On a private day excursion from Rome that includes pickup and drop-off at your Rome hotel, see the best of Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast.
During your stay in Rome, take the opportunity to dedicate a day to visit the wonders of the ancient Roman town of Pompeii and the quaint seaside towns, sheer cliffs, and pebbled beaches of the Amalfi Coast.
Just about 3 hours drive south of Rome and you will be in an incredibly beautiful and jagged stretch of coast that features towns with evocative names of Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, and when you are surrounded by a stunning natural landscape of lemon groves, sea cliffs and bougainvillea flowers, you are on the fabulous Amalfi Coast.
Your private day tour starts from Rome with your private English speaking driver starting from your hotel in a comfortable Mercedes vehicle you will reach the archaeological site of Pompeii.
The archaeological site of Pompeii will be your first stop for a guided tour with your personal guide and skip the line ticket to avoid long queues, then your tour continues to reach the lively town of Sorrento and the colorful and vertical town of Positano.
In Pompeii with your expert art guide and skip-the-line tickets you will experience the visit of this important Roman town that in the 79 AD was completely buried in 30 feet of volcanic ash which helped keep it exactly as it was at the time of the eruption and now allow us to admire a real open air museum.
With your personal guide you will take a tour walking in the most significant areas of the excavation, along the ancient streets you will appreciate the most interesting things to don’t miss in your Pompeii tour, some of them are:
the Forum which was the center of religious and economic life and where you will find the temples of Apollo, Venus and Jupiter;
the House of Faun, one of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii, the name of the house derives from a beautiful bronze sculpture of a dancing faun found there, now the original statue is in the Archaeological Museum of Naples;
the Termopolium a well preserved sort of ancient fast food recently discovered, it was a refreshment place where foreigners arriving in Pompeii could eat and buy wine;
the House of Tragic Poet, an example of beautiful roman house famous for its well-finished mosaics floors and frescoes and for a mosaic of a guard dog, (Cave Canem) the entrance hall to the House.
The expertise of your guide and the introduction you will receive will allow you to get the most out of your tour of Pompeii.
With your private driver, your tour continue toward the breathtaking scenery of the Amalfi Coast with a stop in Sorrento and then in Positano.
You will discover Sorrento walking through the alleys with handicraft and souvenir shops of the historic center.
Interesting is the visit to the historic and large church of Sant'Antonino, patron saint of the town, in the church the ex voto are very interesting, most of which donated by sailors who survived shipwrecks and the shops along the narrow alleys where you can appreciate the ancient artisan tradition of inlays, one of the most famous artefacts in Sorrento, the traditional hand-inlaid wooden boxes and inlaid boiseries.
The colorful and vertical town of Positano is the most picturesque town of the Amalfi coast its colorful houses nestled between mountains and pebble beaches.
Enjoy a pleasant walk along the main street and the little alleys with small boutiques full of the bright colors of Positano fashion known all over the world, characteristic handmade sandals shops, wine bars, ceramic shops.
Your private day tour will end with your return in Rome at your hotel.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Pick up at your hotel in Rome
• Visit of Pompeii with your exclusive private guide
• Private chauffeured Mercedes vehicle at disposal
• Time at disposal to visit Amalfi Coast
• Scenic drive through the winding Amalfi Coast roads
• Stops along the Amalfi coast for scenic photos
• Drop off at your hotel in Rome
DETAILS
Duration:
11 hours
Departure Time:
Morning: we suggest a departure at 7:30 / 8:00 AM
Pick up and drop off point:
At the lobby of your hotel in Rome
Price include:
- Private Mercedes E series car (for your party from 1 to 2 people)
- Private Mercedes Minivan (for your party from 3 to 6 people)
- Professional English speaking driver.
- 2 hours private guide in Pompeii for your private walking tour of Pompeii ruins
- Skip-the-line tickets to Pompeii site
- Gasoline, Pay Toll, Taxes
Price does not include:
Gratuities (optional)
Meals and beverage
F.A.Q.
- How was Pompeii accidentally discovered?
Pompeii was first rediscovered in 1599 during the construction of an underground channel to divert the river Sarno away from the city of Naples. While digging the channel, workers unearthed some ancient frescoes and inscriptions, which led to the realization that they had stumbled upon an ancient site. However, this discovery was not extensively investigated or recognized at the time.
The second, more significant rediscovery of Pompeii occurred in 1748 when a group of explorers led by Spanish military engineer Rocque Joaquin de Alcubierre was digging a well. They accidentally stumbled upon the ancient city buried beneath layers of volcanic ash and pumice from the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. This rediscovery sparked widespread interest in the archaeological excavation of Pompeii and led to the systematic exploration and preservation of the site.
- What is the prettiest town in the Amalfi Coast?
Determining the "prettiest" town on the Amalfi Coast is subjective and can vary depending on individual preferences. However, many people consider Positano to be one of the most picturesque towns on the Amalfi Coast due to its stunning scenery, colorful buildings cascading down the cliffside, charming streets, and beautiful beaches.
Other contenders for the title of the prettiest town on the Amalfi Coast include Amalfi, with its historic cathedral and dramatic coastline views, and Ravello, known for its elegant gardens, stunning villas, and panoramic vistas. Ultimately, the prettiest town on the Amalfi Coast is a matter of personal opinion, and each town has its own unique charm and beauty to offer visitors.