Pompeii + Herculaneum/Vesuvius – Pairing Strategy

Pompeii + Herculaneum: contrast of scale and preservation.
Pompeii + Vesuvius: geology meets history; check transport windows.
Pompeii + Amalfi town: city of stone, then sea light.

Plan balanced pairings with Pompeii to avoid fatigue and preserve attention for each site.

11/20/2025

12 min read

Ideal Combos

Start with deeper history (morning brain), save scenic recovery for later.

Vesuvius framed by ruins Museum artifacts context

Let contrast refresh you; don’t cram wonder into a schedule.

I built this so you can explore smarter—clear routes, better timing, and context that makes ruins feel inhabited.