Skip the line Pompeii and Vesuvius full day tour from Sorrento
Explore the world’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pompeii and discover the majesty of Mount Vesuvius on this combined full-day excursion.
Departure from Sorrento in early morning and a transfer by bus to Pompeii. Enjoy the live commentary on board during the drive. On arrival in Pompeii, meet your guide and get ready for two hours visit to know the traditions and daily life of ancient Pompeii. The guide will pass through the Roman Forum, the Basilica, Temple of Jupiter and Apollo and thermal baths.
Free time for lunch on your own, before making your way up to Mount Vesuvius. Get access inside the natural park for 1.30 hour free time and hike about 20 minutes walk to the top of the crater where you can experience breathtaking panoramic views of the whole Gulf of Naples.
Return back to Sorrento about 4:30/5:00 pm
Options
Group with lunch included
Group with lunch included
What's included in Skip the line Pompeii and Vesuvius full day tour from Sorrento
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Meet your guide or company representative at 08:15 a.m, at Bus Parking Achille Lauro located in Via Correale, 25, 80067 Sorrento
Pompeii Archaeological Park
Enjoy Pompeii on this 2-hour tour and find out what life was like before the catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Follow your guide and discover the highlights of the site such as the Basilica, the Forum, the thermal baths, the bakery and some residential houses.
The Basilica, with its extension of 1,500 square meters, was the most sumptuous building of the Forum, and its space was used to carry out business and for the administration of justice.
Inclusions
- Light lunch in local restaurant (if option selected)
- Headsets during the walking tour
- English speaking guide through Pompeii site
- Pompeii entry ticket
- Vesuvius national park ticket
- Transportation by air-conditioned bus
- Guide service inside Vesuvius park
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Duration may vary due to traffic condition or unforeseen circumstances
- This activity is not suitable for cruise passengers
- The visit to the archaeological site will be maximum of 30 pax per guide
- Transportation may be in coaches holding more passengers, up to 40/50 passengers
- The access to Vesuvius park may be closed during the itinerary, due to weather or safety reasons
- The hike to the crater may be very steep. This tour is not suitable for people with mobility problems
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Please note that pick-up time starts 45/30 minutes before departure time, you have to be ready at meeting location, as communicated from local supplier. You have to confirm exact pick-up time and location with supplier, before departure. You have to inform about which location you are going to use as meeting point. Please be aware that Sorrento has many traffic restriction areas, you have to confirm location and times some days before departure. The supplier is not responsible in case of delays, no show at the meeting point, or in case you are not communicating with staff in order to arrange pick-up time and location.
Meeting / End Points
- Meet your guide or company representative at 08:25 a.m outside the entrance of Incontro Garden Bar, located in Via Mario Castellano, 15, 80065 Sant'Agnello.