Offer detail

From October 31 2010 to December 26 2010 - Starting from 198 Euro

Pinto Archaeology: package 3 nights including Pompeii Excavations and Vesuvius excursion

A real journey in search of an ancient civilization destroyed by the terrible eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D.

Pompeii: History of an eruption
On the morning of August 24 A.D. 79 a mushroom shaped cloud of gas and volcanic rock rose high in the air by Vesuvius darkening the sky.
A shower of burning cinders and rock fragments covered Pompei, caving in roofs and claiming its first victims.
The next morning a violent explosion of toxic gases and burning cinders devastated the city, taking those who were trying to flee by surprise and making every form of defense vain.
When two days later the fury of the elements abated, the entire area had a different aspect: a white blanket was deposited everywhere to a depth of more than six meters, enveloping everything and adhering to the forms of the bodies and even the folds of their clothes; the Sarno river, after having been filled with volcanic rubble, was trying to find its course again; the coast, submerged by the material spewed forth by Vesuvius, had encroached on the sea!
For a long time the human presence was rare and marginal, and only under the Emperor Hadrian, around 120 A.D., was at least the road system in the area reopened to traffic...

To all archaeology lovers, at least for 3 nights stay, our Hotel situated in the center of Naples proposes a promotional package that is inclusive per person of:

•  3 nights stay accommodation in Double Standard room
•  continental daily breakfast
•  taxes and services
•  city map
•  excursion to Pompeii Excavations and Vesuvius with professional guide
•  entrance to the Archaeological Site of Pompeii
•  entrance to the Vesuvius National Park
•  pizza & drink lunch
•  transfer from/to the Hotel

Price EUR 198,00 (from 13/12 EUR 188,00)

Supplements:
EUR 18,00 for accommodation in Double Superior room

Terms and Conditions:
This offer is valid for the indicated period above, at least for 2 persons per room


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