Nancy Aiello Tours of Italy | Private Italy Vatican City Tours

Discover history, art and archaeology on this fascinating private day tour to the enigmatic ancient ruins of Pompeii the largest archaeological site in Europe where a culture was captured forever by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius as ash and soot covered the city and people, animals, ancient baths, rich temples, remarkable Roman houses and artworks were frozen in time.
When in Rome a day trip to Pompeii UNESCO World Heritage Site and Europe largest archaeological site provides an exciting archaeological journey into Roman life in the 1st century.
When Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD79 devastating Pompeii this ancient Roman city was buried, preserved and lost under thick layers of ash and almost nothing was seen of Pompeii for more than 1500 years. This natural event now offer visitors the opportunity to see how people lived and died 2000 years ago experiencing first hand the daily customs of ancient Roman times.
Prior to the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius Pompeii was a popular tourist destination for the ancient Romans. The gripping history of Pompeii destruction has been handed down to us by Roman writers, its stunning paintings and colorful mosaics showing what everyday life was like for its doomed inhabitants have astonished visitors and archaeologists since their discovery in the 18th century and its private houses and public buildings to this day present a vivid picture of life, disaster and death in a Roman town.
Our English speaking licensed driver will accompany you throughout the day and a licensed local tour guide will meet you in Pompeii for a private guided walking tour through this fascinating huge archaeological site and outdoor museum of the ancient Roman settlement that hosts well-preserved Roman frescoes, grand houses, villas, baths and memorable artworks. Your personal tour guide will look after you and escort you through the mysteries of this 2000 years old ancient Roman city and you learn its secrets and experience first hand what life in ancient times was like.
Touring the lost city of Pompeii with a private local licensed professional tour guide is a great opportunity to learn about what life was like in a Roman city during the 1st century and to gain an insider's view of ancient Rome civilization. With this informative and comprehensive private guided tour you discover monumental architecture and inscriptions, shops, graffiti, wall-paintings, and mosaics of this iconic ancient Roman town and you will easily feel yourself into the everyday life of the Imperial Age. Truly, a must visit for history lovers!
Upon request at the time of the booking your private tour of Pompeii can be combined with a visit to the National Archaeological Museum in Naples to admire the most important frescoes and mosaics unearthed at Pompeii and Herculaneum excavations including a mosaic known as Battle of Alexander and Darius, which was found in the House of Faun. Please Note: The National Archaeological Museum in Naples is closed on Tuesdays.
Pompeii is located near the idyllic Bay of Naples, Mt. Vesuvius and the picturesque Sorrento and Amalfi Coast. Upon request at the time of the booking you can extend your Pompeii day trip from Rome to combine it with the Mt. Vesuvius OR the Amalfi Coast OR Sorrento to enjoy breathtaking views of crystal blue water and secluded beaches as you drive past terraced hillsides and lovely, whitewashed tiny towns.
If during your Rome vacation do not have the time to tour Pompeii you might consider an easy half-day trip to Ostia Antica the fascinating ancient harbor of Rome which is a remarkably well preserved Pompeii in miniature and suitable for children.
Contact us to discover the fascinating history of Pompeii and its sudden death.

* Private guided chauffeured tour
* English speaking licensed driver
* Multilingual licensed professional tour guide
* Deluxe Mercedes Benz vehicle
* Pompeii walking tour
* Suitable for Children & Seniors

ENHANCE YOUR TOUR

* National Archaeological Museum in Naples (Optional Upgrade)
* Mt. Vesuvius (Optional Upgrade)
* Amalfi Coast (Optional Upgrade)
* Sorrento (Optional Upgrade)