Excursions & day trips

Guided Tour of Pompeii and Vesuvius from Sorrento

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£99.00

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Language: English

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Duration: 8 hours

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Entrance fees included

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Why you’ll love this…

Explore the world's most famous UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pompeii
Enjoy the guided walking tour to discover the traditions and daily life of ancient Pompeii
Reach the top of the crater where you can experience breathtaking panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples

What to expect

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. You'll have 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 to Sorrento about 4.30/5pm.

What's included

Entrance fees
Guided tour
Transportation in air-conditioned coach
Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas
Headsets (to hear the guide)
Local guide

Where

Via Correale, 25, 80067 Sorrento, NA, Italy

Meeting point:

Meet your guide or your local representative at 8:15 am at the Bus Parking Achille Lauro. Please wait near the ATM info point on the right side of the parking. Please note that some hotels in Sorrento are available for pick-up. You have to reconfirm with the local partner your pick-up time and location 24 hours before the departure date.

What to remember

Accessibility:

The hike to the crater may be very steep. This tour is not suitable for people with mobility problems

Know in advance:

Vesuvius National park entrance fee: € 11,68
Child and infant passengers must be indicated and confirmed at the time of booking. Children under 18 must always be accompanied by at least one adult
Please note that some hotels in Sorrento are available for pick-up. You have to confirm pick-up time and location 24 hours before departure date
The visit to the Pompeii archaeological site will be maximum of 30 pax per guide
Transportation may be in coaches holding more passengers, up to 40/50 passengers
Guides are not allowed on Vesuvius Park. You will need to visit the site on your own
The access to Vesuvius park may be closed during the itinerary, due to inclement weather conditions
Duration and itinerary may vary, due to local traffic conditions and unforeseen circumstances

Provider

Acampora Travel

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

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