This tour is the perfect combination to explore the roman history of Naples and visiting the romantic town of Sorrento. Let’s have a ride along the beautiful Sorrento coast road to visit its lovely town where you can enjoy good shopping, limoncello tasting and easy walking in its pretty nice alleys. Have a walking tour in Pompeii Ruins and Herculaneum Ruins to appreciate the difference between both roman town destroyed by the Volcano.
Tour of Ruins Herculaneum + Pompeii + Sorrento Coast (FullDay 8h)
Herculaneum
The first stop is Herculaneum, which you will have 2 hours. Herculaneum – named after one of the Roman mythological heroes, Hercules – was destroyed by the 79AD eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. The slow walk across all of Ercolano will allow you to observe the moulding of civilization into this remote town. Buried by the same eruption as Pompeii, it’s now a marvellous historic site filled with an abundance of history and breathtaking views. Both these cities offer spectacular ruins, relics and interesting markings left behind by the people who did not survive the eruption.
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Lunch
Lunch will be discussed with the escort driver first thing in the morning. The escort driver will make recommendations/suggestions. Reservations will be made if need so.
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Pompeii
Once done we proceed to Pompeii and the drive will take about 30minutes. You will have 2 hours of free time to explore this ruin. Filled with an abundance of history, this partially buried town offers marvelous scenery that one must personally see to believe. A must see site that will provide you with a rare and knowledgeable experience! This ancient ruin which was buried under meters of ash and pumice after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79A.D. Filled with an abundance of history, this partially buried town offers captivating scenery that one must personally see to believe. It is a must-see landmark that will provide you with a thoroughly unique experience. The licensed guide will provide you with ample historical information, showing you the highlights of the ruin. (we highly reccomend to hire a guide, ask in the note the price)
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Sorrento
The drive to Sorrento take 1 hour and along the way there will be a couple of stops where you can take pictures of the spectacular panoramic views of the coast. You will have free time to explore. Sorrento is a small, quaint, and relaxed town in Campania, Southern Italy. Here you will have time to explore the town and walk along the narrow streets that lead to many homes, restaurants, family-owned shops, taverns, villas, hotels and, most importantly, unforgettable scenery. Overlooking the Bay of Naples, the waterfront is captivating and relaxing. This town is an extremely popular tourist attraction that has a lot to offer, from delicious food to wonderful views. Sorrento is full of intriguing architecture, churches, leather factories, limoncello factories and inlaid woodwork shops. From here you will stop to enjoy some of the finest culinary spots Sorrento has to offer. You will have a wide variety of food to choose from such as meat, fish and true Neapolitan pizza cooked in an ethnic brick oven, along with salads, seafood, vegetables, desserts, wine and various drinks.
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End of tour
The escort driver will return to the location pick up between the hours 4-5pm. Or otherwise agreed upon.
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Important Note Regarding itinerary
If the starting point is from Sorrento Area the itinerary is as follows: Herculaneum-Sorrento-Pompeii. Amalfi Area is as follows: Herculaneum-Sorrento-Pompeii Salerno Area is as follows: Ercolano-Sorrento-Pompeii Time allocation is the same. It is 8-9hr tour.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT WE RESERVE ALL RIGHTS TO CHANGE THE ORDER OF ITINERARY IF NECESSARY AT OUR DISCRETION DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES (ENVIRONMENTAL) OR POLITICAL REASONS (STRIKES/PROTEST).
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Private Tours
Included
- Luxury, private air-conditioned vehicle. English-speaking driver or escort guide. Parking, highway tolls, fuel, all taxes and driver maintenance included
- 22% of italian sale tax.
Not included
- Meals, drinks (E20-E45 depending menu order or restaurant)
- Pompeii/ Herculaneum (Admission fee €15pp per adult, children younger than 18 years old enter free showing a valid ID (passport/citizenship/driver’s license)
- Gratuities between 15/20% (optional but really appreciated)
- No guide is included but we highly recommend a guide so he can provide ample historical information. please ask the price in the note.
Transportation
One of our professional, knowledgeable English speaking driver guides will be waiting at pick up location (where you will be tendered) or location agreed according to the agreed time (usually 8am to skip traffic). Your driver will be holding a sign with your or your party’s name on it.
From/to Naples or Sorrento or Amalfi or Salerno Ports (Pick up is normally 8am or otherwise agreed upon)
Our escort driver will be waiting at the gangway of your cruise ship or outside the cruise ship terminal. The escort driver will be holding up a sign with the group’s name on it. The email that accompanies the voucher you receive at the time of booking will indicate the meeting point for each specific port.
We recommend that you meet onboard before exiting the ship. This way you are all together when meeting your escort driver and the tour can commence much more efficiently. Otherwise, the wait time for others will be 20minutes, after which time the tour will proceed.
From/to Naples Train Station
The escort driver will be waiting at the end of the train platform where your train will be arriving at. The escort driver will be holding a sign with the name in which the reservation was reserved.
From/to Naples Capodichino Airport
The escort driver will be waiting at the arrival lobby holding a sign with the name in which the reservation was made under or otherwise stated.
From/to any Hotel
Escort driver will be waiting at the lobby of the hotel. Normally pick up is 8:30am or otherwise stated.
From/to any Resident/B&B
The escort driver will be waiting outside the main doors of the building.
For groups of more than 8 people from Naples, Sorrento, Amalfi Salerno we can either provide a Mercedes Sprinter minibus or multiple luxury minivans. This will depend on availability. The use of a minivan allows clients to arrive at the exact location of the destination. With a minibus, you will be dropped further from the destination and you will have to walk to the designated location.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT WE RESERVE ALL RIGHTS TO CHANGE THE ORDER OF ITINERARY IF NECESSARY AT OUR DISCRETION DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES(ENVIRONMENTAL) OR POLITICAL REASONS (STRIKES/PROTEST).
Private Tours
Included
- Luxury, private air-conditioned vehicle. English-speaking driver or escort guide. Parking, highway tolls, fuel, all taxes and driver maintenance included and 22% of italian sale tax.
Not included
- Meals, drinks (E20-E45 depending menu order or restaurant)
- Pompeii / Herculaneum Admission fee €15pp per adult (children younger than 18 years old enter free showing a valid ID, passport/citizenship/driver’s license)
- Gratuities between 15/20% (optional but really appreciated)
- No guide is included but we higlhy recommend a guide so he can provide ample historical information. If you want a guide, please ask it in the note.