Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Full-Day Tour with Guided Visit, Tickets and Lunch
by Buyourtour
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Pompeii is an ancient Roman city near the Gulf of Naples, preserved by volcanic ash from Mount Vesuvius's eruption in AD 79. This full-day tour from Sorrento begins with a guided visit to the archaeological park of Pompeii. Visitors explore the ruins for about two hours, walking through streets lined with houses, baths, bakeries, and frescoes. The guide uses headphones to provide detailed commentary throughout the visit. After Pompeii, the tour includes a typical lunch at a winery on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, accompanied by a glass of wine. The afternoon continues with a trip up Mount Vesuvius. A professional mountain guide leads a hike to the crater’s edge at 1,280 meters above sea level. Here, visitors can look inside the crater and see panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples. The tour lasts about nine hours in total and includes skip-the-line entrance tickets, an air-conditioned minibus, and pickup from a meeting point in Sorrento. The itinerary covers significant sites within Pompeii and the natural surroundings of Vesuvius.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
The ruins of Pompeii cover a large archaeological area near the Gulf of Naples. Once a prosperous Roman city, it was buried by ash and pumice after Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. Visitors can freely explore excavated streets and buildings, including homes and public spaces, during a two-hour guided visit.
120 min
Foro de Pompeya
The Civil Forum served as the center of Pompeii’s public life. It includes key buildings for city administration, justice, business, and markets. The forum was also the main religious and commercial hub.
10 min
Tempio di Giove Capitolino
The Temple of Jupiter is located on the northern side of the Forum. It housed statues of Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva, modeled on those in Rome’s Capitolium. These statues were placed high for visibility across the forum square.
10 min
Via dell’Abbondanza
Via dell’Abbondanza is one of Pompeii’s main streets, connecting the Forum to the Amphitheatre. It was a key route for locals and visitors.
10 min
Macellum
The Macellum was Pompeii’s city market, housed in a tuff quadriporticus with an elevated worship hall on the eastern side aligned with the entrance. It was where residents bought food and other goods.
10 min
Lupanar
The Lupanar was Pompeii’s brothel, known for its erotic wall paintings. The prostitutes were mainly Greek and Oriental slaves.
10 min
Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)
The Stabian Baths are Pompeii’s oldest and largest public bathing complex. They are one of five baths in the city, showcasing Roman bathing culture.
10 min
Teatro Grande
The Large Theatre hosted Greek and Roman comedies and tragedies. It was the first major public building in Pompeii to be fully excavated after the eruption.
10 min
Pompeii
A typical lunch is served at a winery on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, including wine tasting.
60 min
Vesuvius National Park
Mount Vesuvius is visited in the afternoon, with a hike along sometimes uneven paths to the crater at 1,280 meters altitude. Visitors see views of the Gulf of Naples and learn about the volcano’s history, including its naming after the Roman god Vulcan.
60 min
Meeting point
This is the meeting point in Naples (Please choose the Naples Departure's Option)
End point
This is the meeting point in Sorrento on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday (Please choose the Sorrento Departure's Option). See you 08:15 am c/o Achille Lauro Parking, close Info Point area
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Full-Day Tour with Guided Visit, Tickets and Lunch
by Buyourtour
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€279Overview
Pompeii is an ancient Roman city near the Gulf of Naples, preserved by volcanic ash from Mount Vesuvius's eruption in AD 79. This full-day tour from Sorrento begins with a guided visit to the archaeological park of Pompeii. Visitors explore the ruins for about two hours, walking through streets lined with houses, baths, bakeries, and frescoes. The guide uses headphones to provide detailed commentary throughout the visit. After Pompeii, the tour includes a typical lunch at a winery on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, accompanied by a glass of wine. The afternoon continues with a trip up Mount Vesuvius. A professional mountain guide leads a hike to the crater’s edge at 1,280 meters above sea level. Here, visitors can look inside the crater and see panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples. The tour lasts about nine hours in total and includes skip-the-line entrance tickets, an air-conditioned minibus, and pickup from a meeting point in Sorrento. The itinerary covers significant sites within Pompeii and the natural surroundings of Vesuvius.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
The ruins of Pompeii cover a large archaeological area near the Gulf of Naples. Once a prosperous Roman city, it was buried by ash and pumice after Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. Visitors can freely explore excavated streets and buildings, including homes and public spaces, during a two-hour guided visit.
120 min
Foro de Pompeya
The Civil Forum served as the center of Pompeii’s public life. It includes key buildings for city administration, justice, business, and markets. The forum was also the main religious and commercial hub.
10 min
Tempio di Giove Capitolino
The Temple of Jupiter is located on the northern side of the Forum. It housed statues of Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva, modeled on those in Rome’s Capitolium. These statues were placed high for visibility across the forum square.
10 min
Via dell’Abbondanza
Via dell’Abbondanza is one of Pompeii’s main streets, connecting the Forum to the Amphitheatre. It was a key route for locals and visitors.
10 min
Macellum
The Macellum was Pompeii’s city market, housed in a tuff quadriporticus with an elevated worship hall on the eastern side aligned with the entrance. It was where residents bought food and other goods.
10 min
Lupanar
The Lupanar was Pompeii’s brothel, known for its erotic wall paintings. The prostitutes were mainly Greek and Oriental slaves.
10 min
Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)
The Stabian Baths are Pompeii’s oldest and largest public bathing complex. They are one of five baths in the city, showcasing Roman bathing culture.
10 min
Teatro Grande
The Large Theatre hosted Greek and Roman comedies and tragedies. It was the first major public building in Pompeii to be fully excavated after the eruption.
10 min
Pompeii
A typical lunch is served at a winery on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, including wine tasting.
60 min
Vesuvius National Park
Mount Vesuvius is visited in the afternoon, with a hike along sometimes uneven paths to the crater at 1,280 meters altitude. Visitors see views of the Gulf of Naples and learn about the volcano’s history, including its naming after the Roman god Vulcan.
60 min
Meeting point
This is the meeting point in Naples (Please choose the Naples Departure's Option)
End point
This is the meeting point in Sorrento on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday (Please choose the Sorrento Departure's Option). See you 08:15 am c/o Achille Lauro Parking, close Info Point area
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.