You can complete a self guided walking tour of Pompeii either by following a local guide book or by renting one of the audio guides. One of the advantages of a Pompeii Walking tour is that you really get a sense of the history of Pompeii. A Pompeii walking tour is fully completed when combined with a continue to to the Archeological Museum in Naples. Small groups can best complete a Pompeii walking excursion with a local guide.
Here is A Virtual Visit of Pompeii.
An Excursion to Pompeii
A guide can bring you through some of the ancient streets where you can see Baths, Forums and Villas built by the Romans in the year 80 B.C. You could of course arrange a day visit in Pompeii (with Villa of the Mysteries) with a professional English-speaking local guide. Evidently by virtue of its immorality, prior to or shortly after the destruction of Pompeii, one graffitist had scribbled “Sodom and Gomorrah” onto a wall near the cities central crossroads. It is also feasible to create breathtaking views on an Amalfi Coast drive and discover the fabled ruins of Pompeii with Disney Cruise Line shore excursions.
Mt. Vesuvius
Remember to wear comfortable walking shoes! There is a rest point where you can choose to wait for your group if you do not wish to climb all the way to the top of the crater. Mt Vesuvius is the only volcano on mainland Europe to have erupted within the last hundred years. Traveling to the top of the only active volcano in continental Europe gives you a stupendous change to appreciate the awesome views of the Bay of Naples. To get to view the crater of Vesuvius, 1281 meters above sea level, you go first by road vehicle and then on foot for approximately 45 minutes up the steep mount. as the road for vehicles terminates section way up this climb. The black cloud represents the general distribution of ash and cinder.
The House of the Faun
Whilst the architect is unknown it truly is one of the most impressive houses in Pompeii. The Alexander Mosaic, dating from circa 100 BC, is a known worldwide floor mosaic originally from the House of the Faun in Pompeii. The House of the Faun is one of the most visited domestic houses in Pompeii and is famed for it mosaics and bronze statue of a dancing faun. It is one of the most luxurious aristocratic houses from the Roman republic, and reflects this period better than most archaeological evidence come by even in Rome itself. The house features notably two atrium’s, an open gardening inside the house and a second larger garden at the back of the house. The House of the Faun Pompeii is furthermore a driving force behind the economy of the nearby town of Pompeii. The House of the Faun covers nearly 3,000 square meters, and occupies an entire city block, or insula.
Other Tours Related to Pompeii Walking Tours
Amalfi Coast
Below the mountains, the picturesque weaving of alleys and steps, all the way to the Piazza, where the Cathedral dominates from the top of its majestic stairs. Shopping is moreover a venerated activity: in the characteristic boutiques of “Positano Fashion”, the ceramic shops of Vietri or sampling a delicious meal of traditional cuisine. The scenery is characterised by mighty cliffs that drop into the sea, rich with bays and coves like the splendid Emerald Grotto at Conca dei Marini and the Fiordo (Fjord) di Furore. Above the town of Amalfi, the scenic drapery of the mountains, like a backdrop is dotted with houses.
Florence Tours
If you’re looking for romance and inspiration, there’s simply no place like it on earth. A walking visit of Florence can be educational in addition to an opportunity to squeeze in some relaxing shopping. A flower from the renaissance, a Florence tour gives you a real taste of the contribution made by Italy to world culture.
Venice Tours
The atmosphere of Venice drips with history, and every corner tells a story of furtive romantic encounters. Once the most powerful maritime nations, Venice exudes history out of every stone.
Rome Tours
During the journey you will pass the ruined Abbey of Monte Cassino, destroyed during the Second World War. Approximately halfway to our destination, you will be able to see the Abbey of Montecassino, noted for its known worldwide battle and complete destruction during the Second World War. The famous ruins of Pompeii are just a shuttle bus ride from Rome. On your full-day tour from Rome you’ll travel along the Highway of the Sun, crossing the area known as Castelli Romani dotted with enchanting medieval villages.
