Mount Vesuvius and Herculaneum Day Trip in Naples, Italy
Join us as we visit Mount Vesuvius and travel to Herculaneum on a day trip from Pompei, Naples, Italy. Our travel guide shows you how you can do this yourself if you are based nearby Mount Vesuvius and Herculaneum.
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Mount Vesuvius and Herculaneum Day Trip in Naples, Italy Travel Guide Video Transcript:
The journey from Pompeii to Herculaneum is a scenic one with Mount Vesuvius to one side and the Bay of Naples to the other. It only took us 20 minutes to get there by train, so if you’re looking for a day trip, it doesn’t get much easier than this one. Just maybe don’t get off in the outskirts of town like we did, but more on that later.
Vesuvio's Express is a shuttle service that runs to the top of the volcano, so if you’re expecting a guided tour filled with lots of interesting facts, this isn’t it.
That being said, we were perfectly happy to tour the site on our own, and we couldn’t beat the price at 20 Euros per person.
The only problem we encountered was that the roads were completely iced over the further we went up the mountain, and at one point the bus just had to give up and let all the passengers off to go the rest of the way on foot.
Things got a little easier once we swapped icy paved roads for a dirt trail, though we also had snow to contend with, but we eventually reached the top. I would say one of the coolest things about hiking up to Mount Vesuvius was being able to see that it’s a volcano within a volcano, and while there was no bubbling lava visible to the eye, we could see steam rising from several vents.
Our next stop after lunch were the ruins of Herculaneum, an ancient Roman town that was destroyed by Mount Vesuvius. While Pompeii was covered in ash, Herculaneum was hit by the pyroclastic flow that followed the explosion of 79 AD, which also led to its preservation.
What at first glance appears to be a moat, is Herculaneum’s ancient shoreline. Here we were met with the aftermath of the explosion: a row of old boat houses, each of them filled with the skeleton remains of those who did not escape during the first day of the eruption.
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Herculaneum Half-day Tour - What to see in Italy's Roman ruins - Mini-documentary
This is what you might see during a half-day / 4-hour tour of Herculaneum's Roman ruins in Italy. Note - You’ll get round the whole site in 3 or 4 hours but some areas are usually closed for conservation.
Be sure to also check out part 1 - the Pompeii tour (9m06s):
My video of what to see in Sorrento is here (6m16s):
And here's my short film about a day on Capri (3m34s)
This is my Positano Day Trip film (3m10s):
About this Herculaneum mini-documentary:
Herculaneum is about 6 kilometres form Mount Vesuvius and was destroyed in 79 AD by the same eruption that engulfed Pompeii.
Only one quarter of the city has been uncovered, with the modern town of Ercolano sitting on top of the remainder.
The city lay buried for centuries in a solid mass of pumice and ash to a depth of 12 to 30 metres.
Herculaneum was a smaller, wealthier city than Pompeii, covering about 20 hectares and with 4000 - 5000 inhabitants.
Instead of the sudden weight of falling ash that crushed roofs and collapsed houses in Pompeii, fast-flowing lava filled Herculaneum from the ground up, supporting walls and roofs as it encased them.
This preserved its multi-storied homes, complete with doors and staircases, as well as a wealth of organic material missing in Pompeii. Wooden furniture, textiles, and even foods tell us much about everyday life here, and many vivid frescoes and mosaics remain intact.
In this film we tour the streets and see inside the houses, bars and baths of ancient Herculaneum.
The film ends at the boathouse, where there are skeletons of victims who died at the seashore while waiting for rescue.
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****You can click on the time links below to skip ahead.****On August 24th, 79 AD, Mt. Vesuvius erupted for the first time in centuries. Herculaneum, just 3 miles away from the base of Mt. Vesuvius was spared from initial destruction as the wind carried most of the ash and pumice on to Pompeii. On the following night, the plume of ash above Mt. Vesuvius collapsed causing massive pyroclastic flows that buried both Pompeii and Herculaneum. While most of Pompeii has been excavated. It is estimated that only 25% of Herculaneum has been excavated. The rest lies under the current city of Ercolano.
In this video you will see:
00:00 - The ticket entrance
03:45 - Entrance to the archaeological site (Cardo III)
04:40 - House of Aristides
05:36 - House of Argus
08:26 - House of the Skeleton
12:21 - Lower Decumanus Road
13:03 - Cardo IV
13:11 - House of the Wooden Partition
15:55 - House of the Bronze Herma
16:40 - House of the Inn
19:45 - House of the Mosaic Atrium
20:30 - House of the Alcove
27:13 - Cardo III
27:46 - House of Galba
29:03 -Central Thermae (Roman Baths)
29:35 - Apodyterium (Changing Room)
30:40 - Frigidarium (Cold Room)
31:00 - Tepidarium (Warm Room)
31:54 - Caldarium (Hot Room)
35:15 - College of the Augustales
37:06 - The Decumans Maximus
37:58 - House of the Tuscan Colonnade
39:33 - House of the Black Hall
42:54 - House of the Double Porticos
43:35 - House of the Bicentenary
44:48 - Cardo IV
45:40 - House of the Beautiful Courtyard
46:15 - House of the Neptune Mosaic
47:41 - Wine Shop
48:55 - Samnite House
51:23 - Lower Decumanus Road (Decumanus Inferior)
51:43 - House of the Grand Portal
53:11 - Taberna Vasaria
53:35 - Cardo V
54:38 - Decumanus Maximus
56:42 - Bakery
58:34 - Palaestra (partially excavated)
1:00:14 - Swimming pool
1:03:29 - Cardo V
1:04:22 - House of the Relief of Telephus
1:05:44 - House of the Deer
1:07:40 - Terrace view of the Bay of Naples - Digital edit :)
1:10:51 - Marine Gate
1:11:20 - Terrace of M. Nonius Balbus
1:11:56 - Suburban Baths (outside view only)
1:13:06 - The Sacred Area
1:15:34 - The ancient waterfront (Skeletal Remains in Boathouses)
1:18:20 - Exit up through the lava rock
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ITALY - HERCULANEUM Day tour from Naples with K and J in HD
Travel with K and J as we explore the ruins of HERCULANEUM from the eruption of Mt Vesuvius in 79 AD. UNESCO site.
Located in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, Herculaneum was an ancient Roman town destroyed by volcanic pyroclastic flows in 79 AD. Its ruins are located in the comune of Ercolano, Campania, Italy.
Unlike Pompeii, the deep pyroclastic material which covered it preserved wooden and other organic-based objects such as roofs, beds, doors, food and even some 300 skeletons which were discovered in recent years along the seashore. It had been thought until then that the town had been evacuated by the inhabitants.
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*** ''Ercolano'' is a town in the province of Naples in Italy. The archaeological site of Herculaneum is a place declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco since 1997 ***
TOUR OF POMPEII AND HERCULANEUM
On this day we explored the uncovered Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum that were buried by the Mount Vesuvius eruption 2000 years ago! It was so interesting and pretty!
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Visiting the Ruins of Pompeii, Italy Travel Guide
Join us as we visit the Ruins of Pompeii, Italy in this travel guide covering this ancient Roman city near modern Naples, in the Campania region of Italy, in the territory of what is now the comune of Pompei. Pompeii was destroyed by volcanic ash and pumice during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius back in AD 79. After thoroughly exploring the pompeii ruins we head into modern Pompei city to visit more attractions and eat pizza at our favorite pizzeria.
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Visiting the Ruins of Pompeii, Italy Travel Guide Transcript:
While many travellers visit Pompeii on a day trip, we chose to base ourselves here for a few days. The main draw, of course, were the ruins of Pompeii, an ancient Roman city that was buried under ash and pumice when Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. We spent half a day walking through the world's largest excavation and archaeological site, and what follows it our mini travel guide.
Our first stop inside the complex was the Amphitheatre of Pompeii. Built around 70 BC, this is the oldest surviving Roman amphitheatre to have been built of stone; for comparison the Colosseum in Rome wouldn’t come into existence for another century. We toured the grounds and also checked out the music exhibit on site, because it turns out a lot of bands have played here over the years!
After visiting the amphitheatre which is on the very east end, we started making our way into the city. The streets were cobbled and all along there were rows of houses and villas, many of them with impressive frescoes that tell the tale of a wealthy city with lavish homes.
One of the reasons Pompeii is so well preserved is because it was buried quickly by volcanic ash and pumice, plus the lack of air and moisture also allowed for the buried artifacts to be extremely well preserved. Stepping into the homes is like stepping into the past; you can still see the elaborate mosaic floors and vibrant frescoes frozen in time.
Continuing our walk through Pompeii, we eventually reached the Forum. This square would have been the centre of life for locals with temples, municipal buildings, and markets. The statue of the centaur, half-man half-horse, is a focal point, as is the view of Mount Vesuvius looking down on the ruins.
To finish off our visit of Pompeii, we walked along the southern edge of the ruined city where we saw the casts of the victims of Vesuvius. When archaeological teams began excavating Pompeii, they noticed there were large voids in the compacted ash whenever they were digging around bones. By pouring plaster into the spaces, they were able to capture the final poses of the residents’ last moments in the city.
One of the best discoveries of our time in Pompeii was Pizzeria Alleria, we stumbled here soaking wet on our first night in the city and we just couldn’t stay away after that. Here’s what the fuss is all about.
After that, we ended up getting a second Margherita pizza - the first one was just too tasty! - and then we also ordered the Nutella cheesecake, which was just as decadent as it looks.
We started our do-it-yourself tour of modern Pompei at Piazza Bartolo Longo, a beautiful plaza lined with palm trees right in the heart of the city. Standing in the square, it’s impossible to miss the Shrine of the Virgin of the Rosary of Pompei, where once you step you are greeted with painted domes and golden ceilings. And then from there, we went to the top of the bell tower for a 360-degree views of the city.
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Casa di Nettuno e Anfitrite
Ruins of Herculaneum
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Museo Nazionale Ferroviario di Pietrarsa
Villa Campolieto
La Terrazza di M. Nonio Balbo
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Why should you visit Herculaneum?
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You must have heard of the archeological site of Pompeii near Naples in Italy. But have you heard of Herculaneum or Ercolano in Italian? This is a lesser known archeological site just beside the Pompeii and in this video, I will explain why should you visit there.
Let's go inside.
Near the entrance, at the ticket office, they have a small display of a model of ancient theatre and some statues recovered from Papiry villa on site.
Look at this. Does it look like present settlement with actually inhabited houses? Well, this is the Herculaneum archeological site. Houses and monuments in Herculaneum are far better preserved as compared to Pompeii. Let’s explore it together.
They have audio guides in different languages for adults and for kids as well separately. I recommend renting these information guides. Aarush enjoyed listening to his audio guide and explored all of the sites on his own.
We entered through this tunnel and our first stop is here. In 79AD when the volcano erupted, the seawater used to reach up to here and these enclosed places were used by Romans to store boats. During Vesuvius eruption, people took shelter in here. These skeletons today, help understand a lot of details about the roman lifestyle that time.
In addition to audio guides, they have different boards displaying information.
You can see how sparsely crowded is this place. We are here in August and there aren’t many tourists. One can thoroughly enjoy the visit while getting a deep insight of the place and the consequences of the eruption.
I also have a series of videos on how to visit Pompeii in one day. You can find those links below in the description.
This used to be Tavern or a restaurant in ancient days.
This was a bakery with a lot of intact structures. These stone structures were grinders and mixers. Inside here is an old style oven.
A lot of structures are intact and this helps us get a better idea of how those people used to live, how were their houses and settlements etc.
Romans used to decorate their villas with different colorful frescos. Here in Herculaneum, these are also well preserved and one can see some of them on site as well.
This was a female bath with this changing room. Their baths were provided with heated water.
And we found one ancient cat also. Just kidding :)
Herculaneum does not have a lot of options like in Pompeii but there is one local restaurant beside car parking area. They have some authentic Italian dishes which are made with fresh ingredients grown in the Vesuvius volcanic soil. Trust me, these vegetables are tastier.
If you like the historical stuff then Herculaneum is the place for you.
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Looking for Things Do in Naples, Italy? Or maybe an ideal day trip from Naples? Herculaneum is ancient town dating back to 79 AD, which, along with the more famous and extensive Pompeii was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the same year.
Herculaneum is located in what is now Ercolano commune, located South of Naples itself, easily reached from Naples on the train heading towards Pompeii, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast.
The Herculaneum ruins are somewhat smaller than Pompeii, largely due to the current residents objecting to further excavation. Explore ruins, old grand houses with visible mosaic artwork of mythological creatures and tiled flooring.
Herculaneum can be described as a tourist trap - be prepared for lines and crowds. However, I would advise visiting the ancient shoreline as I did at the end of your trip, to view a selection of human skeletons discovered in a 1981 excavation.
Cost - 11 Euros for adults, free for children and 5.50 Euro for 18-24 with valid documentation eg passport.
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Day 2 takes us from Naples through Erclano, Herculaneum, and Vesuvius via the Circumvesuviana train (~€5 round trip) and Vesuvio Express bus including entry to Vesuvius (€20). Once back in Naples, we walk the city's historical center winding up at Sant'Elmo for sunset before grabbing dinner at Pizzeria Raphune in one of Naples many tight alleyways.
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Video and photos in HD I have made during my trip to the ancient Roman Empire town of Herculaneum in Italy in 2011. The video includes the following highlights: original wall paintings, houses, mosaics, frescoes, streets of Herculaneum, ruins, Casa di Nettuno e Anfitrite (House of Neptune and Amphitrite), Bottega del Lanarius (Lanarius Shop), Sede degli Augustali (Hall of the Augustals), Bottega ad Cucumas (Cucumas shop), Casa dell'Atrio a Mosaico (House of the Mosaic Atrium), Terrazza di M. Nonio Balbo (Terrace of M. Nonius Balbus), views of Mount (Volcano) Vesuvius.
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HERCULANEUM (source Wikipedia):
Located in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, Herculaneum (Italian: Ercolano) was an ancient Roman town destroyed by volcanic pyroclastic flows in 79 AD. Its ruins are located in the comune of Ercolano, Campania, Italy.
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is famous as one of the few ancient cities that can now be seen in much of its original splendour, as well as for having been lost, along with Pompeii, Stabiae, Oplontis and Boscoreale, in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 that buried it. Unlike Pompeii, the deep pyroclastic material which covered it preserved wooden and other organic-based objects such as roofs, beds, doors, food and even some 300 skeletons which were discovered in recent years along the seashore. It had been thought until then that the town had been evacuated by the inhabitants.
Herculaneum was a wealthier town than Pompeii, possessing an extraordinary density of fine houses with, for example, far more lavish use of coloured marble cladding.
The catastrophic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius occurred on the afternoon of 24 August AD 79. Because Vesuvius had been dormant for approximately 800 years, it was no longer even recognized as a volcano. Based on archaeological excavations and on two letters of Pliny the Younger to the Roman historian Tacitus, the course of the eruption can be reconstructed.
At around 1pm on 24 August, Vesuvius began spewing volcanic ash and stone thousands of meters into the sky. When it reached the tropopause (the boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere), the top of the cloud flattened, prompting Pliny to describe it to Tacitus as a Stone Pine tree. The prevailing winds at the time blew toward the southeast, causing the volcanic material to fall primarily on the city of Pompeii and the surrounding area. Since Herculaneum lay to the west of Vesuvius, it was only mildly affected by the first phase of the eruption. While roofs in Pompeii collapsed under the weight of falling debris, only a few centimetres of ash fell on Herculaneum, causing little damage but nonetheless prompting most inhabitants to flee.
During the following night, the eruptive column which had risen into the stratosphere collapsed onto Vesuvius and its flanks. The first pyroclastic surge, formed by a mixture of ash and hot gases, billowed through the mostly evacuated town of Herculaneum at 160 km/h (100 mph). A succession of six flows and surges buried the city's buildings, causing little damage in some areas and preserving structures, objects and victims almost intact. However, in other areas there was significant damage, knocking down walls, tearing away columns and other large objects; a marble statue of M. Nonius Balbus near the baths was blown 15 m away and a carbonised skeleton was found lifted 2.5 m above ground level in the garden of the House of the Telephus Relief.
Recent multidisciplinary research on the lethal effects of the pyroclastic surges in the Vesuvius area showed that in the vicinity of Pompeii and Herculaneum, heat was the main cause of the death of people who had previously been thought to have died by ash suffocation.
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Herculaneum Ruins: Better than Pompeii?
Herculaneum is the wealthier, smaller sister city to Pompeii. Its houses are bigger, mosaics are cooler, and the ruins are more intact. Explore Herculaneum with us to see everything in this beautiful seaside town, including some 2000-year-old wooden beams!
If you'd like to see our experience in Pompeii, watch this video:
Herculaneum is much smaller than Pompeii, and it's laid out on a grid with only seven blocks to explore, so it's easy to see everything. You can walk the entire length of the city in just a few minutes, but each block is packed with amazing houses and structures to explore, so you can see it all quickly or take your time wandering and looking at every little detail.
Herculaneum is also closer to Naples than Pompeii, making it a better choice for a quick day-trip if you want to see ruins but also want to spend time exploring Naples or eating pizza (see our video about the best pizza in Naples here:
We visited too many ruins to include them all in this list, but here are timestamps for some of the major highlights in Herculaneum:
0:28 - Casa del Salone Nero (House of the Black Hall)
1:01 - Sede degli Augustali (College of the Augustales) - with 2000-yr old wooden beams!!
1:45 - Herculaneum history: Mount Vesuvius eruption and how it was different from Pompeii
3:05 - Casa dei Cervi (House of the Deer) - with the drunken Hercules statue
3:50 - Casa del Bel Cortile (House of Beautiful Courtyard)
4:13 - Casa di Nettuno e Anfitrite (House of Neptune and Amphitrite)
4:28 - Casa Sannitica (Samnite House)
4:50 - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno (House of the Wooden Partition)
5:13 - Casa dell'Atrio a Mosaico (House of the Mosaic Atrium)
5:33 - Casa dello Scheletro (House of the Skeleton)
5:44 - Thermopolium (Hot food stand)
6:04 - Terme Maschili e Femminili (Men's and Women's Baths)
6:45 - Casa d'Argo (House of Argus)
7:05 - Casa dei Due Atri (House of the Double Atrium)
8:14 - Fornici (Shoreline Vaults) - where about 300 skeletons were found
8:55 - Visitor Center - with many artifacts and household goods from Herculaneum
9:48 - Herculaneum review and comparison to Pompeii
10:16 - The future of Herculaneum (they're still excavating!)
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Frescoes of Pompeii & Herculaneum (Ercolano)
Following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, the ancient Roman towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum were completely buried in volcanic ash. In the 1700's both towns were discovered and archaeologists began to excavate street by street. The volcanic ash preserved the town from decay and that is why the frescoes are so well preserved. The colours have faded over time but most have been left as they are for the visitor to admire.
In Herculaneum there is one fresco that has been beautifully restored, giving a glimpse of what it was like in its heyday. It's easy for the visitor to notice that it has been restored as the colours are so new and bright.
In this slideshow I have included the Villa dei Mysteries famous Cult of Dionysus fresco which depicts a woman's initiation into the mysterious cult. I'm not sure if there was any connection between the occupants of the villa and the cult.
The best place to see the frescoes are inside the homes of the wealthy such as House of Menander.
Sometimes the rooms are fenced off to prevent the public from entering and touching the wall but most importantly, to preserve these beautiful works of art.