Oplontis, Stabiae and Boscoreale: Roman villas near Pompeii
Pompeii was a town. Around it lie further Roman sites, and several of them can be visited. They sit in different towns around Mount Vesuvius and each is a separate visiting site, not part of the Pompeii ruins.
This page gives you the overview: Villa Poppaea at Oplontis in Torre Annunziata, Villa San Marco and Villa Arianna at Stabiae in Castellammare di Stabia, and Villa Regina with its Antiquarium at Boscoreale. They suit a second or third day, or a visit for people who have already seen the forum and the houses of Pompeii. If this is your first visit, start with the Pompeii tickets page.
Our pick: a guided visit to Oplontis
If you want a guide for the Oplontis villa, this small-group tour includes the entrance ticket and an archaeologist.
Hand-picked tours, booked through Viator. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Pompeii tours and tickets
The villas are visited separately, so this list shows tours and tickets for Pompeii itself, with live prices and availability. Check the description for what each option includes.
The sites at a glance
Check opening days and ticket rules before you travel.
| Site | Town | Closed |
|---|---|---|
| Villa Poppaea (Oplontis) | Torre Annunziata | Tuesday |
| Villa San Marco (Stabiae) | Castellammare di Stabia | Tuesday |
| Villa Arianna (Stabiae) | Castellammare di Stabia | Tuesday |
| Archaeological museum of Stabia | Castellammare di Stabia | Tuesday |
| Villa Regina and Antiquarium | Boscoreale | – |
Do not assume that these sites open on the same days as Pompeii. Pompeii has its own daily opening; the villas follow their own schedule, and Tuesday is a closing day for several of them.
Oplontis: Villa Poppaea in Torre Annunziata
Oplontis is the villa at Torre Annunziata. It is also called Villa di Poppea. It is a separate visit from Pompeii, and you reach it from its own town, not from the Pompeii entrances.
The villa is closed on Tuesdays. Plan the day around that, and check the opening hours on the day you travel.
Stabiae: Villa San Marco and Villa Arianna
Stabiae lies at Castellammare di Stabia. Villa San Marco, Villa Arianna and the archaeological museum of Stabia are the visiting sites there. All three have Tuesday as a closing day.
Because the sites are in a different town, plan them separately from a Pompeii visit. Our getting there page explains the stations. A rental car can help for villas outside the main site, but check parking and local traffic rules in advance.
Boscoreale: Villa Regina and the Antiquarium
Villa Regina and the Antiquarium at Boscoreale are part of the Pompei Plus ticket (EUR 25 in 2026, which also covers the suburban villas on the Pompeii path and the shuttle). The simple Pompei Express ticket (EUR 20) covers the ancient town only. If you want the villas, choose the ticket that fits, and read our tickets guide before you buy.
Planning a visit to the villas
- Start with Pompeii. The villas work as an addition after the main site. The ruins of Pompeii page tells you what to see first.
- Check the day. Several villas are closed on Tuesday, so do not plan them for that day.
- Check the ticket. Plus and wider area passes have different scope. The ticket for the town alone does not open the villas.
- Allow travel time. The sites are in different towns, so they work better as a separate half day than as an extension of a Pompeii morning.
- The Villa of the Mysteries is separate. It sits on the Pompeii suburban villa path; see the Villa of the Mysteries page.
Oplontis and Stabiae: frequently asked questions
Is Oplontis part of Pompeii?
No. Oplontis is a separate villa in Torre Annunziata, with its own opening days.
Which day are the villas closed?
Tuesday is the closing day for Villa Arianna, Villa San Marco, Villa di Poppea at Oplontis and the Stabia museum. Check the current schedule before you go.
Does the Pompeii ticket include Oplontis and Stabiae?
The Pompei Express ticket (EUR 20) covers the ancient town only. Pompei Plus (EUR 25) adds named suburban villas, Villa Regina and the Antiquarium at Boscoreale and a shuttle. Check the exact scope of your ticket option before you travel.
Can I visit Oplontis and Pompeii on the same day?
It is possible to see more than one site in a day, but the sites are in different towns and need travel time. Most visitors plan the villas as a separate half day.
Where is Stabiae?
In Castellammare di Stabia.
Is Villa Regina part of the Plus ticket?
Yes. Pompei Plus (EUR 25) includes Villa Regina and the Antiquarium at Boscoreale. Pompei Express (EUR 20) does not.