Pompeii and Vesuvius Guided Tour: UNESCO Site Exploration, Local Lunch and Winery Visit
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Sorrento
Embark on a full-day guided tour from Sorrento to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pompeii. Enjoy a local lunch and wine tasting at a Vesuvian winery, followed by a hike up Mount Vesuvius to witness its breathtaking crater. End the day with a tasting of the famous Italian liqueur, Limoncello.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bar Kontatto - Departure from Sorrento in Piazza Lauro in Sorrento at our meeting point - Bar Kontatto in Corso Italia, 257

  • Pompeii Archaeological Park - The ruins of Pompeii are a vast archaeological site in the southern Campania region, near the coast of the Gulf of Naples. Once a thriving and sophisticated Roman city, Pompeii was buried under meters of ash and pumice after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The preserved site features remains of excavated streets and houses that visitors can freely explore.

  • Forum - The Civil Forum represents the center of the daily life of the city, all the main public buildings for the administration of the city and justice, for the management of business, for commercial activities, such as markets, overlook it, in addition to the main places of city worship.

  • Tempio di Giove Capitolino - The Temple of Jupiter dominates the northern side of the Forum, and Vesuvius rises spectacularly behind it. With the deduction of the colony (80 BC) the temple was the subject of a radical renovation and became a real Capitolium, with the three cult statues of Jupiter, Juno and Minerva, which imitated those of the Capitolium in Rome, placed on a high base, so as to make them visible to those passing through the Forum square.

  • Macellum - The Macellum of Pompeii was nothing more than the city market where people could buy food. Located north-east of the Forum, the complex had to remain out of the way from the square so as not to create too much crowding, given the high number of people who certainly frequented it.

  • Via dell’Abbondanza - Via dell’Abbondanza is one of the main streets of the ancient city of Pompeii, in Campania, which connected the Forum with the Amphitheatre.

  • Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane) - The Stabian Baths were built at different times. The initial phase of construction dates back to the 4th BC. (the gym with the trapezoid base). The baths that we can admire today were built in the 2nd century BC, a period in which Pompeii underwent a major building renovation.
    In the spa not only did people bathe, but they also discussed politics, battles, trials, women… it was the city living room where the events of the day were discussed.

  • Lupanar - The brothel of Pompeii, with its erotic paintings, is one of the best-known buildings of the excavations and had the function of a brothel.

  • Pompeii Archaeological Park - The Great Theater of Pompeii was built by the Romans on the slope of a hill; they exploited the natural depression of the mountain to create a majestic auditorium divided into 5 sectors. Tragedies from the Greco-Roman tradition were performed on stage.

  • Sorrentino Vini - Typical lunch at a typical winery on the slopes of Vesuvius with tasting of local wines

• Capocollo appetizer, salami, cheese and tomato bruschetta;
• Pasta with tomato sauce
• Sweet of home
• Tasting of 3 local wines
• Waterfall

  • Vesuvius National Park - Visit the majestic Vesuvius and get lost in thousands of colors while admiring the entire Gulf of Naples and its cities thanks to a 360° view. Reach the edge of the crater at 1,280 meters to admire a breathtaking view of the Gulf of Naples. The trail surface is uneven, but it will be worth it. Following the devastating eruption, it was named after the Roman god of flames and metals - Vulcan
What's Included
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Pompeii & Vesuvius
  • Authentic lunch included
  • Expert guide for the excavations
  • Headsets for large groups
  • Air-conditioned transportation
Additional Information

Embark on a full-day journey from Sorrento, visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pompeii’s excavations. The trip will include a pit stop at an authentic Vesuvian winery for a luncheon featuring local delicacies and a wine sampling. Thereafter, head towards Mount Vesuvius for a rendezvous with an alpine guide who will accompany you on a glimpse into Vesuvius’ crater. The day concludes with a return to Sorrento and a final Limoncello tasting.

• Experience a day at Pompeii and Vesuvius, guided by a certified professional.
• Discover the intriguing history and uncovering of Pompeii, narrated by a licensed tour guide.
• Explore the remarkably preserved remnants of residences, bathhouses, bakeries, artistic murals and more.
• Savour a lunch comprising of local specialties.
• Venture up Mount Vesuvius and learn about its riveting past from a mountain guide.

  • The tour can be operated by a multilingual guide
  • The duration and times of the itinerary may vary due to local traffic conditions or other circumstances
  • In the event that Vesuvius is closed due to bad weather, a partial refund of the tour will alternatively be provided
  • This experience will only take place in favorable climatic conditions. In case of cancellation due to bad weather, you can choose between another date or a full refund.
Location
Bar Kontatto
Corso Italia
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Mockpatienta
Apr 20, 2024
I would highly recommend! - My first solo trip and they made it amazing. The weather wasn’t great but we all made the best of it and had a great time. Great views!
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Cindydopp
Oct 28, 2023
Pompeii/ Mt Vesuvius Tour - Our group went on the tour that included a tour of Pompeii in the morning, lunch with wine tasting, and hike up Mount Vesuvius in the afternoon. We even stopped off for a lovely Limoncello tasting on the way back to Sorrento. We had a fantastic day. The tour was well coordinated as the crowds can be overwhelming at Pompeii and this company knows how to manage this aspect well. The tour guide at Pompeii was excellent. Lunch was at a lovely winery , then on to Mt Vesuvius. Of note, wear sturdy, climbing shoes that you do not mind getting dirty. This is a real hike up to the top, but totally worth it! Amazing views. On the way back to Sorrento, we stopped for a Limoncello tasting which was fun. The tour company picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel which was very helpful. Highly recommend this tour.
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Laura
Oct 15, 2023
Amazing day, do not miss!! - Our driver, our host Paola and our guide Enza all went above and beyond to make our day very special, including a stop at Pete's for Limoncello!!
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Julie_t
Oct 11, 2023
Memorable day, must do when in Sorrento - This is one of the tours you should select. Paola was an amazing host on the tour, lots of little info nuggets along the way, was just the right amount to know that you would otherwise miss out if just taking the train. Once in Pompeii, Margherita took us around and was very good as well!! It was again the right amount of information and facts about Pompeii, but with a good amount of humour. The one improvement we would suggest is the lunch stop. It started off well, but as it was extremely busy we waited a very long time for the pasta (over 20 min) and we had already finished eating and still waited an additional 20 min for wine. Some tables in the same tour as us had wine twice, while others had not been served. The hike up Vesuvius was well worth the sweat, amazing views everywhere and certainly should make sure you have water for the trek. On the way back we stopped at a roadside shop for the toilets and also to sample the products. He was very passionate about the products and no obligation to buy, but we did. It was an outstanding group of people that made the day memorable, from Paola to the drivers and tour guide in Pompeii. I would recommend this tour.
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Kay_m
Oct 4, 2023
Highly recommend this tour! - We loved this tour! Claudio was a fantastic guide through the Pompeii excavations, sharing interesting stories and painting a picture how life was pre-eruption. The climb up Mt Vesuvius was amazing! The views from the top were spectacular and well worth the climb!
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Susan_d
Sep 30, 2023
Pompeii, Vesuvio with lunch and wine. - The tour was so much more than we expected, Paola was great, Pompeii was amazing, it was hard to get to every thing due to the crowds. The lunch was delicious as were the wine choices.. Mount Vesuvio was spectacular, plenty of time was given to walk up and down, it was steep, but we went slowly, it was fine.It was a wonderful experience.
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Quest788442
Sep 27, 2023
A Day in Pompei - This trip to Pompei was wonderful. Our guide was very knowledgeable and interesting. The lunch and wine tasting qas very good. We ended the day with a hike up Mt. Vesuvius. The views were spectacular.
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Eloise_l
Apr 20, 2024
Worth booking - great experience - Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius were both worth the experience. The lunch at the winery was ok, not great. Our guides throughout the tour were kind, patient, and knowledgeable (thank you Paola, Gino, and Miguel). Definitely recommend going. Maybe just adjust expectations about a wine paired lunch.
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Ryan_a
Oct 11, 2023
Excellent but late - Everything about the tour was great. However they picked up over half an hour late. Also the address given navigates across the street so giving the name of the bar would have been quite beneficial. The guides and driver were fantastic.
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Adrienne_h
Oct 18, 2023
Beautiful Tour, but with a WARNING! - Our tour guide, Paola, was INCREDIBLE! We loved her knowledge, her sweet demeanor, and we loved that she had some fun surprises for us - the Cameo making/shopping before Pompeii, and the fun limoncello stand just down the hill from the top of Mt, Vesuvius was SO interesting and quirky and full of tastings of chocolate and interesting limoncello flavors! Loved it! However, the tour we had for Pompeii felt a bit rushed (NOT Paola). Once we got to Pompeii, we were handed over to one of their tour guides who led us through. I know we booked this tour with A LOT to pack in for the day - Pompeii, wine tasting and lunch, and Vesuvius - but, had I to do it all over again, I think I’d have done Pompeii on my own, using the app they provide, just to be able to avoid the crowds and spend more time. That being said, we enjoyed the winery tasting and lunch VERY much and we were glad to have had the time to do it! About Vesuvius: PLEASE KNOW YOUR PHYSICAL LIMITS. If you have ANY issues with hips, knees, feet, or heart issues, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MAKE THE CLIMB. It’s VERY rocky. It’s VERY steep. It’s VERY hot. We had to wait on our bus for over 45 MINUTES for an older woman who had to be brought down by ambulance because she had bad knees and couldn’t make it. We were upset with the lack of communication from the tour company that we were just made to wait on the bus all this time after our climb. There are NO accessible bathrooms on Vesuvius, and we had all just had lunch and climbed to the top with large bottles of water. We were given a specific time to be back to the bus after our climb to the top of Vesuvius. We should NOT have had to wait on the bus for an extra 45 minutes for the person who couldn’t make it back on time. Again, do NOT do this hike if you’ve got ANY sort of joint/heart condition. IT. IS. STRENUOUS. That being said, the trip back was lovely, with a stop at the aforementioned limoncello stand with toilettes and goodies. We drove back into Sorrento overlooking the Bay of Naples with a beautiful sunset. This tour was unique - especially with the winery portion of it (it’s a gorgeous winery with “Insta-perfect” photo spots), and Paola was so lovely. Highly recommend for those in good shape to make the climb.
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