Visit to the Ruins of Pompeii

The ruins of Pompeii are a unique place that you can visit with this shore excursion from the port of Salerno.

At the port, our Shore2Shore team will be waiting to welcome you and begin the bus journey to the Roman city buried by the lava of Mount Vesuvius.

At the foot of Mount Vesuvius, we find the archaeological site of Pompeii. We start the tour at Porta Marina, the gate to the economic and political center of the city.

The guide will lead us throughout the walking tour, evoking the history and experience of a typical day in ancient times.

Pompeii is a magnificent example of life in the year 79 AD. It was precisely that year, on August 24th, when the earth shook and Vesuvius unleashed all its fury on the area after 1800 years of inactivity.

During our tour of the site, we will find houses, temples, and villas with mosaic floors and frescoed walls. We will see what luxury mansions were like and the fabulous art of the wealthy aristocrats who came to Pompeii to escape the crisis in Rome. The houses were designed around an inner garden, with few windows to the outside. We will visit one of the more modest houses and also explore the ancient baths, temples, theaters, and markets.

The city of Pompeii was buried by the lava and ashes of Mount Vesuvius, although archaeological excavations that began in the 17th century have led to the recovery of countless invaluable remains. Pompeii has much to offer: streets almost 2000 years old, a rich history, and the sensation of traveling back in time for a few hours.

At the end of the Pompeii excursion, we will return by bus to the port of Salerno for the cruise passengers to embark and say goodbye.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• DURATION: BUS AND GUIDE AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 6 HOURS.

MANDATORY SUPPLEMENT TO BE PAID ALONG WITH THE RESERVATION

• HEADPHONES: €3.00 per person
  

MANDATORY POMPEII ENTRANCE SUPPLEMENT TO BE PAID ALONG WITH THE RESERVATION

• This rate is from SHORE2SHORE and includes our management fees as well as banking fees and exchange rates. No claims will be accepted after visiting the site.
• GENERAL ENTRANCE TO THE RUINS (ticket + €1.00 PRE-BOOKING ACCESS): €21.00 for all visitors aged 25 and over.
  It is essential to present a valid ID or similar document at the entrance.
• REDUCED ENTRANCE (ticket + €1.00 PRE-BOOKING ACCESS) €3.00 for European Union citizens aged 18 to under 25. It is essential to present a valid ID or similar document at the entrance.
  • European Union University Students up to 25 years old (not yet reached). It is essential to present a valid ID or similar document at the entrance.

• FREE ENTRANCE + €1.00 PRE-BOOKING ACCESS: €1.00 to be paid at the time of booking.
              European Union citizens aged 2 to under 18 years.

• FREE ENTRANCE: Babies under 24 months

NOTES

• Easy Level/Panoramic/Cultural
• It is recommended to wear comfortable footwear.
• This excursion is not recommended for people with reduced mobility, people who require the use of a wheelchair, or those traveling with baby strollers, due to uneven terrain.
• The excavations will be closed on January 1st, May 1st, and December 25th.
• It is the passenger's responsibility to provide accurate and truthful information when making reservations. Shore2Shore is not responsible for incorrect or incomplete data and reserves the right to reject reservations that do not meet the requirements.
• Please note that any discrepancy between the communicated age and the actual age at the time of service will result in a difference that the passenger must pay before entering the monuments.

Our staff will be waiting at the port terminal identified with a SHORE2SHORE sign.

PLEASE DO NOT TAKE ANY BUS/SHUTTLE FOR TRANSPORTATION.