Naples
Pompeii & Paestum
Three Greek temples older than anything in Pompeii, then Pompeii itself — a private day across two civilisations
Sightseeing
Why We Love it
Paestum's temples are among the best-preserved Greek buildings anywhere, better than most of what survives in Greece, and the coach tours don't go.
The Experience
Nine hours from Naples across two very different ancient worlds. Paestum first, founded by Greek colonists in the 6th century BC: three Doric temples standing almost intact, the amphitheatre and forum, and a museum holding the painted slabs of the Tomb of the Diver — one of the only surviving examples of Greek figurative painting from the period.
Then Pompeii for the Roman half: the Forum, the Villa of the Mysteries and its initiation-rite frescoes, the amphitheatre, and the House of the Faun with its mosaics.
My pick for travelers who have done Pompeii and want something they haven't seen, and for anyone who finds Greek architecture more moving than Roman.
From $105 per person
9 Hours
Private
Highlights
What's Included
A private vehicle for your party only, for nine hours
English-speaking driver
Paestum, then Pompeii
What's Not Included
Entrance fees — Pompeii €15, the Paestum ruins and museum €6.50, paid on site in euros
Lunch
Guide service. Private two-hour guides can be added at Pompeii and Paestum at extra cost
Gratuities
Need to Know
Nine hours, departing from downtown Naples. Paestum is well south, so this is the longest driving day in the Naples set
Private — your party only, in your own vehicle
Avoid Monday if the Paestum museum matters to you — it closes, though the temples stay open
Pompeii is open 8:30 am to 6:00 pm; Paestum 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
The two temples signposted as Neptune and the Basilica are now identified as Hera II and Hera I. Both names are still in use on site
Entrance fees are paid on site in euros, not in advance — carry cash
Comfortable walking shoes
Parties of nine or more pay a Pompeii city tax on top of the vehicle rate
Cancellation follows the supplier's policy — we confirm the exact terms in writing before you pay
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Need to know
Nine hours from Naples across two very different ancient worlds. Paestum first, founded by Greek colonists in the 6th century BC: three Doric temples standing almost intact, the amphitheatre and forum, and a museum holding the painted slabs of the Tomb of the Diver — one of the only surviving examples of Greek figurative painting from the period.
Then Pompeii for the Roman half: the Forum, the Villa of the Mysteries and its initiation-rite frescoes, the amphitheatre, and the House of the Faun with its mosaics.
My pick for travelers who have done Pompeii and want something they haven't seen, and for anyone who finds Greek architecture more moving than Roman.