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Pompeii Day Trip from Rome with Mount Vesuvius or Positano Option
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5,634 Ratings
Roma
Embark on a thrilling day trip from Rome to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius. Hike up the volcano for stunning views, then explore the ancient ruins of Pompeii and learn about its tragic history.
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- City Wonders - Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Italy with our exclusive day trip to Pompeii from Rome. No visit to Italy is truly complete without unraveling the mysteries of the tragic city of Pompeii, and we’ve crafted the perfect adventure for you.
- Pompeii Archaeological Park - Say goodbye to the hassle of entrance tickets and lines. Your personal archaeologist will lead you along the ancient streets, unlocking the secrets of Pompeii’s preserved homes, baths, food stores, and outdoor theaters. Unlike a museum, here you’ll step directly into the heart of ancient life.
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Ercolano - If Pompei, Vesuvius & Cone Hike / Geologist Walk is selected
This tour includes an exceptional lunch experience at an authentic Italian restaurant boasting panoramic views of the Bay of Naples. Indulge in a delightful all-inclusive meal featuring traditional pizza, an appetizer, and dessert, providing a taste of authentic Italian cuisine. You’ll get the chance to recharge for the journey to Vesuvius that’s ahead. -
Vesuvius National Park - If Pompei, Vesuvius & Cone Hike or Geologist Walk is selected
Continue your journey with an ascent to Mt. Vesuvius (from April to early-November), an active volcano boasting breathtaking views of Capri and Sorrento. At Vesuvius, you can choose between an invigorating hike to the renowned crater or opt for a more leisurely naturalistic walk alongside a professional geologist, revealing the hidden wonders of the Vesuvius landscape. -
Amalfi Coast - If Pompeii, Amalfi & Positano option selected
After some free time for a few last pictures of Pompeii and lunch (at own expense) the tour will continue further south along the picturesque seaside roads of the Amalfi Coast where the Dolce Vita was born. Here your breath will be taken away by the spectacular coastlines as the mountains cascade into the sea and romantic villages climb up the mountains like grapevines. -
Positano - If Pompeii, Amalfi & Positano option selected
The winding roads will lead you to one of the most beautiful seaside villages that the Amalfi Coast has to offer, Positano. Here you will have free time to explore the meandering streets lined with artisanal local shops or just sit back and enjoy the incredible view while sipping the local specialty, limoncello! Whichever you choose you will be sure to remember your afternoon in this jewel of a seaside village.
What's Included
- Round-trip transport from Rome in a private, air-conditioned coach
- Hike atop Mt. Vesuvius (if Cone Hike option selected)
- Entry ticket to Mt. Vesuvius national park (if Vesuvius option selected)
- 3-course lunch at authentic Naples Restaurant (If Vesuvius option selected)
- English-speaking tour leader for the day
- Free time in Positano (if Positano option selected)
- Entrance ticket to Pompeii Archeological site
- Scenic Walking Tour of Vesuvius area with Geologist (If Vesuvius Geologist Walk option selected)
- Official, licensed, English-speaking guide in Pompeii
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch (if Pompei, Amalfi & Positano option selected)
- Mount Vesuvius visit (if Pompei, Amalfi & Positano option selected)
Additional Information
Embark on an enchanting day trip from Rome to explore the ancient ruins of Pompeii and the majestic Mt. Vesuvius. Delve into the UNESCO-listed wonders of Pompeii with a knowledgeable guide and indulge in a delightful 3-course lunch, all while enjoying breathtaking views of the Bay of Naples. Customize your experience by choosing between an exhilarating volcano hike or a leisurely exploration with a geologist or take it to the next level with an upgrade to a comprehensive Rome day trip, covering Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast, and Positano – all in a single extraordinary day!
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM ALL PASSENGERS: You MUST provide all passenger names at the time of booking in order to visit Mount Vesuvius or you may be refused entry.
- During summer months in rare cases of inclement weather or strikes, the crater of Vesuvius may be closed to visitors, therefore, if this is the case, it is replaced with a visit to Positano where you will get free time to explore the city.
- From early November to March the Vesuvius isn’t accessible and it is replaced with a visit to Positano where you will get free time to explore the city. Please notice that the Lunch stop will not be included when going to Positano.
- Option to upgrade to Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Small-Group Day Trip from Rome with private coach (Mt Vesuvius or Naples not included)
- Please be advised that in the case of events beyond our control, we may need to adjust our itinerary to ensure the safety, quality, and satisfaction of your travel experience.
- While our day trips are typically of a fixed duration, external factors may occasionally extend tour times slightly. We appreciate your understanding and planning as we strive to provide you with the best possible experience.
- The hike up to the crater of Vesuvius requires a good level of general fitness. The walk is uphill at a 14 degree angle and takes roughly 20 minutes.
Location
Piazza del Popolo
At the center of Piazza del Popolo, by the large fountain with the lions and the obelisk. The nearest metro stop is Flaminio (Line A).
Our City Wonders coordinators will be wearing blue City Wonders polo shirts or jackets to be easily recognizable at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Esmeralda_m
Jul 1, 2024
Great experience with great guides! - A five star experience with 3 star team members. I would highly recommend this tour.
Barbara was our tour guide from start to finish. She did a great job managing expectations at every turn. She provided a great overview of the history of Rome, Pompei and Naples. She taught us about the language and the food. Totally unexpected but so interesting.
Mauro was our tour guide for the Pompei tour. He made special efforts to find shade on our very hot day; he worked hard to find the path less travel but still making sure we saw all the important parts of the amazing Pompei ruins. The thing the Mauro did that was most outstanding was to effectively handle and might I say with grace the other very aggressive and rude tour guides. It was unbelievable! I guess they were on a schedule (but so were we).
Finally I would like to recognize our so very amazing bus driver Antonio. He kept us on time and did an incredibly amazing job navigating the very twisty turco roads headed to Mt Vesuvius!!!
Our tour ended with a hike up to the top of mt Vesuvius. It’s steep take your tennis shoes or hiking boots. Well worth going to the top. Don’t give up!
The stop we made for food was tasty and efficient. 50 people served a potato croquet, pizza and lemon bar in 1 hour Amazing!!!
I would definitely recommend this tour!!!
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Nithyan252
Jun 28, 2024
Fantastic trip - What a wonderful tour. John kept us entertained throughout the whole tour and was very helpful with all questions. If you wver want an educational, entertaining tour, ask for John!
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Cpdoherty818
Jun 28, 2024
Great tour well worth the money! Excellent tour guide in Johnathan and great sites! - Johnathan was an INCREDIBLE tour guide! His story telling abilities made even a long bus ride, enjoyable. He was very informative on all topics covered throughout the tour, as well as other topics for our trip to Rome (history of Roman food, sites seen throughout the drive, etc.) Highly recommend this tour and if you are lucky enough to get Johnathan as your guide, you are in for a great day!
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Christina_n
Jun 25, 2024
Nice guide - Great communication from guide. Bus ride was a little scary up and down the mountain. Bus was worn and missing panels in the ceiling.
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Stephen_s
Jun 25, 2024
Beautiful day for a road trip - Walking to the top of the Mount Vesuvius was a once in a lifetime experience. Seeing Pompey was not what I was expecting but very thought provoking and educational.
The restaurant where we had pizza had a beautiful view and was most pleasant. In addition, Alberto was a very considerate and competent tour guide.
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Lucyna_s
Jun 24, 2024
Worth the money - Our tour guide, Eduardo, was the highlight.
Lunch was good as well.
We enjoyed the experience a lot.
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Kailani_b
Jun 16, 2024
Great Day Trip - Fast, But Worth It - Very well worth the early morning departure. While your time in the archaeological site is limited, local guides make sure you see as much of it as possible. I opted for the Vesuvius hike afterward, and have no regrets. It is a bit of a steep hike, but doable for the average person if you stop and take a couple breaks. Make sure you stop for 5 minutes at the top and just take it all in, and let it sink in where you are. Wear sunscreen, bring water. The Vesuvius option also includes a stop for lunch before you hike, and this was one of my favorite meals I had in Italy. Makes me wish I’d scheduled time to go to Naples and eat more pizza. Our guide for the day, Rob, was incredibly sweet. He thread the line perfectly between giving us background and history on the drives there and back, and moments of silence since he knew we were all exhausted. You absolutely could spend hours and hours more here, but this is a good day trip if you want to see it, but don’t have much wiggle room in your schedule.
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Kathy_f
Jun 26, 2024
A Day in the Past - Pompeii was amazing! The site is an archaeological wonder, and we actually got to see a section that was discovered several months ago. Our guide in Pompeii was excellent! She provided us with great information which helped us visualize what it was like to be there in its heyday. Unfortunately, Vesuvius National Park was closed so we were not able to hike it. That’s why I rated it a 4.
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Akhil_s
Jun 26, 2024
Long day trip - Wear proper shoes for Vesuvius it's a steep climb but worth it. As for Pompeii all the artifacts are in the Naples museum so that'll require a side visit. Unfortunately for this tour company the guide for Pompeii was very underwhelming. The mic + radio system stopped working during the tour. It's a long day in the end but each to their own to give it a try. Our guide from tour company was wonderful just not the Pompeii one. Vesuvius climb and view from the top was just beautiful.
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Jeri_s
Jun 21, 2024
Family Summer 2023 Adventure - Our tour guides microphone for the guided walk did not work so our group wasn't able to hear most of the first part of the tour of Pompei. She tried speaking to us without it, but she was soft spoken and we had a large group so we felt cheated out of our experience.
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