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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.

Things to Know:

  • Small group tour of 16 people
  • Depart from your hotel in the center of Sorrento for an exciting day-trip onboard our comfortable bus and visit two Italian gems
  • Discover the ruins of Pompeii, with entrance tickets included, with your expert tour guide
  • Visit the incredible excavations of Pompeii as well as the volcano that destroyed the city in the 79 AD
  • Explore the nature trails that go up along the top of Vesuvius with your alpine guide
  • Reach the crater and admire the breathtaking views of the Gulf of Naples from the top of the mountain
  • Learn more about the history of Pompeii and the great eruption of Mount Vesuvius of 79 A.D.
  • You will spend 2 – 2.5 hours in Pompeii
  • Free time for lunch at client's expense
  • Tour is offered late March - late October
  • Tour operates 7 days a week
  • Tour begins at 8:00am
  • Entrance tickets to the ruins of Pompeii
  • Entrance tickets to the National Park of Mount Vesuvius
  • Guided visit to Pompeii ruins - approx. 2 hours
  • Guided visit to Mount Vesuvius (alpine guide)
  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible and not recommended for participants with back problems - moderate amount of walking is involved
  • We suggest you to wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes, plus bring a bottle of water and sunglasses
  • Please note that the temperature atop the Mount Vesuvius is generally lower than at its base and the wind can be quite strong. We therefore recommend to bring with you proper clothes.
  • Tour does not operate on May 25th - holiday
Published in Amalfi Coast/Sorrento

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."

Things to Know:

  • Enjoy insider knowledge about Pompeii, a world-famous archaeological site
  • Visit the most iconic ruins within Pompeii as well as the lesser-known gems
  • It is a private tour. That means you will not join another group, you will have your own guide, who you can ask at anytime to customized your tour based on your interests. It is the best way of visiting Pompeii. No lines, no headsets, no large groups. 
  • You will spend 2 – 2.5 hours in Pompeii
  • Our guide will bring to life the strong remains of Pompeii, telling you numerous anecdotes, secrets and stories, and taking you through the most fascinating sites of this ancient city
  •  Client is responsible for lunch and admission fees to Pompeii
  • You can have a typical Italian lunch and the menu includes: a taste of five different wines, including "limoncello",  spicy cheese, salami, bruschetta, eggplant parmesan, fresh bread with oil olive, spaghetti with fresh tomato and dessert
  • Admission fees for Pompeii is 15 euros per person and lunch with wine is 25 euros per person - pay on site
  • The guide will help you buy your tickets, so you will skip the lines (we have privileged access)
  • Tour is offered late March - late October
  • Tour operates 7 days based on availability
  • Tour begins at 8:00am 
  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible and not recommended for participants with back problems - moderate amount of walking is involved
  • Meeting Point Location:  Hotel lobby
  • Wear comfortable walking or tennis shoes - do not recommend heels, boots or flip flops
  • Tour does not operate on May 25th - holiday
Published in Amalfi Coast/Sorrento

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!

Things to Know:

  • Small group tour with 16 people or less
  • Round-trip transportation from Florence in A/C luxury minivan
  • Visit this UNESCO World-Heritage Italian coastal paradise
  • Discover the most beautiful villages of Cinque Terre
  • Enjoy some relaxed escapes from the crowds, through luxuriant panoramic seaside vineyards – light hiking
  • Savor a delicious lunch with seafood and wine tasting in a typical restaurant
  • Magnificent views of the coast on a light hiking trail through vineyards
  • An amazing boat trip to take the most beautiful pictures of Cinque Terre from the sea
  • Tour departs at 8:00am / Tour check-in at by 7:45am
  • Tour offered 7 days @ week to peak season
  • Wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes, sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
  • Meeting point location: -Piazza della Repubblica (next to the APPLE STORE under the loggias, corner with Via Pellicceria) - more details upon booking

 

 

 
Published in Cinque Terre

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.

Things to Know:

  • The only tour combining Pompeii and Sorrento, the gateway to the Amalfi Coast, from Rome by high-speed train
  • Skip-the-line access bypasses long lines and crowded public transportation
  • 2-hour tour of Pompeii ruins including newly opened Domus (ancient homes of influential people)
  • High-speed train tickets included
  • Small group tour of 15 people or less
  • Tour is offered on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
  • Tour begins at 7:15am / Tour check-in at 7:00am
  • Meeting point location: Central Rome - more details provided upon booking
  • Wear comfortable walking or tennis shoes

 

 

Published in Rome Half Day Tours

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