Private Pompeii and Herculaneum from SORRENTO

Duration7h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Italian

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Just relax in a deluxe air-conditioned minivan, supplied with wi-fi and cold water, and enjoy the fascinating commentaries of your local guide from Naples or Sorrento.

This tour proposes to visit two fascinating cities, considered the most famous archaeological sites in the world.

Live a fascinating journey into the past while visiting the excavated ruins of the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum then stop to relax with a glass of wine on the sloop of the Vulcano that buried the town in the 79 a.d.

For your lunch and relax, the day tour includes the option of visiting a local farm on the sloop of the Vulcano, that produce the famous wine Lacrima Christy and serve some great local food.

What's included

WiFi on board
English speaking driver
Bottled water
Deluxe air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
Live commentary on board
100% no smoking car

Admission fees to Herculaneum archaeological site
Admission fees to Pompeii archaeological site
Lunch and wine farm experience
Gratuities
Private licensed walking guide

What to expect

Archaeological Park of Pompeii
2h · Admission ticket not included

POMPEII SCAVI:
The ancient Pompeii is the first stop with a visit of 2 hours of the archaeological park.
The Mt. Vesuvio buried the ancient Roman city in 79 a.d.
The spectacular archaeological site is an open museum where you'll enjoy a fascinating trip back to the Roman empire.
You will learn the true-lifestyle of the Romans enjoying the vibrant history of a commercial city.
We advise visiting Pompeii with a private licensed guide. The guide will also allow you the skip the line tickets. The walking guide in Pompeii will make sure that your trip into Roman History will come alive.
The cost of the admission ticket to Pompeii is 18€ per person.
The cost of a private licensed guide in Pompeii is 130€ (we can book in advance for you)
Ercolano
2h

HERCULANEUM:
The second attraction we will visit on this private day tour will be the ancient city of Herculaneum. With 2 hours in the archaeological park, you will understand the difference between the commercial town of Pompeii and the better preserved Herculaneum

The Mt. Vesuvio also buried this ancient Roman city in 79 a.d.
In this beautiful archaeological site, the houses and the villas are well preserved, where you'll enjoy a fascinating trip throughout amazing frescos and mosaics.
By walking among sumptuous villas and timeless streets, you will learn how was the lifestyle of the aristocratic Romans.
We advise visiting Herculaneum with a private licensed guide. The guide will also allow you the skip the line tickets. The walking guide in Herculaneum will make sure that your trip into Roman History will come alive.
The cost of the admission ticket to Herculaneum is 13€ per person.
The cost of a private licensed guide in Pompeii is 130€ (we can book in advance for you)
Torre Annunziata
2h

FREE OPTION - LUNCH AND WINE FARM EXPERIENCE
If you have chosen this option, you will complete this memorable tour with an unforgettable tasting experience, beginning with a guided walk through the vineyards on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius overlooking the Bay of Naples, Sorrento, and the Island of Capri.
Afterward, we'll tour the winery where is produced the Lacryma Christi DOC end sitting down for a wine tasting, paired with samples of local specialties from this little corner of paradise on Mount Vesuvius.

TASTING MENU:
• Appetizer with local products: salami, provolone cheese, "casatiello" (a savory bread), and bruschetta with heirloom Piennolo tomatoes, olives and roasted aubergines on bread baked in a wood-burning oven, paired with Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Bianco DOP or Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio SUPERIORE Bianco DOP (100% caprettone), Rosato DOP (100% Piedirosso), and Rosso DOP or Rosso SUPERIORE DOP (100% piedirosso).

• Spaghetti made with durum wheat flour and tossed with a sauce made from heirloom Piennolo tomatoes and basil, paired with Lacryma Christi Riserva (80% Piedirosso and 20% Aglianico, aged in French oak barrels for 18 - 24 months).

• Pastiera Napolitana: a traditional dessert featuring sweetened ricotta, candied fruit, and boiled wheat berries, paired with Capafresca Spumante Rosato (100% Aglianico) and Passito Bianco IGT our sweet dessert wine.

MORE INFO
Farm experience lunch and wine cost 28€ per person.
The farmer can also accommodate celiacs, vegetarians, and vegans with a special menu.
Please let us know in advance if you have special dietary needs!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

-Pick-up Hotels and B&B: your driver meet you in the hotel lobby or B&B address
-Pick-up train station: at the arrival train platform
-Pick-up in the cruise terminal: you will found your driver at the arrival checkpoint in the port waiting for you with a sign with your name and surname on it.

Meeting point

-Hotels pick up: your driver meet you in the hotel lobby.
-B&B and apartments pick-up: you will meet your driver at the B&B address
-Pick-up in the cruise terminal: you will found your driver at the arrival checkpoint in the port waiting for you with a sign with your name and surname on it.

End point

drop-of designed from you

End point

drop-of designed from you

End point

drop-of designed from you

Pickup details

Pick-up in the cruise terminal: you will found your driver at the arrival checkpoint in the port waiting for you with a sign with your name and surname on it.

Hotels pick up: your driver meet you in the hotel lobby.

B&B and apartments pick-up: you will meet your driver at the B&B address

Airport pick-up: you will found your driver at the arrival airport terminal waiting for you with a sign with your name and surname on it

Train station pick-up: your driver will waiting for you at the arrival platform with a sign with your name and surname on it.

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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