Life and Death in Pompeii and Herculaneum
3 days - by Rail

Don’t miss this major exhibition on the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, opening in Spring 2013 at the British Museum. This exhibition will be the first ever held on these important cities at the British Museum, and the first such major exhibition in London for almost 40 years.

AD 79. In just 24 hours, two cities in the Bay of Naples in southern Italy were buried by a catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Preserved under ash, their rediscovery nearly 1,700 years later provided an unparalleled glimpse into the daily life of the Roman Empire. From the bustling street to the intimate spaces of a Roman home, this major exhibition will take you to the heart of people’s lives in Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Exhibition Highlights

• Gold bracelet in the form of a coiled snake, 1st Century AD, Roman, Pompeii
• Fragment of a wall painting showing a man reclining to drink.
• Carbonised wooden cradle.
• Wall painting of the baker Terentius Neo and his wife.
• Relief with Bacchus and followers, marble wall panel.
• Satyr and maenads,marble wall panel.
• Plaster cast of a dog. From the House of Orpheus, Pompeii, AD 79

This tour is organised and operated by Omega Events Ltd ABTA Y590X

• Return standard class** rail travel from your chosen departure station to London,
• Two nights stay in a twin/double bedded room* at a choice of 3 and 4 star London hotels with breakfast
• Admission to Life and Death in Pompeii and Herculaneum at the British Museum
• Free time in London
• VAT at the government's prevailing rate at the date of travel

** Return first class rail is offered from almost all stations at a supplement of £50pp.

_{Please note: All travel times and arrangements may be subject to change. All rail departures will be in the morning from your chosen station, arriving in London in the early afternoon. Precise departure times will be confirmed with your final itinerary and rail tickets, which will be sent to you about 5 days before travel, and we ask you to check and note the departure times stated on your final itinerary, when they arrive. Rail travel can be subject to delays and changes due to engineering works and Omega Holidays cannot be held responsible for any travel delays or amendments made to journey routes and methods of travel made by the rail provider. Although we endeavour to seat all clients travelling on the same booking together, this unfortunately cannot be guaranteed.}

Day 1 - Following a morning departure from your chosen rail station (please see the grid on page 7) you will have some time to spend at leisure in London before making your way to your hotel for check in, and your overnight stay.

Day 2 - Saturday: After breakfast, make your own way to the British Museum for the highlight of your weekend, the Life and Death in Pompeii and Herculaneum exhibition. After an interesting day at the museum, return to the your hotel for your second overnight stay.

Day 3 - Sunday: After breakfast you are free to indulge in some retail therapy or sightseeing at leisure in London until it is time to make your way back to the railway station for your afternoon/early evening train home.

Here are some example hotels or similar ones that we use for this break, actual availability may change with the travel date you choose.

Some hotels have an additional supplement per person, as shown below. Supplements are stated for the break (not per night)

Hilton Docklands Riverside Hotel, London
	Located on the River Thames and with fabulous views of the river and Canary Wharf, the Hilton London Docklands Riverside hotel provides a fantastic base for your stay in London.
Jurys Inn Chelsea, London
	This modern hotel is near the fashionable Kings Road with easy access to a great variety of shop, cafés, bars, and all kinds of entertainment including the Victoria & Albert and Natural History Museums.
Crowne Plaza London Docklands, London
	The Crowne Plaza London Docklands is located in London’s thriving Docklands area, just a very short walk from DLR Royal Victoria, and close to Canary Wharf. Additional supplement from £10.00 per person.
Thistle City Barbican, London
	With its Otium Health and Leisure Club, and being only a short distance from the West End, the Thistle City Barbican is the perfect choice for a London weekend break. Additional supplement from £10.00 per person.
Tower Guoman Hotel, London
	Located on the River Thames, the Tower Guoman hotel is a neighbour to some of London's most iconic landmarks and enjoys stunning views of Tower Bridge. Additional supplement from £10.00 per person.
Holiday Inn Kings Cross, London
	The Holiday Inn Kings Cross is a modern 4 star hotel situated between the City of London and London’s West End. Additional supplement from £20.00 per person.
Jurys Inn Islington, London
	Situated in the heart of fashionable Islington, and close to attractions such as St Paul’s Cathedral and Camden Market, this hotel offers a comfortable and convenient base for your stay in London. Additional supplement from £20.00 per person.
Thistle Euston, London
	The Thistle Euston offers affordable luxury accommodation just a short walk from Euston station. Additional supplement from £20.00 per person.
Thistle Kensington Gardens, London
	Located on Bayswater Road with views over Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, the 4 star Thistle Kensington Gardens hotel is ideally located for a leisurely stay in London. Additional supplement from £20.00 per person.
Guoman Cumberland Hotel, London
	Directly opposite Marble Arch, The Cumberland is a world class luxury hotel located on Oxford Street, close to Park Lane, and offers the very highest levels of first class comfort and service. Additional supplement from £40.00 per person.
Holiday Inn Kensington Forum, London
	There are over 900 rooms in this striking 27 storey tower and many of the bedrooms have spectacular views across London. Additional supplement from £40.00 per person.
Holiday Inn Regent's Park, London
	The Holiday Inn Regents Park is close to Euston Station and is the ideal hotel to start your stay in London. All rooms are air conditioned and have all the facilities you would expect from a 4 star hotel. Additional supplement from £40.00 per person.
Melia White House Hotel, London
	he Meliá White House is one of London's leading 4 star deluxe hotels. Located in the heart of London, the Meliá White House faces the popular Regents Park and is within walking distance of Oxford Street and Piccadilly Circus. Additional supplement from £40.00 per person.
Mercure Bloomsbury, London
	This contemporary , recently refurbished boutique-style hotel, located in London’s fashionable Bloomsbury, is within walking distance of many of London’s top attractions. Additional supplement from £60.00 per person.