Explore the archaeological excavations of Pompeii on a half-day excursion and benefit from round-trip transport from the cruise terminal in the Naples port or main train station. Travel directly from your ship to Pompeii in just 30 minutes. Upon arrival, meet your guide and skip the lines from the main gate for a private 2-hour tour of the legendary ruins. Travel back in time as you learn the story of how the city of the Roman Empire was reduced to rubble by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Lose yourself among its frescoes, statues and the famous plaster casts of the ancient inhabitants of the city who were buried under piles of ash and debris . Get back to Naples in time for the departure of your cruise ship or train.