• Sorrento Coast - Experience breathtaking views of one of the world’s most stunning coastlines from above. The journey follows the cliffs towards Pompeii, with stops at scenic viewpoints for capturing memorable photos.

Sorrento is an ideal starting point for your adventure, offering convenient door-to-door pickup from most hotels in town and numerous other pickup locations to ensure a seamless experience, allowing you to focus solely on enjoying the trip.

On the way to Pompeii, the route passes through Sant’Agnello, Piano di Sorrento, Meta, and Vico Equense, each offering charming sights and historical architecture, before reaching the highway leading to the Archaeological Park.

• Pompeii Archaeological Park - Explore the ancient city of Pompeii, once a significant commercial hub in the Roman Empire, tragically buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Discover a vast park of ruins, rich in history that you can walk through and touch.

Pompeii is renowned worldwide for its size and history. It was once a major maritime commercial city of the Roman Empire, featuring the iconic Via dell’Abbondanza, grand forums, vibrant local art, and entertainment, along with modern comforts and amenities for its citizens. Pompeii was home to many prominent families of the era, but everything changed when the massive volcano, nearly twice its current size, awoke with a colossal pyroclastic eruption that buried the city in just three days, engulfing it in heat, gas, and ash, altering life as the Pompeians knew it and claiming thousands of lives. Witness the frozen scenes of those days in 79 AD as you stroll through the city’s streets and palaces at your own pace.

• Via dell’Abbondanza - Via dell’Abbondanza is Pompeii’s main east-west street, extending over 500-600 meters from the Forum to Porta di Sarno. It is a bustling street lined with domes, shops, and vibrant commercial activity, featuring a “humpback” pavement with oval stones for pedestrian crossings.
• Casa del Fauno - The House of the Faun (Casa del Fauno) is one of Pompeii’s most significant and luxurious buildings, initially constructed in the 3rd century BC and later expanded in 120 BC, covering over 2900 square meters.

The house boasts a large central garden (Atrium) with a statue of the Faun, which gives the residence its name. Owned by a prominent Pompeian family, the house dedicates much of its space to gardens rather than rooms, showcasing a desire to display power and wealth.

• Forum - The political and administrative heart of the city, where Pompeians voted on laws and discussed daily life, symbolizing modern politics and humanism.
• Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane) - The Stabian Baths, named for their location at the intersection of Via dell’Abbondanza and Via Stabiana, were constructed around the 4th-3rd century BC.

The structure features a trapezoidal porticoed gymnasium at its center: the columns, originally slimmer, were heavily plastered after the earthquake of 62 AD. In the eastern area, the bathing rooms are divided into men’s and women’s sections: the men’s “Frigidarium” (for cold baths) has a dome-shaped vault imitating the sky, niches on the walls, and marine-themed decorations. It was initially intended to serve as a “Calidarium” (warm baths), with rooms for braziers. The women’s “Frigidarium” was built after the men’s.

• Tempio di Giove Capitolino - The Temple of Jupiter, constructed around 250 BC, was initially dedicated to Jupiter during a period of rapid urban expansion in the city and soon became Pompeii’s main sacred structure. Following the city’s conquest by Lucius Cornelius Sulla, the temple was dedicated to the Capitoline Triad, hence its name Capitolium. Statues of Juno and Mars were added alongside Jupiter, as it was customary for Romans to dedicate temples to these deities in the city center.

The Temple of Jupiter, located in the northern part of the forum, is of Italic design and features a high podium, thirty-seven meters long and seventeen meters wide, made with lava and tuff inserts, decorated with half-columns and hollow inside, with an entrance along the east side.

• Piccolo Lupanare - The Lupanare is Pompeii’s most famous brothel, among possibly three or more in the city. Throughout Pompeii’s streets, clear signs (depictions of male genitalia, many still visible) guided sailors, mostly foreigners arriving on commercial vessels, to these pleasure establishments.

Inside, numerous famous frescoes (many still visible) depicted the various services offered by male and female prostitutes, useful for foreign clients unfamiliar with the local language. The building is divided into two floors with many small rooms where services were provided. The name Lupanare comes from the term used for prostitutes.

• Macellum - The Macellum was constructed around the end of the 3rd century BC, during the late Samnite period; following the redevelopment of the Forum area, it was completely rebuilt between 130 and 120 BC.

The Macellum is located in the northeast corner of the Forum, between Via degli Augustali and the sanctuary of the Public Lares: this central yet discreet location was chosen to avoid interfering with the square’s activities.

Outside the perimeter walls, along the west side, which was the main side and overlooked the Forum, and along the north side, there were tabernae, all built in opus incertum, small shops dedicated to selling goods: those on the west side were reserved for money changers, while those on the north side, along Via degli Augustali, built in this position to be protected from the sun and therefore with a cooler climate, sold foodstuffs or were occupied by the perfumers’ guild.

• Teatro Grande - The Teatro Grande has a horseshoe shape, differing from the traditional Roman semicircular model, and was built entirely in opus incertum. The part reserved for the public was the cavea, which could accommodate about five thousand spectators; this is divided into three parts: the ima cavea, reserved for the “Decurions” (minor government titles), the media cavea, the largest and best suited for viewing the show, was intended for the guilds, and the summa cavea, with limited seating; in turn, both the media cavea and the summa cavea were divided into five zones. There must also have been a staircase resting on a corridor with barrel vaults, as other staircases are present on the “Parodoi” (corridors), an unusual feature for this type of building, as they were always uncovered and therefore certainly added at a later date. The part dedicated to the public was completed with boxes, called “tribunalia”, reserved for guests of honor, who enjoyed a perfect view of the stage.
• Pompeii - Enjoy an hour of free time to have lunch or explore the new city of Pompeii, where you can find numerous souvenir shops or local stores, or simply relax and savor the local flavors.

Recent discoveries reveal that shortly after the city’s destruction in 79 AD, new settlers began to establish themselves in the area, though it remained forgotten for centuries.

Today, Pompeii thrives with thousands of visitors exploring the ruins, while also serving as a base for multi-day trips, connecting seamlessly with other tourist attractions in the area like Naples, the Sorrento Coast, and the Amalfi Coast. The city is filled with shops, dining options, and family-friendly activities, all supported by local transportation.

• Pompei La Basilica - The Basilica of Beata Vergine di Pompei (Blessed Virgin of Pompeii) is one of southern Italy’s most significant basilicas, visited by many saints and popes throughout its history, including San G. Moscati, Padre Pio, San Carlo Acutis, San G. Paolo II, Francis I, and others.

The cathedral is a Pontifical Papal Basilica, hosting the papal offices in the area.

Designed in a Latin cross plan, it initially featured a single nave with an apse, dome, four side chapels, and two chapels in the transept. On each side of the sanctuary, two other chapels with separate entrances but interconnected with the central nave: on the left, the chapel of Saint Catherine of Siena, where the painting of the Madonna was initially displayed during the construction of the sanctuary; on the right, the chapel of the Holy Savior, which replaced the parish church of the same name that stood on that site until 1898 and was then rebuilt a few dozen meters away. In 1925, the construction of the 88-meter-high bell tower was completed.

• Mount Somma - Ascend from the parking area directly to the summit of Mount Somma/Vesuvius, the famous volcano that ended the ancient story of Pompeii. Once at the top, enjoy a magnificent view of the entire region and the islands of the Gulf of Naples.

From Vesuvius’ summit, you can admire the islands of Capri, Ischia, Procida, and even Ponza on a clear day, as well as all the coastal cities, including the Sorrento Coast and the rest of the Gulf of Naples and Gulf of Pozzuoli.

The climb is approximately 900 feet (280 meters) and typically takes about 30 minutes. Considering the mountain’s total altitude, note that the temperature can vary by up to 10 degrees Celsius compared to sea level, so it’s advisable to bring a light jacket.

• Private transportation
• Live commentary
• Entrance fees
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Surcharges on fuel
• Parking fees

• Lunch

Discover the fascinating history and stunning natural scenery of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius on this exclusive private tour departing from Sorrento. Begin with a tailored visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pompeii, where a knowledgeable guide will take you through the ancient streets and notable landmarks, providing a comprehensive insight into this archaeological marvel. Following your tour, journey to the peak of Mount Vesuvius for spectacular views of the Bay of Naples and an opportunity to gaze into the volcano’s crater. This full-day excursion includes private transportation, priority access to both attractions, and the freedom to explore at your leisure.

• Full-day private tour with convenient pickup and drop-off
• Guided tour of Pompeii with priority access and customized storytelling
• Picturesque hike on Mt. Vesuvius, offering breathtaking views from the summit
• Private transportation and complete flexibility throughout, ensuring a pleasant experience
• Infant seats available under request (for additional price)

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