Pompeii

The ancient city of Pompeii, one of the most visited sites in the world, is preparing to welcome even more visitors.

Founded in the 7th century BC, it was hit hard by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Buried under a layer of ash and lapilli, the rooms and objects of the time have been surprisingly preserved.

Excavations began in the 18th century, revealing an extraordinary insight into Roman daily life. Pompeii was indeed a flourishing commercial and cultural centre, with luxurious residences, temples and theatres.

Barrier-free route

Its history, marked by the tragedy of the eruption, continues to fascinate and inspire millions of tourists. Visitors from all over the world flock to explore the well-preserved ruins, admire the frescoes and mosaics, and walk along the cobbled streets that tell stories of a bygone era.

To ensure a unique and accessible experience for all, the possibility of reserving wheelchairs has been introduced; these can be collected directly at the entrance of the archaeological site. In this way, people with mobility difficulties will be able to move within the walls of ancient Pompeii, following a special route.

 

WHEELCHAIR RENTAL

Inclusive Pompeii

 

How to rent a wheelchair in Pompeii

The new possibility of renting a wheelchair in Pompeii has been implemented to meet the needs of visitors with mobility problems.

To take advantage of this new service and reserve one of the 6 wheelchairs made available by the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, simply send an email to the information office pompei.info@cultura.gov.it or call +39 0818575347. At the moment of collection, which is possible both from Piazza Esedra and from Piazza Anfiteatro, you will need to show your ID.

 

Pompeii's director

First test for Gabriel Zuchtriegel

Freedom to explore… in small steps

By offering the possibility to rent a wheelchair, all visitors will finally have the freedom to explore the ancient Roman city without barriers. Of course, there is still a long way to go, as park director general Gabriel Zuchtriegel emphasises. In fact, after personally testing the new wheelchairs on the path for the disabled, he said he was able to complete the entire journey without ever having to get off, but noted some critical points along the way.

Therefore, as emphasised by Zuchtriegel himself, the next goal will be to improve and expand the already existing routes for the disabled. The aim will be to offer everyone the possibility of a complete and enveloping experience among the ruins of ancient Pompeii.

 

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Amphitheater Square

 

How to reach the Pompeii excavations

From Capodichino Airport: take the Alibus service with a stop in Piazza Garibaldi. From there take the Circumvesuviana train in the direction of Sorrento, then get off at “Pompei Scavi”.

From Naples Central Station: take the Circumvesuviana train towards Sorrento, then get off at the “Pompei Scavi” stop.

By car: from Naples take the A3 motorway (Naples – Salerno) heading south. After about 25 km you will find the exit Pompei Scavi. Turn left and after .

If you don’t like waiting and prefer a personalised service, with our “Transfer & Tour” service you can easily reach Pompeii or any other part of the city quickly and safely!

Contact us for a free quote and we will provide you with all the assistance you need to plan your transfers and maybe even find the time to visit other incredible places like Mt Vesuvius or the Amalfi Coast !

covid pass

After over a year from the first Covid infections, we seem to be seeing light at the end of the tunnel. Despite the discovery of new variants of the virus, the arrival of vaccines has brought new stimulus to travellers and, consequently, the hope to the entire tourism sector which, in this crazy year, has recorded average losses of 60% (in the hotel and NCC world, even peaks of 90%).The hope is to be able to travel safely throughout Europe by July, thus avoiding a second year of restrictions that would be fatal for many tourism companies. Meanwhile, in Italy, from June 21st, the ‘technical trials’ for a return to normality will begin!

Travel within Europe

In Europe, the massive vaccination campaign initially promised to all EU member countries is beginning to take shape and, as reported by Le Figaro, 70% of the population is expected to be vaccinated by July.

It has also been confirmed that the European ‘vaccination passport’ (green pass) is available  from this week, so that people can finally travel safely!

 

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vaccination campaign

Travel within Italy

While we wait for the progress of the vaccinations of the European neighbours, from 21 July Italy will ‘restart’ with almost all white regions (with the exception of D’Aosta Valley, still yellow):

Based on the Covid risk of contagion, Italy is once again divided by colour:

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map updated to 21 July 2021

It is not yet clear who will be the body in charge of issuing the national PASS, but certainly, in order to apply for it, it will be necessary to prove that you have either:

– been vaccinated

– tested negative to a PCR test within the previous 48 hours

recovered from Covid within the last 180 days

Travel within Campania

After having been declared an yellow zone on 26 April, Campania is white from 21 July. Then is possible to travel safely and return to travel in Campania. Now you can visit all Neapolitan museums, archaeological sites such as Pompeii-Herculaneum and take trips to the fascinating Amalfi Coast!

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restrictions updated to 21 July 2021

Here you can check if your “Tourist Trip” is allowed by current legislation!

Travel insurance

For some that have started traveling again in 2021, it feels as if it was their first time going on a trip! We have seen a slow and steady increase in travel compared to last year. However, flexibility has been key to make travel easier while making sure everyone is safe. Depending on the country and circumstances regarding COVID-19 cases, some travel regulations can change from one day to the next. Travel insurance is something that some consider because it could save you time and money. Some policies can cover trip cancellation/interruption, emergency medical expenses, and even issues with baggage. If you’re looking for alternatives and a backup plan, make sure to compare so you can get the best travel insurance coverage and that can secure your future trip plans.

Tour in Campania

Discover the Campania region with our Tours: from today many new outdoor and eco-sustainable excursions such as the Via Francigena and the Path of the Gods!

Starting from today we are official dealers of ” The Naples Pass “… your key to the city of Naples! With the practical guide of the Naples Pass, you will know how to reach every sight, its opening hours and where to find it on the map, so you will not waste time, planning your day.

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