Even having known for most of my life what Pompeii was, I went there when I was about 50. It absolutely blew my mind. To realize what a large city it was, that it had such sophisticated urban facilities, the level of civilization that thrived there at that time, and that it was virtually forgotten for hundreds of years.... There were fast food stands and piped-in water. We had a private guide, which was not that expensive considering that we were going to be there for only one afternoon in our lives. It was certainly worth having a guide dedicated to just us. She took us to certain main must-see attractions, but she also described various features and asked us what we'd like to see. The forum, the stately homes of some of the wealthy inhabitants... wow.
@xray7908, I found it facinating and felt I really understood what the daily life was like for them. I felt connected to them...and then I saw the casts of the bodies of the eruption. It was very emotional for me. How they must have suffered. I will never forget my trip to Pompeii.
I am even worse than you. I am 45 and I never visited Pompeii or Rome despite I live next to Italy. I visited Paris, Barcelona and Athens despite those destinations are much further from my home than Rome.
I just went a few days ago, after seeing most of the square near the entrance I thought there wouldn't be much more to see, and I then proceeded to spend the majority of the day looking around. Could not believe the size of the place.
Pompeii was so much bigger than we could see on our tour! So interesting! And they are still uncovering new things and areas! So amazing! The artwork and culture. I would love to go back
I LOVE Pompeii!! Spent a day there, enjoyed every minute, and hope to go back. I had read about it and studied my large picture books before I went. I had a map and went off by myself. I didn't want to leave!!!
Beautiful and amazing place. Seeing Mt. Vesuvius in the distance was Erie knowing what took place. I would LOVE to go back and explore more again. Thank You for bringing back the memories.
@@CruiseLifestyle Yes it would definitely be worth the trip. I watch the 4K walk-throughs etc and they are great, but I know it's not like actually being there.
Oh there are hundreds of things to see... my partner and I have been there, spend several days exploring it, and marvelled at it. Definitely a life experience you should add to the list
@@CruiseLifestyle 100%... it's a big site. We deliberately got a hotel within walking distance of the site. In addition we used to trip to go to the Museum of Naples which houses most of the artifacts of Pompeii of course, so, that was included, and the Amalfi Coast. It's a great part of Italy to visit
This was both an excellent vlog and tour. My husband and I plan to visit Pompeii and will be arriving by cruise ship. I requested a tour with Naples Grand Tour halfway thru your vlog. I did return to watch the rest because some of the information included was unique to this vlog, things I have not heard or seen before.
Very good video! always good to see any videos on historical sites that provide you little extras you don't see or read about elsewhere! Video was not to long, kept providing very cool pieces of info so keep the format going! its strong!
Number 5 is not the amphitheater, it is the large theater (as opposed to the Odeion, the small theater). The amphitheater is the one located in the far east of Pompei and it held about 15 thousand people.
I have visited Ercolano..more concise and much less walk. The museum there is number one. And Villa Poppea was great. It was a self organized tour so I did not wanted to see what tourist do not visit and my boyfriend cannot walk too much. End of the day we had a nice fashion show as well. :) You dont need a tour guide if you spend time and energy and read about the place which you will visit.
Great video. Pompeii is one of the greatest places I've ever been. If you can't afford or isn't in the mood for an expert guide like Rafaelle, the audio your is (or at least it was in 2017) pretty decent and helpful.
We booked a guided tour through MSC cruises . Glad we did as we wouldn’t know the significance of what we were looking at. We paid around £65 per person.
I've been on two tours of Pompeii off separate cruises and have yet to see as much as is proported to be able to be seen in the videos offered here. I'm of the opinion that to really 'know' Pompeii one requires a knowledgeable guide and several days in which to explore.
You are right in that the more time you spend somewhere, the more you learn. Our guide was knowledgeable and this was a private tour booked independently of the cruise.
Thank you for this video we visited and used an app on our phones as a guide. I did think it would be better if they had some small signage up on certain buildings etc to briefly explain what they were 😊
We did the tour through WithLocals, our tour guide was Raffaele, it is around €143 pp www.withlocals.com/experience/pompeii-inside-out-skip-the-line-tour-ecde9128/
I would forgo the tour guide. My tour guide was bored, not much knowledge, didn't give much information, didn't erase much of the city. And he personally felt looking at the dead was sacrilegious, so he dismissed that part of the tour. Also on a hot day he told us something about water but we never got there. I'd suggest a little research, get a map and self explore.
After visiting Pompeii you must must must go to the Naples archeological museum........it is packed to the rafters with mint condition aftifacts pulled from Pompeii and Herculanium the items look like they were made yesterday and it blows your mind to know they are 2000 years old
Life was very advanced those times..the clothes the houses chariot and swords godl coins and many more things looks amazing i really wanna see how that time pompiee looks thats very interesting
staying here for a fortnight I spent 6 days in the scavies so far and haven't seen all yet. But I learnt, that the bath mentioned at 7:32 is in fact the basin of the Fullery of Stephanus 😉
Travelling with a guide was the worst thing we did 5 years ago. She did not take us to the major sites, and spent most of it talking about floor mosaics. We returned yesterday with my 11 year old daughter and self guided tour. Simple research and using google will answer everything at your own pace without a time constraint.
I'm not religious or anything but I would love to think that the stray dogs who decided to live and stay in Pompeii are past souls of those who died that day, and are happy that their city is still getting so much love and recognition to this day just as it has been in the past
Could the tracks in the lanes have been formed by public transport type carriages going to and fro a dozen times a day, circling the city. It is obviously a one way lane. People stood outside their homes, paid their fare and climbed on board only to get off at the market, spend an hour there buying whatever they needed and then when the carriage returned, they climbed on board to go back home. Did kids attend schools? Were there doctor’s surgeries and hospitals, dentists etc.on the other side of town, for what people needed to catch public transport. Or taxis?
From research I've done, it doesn't appear that there was public transport in ancient Pompeii, people would travel on foot or use wheeled vehicles pulled by ox or mules. No obvious school buildings have been uncovered yet but that doesn't mean there wasn't any as they are excavating new areas still. Doctors would definitely have been in Pompeii and there is a building that has been named House of the Surgeon because of the medical instruments found there. They would have likely had specialisms for example, a doctor who specialised in removing arrows!
You are likely to find Pompeii and Herculaneum tours or Pompeii and Vesuvius tours but I've never seen one that also incorporates Naples. I don't think you would have enough time to do all three in any detail in one day. Perhaps contact a local tour guide and ask for a tailor-made itinerary?
Imagine visiting there and the volcano erupts burying you in pumice. Your last thoughts will be , “Shit I’m gonna be a tourist attraction in the future “.
They just found evidence that the place where they thought the gladiators lived, would have been a public place, most likely with little shops and housing on the second floor. They still tell visitors it is a gladiator training and living area. You can find a documentary about it here on yt
@@CruiseLifestyle The truth is, I always end up buying dog and cat food while on holiday, I come from a country that we don't have strays, and it breaks my heart to see the condition of some animals walking around the streets, searching for food. Most of my holiday photos are either with dogs and cats or in my room surrounded by boxes of dog/cat food!!🙄. It is just natural for me, when seeing a dog or cat that is in need of food. I have never been attacked or bitten ever. They are so grateful for the attention and food. Heading to Pompeii in Sept so I will be prepared. (since it is not something you buy on a cruise - pet food)!
No tour guides have the same access as the public. Pompeii has very little information around the site so a tour guide is helpful to show you the things you may walk passed/miss/not understand
How in the world did horses drag a cart through those cobblestone Roads with all the huge ruts from the wheels. Did the horses have a lot of broken legs back then? Paths
Fifty plus years ago I was up before the morning heat began and arrived at Herculaneum . A local called it " Hr AC u Laaannno " and gestured one along toward it . At first I may have been the only one in sight , how ever a splendidly tailored German ( living in England) professor in tweeds appeared and informed he had been researching a book about the place . He began to show me arround Herculaneum . Day proceeded til finally it was dusk . I thanked my guide as a fortunate greatful tourist would . Ghosts now seemed to be felt everywhere in the shadows .
4 & 5 are theatres, not amphitheatres. An amphitheatre loosely means 'double theatre', as it is a gladiatorial arena shaped like two theatres stuck together.
I have always been puzzled by the "pedestrian" crossings yes I can see that they are a way to cross the street without getting your feet wet and that the spaces between the stones are for the wheels of the carts but what happens to the poor horse pulling the cart when he encounters the large block of stone blocking his way?
This looks like an amazing experience. Sadly, even visiting another state, much less another continent is just too expensive for the vast majority of us.
I finally went to Italy at 70. It's not that expensive, two or three thousand for solo ought to be enough. Now the world calls, Egypt this December, Spain next July to run with the Bulls. Then onwards. Save a hundred bucks a week and just do it.
i was there and without a Guide i saw even more...water-flashing toilets bakeriy...bars , sauna ...all...if you read story before and you open your eyes you see a lot..
From someone who has been to Italy several times: the very first thing you do when you get to Pompeii get back in your car and drive an hour to Herculaneum.
Gladiators were not slaves but free men who enrolled on a contract. They stopped being recruited among slaves after the Spartacus uprise in 74BC, when Roman realized how dangerous it was to have thousands of slaves, armed and trained. Vesuvio eruption occured in 79 AD, 150 years after gladiators status changed
There are many writtend fonts where still there were slaves as gladiators. The contract usually was around 3+2 years then they could get the freedom. Otherwise we cannot explain the use of rudis. Not just slaves, but there were. Also, concept of slavery is not the same of you might think from XIX century concept.
I just did the colosseum palatine and forum tour. There were 100% Slave gladiators who fought for freedom in Rome in the great amphitheater. Or the phd tour guide we had was lying and random RUclipsr is right.
I totally agree with this tip, it’s always best to get to places like this early to avoid the crowds. You could visit Pompeii several times and still see different things each time.
But people living in Pompeii knew 18 hours that Vezuv is volcano before it killed them. Most of inhabitants escaped and this is why there are only around 1150 victims instead of 10 000+ that was the number of people living in Pompeii at the time of eruption.
The dogs of Pompeii need to be adopted. These dogs need food, water, shelter and medical attention. They shouldn't be left to roam the streets w/ out anyone to care for them.😨😨😨
You speed it up -it 's possible to slow it down but there ' s no sensation in your video. In October or November you can buy your ticket easily on the spot - Skavi di Pompei .
I think they should rebuild some of the structures. It will help to preserve the ruins that are exposed to the elements, otherwise they won't be here in another 1000 years.
Though the Romans would have been smarter than that , seeing as they were using locally acquired basalt volcanic rock to build their streets and put looming"mountain" and the volcanic rock together. Obviously, the Oscans that abandoned the area 6 centuries earlier worked this out and left 3 centuries after arriving and before it became an issue.
I could state a price I paid but within a year it would probably be out of date info. If you want to know, have a look in the comments. You must be aware that when it’s free entry it’s also very busy.
Have been there twice and kept doubting the originality of constructions.. have seen workers making new walls and so on.. maybe only 10% is original… 😂😂😂
Amazing place isn't it? Those are neither "cart tracks" nor square "post holes to tie up a donkey". I hope if anyone cares to seek truth knowledge whilst at Pompeii and other ancient sites don't hire a popular guide to narrate what you are looking at, they are only able to parrot the story they were taught. Unfortunately much of the narrative is utter fabrication purported as fact. For example take a look at these so called "cart tracks". They are inconsistently spaced, many times non parallel, with arbitrary ruts and dips here and there right next to other semi linear indentations . It may look something like this if the street were mud and the occasional wheel slipped in and out the track for a moment etc, however a random rut simply cannot be created for 3 feet then disappear 6" from another rut in stone. Unless of course a particularly stubborn donkey rocked it's cart back and forth in that spot for a couple hundred years. Even then, often times the other wheel track is suspiciously missing or wondering to and fro. None of this is consistent with cart wheel wear especially on granite pavers. Also where are the hoof marks? Surely if enough carts were pulled by horse, donkey, mule, ox, bull etc. to create 6" deep ruts in granite, the animal too would begin to trod holes into the stone... As for the square post holes, no. These are not hitching post holes. Why would a post need to be square to hitch an animal? Square mortice in stone is much harder to achieve then a round one, especially considering the evidence we now have that the romans (and earlier civilizations) did indeed possess core drills. Also a simple wheel chock would be much preferable for keeping the cart and animal still. Sorry for the paragraph, you did a great job sharing this footage and I am grateful. I hope we can all keep our minds open to new ideas about our collective past, I suspect the history of civilization on this planet is a far bit different then we have been taught.
In my experience, many (most) of these "guides" have a rudimentary knowledge of the site they represent (in this case Pompeii) and restrict their descriptions to largely superficial attributes and relatively obvious explanations of why something is the way it is. While they appear to be knowledgeable to the average tourist, they are largely ignorant of the finer (and in my opinion) more important detail which actually enriches the experience of a visit. If your objective is to just say to others "I've been to Pompeii", then such guided tours are ok... but if you really want to understand the culture, preliminary research is vital. Anyone who aims to have a more serious or in-depth understanding of Roman society needs to do proper and relevant research before any visit, and (if so inclined) focus on researching relatively few elements of the culture - eg: the architectural periods (styles), or the varying designs and styles of the mosaics and frescos. In modern times, there is a wealth of information available on the internet, and countless books and periodicals that provide the necessary depth which will enrich a visit. Of course, everyone's objective of visiting such sites is different, so I am not prescribing to anyone - only that there is an immensely more rewarding experience to be had if you spend many hours researching the place you intend to visit. All it costs is time... and then you can leave the "guide" to cater for the more casual visitors, while you explore the really interesting stuff.
We found the tour very interesting and as we both have busy lives we didn’t really have the luxury of doing hours of research in advance. The experience we had from a private tour guide was far better than us walking around not knowing what we were looking at or joining a group tour with 20+ others.
I agree. I've been to loads of archaeological sites as a solo traveler and numerous times I've overheard tour guides saying essentially what I was reading on the signs. And sometimes they were saying things that were completely at odds as to what was written on the signs.
A post that doesn’t make any sense!!! As an historian, Archeologist and guide… posts like this are unreal! Not to mention most of the comments… Are you all Americans ever going to stop coming here and think that you can give advices? RUclips is packed with channels made by “ you “ with recomandations… best things to do, where to eat etc all over Italy… All ending up in being the most touristic possible things to do!!!
I’m from the UK. Why would I not encourage cruise passengers to use a local guide when visiting? Would you rather cruise passengers stay on the ship and not spend any money in the local area? With one day in Naples it’s possibly the only opportunity for cruisers from places like the US, Australia and Asia to visit. Sites like Pompeii will always be high on the list of places people want to visit.
@paponeable: With unkind people like you, no, I don't want to visit your country. I'll spend my money elsewhere, where people are nice and I feel welcome. And please, don't ever come to the US. 🤬
Even having known for most of my life what Pompeii was, I went there when I was about 50. It absolutely blew my mind. To realize what a large city it was, that it had such sophisticated urban facilities, the level of civilization that thrived there at that time, and that it was virtually forgotten for hundreds of years.... There were fast food stands and piped-in water. We had a private guide, which was not that expensive considering that we were going to be there for only one afternoon in our lives. It was certainly worth having a guide dedicated to just us. She took us to certain main must-see attractions, but she also described various features and asked us what we'd like to see. The forum, the stately homes of some of the wealthy inhabitants... wow.
@xray7908,
I found it facinating and felt I really understood what the daily life was like for them. I felt connected to them...and then I saw the casts of the bodies of the eruption. It was very emotional for me. How they must have suffered. I will never forget my trip to Pompeii.
@@bunkyman8097 I'm with you on that!
The scale of Pompeii is incredible, they are still uncovering parts now!
I am even worse than you. I am 45 and I never visited Pompeii or Rome despite I live next to Italy. I visited Paris, Barcelona and Athens despite those destinations are much further from my home than Rome.
I just went a few days ago, after seeing most of the square near the entrance I thought there wouldn't be much more to see, and I then proceeded to spend the majority of the day looking around. Could not believe the size of the place.
Pompeii was so much bigger than we could see on our tour! So interesting! And they are still uncovering new things and areas! So amazing! The artwork and culture. I would love to go back
So true!
I LOVE Pompeii!! Spent a day there, enjoyed every minute, and hope to go back. I had read about it and studied my large picture books before I went. I had a map and went off by myself. I didn't want to leave!!!
It’s such an interesting place to visit, must have been great to discover things on your own
Toured today, it was absolutely fascinating.
Brilliant, it’s such an interesting place! I’m sure it was pretty quiet compared to peak summer so a good time to visit
Beautiful and amazing place. Seeing Mt. Vesuvius in the distance was Erie knowing what took place. I would LOVE to go back and explore more again. Thank You for bringing back the memories.
Yes, a very stark reminder of what happened in Pompeii. You could easily go back and see different things. Thank you for your comment
Loved the information. Watched this morning. So much more to do than 'just' the displays of the people covered by ash. Really well done!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, you’re right there is so much to see, we could go back another day and see completely different sections.
Hopefully one day I and my wife will get to visit Pompeii. I have always been so fascinated with it. Thank you for sharing!
Me too
It’s definitely worth a trip, we loved learning about Pompeii before and after visiting. It’s so interesting.
@@CruiseLifestyle Yes it would definitely be worth the trip. I watch the 4K walk-throughs etc and they are great, but I know it's not like actually being there.
I'm going in 4 weeks so excited
Good to see Bam Margera looking so healthy, and living his new life as Raphael.
I can definitely see a resemblance!
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Oh there are hundreds of things to see... my partner and I have been there, spend several days exploring it, and marvelled at it. Definitely a life experience you should add to the list
How wonderful to have visited across a few days, I think it’s definitely needed to see all of Pompeii.
@@CruiseLifestyle 100%... it's a big site. We deliberately got a hotel within walking distance of the site. In addition we used to trip to go to the Museum of Naples which houses most of the artifacts of Pompeii of course, so, that was included, and the Amalfi Coast. It's a great part of Italy to visit
Crazy to think family’s walked those same streets in 79 CE and to see how far we came since then
This was both an excellent vlog and tour. My husband and I plan to visit Pompeii and will be arriving by cruise ship. I requested a tour with Naples Grand Tour halfway thru your vlog. I did return to watch the rest because some of the information included was unique to this vlog, things I have not heard or seen before.
Oh I’m so glad the video was useful! Raffaele is a fantastic guide and I’m so glad we found him for our tour.
I love the enthusiasm that your tour guide has! What a great experience!
Glad you enjoyed it! He was an excellent tour guide
Very good video! always good to see any videos on historical sites that provide you little extras you don't see or read about elsewhere! Video was not to long, kept providing very cool pieces of info so keep the format going! its strong!
Thank you very much! I really appreciate the feedback 👍
@@CruiseLifestyle looking forward to the next one!
Don't miss the Villa of the Mysteries. The narrative frescoes are really spectacular!
Thanks for the tip 👍
Number 5 is not the amphitheater, it is the large theater (as opposed to the Odeion, the small theater). The amphitheater is the one located in the far east of Pompei and it held about 15 thousand people.
Thank you for clarifying
I thought it looked like the ornate slabs may have been removed from the forum when first uncovered as there’s so many missing 8:07
Maybe, a lot is now preserved in the museum
Such an amazing video, thank you!!
I’m glad you liked it - thank you 😊
I have visited Ercolano..more concise and much less walk. The museum there is number one. And Villa Poppea was great. It was a self organized tour so I did not wanted to see what tourist do not visit and my boyfriend cannot walk too much. End of the day we had a nice fashion show as well. :) You dont need a tour guide if you spend time and energy and read about the place which you will visit.
Thanks for sharing and massive respect from Pakistan after watching the movie Netflix I found your video here in RUclips 🎉❤❤❤
Thank you for finding our video! Glad you enjoyed it 😄
Raphael and his fiancé spent a day with us on Capri last year. Fabulous. Always use a Raphael (local guide). We will be there in a few months!
I totally agree, Raphael was an incredible tour guide! Enjoy your trip.
Great tour, full of information!
Thank you, it’s such an interesting place to visit!
Thank you so much for the information of thd history of Pompeii! My Dad was from Calabria!! 😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
Such an amazing video .I visited pompei twos ❤️👏
Thanks a lot 😊
Incredible, spectacular and heartbreaking.
You’re totally right
Great video. Pompeii is one of the greatest places I've ever been. If you can't afford or isn't in the mood for an expert guide like Rafaelle, the audio your is (or at least it was in 2017) pretty decent and helpful.
That’s good to know, thank you for sharing this!
Soem excellent points of interest - well done Cruise Lifestyle.
Thank you!
you're welcome @@CruiseLifestyle
Great videos, loving them ...keep up the great work!
Thank you for watching 😁
Brilliant Laura, so very interesting ❤️❤️
Really interesting! Without Raffaele, we would not have had a clue what we were looking at!
@@CruiseLifestyle yeah he was amazing and he did it for us on his day off!
We booked a guided tour through MSC cruises . Glad we did as we wouldn’t know the significance of what we were looking at. We paid around £65 per person.
It’s definitely worth getting a guide for Pompeii as there’s not much signage
Brilliant video, can’t wait for our visit in September
Thank you, I’m sure you’ll have a nice time 😘
The ancient brothel with the mosaics of all the services offered was very interesting to see at Pompeii
I've been on two tours of Pompeii off separate cruises and have yet to see as much as is proported to be able to be seen in the videos offered here. I'm of the opinion that to really 'know' Pompeii one requires a knowledgeable guide and several days in which to explore.
You are right in that the more time you spend somewhere, the more you learn. Our guide was knowledgeable and this was a private tour booked independently of the cruise.
Thank you for this video we visited and used an app on our phones as a guide. I did think it would be better if they had some small signage up on certain buildings etc to briefly explain what they were 😊
Yes, there’s really not that much signage. After our guided tour we stayed and carried on exploring but really weren’t sure what we were looking at.
What was the cost of your tour guide ? I’m visit in June and trying to figure things out . Great video .
We did the tour through WithLocals, our tour guide was Raffaele, it is around €143 pp www.withlocals.com/experience/pompeii-inside-out-skip-the-line-tour-ecde9128/
I would forgo the tour guide. My tour guide was bored, not much knowledge, didn't give much information, didn't erase much of the city. And he personally felt looking at the dead was sacrilegious, so he dismissed that part of the tour. Also on a hot day he told us something about water but we never got there. I'd suggest a little research, get a map and self explore.
@@CruiseLifestylewow that’s expensive. Lots of free information on Google.
After visiting Pompeii you must must must go to the Naples archeological museum........it is packed to the rafters with mint condition aftifacts pulled from Pompeii and Herculanium
the items look like they were made yesterday and it blows your mind to know they are 2000 years old
Thank you for the recommendation, we’ve just visited Herculaneum and found it really interesting with some artefacts in the small museum on site.
Life was very advanced those times..the clothes the houses chariot and swords godl coins and many more things looks amazing i really wanna see how that time pompiee looks thats very interesting
staying here for a fortnight I spent 6 days in the scavies so far and haven't seen all yet. But I learnt, that the bath mentioned at 7:32 is in fact the basin of the Fullery of Stephanus 😉
Thank you that’s really interesting to know
Travelling with a guide was the worst thing we did 5 years ago. She did not take us to the major sites, and spent most of it talking about floor mosaics.
We returned yesterday with my 11 year old daughter and self guided tour. Simple research and using google will answer everything at your own pace without a time constraint.
Glad you enjoyed your time in Pompeii
great info!!!!!
Thank you! Glad you found the video helpful 👍
I'm not religious or anything but I would love to think that the stray dogs who decided to live and stay in Pompeii are past souls of those who died that day, and are happy that their city is still getting so much love and recognition to this day just as it has been in the past
That's a nice thought, I wonder what the people of Pompeii would think about it all now?
😂😂😂 humans don't become dogs.
@@KGood28 That's not true, look at your mom
The guardians of pompey ,agree, I believe in that too
don't be silly
Could the tracks in the lanes have been formed by public transport type carriages going to and fro a dozen times a day, circling the city. It is obviously a one way lane. People stood outside their homes, paid their fare and climbed on board only to get off at the market, spend an hour there buying whatever they needed and then when the carriage returned, they climbed on board to go back home. Did kids attend schools? Were there doctor’s surgeries and hospitals, dentists etc.on the other side of town, for what people needed to catch public transport. Or taxis?
From research I've done, it doesn't appear that there was public transport in ancient Pompeii, people would travel on foot or use wheeled vehicles pulled by ox or mules. No obvious school buildings have been uncovered yet but that doesn't mean there wasn't any as they are excavating new areas still. Doctors would definitely have been in Pompeii and there is a building that has been named House of the Surgeon because of the medical instruments found there. They would have likely had specialisms for example, a doctor who specialised in removing arrows!
Are there one-day tours that cover Pompeii, Naples and Herculaneum?
You are likely to find Pompeii and Herculaneum tours or Pompeii and Vesuvius tours but I've never seen one that also incorporates Naples. I don't think you would have enough time to do all three in any detail in one day. Perhaps contact a local tour guide and ask for a tailor-made itinerary?
Herculaneum is not as vast but a must see. It should be allowed a day for itself.
Pompeii should be two days. Naples should be a couple of days if not more, it's a big city with late night life.
Mount St. Helens is a modern experience of the Force of Power 💥💥💥
Imagine visiting there and the volcano erupts burying you in pumice. Your last thoughts will be , “Shit I’m gonna be a tourist attraction in the future “.
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Shame on you
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Outstanding info video, thanks!! 👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much 😊
They just found evidence that the place where they thought the gladiators lived, would have been a public place, most likely with little shops and housing on the second floor. They still tell visitors it is a gladiator training and living area. You can find a documentary about it here on yt
Thank you for sharing, that's interesting.
Thank you so much for sharing this experience. I will remember to take dog treats when I go in Sept.
That’s a really nice idea
@@CruiseLifestyle The truth is, I always end up buying dog and cat food while on holiday, I come from a country that we don't have strays, and it breaks my heart to see the condition of some animals walking around the streets, searching for food. Most of my holiday photos are either with dogs and cats or in my room surrounded by boxes of dog/cat food!!🙄. It is just natural for me, when seeing a dog or cat that is in need of food. I have never been attacked or bitten ever. They are so grateful for the attention and food. Heading to Pompeii in Sept so I will be prepared. (since it is not something you buy on a cruise - pet food)!
Should I understand that a tour guide has access to special places at Pompeii which are not available to the general public?
No tour guides have the same access as the public. Pompeii has very little information around the site so a tour guide is helpful to show you the things you may walk passed/miss/not understand
@@CruiseLifestyle oh...ok. I got it. Thanks
It's crazy that the streets in ancient cities are sometimes less bumpy then some roads nowadays lol
Yeah 😆 the roads at home are pretty awful in some places with huge potholes
Didn’t see Pompeii, went to Herculaneum instead. H is just smaller, with a few more details surviving - no casts of victims, though.
I think I’d like to visit Herculaneum next time
Great video
Thank you
How in the world did horses drag a cart through those cobblestone Roads with all the huge ruts from the wheels. Did the horses have a lot of broken legs back then?
Paths
It's so weird because when I close my eyes it almost feels like nothings changed at all and that I've been there before.. 🤔
That is weird!
Fifty plus years ago I was up before the morning heat began and arrived at Herculaneum . A local called it " Hr AC u Laaannno " and gestured one along toward it . At first I may have been the only one in sight , how ever a splendidly tailored German ( living in England) professor in tweeds appeared and informed he had been researching a book about the place . He began to show me arround Herculaneum .
Day proceeded til finally it was dusk .
I thanked my guide as a fortunate greatful tourist would .
Ghosts now seemed to be felt everywhere in the shadows .
4 & 5 are theatres, not amphitheatres. An amphitheatre loosely means 'double theatre', as it is a gladiatorial arena shaped like two theatres stuck together.
This has been mentioned a few times already in the comments. Thanks
Can you imagine if one of these ancient citys would be restored to it glory
It would be pretty incredible
I have always been puzzled by the "pedestrian" crossings yes I can see that they are a way to cross the street without getting your feet wet and that the spaces between the stones are for the wheels of the carts but what happens to the poor horse pulling the cart when he encounters the large block of stone blocking his way?
Good point, I’m not sure?
They probably either walk between the stones or step over them. They are your only two options.
just one thing, those are no amphitheatres, but only theatres, as they are not round. Amphitheatres are double-theatres as the Colosseum.
This looks like an amazing experience. Sadly, even visiting another state, much less another continent is just too expensive for the vast majority of us.
Long haul travel is expensive right now, we are fortunate that we’re from the UK so Europe is much more affordable
I finally went to Italy at 70. It's not that expensive, two or three thousand for solo ought to be enough. Now the world calls, Egypt this December, Spain next July to run with the Bulls. Then onwards. Save a hundred bucks a week and just do it.
I'm sure the channel will help uou.
Thank goodness there are virtual walking tours on RUclips that make you feel you are almost there. I love these videos. 👍
i was there and without a Guide i saw even more...water-flashing toilets bakeriy...bars , sauna ...all...if you read story before and you open your eyes you see a lot..
Brilliant!
@@CruiseLifestyle hi.. only you need an Umbrella..for the sun...and good shoes ..and water....it's a huge place..
Danke ich war da....fazinierend....geschichte......sah auch was THEATER
Brilliant!
From someone who has been to Italy several times: the very first thing you do when you get to Pompeii get back in your car and drive an hour to Herculaneum.
We would definitely like to visit Herculaneum next
@@CruiseLifestyle We loved it!
That motor looks legit as hell I wonder how they made it....
Gladiators were not slaves but free men who enrolled on a contract. They stopped being recruited among slaves after the Spartacus uprise in 74BC, when Roman realized how dangerous it was to have thousands of slaves, armed and trained. Vesuvio eruption occured in 79 AD, 150 years after gladiators status changed
There are many writtend fonts where still there were slaves as gladiators. The contract usually was around 3+2 years then they could get the freedom. Otherwise we cannot explain the use of rudis.
Not just slaves, but there were. Also, concept of slavery is not the same of you might think from XIX century concept.
@@raffaeleromano706 thank you 😁
I just did the colosseum palatine and forum tour. There were 100% Slave gladiators who fought for freedom in Rome in the great amphitheater. Or the phd tour guide we had was lying and random RUclipsr is right.
@@nuudelz3711 Not getting into argument here. I am sure the tourist guide in Rome is a PHD, it is usually a must have requirement for these jobs.
@@nmkjnmnjm ok bud good to know americano
Before you visiting the ruin city of Pompeii .... Get the information like this.
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May you attain the blissful state of Nibbana.
Thank you
I know who Pliny was. Who was Pellini?
Just my pronunciation 😂
I’ve been there and saw all this with an online tour guide.
Great
One important tip is get there early and devote the full day to explore the city. Even one full day is not enough to see everything in detail.
I totally agree with this tip, it’s always best to get to places like this early to avoid the crowds. You could visit Pompeii several times and still see different things each time.
And I thought mt.st.helens was a big eruption Mt.vesuvious
4 and 5 are theatres not amphitheatres
Thanks
@@CruiseLifestyleNo worries, sorry was bit blunt in replying. The Small Theatre is also known as the Odeon
They had no TVs back then, so I can understand the popularity of the theaters and mosaics
HA HA
But people living in Pompeii knew 18 hours that Vezuv is volcano before it killed them. Most of inhabitants escaped and this is why there are only around 1150 victims instead of 10 000+ that was the number of people living in Pompeii at the time of eruption.
I found our tour guide was worthless. I'd recommend doing a little research get a map and tour the city. I'd also recommend two days.
Two days would be much better
Umbrella Pine tree, latin Pinus pinaster, Italian common name: Pino marittimo. Greetings from Florence (Firenze)
Thank you! 👍👍
I had a lousy tour guide. I learned more prepping for the visit than relying on the bored, sarcastic and otherwise unhelpful "Tour Guide".
That’s a shame
The dogs of Pompeii need to be adopted. These dogs need food, water, shelter and medical attention. They shouldn't be left to roam the streets w/ out anyone to care for them.😨😨😨
I wonder if the staff look after them
You speed it up -it 's possible to slow it down but there ' s no sensation in your video. In October or November you can buy your ticket easily on the spot - Skavi di Pompei .
Why not a more brilliant beautiful city with a picturesque view of a large triangular mtn.!!
I think they should rebuild some of the structures. It will help to preserve the ruins that are exposed to the elements, otherwise they won't be here in another 1000 years.
Good point
Polygonal stones In street ! Maybe not as unusual
Though the Romans would have been smarter than that , seeing as they were using locally acquired basalt volcanic rock to build their streets and put looming"mountain" and the volcanic rock together.
Obviously, the Oscans that abandoned the area 6 centuries earlier worked this out and left 3 centuries after arriving and before it became an issue.
Si vous ne voyagez qu’une fois dans votre vie, allez à Pompéi…
Yes, we agree
What is a "Hyume"?? Oh, You Mean "Home" Got It!!
Is the auto subtitles coming up with weird words?
Please tell the people how much you paid for Raphael's time. Why pay for a ticket when it's free first Sunday of the month 🤷
I could state a price I paid but within a year it would probably be out of date info. If you want to know, have a look in the comments. You must be aware that when it’s free entry it’s also very busy.
All our modern conveniences but I bet they had better food than us?
I’m guessing they ate cleaner than us, no processed food
After the war, definitely. If I'm still alive
Where's willie? Well I guess your gonna have to feel around and find out....
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Kerb stones. Not curb.
must be the auto-generated captions?
Have been there twice and kept doubting the originality of constructions.. have seen workers making new walls and so on.. maybe only 10% is original… 😂😂😂
I don’t believe that!
But every thing was white plaster and brilliant paint.
How can you take a selfie next to the cast of what was once a full living human being? Mindless people.
I know, not very respectful at all.
This guy for being a certified archaeologist on his booking on Airbnb sure does get alot of this information wrong.
I didn’t book through AirBnB so can’t comment. We did have a great tour though.
my last name pompa comes from pompeii
That’s interesting!
Stray dogs.
Das Theater....texter verenglischt.....
I just stay within earshot of a tour guide without paying for it. I think it does me credit.
That’s not really fair.
Research melted buildings on you tube
Ok
Amazing place isn't it? Those are neither "cart tracks" nor square "post holes to tie up a donkey". I hope if anyone cares to seek truth knowledge whilst at Pompeii and other ancient sites don't hire a popular guide to narrate what you are looking at, they are only able to parrot the story they were taught. Unfortunately much of the narrative is utter fabrication purported as fact.
For example take a look at these so called "cart tracks". They are inconsistently spaced, many times non parallel, with arbitrary ruts and dips here and there right next to other semi linear indentations . It may look something like this if the street were mud and the occasional wheel slipped in and out the track for a moment etc, however a random rut simply cannot be created for 3 feet then disappear 6" from another rut in stone. Unless of course a particularly stubborn donkey rocked it's cart back and forth in that spot for a couple hundred years. Even then, often times the other wheel track is suspiciously missing or wondering to and fro. None of this is consistent with cart wheel wear especially on granite pavers. Also where are the hoof marks? Surely if enough carts were pulled by horse, donkey, mule, ox, bull etc. to create 6" deep ruts in granite, the animal too would begin to trod holes into the stone...
As for the square post holes, no. These are not hitching post holes. Why would a post need to be square to hitch an animal? Square mortice in stone is much harder to achieve then a round one, especially considering the evidence we now have that the romans (and earlier civilizations) did indeed possess core drills. Also a simple wheel chock would be much preferable for keeping the cart and animal still.
Sorry for the paragraph, you did a great job sharing this footage and I am grateful. I hope we can all keep our minds open to new ideas about our collective past, I suspect the history of civilization on this planet is a far bit different then we have been taught.
In my experience, many (most) of these "guides" have a rudimentary knowledge of the site they represent (in this case Pompeii) and restrict their descriptions to largely superficial attributes and relatively obvious explanations of why something is the way it is. While they appear to be knowledgeable to the average tourist, they are largely ignorant of the finer (and in my opinion) more important detail which actually enriches the experience of a visit. If your objective is to just say to others "I've been to Pompeii", then such guided tours are ok... but if you really want to understand the culture, preliminary research is vital.
Anyone who aims to have a more serious or in-depth understanding of Roman society needs to do proper and relevant research before any visit, and (if so inclined) focus on researching relatively few elements of the culture - eg: the architectural periods (styles), or the varying designs and styles of the mosaics and frescos.
In modern times, there is a wealth of information available on the internet, and countless books and periodicals that provide the necessary depth which will enrich a visit.
Of course, everyone's objective of visiting such sites is different, so I am not prescribing to anyone - only that there is an immensely more rewarding experience to be had if you spend many hours researching the place you intend to visit. All it costs is time... and then you can leave the "guide" to cater for the more casual visitors, while you explore the really interesting stuff.
We found the tour very interesting and as we both have busy lives we didn’t really have the luxury of doing hours of research in advance. The experience we had from a private tour guide was far better than us walking around not knowing what we were looking at or joining a group tour with 20+ others.
I agree. I've been to loads of archaeological sites as a solo traveler and numerous times I've overheard tour guides saying essentially what I was reading on the signs. And sometimes they were saying things that were completely at odds as to what was written on the signs.
A post that doesn’t make any sense!!!
As an historian, Archeologist and guide… posts like this are unreal!
Not to mention most of the comments…
Are you all Americans ever going to stop coming here and think that you can give advices?
RUclips is packed with channels made by “ you “ with recomandations… best things to do, where to eat etc all over Italy…
All ending up in being the most touristic possible things to do!!!
I’m from the UK. Why would I not encourage cruise passengers to use a local guide when visiting? Would you rather cruise passengers stay on the ship and not spend any money in the local area? With one day in Naples it’s possibly the only opportunity for cruisers from places like the US, Australia and Asia to visit. Sites like Pompeii will always be high on the list of places people want to visit.
@paponeable: With unkind people like you, no, I don't want to visit your country. I'll spend my money elsewhere, where people are nice and I feel welcome. And please, don't ever come to the US. 🤬