Pompeii Half Day – Details
Go back in the past and discover how the rich ancient Romans lived two thousand years ago. Explore with us the biggest Unesco – World Heritage archaeological site in Europe, visited by more than 3 million visitors every year.Pick-up in the morning by van or minibus from your hotel and departure to Pompeii. Travelling journey from Sorrento to Pompeii is approx. 1 hour driving (according to traffic). Our local guide will lead you for 2 hours through the archeological site ruins, will reveal secrets, explain the roman lifestyle, customs and traditions and will show the beauty of this charming and interesting ancient Roman city of Pompeii.
Pompeii is located at the foot of a live-sleepy volcano considered among one of the most dangerous explosive type of volcanos in the world “Mount Vesuvius”, which destroyed and covered the entire city by a rain of “lapilli” (small volcanic stones) and by ash produced during the massive – destructive volcanic eruption in the 79 AD (after Christ).
Pompeei was lost for about 1700 years and has been partially escavated and brought back to light!With our tour you will have a unique opportunity and a memorable insight of: splendid roman villas with wonderful frescoes, theathres, gladiators gymnasium, imperial forum, temples, thermal baths, the famous Abundance Street… testifing the splendor of the roman times. Transfer back to your hotel after the 2 hours tour
Tour Includes
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Sorrento area
Professional English speaking driver or assistant on board
Air conditioned VAN or minibus
Guided visit of the Pompeii’s archaeological excavations
Tour does not include
Entrance fees (Pompeii €15)
- Lunch and drinks
Land transfer outside Sorrento € 5 p.p. (round trip)
Don’t Forget
Sun glasses – Sun cream – Sun hat
Wear comfortable shoes (uneven – irregular road )
Bottle of water
Camera
Check availability
Itinerary notes: 1-8 people English speaking driver on board
> 9 people English speaking assistant on board