Sorrento, Pompeii and Herculaneum Day Tour from Naples

Overview

Explore Sorrento, Pompeii and Herculaneum in one day from Naples! Visit the colorful town of Sorrento then after a stop for lunch (own expense) we will drive to the old Roman towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum for a visit to the famed archaeological sites. Tour layout may vary due to traffic or special events on the specific day. 

Please note: On the first Sunday of each month, admission to Pompeii and Herculaneum ruins is free and we can't reserve tickets in advance. They have to be bought on the spot and there will probably be a long line and there is also the possibility that tickets may sell out.

Highlights

• 8/9 hours art and culture tour of Sorrento, Pompeii and Herculaneum
• Comfortable luxuy sedan / minivan
• Have time to visit Sorrento and shop its locally made traditional goods
• Visit to legendary World Heritage Sites: Pompeii and Herculaneum
• Travel with a pro driver who shares informative commentary
• Relax and enjoy, we will take care of you during the whole day

Journey Plan

The tour will start from Naples, as it's a private trip you will decide the pick up location, either from your hotel or any address in Naples. You will travel with an air-conditioned luxury sedan car or minivan driven by a professional English speaking local driver that will introduce you the history and main sights that you will see during your trip.

First stop will be in Sorrento, one of the most important and beautiful towns in southern Italy. Spend some free time walking through the streets with shops selling handmade ceramics, lacework and intarsio (marquetry items), famously produced in this area.

After the visit of Sorrento we will drive to Pompeii, here you will have 2 hours to visit the UNESCO-listed ruins of Pompeii. Buried under the pumice and ash of Mt Vesuvius’ 79 AD eruption, the once-thriving city remained preserved under the rubble. Today, it offers a fascinating look into ancient Roman life (entrance ticket at own expense). We suggest you to book an expert guide in Pompeii to better understand the importance of this archaeological site, the most important in the World! Guide is not included, the cost is 160 Euro for 2 hours.

After lunch (optional and at own expense) we will drive to Herculaneum, where unlike Pompeii, covered by a layer of lapillus and ashes, Herculaneum was submerged by a thick layer of lava and mud that preserved it all, sealing everything. If you would like also in Herculaneum you can book an expert guide. Guide is not included and the cost is 160 Euro for 2 hours.

This full day tour will finish driving you back to Naples.

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