From Rome: Day Trip to Pompeii & Sorrento
ID: GYG192983-299330
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
No trip to Italy is complete without a visit to Pompeii. Enjoy a private car trip from Rome down to Pompeii and witness a city immortalised by a volcanic eruption. Take some relaxing time out as well to visit Sorrento, the gateway to the Amalfi coast.
Meet your driver at a convenient meeting point in the heart of Rome (details will be provided upon reservation). Once seated comfortably you will leave Rome behind and depart for Pompeii, the once prosperous Roman city which met it's fate in October, AD 79 when Mt. Vesuvius erupted and the entire surrounding population was engulfed with burning pyroclastic flow and covered in ash.
On your tour, witness a moment of terror frozen in time, people in death postures and ruins unchanged from almost 2,000-years ago. Your expert archaeologist guide will walk you through the ancient streets, whereabouts perfectly conserved ancient bakeries, shops, stalls, private and communal residences, public baths and brothels remain. You will see plaster casts of the unfortunate Pompeiians who were immortalized on that tragic day.
Upon conclusion of the guided tour, make your way to Sorrento, the gateway to the stunning Amalfi Coast. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime view of the Tyrrhenian Sea and picture postcard perfect towns nestled into steep, white, limestone cliffs. In Sorrento you will have free time to stroll around, take in the breathtaking sea views, explore the specialty shops and boutiques, and sample Limoncello, a world-renowned specialty liquor made by local artisans from the organic lemons which can only be harvested in this region. As your afternoon winds down, you'll join your driver once again for the return journey to Rome.
Highlights
- Travel from Rome to Pompeii and back in a luxury Mercedes van
- Journey back in time to 79 AD when Pompeii was immortalised by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius
- Benefit from skip-the-line tickets to Pompeii and the services of an archaeologist guide
- Enjoy a scenic ride along the stunning Sorrentine Peninsula
- Explore Sorrento, the gateway to the Amalfi Coast
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Sturdy, comfortable footwear advised
• Tour does not run on public holidays
• Activity level: easy
• Not wheelchair accessible
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 who are visiting a site in White or Yellow Zones must present a Basic Green Pass, while those in Orange or Red Zones must present a Reinforced Green Pass that is valid in the EU and has a verifiable QR code. Basic Green Passes can be obtained by uploading either proof of vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months, a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before the activity starts, or a negative antigen test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts to the Green Pass or Covid Certificate apps. Reinforced Green Passes can only be obtained by uploading either proof of vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
In front of Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri, the big church on Piazza della Repubblica facing the central fountain.
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.
