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Overview

Discover the ruins of Pompeii and the crater of Mount Vesuvius on a full-day guided tour from Sorrento. See the Forum, the Capitolium, the Macellum, the Theatre, and many other important sculptures and archaeological remains. Start your day with a pickup from your hotel in Sorrento and transfer by minibus to Pompeii with your archeologist guide. Visit the ruins of Pompeii, the Roman city that was buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Admire the Forum, the Capitolium, the Macellum, the Theatre, and many other important sculptures and archaeological remains. After that, jump on board to be transferred to the entrance of Mount Vesuvius at a height of 1000 meters. Once there with your alpine guide, climb up the crater where you have free time to enjoy the breathtaking view over the Gulf of Naples. Early in the afternoon, return to Sorrento to your hotel or meeting point.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

This is the meeting point in Sorrento on Monday, Thursday and Sunday (Please choose the Sorrento Departure's Option). See you 08:15 am c/o Achille Lauro Parking, close Info Point area

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Bar Kontatto
The meeting point will set by the Kontatto Bar in Sorrento - Corso Italia n.257 Sorrento (Na) , but let us know which is your hotel and we will let you know if we can pick you up there.
Duration: 10 mins
2. Pompeii
Travel to Pompeii by bus
Duration: 50 mins
3. Archaeological Park of Pompeii
The ruins of Pompeii are a vast archaeological site in the southern Campania region, near the coast of the Gulf of Naples. Once a thriving and sophisticated Roman city, Pompeii was buried under meters of ash and pumice after the catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. The preserved site features remains of excavated streets and houses that visitors can freely explore.
Duration: 120 mins
4. Foro de Pompeya
The Civil Forum is the centre of daily life in the city, on it are all the main public buildings for the administration of the city and justice, for the management of business, for commercial activities, as markets, in addition to the main places of worship in the city.
Duration: 10 mins
5. Tempio di Giove Capitolino
The Temple of Jupiter dominates the northern side of the Forum, and behind it stands scenographically the Vesuvius. With the deduction of the colony (80 BC) the temple was the subject of a radical remaking and became a real Capitolium, with three statues of worship of Jupiter, Juno and Minerva, imitating those of the Capitolium of Rome, placed on a high base, So that they are visible to those who passed through the square of the Forum.
Duration: 10 mins
6. Macellum
The Macellum of Pompeii was nothing more than the town market where people could buy groceries. Located north-east of the Forum, the complex had to remain away from the square not to create too much crowding, given the large number of people who certainly frequented it.
Duration: 10 mins
7. Via dell’Abbondanza
"Via dell'Abbondanza" is one of the main streets of the ancient city of Pompeii, in Campania, which connected the Forum with the Amphitheatre.
Duration: 10 mins
8. Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)
The Stabiane Baths were built at various times. The initial phase of construction dates back to IV a.c. (the gym with the trapezoid base). The baths that we can admire today were built in the II sec a.c., a period when Pompeii was subjected to a major renovation. In the spa, not only did you take a bath, but you also discussed politics, battles, trials, women.... It was the town hall where the facts of the day were discussed.
Duration: 10 mins
9. Lupanar
The Pompeii Lupanare, with its erotic paintings is one of the most famous buildings of the excavations and had the function of brothel.
Duration: 10 mins
10. Mount Vesuvius
After that, jump on board to be transferred to the entrance of Mount Vesuvius at a height of 1000 meters.
Duration: 30 mins
11. Vesuvius National Park
Once there with your alpine guide, climb up the crater where you have free time to enjoy the breathtaking view over the Gulf of Naples.
Duration: 90 mins
12. Sorrento
Early in the afternoon, return to Sorrento to your hotel or meeting point.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Guided visit of Pompeii ruins 2 hrs guided tour

Hotel/meeting point pickup and drop-off

Entrance Tickets to Pompeii

Climb up to the crater of Mount Vesuvius with an alpine guide

Entry ticket to the Vesuvius National Park (€ 11,68 p.p.)

Transport by minibus to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius

Free time to enjoy the view on the crater over the Gulf of Naples

Exclusion

Meals and drinks (lunch option to book in advance in specific days of the week)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

In case the Vesuvius is closed due to bad weather, alternatively a partial refund of the tour will be provided

The tour can be operated by a multilingual guide

The duration and times of the route may vary due to local traffic conditions or other circumstances

On the day of the excursion, the driver who picks you up will have a list of the names of the participants, so you will be called by the name provided at the time of booking.

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