Pompeii and Herculaneum ruins shore excursion from Salerno port

Travel back in time on this shore excursion from Salerno and discover Pompeii and Herculaneum, two archaeological sites that form part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Archaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata. Accompanied by a local archaeologist, you'll gain insight into life in the Roman world before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.Your tour begins in Pompeii, where you'll walk through streets lined with villas, temples, baths, theatres and public squares. As you explore, your guide will share stories of daily life in the city before it was buried by volcanic ash.You'll then continue to Herculaneum, a remarkably preserved Roman settlement buried beneath volcanic material. Smaller and often quieter than Pompeii, it offers a different perspective on ancient life, with houses, frescoes, mosaics and wooden structures.Designed for cruise passengers, this experience is timed to fit your ship's schedule, allowing you to visit both sites comfortably and return to port on time.