Half Day Pompeii and Naples Tour
The famous ruins of Pompeii will amaze you with its snapshot into 1st century Roman life. On this tour you will also be greeted by the beauty and charm of Naples with its classic cathedrals, Royal Palace and stunning views of the gulf from the Posillipo Hills.
Your journey begins with a scenic ride to Naples, the 3rd largest city in Italy and the regional capital of Campania. Upon arrival, you will stop to admire the Duomo di San Gennaro, the city's famous 14th-century Gothic Cathedral. While here, pay a visit to Basilica Santa Restituta, a 6th-century church on the cathedral grounds that was dedicated to Saint Restituta and incorporated into the Duomo when the cathedral was built. At the town hall square, you will see the New Castle built by the French family on Anjou, then make your way to the Posillipo area for the best views of Naples and the bay from the terrace of Santa Antonio Church. From there you will return to the city center in Plebiscite Square where you will see the front of the Royal Palace, the neoclassic St. Francesco di Paola church, the Umberto I Gallery, and the San Carlo Theatre. Continue on to the ancient city of Pompeii, a flourishing seaside city of 20,000 residents before Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D. This eruption smothered its buildings and inhabitants with suffocating ash and pumice, leaving behind a perfectly preserved city with intact buildings, natural molds of bodies, and everyday common items such as food. Your tour guide will take you around to some of the more interesting places in the city such as The Forum, Vetti's house, and the Lupanar, the city's most famous brothel with erotic paintings on its walls. After your visit to Pompeii, you will be returned to the cruise ship pier. This popular tour sells out fast! Book now. Please Note: This tour requires the full name for each guest. Failure to provide this information before the tour may prevent guests from participating. The tour itinerary may vary due traffic conditions. Due to occasional special events, the city of Naples is sometimes only accessible by walking. If a special event is scheduled on the date of your tour, you will be provided a walking tour of Naples.
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Operated by
- Shore Excursions Group
- An approximate 3 to 8-minute walk from the cruise ship pier is required to reach your departure location. Full details will be provided in your electronic ticket upon confirmation.
- We recommend wearing comfortable, seasonal clothing and sensible, flat-soled walking shoes. Sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen are also suggested.
- Guests must be able to walk over cobblestones and uneven surfaces, inclines, and steps. Guests should be in good physical condition with the ability to walk uphill or climb stairs. The tour itinerary may be reversed but always covers the mentioned sights. Guests must be able to get in and out of transportation. This tour is not wheelchair accessible because of the varied terrain at the sites you will be visiting. The duration may vary slightly due to traffic. Guests must bring a photo ID matching the first and last name provided at the time of booking, or entry may be denied.
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.