Herculaneum and Mt Vesuvius Excursion from Sorrento

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Stop At: Vesuvius National Park, Via Palazzo del Principe, 80044 Ottaviano Italy

Mount Vesuvius is one of the two active volcanoes of continental Europe and one of the most studied and dangerous in the world due to the high population of the surrounding areas and its explosive characteristics.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Parco Acheologico di Ercolano, Corsa Resina, 80056 Ercolano Italy

The archaeological excavations of Herculaneum have returned the remains of the ancient city of Herculaneum, buried under a blanket of ashes, lapilli and mud during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79, together with Pompeii, Stabiae and Oplonti.

Found randomly following the excavations for the construction of a well in 1709, the archaeological investigations in Herculaneum began in 1738

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Vesuvius National Park, Via Palazzo del Principe, 80044 Ottaviano Italy

The Vesuvius National Park was born on 5 June 1995 due to the great geological, biological and historical interest that its territory represents.The territory, rich in historical and naturalistic beauties, boasts a unique agricultural production for variety and originality of flavors.

A further singularity of this Park is represented by the significant presence of flora and fauna species if it relates to its reduced extent: there are 612 species belonging to the plant world and 227 species belonging to the animal world.

Duration: 1 hour