Exclusive Pompeii and Amalfi Coast
Escape the mass market cruise ship tours to experience the highlights of the Campania region of Italy, Amalfi and the Ruins of Pompeii on a full day, small group tour.
Departing from the Maritime Station cruise pier in groups of no more than 30 guests, you will meet your guide and your driver and begin an approximately 50-minute drive to the door of the Amalfi Coast: Vietri sul Mare, the charming coastal village known as the gateway to the Amalfi Coast. You will have approximately two hours to yourself in Vietri to shop, take pictures, enjoy the local ceramics, or stroll the narrow streets and several churches at your leisure. After your time in Vietri, sit back and enjoy an approximately 45-minute drive towards Mount Vesuvius and the ancient city of Pompeii, which lies in its shadow. Ironically, one of the ancient world's worst disasters preserved time in Pompeii, where you will experience life as it was lived in 79 AD. Once a thriving Roman town, it was devastated by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, when 30 feet of volcanic ash and pumice stone buried the city. Upon arrival in Pompeii, enjoy some free time before beginning your guided exploration. As you enter through one of its ancient gates, you'll find yourself surrounded by lavish temples and porticoes, beginning to glimpse the lifestyle of its inhabitants. Admire the mansions and artwork of wealthy patricians who moved to Pompeii to escape the turmoil of Rome, and view countless paintings and inscriptions. See the streets with raised pavements on both sides and the stepping-stones that ensured pedestrians a safe crossing at intersections. Your guided visit to Pompeii lasts approximately 2 hours. At the end of your tour, you will drive back to Naples. Please Note: The entrance fee to Pompeii is included in the tour price; however, all guests must present a valid photo ID on the day of the tour. Lunch is not included in the tour price. Crowds are to be expected at all sites and lines for certain attractions may exceed over one hour to enter. The tour itinerary may be reversed but will still cover the mentioned sights. Heavy traffic congestion should be anticipated and may affect the duration of the excursion. On select days or holidays, heavy delays in traffic may contribute to a change of itinerary at the operator's discretion. Your tour of the ruins is guided.
- Duration
- 7.5 hours
- Operated by
- Shore Excursions Group
- Cruise Ship Pier
- Comfortable clothing and sensible closed toe walking shoes are recommended. Sunscreen and sun glasses are suggested.
- The entrance fee to Pompeii is included in the tour price; however, all guests must present a valid photo ID on the day of the tour. This tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for guests with limited mobility. Children must be at least 4 yo to participate. All participants must be able to walk at a reasonable pace on the walking portion of the tour. Guests must be able to walk approximately 2.5 miles over cobblestones and uneven surfaces, steep inclines, and steps. Guests should be in good physical condition with the ability to walk uphill or climb stairs for extended periods of time. The tour itinerary may be reversed but will still cover the mentioned sights. Heavy traffic congestion should be anticipated and may affect the duration of the excursion. On select days or holidays, heavy delays in traffic may contribute to a change of itinerary at the operator's discretion. Pompeii is not wheelchair accessible and cannot be viewed from the entrance. There is a steep incline at the entrance of Pompeii with 20 to 25 steps. Please note: This tour can not provide car seats or child booster seats for the bus ride.
Excursion purchases are fully refundable outside of 14 days prior to the tour date. Beginning on the 14th day prior to the tour date, excursion purchases are non-refundable.