Pompeii, Herculaneum and Wine shore excursion from Sorrento

Overview

This private shore excursion of Pompeii and Herculaneum ruins from Sorrento port will give you a peerless glimpse into Roman Empire life and after a full immersion in history you can also delight yourself with a visit in a winery and vineyards on the slopes of Mt Vesuvius where you will have a lunch with typical local products and also a wine tasting experience. Enjoy a full day shore trip from Sorrento port, request a quote now! 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

• Start from Sorrento's port to discover the heritage of two ancient cities
• Comfortable luxury sedan / minivan
• Learn about the volcanic eruption that buried Herculaneum, Pompeii and other nearby areas
• Visit to legendary World Heritage Sites: Pompeii and Herculaneum
• Wine tasting and winery and wineyards tour
• Taste an astounding lunch, according to the traditions of Campania region, on the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius
• Relax and enjoy, we will take care of you during the whole day

Journey Plan

The tour will start from Sorrento's port, as it's a private shore trip the driver will wait for you at the wharf, precisely at "Bar Ruccio" holding a sign with your surname on it. You will travel with an air-conditioned luxury sedan car or minivan driven by a professional English speaking local driver that will introduce you to the history and main sights that you will be seeing during your trip.

After a panoramic ride on the Sorrentine coastline and a short stretch on the highway your first stop will be 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 in Herculaneum you can book an expert guide. Guide is not included and the cost is 160 Euro for 2 hours.

Then there is the stop for a lunch in the winery, you will proceed to visit an enchanting property found on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. A short walk through the vineyards will be followed by a delicious meal made with typical local products found in the region and a taste of the wines produced in the area.

After lunch we will proceed for Pompeii. Here you will have about 2 hours to visit the ancient city of Pompeii, the UNESCO-listed ruins. 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 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.

The day trip will end by driving you back to Sorrento's port, on the road you can admire other great view of Sorrento's coast.

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