Naples or Sorrento: Full-Day Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Tour From Sorrento: Group Tour in English without Lunch
ID: GYG387994-O-708429
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Visit both Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius’ summit on a day trip from Naples or Sorrento. Skip the lines for a guided tour of Pompeii and take in the views of the Bay of Naples from Vesuvius.
Explore the world-famous Pompeii ruins and Mount Vesuvius on a guided day trip starting from Naples or Sorrento. Enjoy skip-the-line entry to Pompeii and admire the Bay of Naples from Vesuvius’ summit.
Start at Pompeii, where you can skip the ticket line before your guided walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
With your guide, inspect well-preserved ruins, artworks, mosaics, and frescoes, including the Roman Forum, and Temple of Apollo. Even glance at plaster casts of people in the city at the time of Vesuvius’ eruption in AD 79.
Exit the archeological site with your guide and visit the surrounding shops and cafes. Choose the lunch option for a three-course meal consisting of a starter, main course, dessert, and one drink.
Next up is Mount Vesuvius. Skip the majority of the arduous climb, with your vehicle taking you 1000m up the volcano. From there, step out and make your own way to the crater’s edge on a 30-minute ascent.
On the way, you may come across an official alpine guide who can share the volcano’s turbulent history with you. Arrive at the summit where you can enjoy and photograph the unforgettable views over the whole of the Bay of Naples. The day trip ends with a transfer back to Naples or Sorrento.
Highlights
- Marvel at panoramic views views of the Bay of Naples from Mount Vesuvius
- Join a guided tour from Naples and explore Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius
- Benefit from a guided walking tour of Pompeii’s famous archeological site
- Explore Pompeii’s multiple ruins, frescoes, and even people’s plaster casts
- Learn about the volcano’s turbulent history from the official alpine guides
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour operates at a timely pace to ensure that all items on the itinerary are visited
During peak season Pompeii will be very crowded and there may be a long wait at the main attractions within the site
Your guide is not allowed in Vesuvius Park. You will need to climb and descend on your own
Official park alpine guides are not guaranteed, but you can read the park's information boards or download the park app
Tour duration is approximate and subject to variables, including but not limited to traffic conditions, transfer points, and the number of participants
The itinerary is subject to change due to extenuating circumstances, such as road closures or public events. In these cases, it may not be possible to make some of the itinerary stops or visits
Access to Mount Vesuvius is subject to favorable weather conditions. If weather conditions change unexpectedly on the day of your tour and access is prohibited, you will be offered a skip-the-line ticket to visit Herculaneum
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Meet your guide outside the "Iamme Ia!" office located between the shop Fattoria Terranova and the Fauno Bar Cafè.
Behind the little park with the statue of Toruato Tasso
The office has a red sign with the logo IAMME IA!
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
