Private tour in Pompei Dario D

Pompeii with Herculaneum full day tour

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Dario D.

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My name is Dario and I'm from Sorrento, in the bay of Naples. I have a University Degree in Foreign Languages specializing in History ("Orientale" University of Naples) and a second University Degree in Archaeology ("Luigi Vanvitelli" University of Santa Maria Capua Vetere). I've been a licensed guide of the Campania Region since 1996. I've been working as archaeological guide for 25 years in Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis, Archaeological Museum of Naples, etc. I'm an expert in Roman archaeology and History, and for those of you who look for something "special", tailor-made, it will be a pleasure for me to arrange a specific tour for you. As an archaeologist, the archaeological excavation I'm proud of is the one carried out in 2017 in Cumae, which is the "cradle" of Western culture. The Greeks emigrated from their homeland in Southern Italy and founded Cumae as their first settlement. From there the Greeks transmitted their alphabet to the Romans who, by Romanizing it, transmitted the same alphabet to the populations that were gradually conquering in the world. So, if today the whole Western world uses the same alphabet it is thanks to Cumae from which everything started. This magical place is where I used my trowel with great emotion. In addition, together with engineers and scholars of other disciplines, I have conducted scientific research on different topics such as the Roman aqueduct in Pompeii, the fresco technique, the Roman construction techniques and other studies of this kind. WHY A REAL ARCHAEOLOGIST FOR YOUR PRIVATE ARCHAEOLOGICAL TOUR TO HERCULANEUM AND POMPEII ? The Roman ruins of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Stabiae and Oplontis are in an extraordinary state of preservation and deserve a visit worthy of their value. In the company of a real archaeologist, you will be able to appreciate the most evocative places of these mysterious Roman towns. What was the urban planning, the interiors of the houses, the daily life with all the furnishings, the objects in common use: in other words, what constituted the essence of a Roman city, and it can only be found in magic places like Pompeii and in Herculaneum. Ciao - Historian - University "Orientale" of Naples (Italy) - Archaeologist - University "Luigi Vanvitelli" of Santa Maria Capua Vetere (Caserta) - Italy - Official licenced guide of Campania Region (Italy) - Official licenced tour leader - Participation in the archaeological excavations of Cuma 2018 with the Luigi Vanvitelli University of Santa Maria Capua Vetere (Caserta) - Italy - Participation in the archaeological excavations of Stabiae in June/July 2019 in collaboration with the Museum of Hermitage in Saint Petersburg - Russia SCIENTIFIC AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES: - Origin of Pompeii - Origin of Neapolis (Naples) - Aqueduct of Pompeii and Herculaneum - Roman Mortar - Roman Environment in Pompeii and Herculaneum during the I century A.D. - Urban Planning of Pompeii - Urban Planning of Neapolis (Naples) - Magna Graecia (Μεγάλη Ἑλλάς) and Sicily of the ethnic cultures - Structural analysis of the Norman defensive tower (donjon) at Montella (Avellino) - Italy None

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Overview of your Pompei tour

The famous eruption of Mt Vesuvius on 24 August of 79 AD caused the destruction of flourishing Roman towns of the Vesuvian area, such as Pompeii, Herculaneum. Pompeii was buried by a thick layer of ash and pumice stones. This Roman town is considered as Unesco heritage site: it is impossible to remain indifferent to the ruins of this ancient town. Pompeii is the only case in the world where it is still possible to find an entire Roman city two thousand years later. The excavations of Herculaneum cover an area of about 5 hectares. The particular details of the burial of Herculaneum, which was submerged by streams of pyroclastic material solidified for an average height of about 20 meters, determined a preservation phenomenon which is absolutely original. Without comparisons to Pompeii, Herculaneum has given us back charred wooden structural and architectural parts of the buildings, preserved even in their fragility due to the lack of oxygen. Those ruins help us understand how temporary everything is.

Your Pompei tour itinerary

•We'll meet with our English-speaking driver and his Mercedes van by your cruise ship (or any other place you wish) •Our driver will take us to the excavations of Pompeii •We'll explore together the ruins Pompeii for two hours •After that, one hour of free time. You can have a snack or a pizza in one of the little restaurants close to the ruins - lunch not included •After that, by car we'll reach the ruins of Herculaneum •Two-hour visit of Herculaneum with me •Then we'll drive back to Your cruise ship (or any other place you wish) Know I can customise the tour!

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation

Mercedes van with a/c for 6 pax

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What's not included
Other: Comment: Lunch + Pompeii Admission ticket: 19 euros - Herculaneum Admission ticket: 14 euros Free entrance for under 18 years old (please bring a valid ID).
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Tour categories
History
Tour reference number
533053
Languages
English
Italian
Activity level
High
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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Hours icon 7 hours
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