Duration: 8 hours
Type of Service: Full Day Tour to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius from Sorrento - small group tour
An exciting day trip, leaving from Sorrento to visit two of the most beautiful and interesting tourist places in Campania: the world-famous archaeological site of Pompeii and the incredible Mount Vesuvius, the volcano that in 79 B.C. destroyed several towns with its enormous eruption.
Our pick-up service from your centrally located hotel in Sorrento will allow you to begin your trip in total relax! Once you will board on our comfortable bus and your one-day adventure will officially begin.
Visit the ancient ruins of Pompeii and discover the excavations with your guide. First you will reach the incredible Pompeii from Sorrento. Here you will meet your professional guide who will take you to explore the remains of the ancient Roman town, beautifully preserved over the centuries thanks to the volcanic materials that submerged it up 10 meters.
Visiting private homes, markets, baths and the main buildings, you will have the opportunity to make a real journey through time, in a place where everything stopped at that catastrophic morning in 79 AD.
Visit the park of Vesuvius up to its top and admire the view of the Gulf of Naples - After free time for lunch, you will reach the park of Vesuvius. Once in the National Park of Vesuvius, your bus will take you up to 1000 meters and then you will begin your walking tour until the top of the mountain, walkin 30 minutes approximately. Once you will reach a designated point, you will meet an alpine guide who will accompany you along a breathtaking nature trail. Going up the Vesuvius, surrounded by greenery and unspoiled air, you will reach the top of the imposing volcano, where you can admire the enormous crater and terrific views of the Gulf of Naples.
At the end of the excursion, you will come back to Sorrento by bus.
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Duration: 6 hours
Type of Service: From Sorrento – Visit Ruins of Pompeii with Lunch and Winetasting
Our Pompeii Tour is the best option for travelers who plan to visit this famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites from Sorrento.
Our English-speaking driver will meet you in your hotel lobby at 8.00am. You’ll be whisked away directly from Sorrento by private, air-conditioned luxury vehicle to Pompeii where you’ll meet your official, licensed Pompeii tour guide. The ancient city of Pompeii is one of Italy's most popular tourist attractions and our tour is unique: you will visit the whole ancient city of Pompeii and you'll breathe the roman atmosphere travelling in the past.
We’ve selected the most entertaining and knowledgeable local tour guides to ensure that your Pompeii visit is as enjoyable as it is memorable. Follow your guide as they recreate the hustle and bustle of this once-busy port town, explaining what each building was used for, where families ate their meals, did laundry and socialized – and where sailors went when they docked.
You will see the best places such as the “Teatro Grande”. Your guide will let you hear the acoustic perfection of the auditory of the “Teatro Piccolo”.
You will discover how thermal baths worked. You will walk along the principal street of commerce of Pompeii and you will see how the ancient Romans used to spend their days and have fun.
"Your Pompeii day trip doesn’t end here. After your tour, we'll drive a short distance to have lunch and wine tasting. You will enjoy a typical Italian lunch at a wine farm, located in Pompeii; this area is famous for its viticultural (the cultivation and harvesting of grapes) and olive production."
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Duration: 12 hours
Type Of Service: VIP Small-Group Cinque Terre Discovery & Vineyards Escapes Tour with Seafood Lunch
There is nothing better than the VIP Cinque Terre Discovery & Vineyards Escapes to explore a real Italian coastal paradise with the exclusivity of a small-group tour. This is the most complete experience and the only one-day tour to Cinque Terre that will allow you to discover the beauty of the villages while breathing the true relaxed essence of this paradise. A small-group adventure. The personalized attention of a knowledgeable guide. Exclusive escapes from the crowds that will reveal hidden, no touristy, gems. Relaxed savoring of two of the treasures of this region: its cuisine made of ancient traditional recipes and its local unique wines.
Departure from meeting point in the morning, transfer to the North West Riviera with a comfortable air-conditioned minivan.
During the day the guide will introduce guests to this spectacular corner of Italy, famous for its panorama, its wine, its food, beautiful sea and hiking opportunities.
Our comprehensive exploration will include the visit of some of the most beautiful villages and landscapes of Cinque Terre National Park (a world-heritage protected by UNESCO since 1997) which are Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso, the villages clinging to a remote stretch of the Riviera coastline. You will enjoy the five-mile-long rocky coast lined by thousands of dry walls built on terraces cultivated with vineyards, and the small medieval fishing villages built on rock… add to this the incredible color of the sea and the sky, and you may understand what paradise the Cinque Terre really is. Enjoy the most astonishing views either from land and sea, as we stroll along the national park by boat, train, and walking/hiking on the fabulous trails on the cliff (including famous Via dell’Amore - see notes -) in a perfect mix for a memorable experience.
A delicious full lunch with wine tasting in a typical restaurant on the sea is included, thus you will be able to enjoy incredible fresh seafood cooked the Ligurian way, accompanied by some great white wines typical of this region.
An amazing boat ride (weather and sea conditions permitting) will be an additional memorable perspective on the Riviera, to take back home with you the most incredible pictures of this day.
This experience is a unique opportunity to explore Cinque Terre in a day, also enjoying a few enchanting escapes from the crowds of the villages. You will have the chance to admire the astonishing coastal panorama from a high vantage point, with a very light hike on an almost levelled trail through seaside vineyards. Natural amphitheaters of luxuriant vineyards will disclose to your eyes and senses, facing the sea and the open horizon, and you will learn about the unique peculiarities of grape harvesting (that often include incredible steep mono-rails through the vineyards) and wine production of this region.
Get the best out of a day out, join this small group adventure!
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Duration: 12 hours
Type of Service: Full Day VIP Pompeii and Sorrento Tour from Rome - small group tour
One-of-a-Kind Tour to Pompeii and Sorrento - This is the only tour offered from Rome with both the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pompeii and the beautiful seaside town of Sorrento by air-conditioned high-speed train. With your expert English-speaking guide, the sites are brought to life through vibrant and entertaining commentary about the rich histories and interesting facts and stories that only a local would know.
2-Hour Tour of Pompeii Ruins Including Newly Opened Domus - Enjoy a fully-guided 2-hour tour of the ruins where time has stood still. Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the world’s most awe-inspiring archeological marvels. The tragic fossilization of Roman aristocrats and common villagers, their dreadful demise was preserved in ash and pumice when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. See how they lived, and ultimately died, while simultaneously marveling at the multicolored mosaics and frescos still lining the newly-opened Domus (homes of the ancient city’s most influential people).
See the Sea at the Bay of Naples - After your Pompeii experience we’ll take s short break for coffee and perusing the wares of local vendors and artisans. Next, we head towards Sorrento overlooking the intensely indigo waters of the Bay of Naples. A quick stop at the most picturesque precipice for a postcard-worthy photo op and on to the seaside city.
Sorrento, Land of Limoncello - As the preferred vacation spot of Roman Emperors and Italy’s most elite, Sorrento is as rich in beauty as it is in history. Enjoy the tart taste of Limoncello, the lemony liqueur which was first created here, and learn how the south’s most succulent spirit is produced from local ingredients in one of Sorrento’s oldest shops. Have time to continue to explore the town on your own with recommendations on the best sights to see, shops to visit and cafés to check out before we head back to Rome in the late afternoon.
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