From Naples: Pompeii and Sorrento Full-Day Tour Tour in French with Railway Station Meeting Point
ID: GYG28375-O-704299
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Discover the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, and explore the town of Sorrento on Italy’s beautiful southern coast. Enjoy the history and spectacular scenery on this full-day tour from Naples.
On this full-day tour from Naples you will visit the ancient city of Pompeii and the town of Sorrento. You will be picked up either at your hotel or one of the meeting points in the morning. Head to Pompeii to explore one of the most fascinating places in the Province of Naples with a professional guide. Here you can learn the history of the rich and populated Roman town that was buried under tons of volcanic ash after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the year 79 AD.
Almost 2,000 years later, you have the opportunity to discover the everyday life of the Imperial Age and imagine the panic of the people before the city was so disastrously buried. On the 2-hour walking tour, your guide will show you fascinating places such as the Forum, the Thermal Baths, the Lupanar, and House of the Vettii with its beautiful frescos.
After visiting Pompeii, you will take a brief stop for lunch before heading towards the Sorrento coast. On the way there you can admire the medieval castle, the town of Castellammare di Stabia Comes, the small and enchanting beaches of Vico Equense and Seiano, and the typical Mediterranean vegetation of lemon and orange trees. You will also stop at the panoramic viewpoint in Meta di Sorrento to look up to the wonderful sight of the bay overlooking the sea.
You will visit Sorrento and take a 1-hour tour of the town. Here you will walk through the narrow streets and see the stores and little workshops as the guide shows you around the most renowned places. Visit the Villa Comunale, from where you can admire the breathtaking scenery and the beauty of the coast as far as Punta Campanella and Capri Island.
Highlights
- Visit the ancient Roman city of Pompeii and learn about the history of the Roman Empire
- Discover the everyday life of the Imperial Age as you visit the Forum, the Thermal Baths, the Lupanar, and the House of the Vettii in Pompeii
- Visit Sorrento, where you can explore the narrow streets and sights of the town
- Head to the panoramic viewpoint in Meta di Sorrento to enjoy the beautiful sight of the bay overlooking the sea
- Visit the Villa Comunale in Sorrento for breathtaking coastal scenery
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• It is very important to indicate your pickup location upon booking so that a correct pickup time can be determined.
• Please note that for the Sorrento part of the tour, among the 4 languages available, only the English language is always guaranteed
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are 12 years and older must present a Reinforced Green Pass that is valid in the EU and has a verifiable QR code. Reinforced Green Passes can only be obtained by uploading either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months to either the Green Pass or Covid Certificate app
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
Meet by the front door of StarHotels Terminus. The guide or the driver will have a sign with your name on it.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
