What You'll do in this tour
So you don't want to worrying about luggage, taxis or booking train tickets? No problem. Instead of taking the train or even a non stop transfer transfer with a simple driver, consider taking advantage of our TRANSFER TO YOUR NEXT DESTINATION WITH DAY TRIP - “Door to Door” services! This service is for those who wish to go from one city to another and prefer to explore the surrounding regions and turn their private transfer into an adventure! After all, it is not just the destination that is important but the also the journey!
With our driver guides, all of whom speak excellent English available to you throughout the day, you will enjoy the panoramas throughout the countryside and about mid way through your travel you will stop in a destination and you can choose how you will spend your time with the assistance of the driver guide whom will give you general information about the area. Options vary depending on your route but usually you can choose from simple free time for site seeing or shopping, taking a short local tours on some routes, and of course time enough for lunch where you prefer. Your driver guide will be happy to give you the best suggestions for lunch depending on your personal tastes and budget.
This journey is arranged with about half of the time for travel and half for stopping. In case arriving without stops is more for you then be sure to look for our TRANSFERS DIRECT - NONSTOP and ONE-WAY for the fastest journey from one accommodation to another. If you don`t see the cities you need to transfer between, just let us know and we can tailor a transfer that suites your needs.
Tour Description:
Pompeii...The Forgotten City
Pompeii used to be a resort town in the South of Naples, located on the western coast of Italy. Many wealthy Romans had "country homes" there. On a fateful summer`s day in 79 AD, Mt Vesuvius erupted, spewing volcanic ash and lapilli (a small, lightweight pebbly material) over the village of Pompeii. At it`s largest, Pompeii had a population of approximately 20,000 people. Most people fled the eruption but an estimated 2000 people did not and died from toxic gasses or were buried in the eruption along with the city. The eruption that lasting for almost a full day, buried Pompeii under some 25 feet of volcanic material.
While Pompeii remained in the local`s memories, as time passed it`s location was lost. Rediscovered in the 1700`s the excavation was started, but not until the mid 1800`s was there meticulous recording of the discoveries. Amazingly preserved by the lapilli and ash, much information from Pompeii has been regained. Almost 2,000 years later, you will have the opportunity to explore the preserved ruins of this famous disaster.
We can easily substitute in Herculaneum or Sorrento if you have already been to Pompeii. We will assume that you would like the stop to be at Pompeii unless you tell us otherwise and you will have about 3.5hrs for your stop at Pompeii and lunch combined.
After your tour in Pompeii and depending on your departure time, we usually have time to stop in a small family restaurant for some authentic Italian food or authentic Neopolitan pizza right at the scavi before continuing on to Rome. You will be in Rome by about 5:00 - 5:30pm depending on traffic encountered along the coast and on arrival.
We will need to know your traveling cell phone number, hotel address and phone number, as well as how many are in your party and if you will have excessive amounts of luggage. This will help us accurately quote your service and send the correct size vehicle.
*If you are binging more than one medium to large bag and one small carry on per person please notify us so that we can assess what size of vehicle we will need to send you and this may affect the pricing.
Our driver will be waiting in your lobby with a sign that bears your name at the time that you scheduled.
All our vehicles are:
- Non smoking vehicles
- Air-conditioned
- Professional driver guide
- Late models Mercedes or Opel Vans
- If you need to be dropped off at an airport or airport area hotel in Rome, please let us know as this is a slightly different rate than if you have a hotel in the center of Rome based on the distance.
- We will ask that you provide us the airport name, your flight number and departure time if you are heading to an out bound flight.
- The length of this service varies slightly depending on the exact locations you are traveling to and from but additional hours can be added at an hourly rate based on the size of your group. Inquire for more details.
- For your stop during this transfer we can do Sorrento or Herculaneum instead of Pompeii if you'd like. Be sure to let us know so that we can arrange your day appropriately.
- The option to do this transfer direct is also available. In that case we will need to arrange your service as a Transfer Direct - Nonstop, One Way, so be sure to inform us if you prefer this option.
- Tickets to Pompeii are not included in the cost of the day.
- Headsets if required based on party size, admissions, lunches and gratuities are not included in the price of the tour.
Pompei Admission Information:
- Reserved tickets are not available but are to be paid upon entry.
- You will skip the general admission lines with our walking guide.
- Pompeii Admission Prices: New seasonal pricing applies
- 11.00 Euros per adult & Free for kids aged 17 & under November through April
- 13.00 Euros per adult & Free for kids aged 17 & under May through October
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