What You'll do in this tour
The Shore Excursion to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast combines an archeological area full of history with the beautiful landscape of the coast all in one day. The tours are led by expert English speaking drivers and local walking guides who will help to create a personalised experience while taking into account your specific interests. These incredible services enable you to tour the city with a native Italian guide showing you the real face of the coastal region you are visiting. The tours are available in English or Italian, and are delivered with an insight and style that keeps our tours entertaining, fun, and informative.
Tour Description:
Naples, the city of Pizza and Tarantella! Your driver will be waiting for you, bearing a sign with your name, just on the other side of the tunnel after you've exited your ship. If you would like to see as much of the coastal area as possible, we can organise a visit to Sorrento as the first stop before exploring the real Amalfi coast. We will be sure to stop for photos in places such as Seiano or Vico Equense as we head towards Positano, the village that was made famous by the movie “Under the Tuscan Sun”. Once we reach Positano, the pearl of the Tirrenean sea, you will see how this amazing village is built right into the cliffs, that meet up with the deep blue sea. Originally it was a fishermans’ town reachable just by a small road on the cliffs or by sea. There will be some photo stops to capture the breathtaking sceneries, spectacular balconies and their overhanging cliffs as this part of Italy is awe inspiring.
Your driver guide will help you find a great spot for lunch depending on the flow of the day and following lunch you will explore Pompeii in a 2 hour private tour with a local walking guide at your side to see the effects of the Vesuvio's wrath on the region below. At the end of the day, we will head back to your ship arriving at about 5:00pm and you will take with you many wonderful memories of your day in this amazing part of Italy.
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. At it`s largest, Pompeii had a population of approximately 20,000 people.
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. Most of the locals 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. Lasting for almost a full day, Pompeii was buried under some 25 feet of volcanic material and this fascinating city was petrified and was condemned to remain as such.
While Pompeii remained in the local`s memories, as time passed it`s location was lost. Rediscovered in the 1700`s, excavation was started, but not until the mid 1800`s was there any 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 have the opportunity to explore the preserved ruins of this famous disaster as you walk over ruts and paths hewn in the stone by thousands of feet and wagons from times gone by.
Additional Information To Note:
- It's very important that you exit at 7:30am to be able to avoid heavy traffic in port and on the coast.
- This tour starts and ends at the port of Naples. If you will be arriving to a different port on the coast (Salerno or Sorrento), be sure to let us know because we will need to arrange your day appropriately. Additional hours may be added at an hourly rate in this case especially in the case of the Salerno.
- Be sure to let us know if you prefer to include Sorrento or if you prefer extra time in Positano. Sorrento is only included if requested.
- The order of this day, may be reversed based on traffic or guide availability and will be decided by the driver & walking guide on the day of the tour.
- Please note that on weekends from May to October because of the increased traffic in the area, we may decide to have an earlier start to your tour and will notify you if so.
- Pompeii is open year round.
- You can also exchange Herculaneum for Pompeii if you'd like. Please let us know if you are interested in doing that so that we can arrange your day appropriately and provide you a different link for tickets.
- *Any mention of restaurants or dishes are pure suggestions and not included in the tour cost. Our driver will be happy to give you suggestions to suit your tastes and budget.
- Headsets if required based on party size, admissions, lunches and gratuities are not included in the price of the tour.
Pompeii Admission Information:
- Reserved tickets must be made by the client using the following link:
Tickets are to be purchased for you as soon as they become available for the day that you will be visiting. The time frame for tickets usually read 9-3 PM or be general admission for the day. If other time slots are broken down, please purchase your tickets for the afternoon PM slot on a Shore Excursion day. You will want to purchase the 19 Euro tickets that may also be labeled as Express.
- You will skip the general admission lines with our walking guide and your pre-purchased tickets. You must bring documentation with you to show on entrance to the Scavi including some form if ID for children accessing free tickets.
- Pompeii Admission Prices:
- 19.00 Euros per adult & Free for kids under age 18 (Free tickets must also be reserved online)
- The cost of admissions is not included in the cost of the tour.
Type and Length of Tour: 9 Hour Tour with a private van, driver, and walking guide in Pompeii
Traveling time from the Port of Naples to Positano (Sorrento):
- Approximately 75 minutes (60 minutes) depending on traffic and day of the week.
Traveling time from Pompeii to the Port of Naples:
- Approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on traffic and day of the week.
Departure time from the port: 8:00am
Return to the port: Arrive to your ship around 5:00pm
*The order of this tour will be decided by the driver guide and may be reversed depending on the date of your tour. Other suggestions may be made by the driver guide in the case of inclement weather, accidents or other events affecting traffic flow etc.
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