1️⃣ Meeting Point and Transfer
Depart from the Salerno Cruise Terminal aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned coach, or meet us directly in Pompeii at Porta Marina Inferiore. Departure times are scheduled to be correlated with the arrivals and departures of the main cruise ships.
2️⃣ The Civic Center: Forum and Basilica
Begin your 2.5-hour guided walking tour led by a professional archaeologist. Explore the Forum, the heart of ancient political life, along with the Basilica (the courthouse) and the majestic Temple of Apollo.
3️⃣ Commerce and Daily Life
Discover the lively market area and stop at a Thermopolium, an ancient Roman “fast-food” eatery where citizens consumed hot meals, remarkably preserved to this day.
4️⃣ Public Baths and Prestigious Villas
Enter the Public Baths to observe Roman engineering dedicated to wellness. Continue to the House of the Faun, one of the city's largest and most luxurious private residences, famous for its exquisite mosaics.
5️⃣ The Lupanar and Private Life
Walk through the ancient streets to reach the Lupanar (the ancient brothel). Here, you can view original frescoes that reveal the more intimate and social aspects of daily Roman life.
6️⃣ The Plaster Casts
Conclude the tour with a visit to the plaster casts of the victims. These poignant figures, frozen in time during the eruption of 79 AD, provide a powerful and moving connection to the history of the site.
7️⃣ Free Time and Return
Following the guided tour, enjoy some free time to explore further or take photos before the return journey to the Salerno Cruise Terminal.