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From Rome: Day Trip to Pompeii & Sorrento

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    From Rome: Day Trip to Pompeii & Sorrento

    4.5

    15 reviews

    From US$ 208.79 per person

    No trip to Italy is complete without a visit to Pompeii. Enjoy a private car trip from Rome down to Pompeii and witness a city immortalised by a volcanic eruption. Take some relaxing time out as well to visit Sorrento, the gateway to the Amalfi coast.

    About this activity

    Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
    Covid-19 precautions
    Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
    Mobile ticketing
    Use your phone or print your voucher
    Duration 12 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English
    Small group
    Limited to 7 participants

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Travel from Rome to Pompeii and back in a luxury Mercedes van
    • Journey back in time to 79 AD when Pompeii was immortalised by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius
    • Benefit from skip-the-line tickets to Pompeii and the services of an archaeologist guide
    • Enjoy a scenic ride along the stunning Sorrentine Peninsula
    • Explore Sorrento, the gateway to the Amalfi Coast
    Full description
    Meet your driver at a convenient meeting point in the heart of Rome (details will be provided upon reservation). Once seated comfortably you will leave Rome behind and depart for Pompeii, the once prosperous Roman city which met it's fate in October, AD 79 when Mt. Vesuvius erupted and the entire surrounding population was engulfed with burning pyroclastic flow and covered in ash. On your tour, witness a moment of terror frozen in time, people in death postures and ruins unchanged from almost 2,000-years ago. Your expert archaeologist guide will walk you through the ancient streets, whereabouts perfectly conserved ancient bakeries, shops, stalls, private and communal residences, public baths and brothels remain. You will see plaster casts of the unfortunate Pompeiians who were immortalized on that tragic day. Upon conclusion of the guided tour, make your way to Sorrento, the gateway to the stunning Amalfi Coast. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime view of the Tyrrhenian Sea and picture postcard perfect towns nestled into steep, white, limestone cliffs. In Sorrento you will have free time to stroll around, take in the breathtaking sea views, explore the specialty shops and boutiques, and sample Limoncello, a world-renowned specialty liquor made by local artisans from the organic lemons which can only be harvested in this region. As your afternoon winds down, you'll join your driver once again for the return journey to Rome.
    Includes
    • Round trip travel from Rome in luxury air conditioned van
    • Wifi and complimentary beverages during travel
    • Small group tour of Pompeii with expert archeologist guide
    • Scenic drive to Sorrento, gateway to the Amalfi Coast
    • Free time in Sorrento to sample Limoncello
      Not suitable for
      • People with mobility impairments
      Covid-19 precautions
      Safety measures in place
      • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
      • You must keep social distance while in vehicles
      • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
      Traveler requirements
      • You are required to bring and wear a mask
      • All participants who are 12 years and older must present a Green Pass that is valid in the EU and has a verifiable QR code. Valid Green Passes can be obtained by uploading either proof of vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months, a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before the activity starts, or a negative antigen test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts to the Green Pass or Covid Certificate apps
      • All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)

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      Meeting point

      In front of Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri, the big church on Piazza della Repubblica facing the central fountain.

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      Know before you go

      • Sturdy, comfortable footwear advised
      • Tour does not run on public holidays
      • Activity level: easy
      •  Not wheelchair accessible
      Customer reviews

      Overall rating

      4.5 /5

      based on 15 reviews

      Review summary

      • Guide
        4.7/5
      • Transportation
        4.7/5
      • Value for money
        4.2/5
      • Safety
        5/5

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      This was such an amazing tour, from our driver Mauricio who was knowledgeable and friendly to our Pompei guide Silvia who was very informative and told us all about the way Pompei was before the disaster. Sorrento was beautiful. Do not miss out on this tour if your in rome.

      September 9, 2019

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      Manda – Australia Verified GetYourGuide customer

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      Absolutely stellar.

      I feel compelled to give a special shoutout to our guide, Mauricio, from When In Rome Tours. He not only served as a private driver from Rome to Pompeii (and Sorrento for lunch), but he was also an easygoing pleasant person in general - and exceptional at communication. He chatted with us about different aspects of Rome and the coastal cities, and gave us some very useful no-nonsense advice on navigating travel challenges in Italy. And through it all, he maintained a highly professional and entirely relaxed demeanor. My wife and I felt at ease throughout the entire trip. Made for a rather stellar visit to Pompeii - and more. Also as a side note: Raffaele who hosted the Pompeii walking tour itself was fantastic. He had studied and written about the site, and was clearly passionate about it. All in all, an awesome time. Cheers.

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      May 13, 2019

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      Douglas – United States Verified GetYourGuide customer

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      Outstanding personal service with a reasonable price!

      We could not have asked for a better tour of Pompeii and Sorrento. We were connected to a very knowledgeable guide in Pompeii who provided us with an in-depth small group tour of the ruins. I had been there before with a large group but this was so much better!! We stopped at a local pizza restaurant in route to Sorrento. Inexpensive and good! Sorrento was beautiful with the Christmas decorations. We had plenty of time to walk the streets and shop. And the best part - we had a private car with driver who skillfully got us from place to place without that “bus” experience. What a pleasant experience! I would book with this company again.

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      December 12, 2018

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      Sharon – United States Verified GetYourGuide customer

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