Embark on a private day trip to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast, exploring UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Choose between a guided tour or independent exploration, and visit picturesque towns along the coast. Create your unforgettable experience today!
Embark on a private day trip to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast, exploring UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Choose between a guided tour or independent exploration, and visit picturesque towns along the coast. Create your unforgettable experience today!
- Pompeii Archaeological Park - Pompeii stands as one of the world’s most remarkable archaeological sites—a Roman city preserved in time by Mount Vesuvius’s eruption in AD 79. As you stroll through its ancient streets, you’ll encounter homes, shops, taverns, and bathhouses that still display frescoes, mosaics, and everyday life details from two…
- Pompeii Archaeological Park - Pompeii stands as one of the world’s most remarkable archaeological sites—a Roman city preserved in time by Mount Vesuvius’s eruption in AD 79. As you stroll through its ancient streets, you’ll encounter homes, shops, taverns, and bathhouses that still display frescoes, mosaics, and everyday life details from two millennia ago. The site’s vastness often surprises visitors: Pompeii is expansive, immersive, and richer in detail than anticipated, with entire neighborhoods showcasing how Romans lived, worked, and entertained themselves. You’ll discover the outlines of elegant villas, modest homes, bakeries with intact ovens, and even ancient street crossings marked by stepping stones. Visitors can explore independently or opt for a guided tour for added context, stories, and interpretation, bringing the ancient city to life.
- Porta Marina e cinta muraria - Your journey begins at Porta Marina, one of Pompeii’s ancient city gates and the main entrance during Roman times. Passing through this gateway offers a sense of arrival familiar to merchants, travelers, and citizens nearly 2,000 years ago. From here, you can observe sections of the defensive walls that once enclosed the city, still standing with surprising solidity despite the eruption and centuries of weather. The gate and walls immediately set the tone for the rest of the site, offering a first glimpse of how carefully planned and fortified Pompeii was during the Roman era.
- Temple of Apollo - The Temple of Apollo is one of Pompeii’s oldest and most significant religious buildings, dating back to the 6th century BC. Located near the Forum, it reflects the strong Greek influence on the city before Roman rule.
Dedicated to Apollo, god of the sun, prophecy, and healing, the temple once served as a central place of worship. Visitors can still see the columned portico, altar, and elevated podium, which emphasized the temple’s sacred status.
Statues of Apollo and Diana, whose originals are now housed in the Naples Archaeological Museum, once adorned the site. From the temple grounds, views extend toward Mount Vesuvius, highlighting the symbolic link between religion, nature, and daily life in ancient Pompeii.
The Temple of Apollo offers insight into Pompeii’s early history and the blend of Greek, Etruscan, and Roman traditions that shaped the city.
- Foro di Pompei - The Forum was the civic heart of Pompeii—the open plaza where politics, religion, markets, and public life converged. Standing in the middle of the square today, you can easily imagine the bustle of ancient citizens moving between temples, administrative buildings, and statues that once honored local elites and Roman emperors. The surrounding colonnades frame a dramatic view of Mount Vesuvius, making it clear how central the volcano was to Pompeii’s landscape long before its eruption changed everything. Even without roofs or frescoes, the Forum gives visitors one of the most powerful impressions of daily life and community in the ancient city.
- Macellum - Just off the Forum lies the Macellum, Pompeii’s principal food market and one of the best-preserved examples of a Roman commercial space. Walking through its porticoes and stalls, visitors can picture merchants selling fish, meat, fruit, and imported delicacies to the city’s residents. Marble counters, storage rooms, and basins still hint at how organized food distribution was in ancient Pompeii. At the rear of the complex, a small shrine once honored the imperial family—showing how commerce and politics intertwined in Roman society. The Macellum offers a vivid sense of everyday life, where shopping and social interaction went hand in hand two thousand years ago.
- Forum Baths - Among the most elegant bath complexes in Pompeii, the Forum Baths give visitors a close look at how Romans relaxed, socialized, and kept clean. The sequence of changing rooms, warm rooms, and hot plunge pools is still easy to follow, and the vaulted ceilings and stucco decorations have survived remarkably well. Heated floors and clever ventilation systems reveal the advanced engineering behind Roman bathing culture. Step inside and it becomes surprisingly easy to imagine the daily rhythm of Pompeian life—meeting friends, catching up on gossip, or unwinding after work in a ritual shared by all social classes.
- Casa del Fauno - One of the grandest private residences in Pompeii, the House of the Faun feels more like a palace than a home. Covering an entire city block, it dazzles visitors with spacious courtyards, columned gardens, and refined details that spoke to immense wealth. The famous bronze “Dancing Faun” once greeted guests at the entrance, while rooms throughout were decorated with high-quality mosaics—including the celebrated “Alexander Mosaic.” Walking through its vast layout offers a glimpse into the luxury and cultural sophistication enjoyed by Pompeii’s elite families.
- House of the Vettii - Beautifully restored and recently reopened to visitors, the House of the Vettii offers one of the most vivid windows into everyday life for wealthy Pompeians. Owned by two prosperous merchants, the residence is filled with colorful frescoes—some playful, some mythological—that decorated nearly every wall. Its elegant layout includes a central garden with statues and fountains, framed by columned walkways and private rooms. As you stroll through the house, you can imagine elegant banquets, business dealings, and family life unfolding beneath these still-brilliant paintings preserved by the eruption of 79 AD.
- Insula dei Casti Amanti - This large residential and commercial block reveals a lively slice of Pompeian daily life. Named after a tender fresco of a couple dining together, the insula combined elegant homes with bakeries, shops, and workshops. Excavations have uncovered vibrant wall paintings, ovens, counters, and building materials left mid-renovation—evidence that life here was busy and bustling right up until the eruption. Today, visitors explore the site from elevated walkways and ramps that hover above the ruins, offering a privileged, uninterrupted view into rooms, courtyards, and workspaces without disturbing the archaeological layers. From up here, you really see Pompeii not just as a city of grand villas but as a thriving, working community of artisans, merchants, and families.
- Via dell’Abbondanza - Walking along Via dell’Abbondanza is one of the most vivid ways to imagine Pompeii as a living city. This long central street once hosted shops, bakeries, bars, and workshops, all serving the crowds moving between the Forum and the amphitheater. You’ll notice stepping stones, water fountains, and wide sidewalks that reveal how well-organized and pedestrian-friendly Pompeii was nearly 2,000 years ago. Many building facades still show faded commercial signs and election posters—tiny snapshots of the city’s social and political life. Elevated walkways and ramps along the route allow visitors to observe the architecture, storefronts, and street layout from above, making it easier to understand how dense and dynamic this urban corridor once was. Walking here, you are truly in the heart of ancient Pompeii.
- Teatro Grande - The Teatro Grande is one of Pompeii’s most impressive public buildings, an open-air theatre carved directly into the natural slope of the hill. Here, thousands of spectators once gathered for comedies, dramas, and musical performances in a remarkably well-designed acoustic space that still works today. As you take your seat on the stone cavea, you can easily picture the bustling atmosphere of Roman entertainment, from elite patrons in the best rows to everyday citizens filling the upper tiers. Modern elevated walkways allow visitors to access panoramic viewpoints above the stage, offering a clear sense of scale and allowing you to appreciate the elegant semicircular layout. Moments like this make Pompeii feel suddenly alive, as if the curtain might rise again at any moment.
- Antiquarium of Pompeii - The Antiquarium serves as Pompeii’s main museum space, offering valuable context for what you see throughout the archaeological park. Inside, thoughtfully curated exhibits display everyday objects, fresco fragments, luxury items, and the dramatic plaster casts that capture the final moments of the eruption. These artifacts tell the story of a sophisticated Roman city—its commerce, religion, cuisine, and social life—before it was abruptly frozen in time by Vesuvius. Clear signage and multimedia elements guide visitors through the city’s rise, destruction, and rediscovery, making it an ideal starting or ending point for your visit. Elevated viewing areas and wide pathways offer comfortable circulation, allowing you to examine pieces up close without feeling rushed.
- Amalfi Coast - Considered one of the world’s most scenic coastal routes, the Amalfi Coast Drive winds along a dramatic cliff line between mountains and sea. As the road curves through tunnels and perched villages, the landscape shifts constantly—terraced lemon groves, pastel houses clinging to slopes, tiny harbors far below, and the blue expanse of the Mediterranean unfolding around each bend. The route is full of photo stops and viewpoints that reveal just how rugged and improbable this coastline is. Traveling with a private driver allows you to relax, enjoy the panorama, and fully experience the beauty that has drawn travelers here for centuries.
- Ravello - Ravello
Perched high above the Amalfi Coast on a natural terrace, Ravello offers a quieter, more refined atmosphere than the seaside towns below. Long admired by artists, writers, and musicians, the town blends medieval architecture with sweeping sea views that seem to float above the coastline. With about an hour of free time, visitors can explore Ravello’s charming piazzas, artisan boutiques, and photogenic lanes at their own pace, or simply relax at a café while enjoying a panorama that has inspired travelers for generations.
Highlights:
• Piazza Duomo
Ravello’s elegant main square, anchored by the 11th-century Cathedral. The Duomo features bronze doors and a bright interior that reflects the town’s historic ties to the maritime Republic of Amalfi.
• Scenic Terraces & Artisan Shops
Ceramic workshops, linen boutiques, and lemon-based products line Ravello’s narrow streets, offering distinctive souvenirs in a relaxed, uncrowded setting.
- Villa Rufolo - Located just off Ravello’s main square, Villa Rufolo was once the lavish residence of a powerful medieval family and later a stopping point for European artists on the Grand Tour. Its cloistered courtyards, Neo-Moorish arches, and tiered gardens reveal centuries of layered history, while the terraces open onto a soaring panorama of the Amalfi Coast far below. The villa famously inspired composer Richard Wagner, who found in its gardens the setting for scenes of Parsifal. Today visitors come to stroll the pathways, enjoy the botanical displays, or simply take in a view that has made Ravello synonymous with elegance and tranquility.
- Villa Cimbrone Gardens - Set on the eastern edge of Ravello, the gardens of Villa Cimbrone offer one of the most dramatic panoramas on the Amalfi Coast. Designed in the early 20th century by an English patron with a passion for classical art and landscape design, the gardens blend shaded walkways, rose terraces, statues, and decorative follies that open onto sweeping views. The highlight is the celebrated Terrace of Infinity, where a balustrade lined with marble busts seems to float between sky and sea. Whether you wander slowly or simply come for the outlook, Villa Cimbrone captures Ravello’s quiet elegance and its enduring appeal to artists and travelers.
- Minori - Known as the “City of Taste,” Minori is a charming seaside town where everyday life still feels authentically local. Its small beach, gentle waterfront, and inviting pastry shops make it a refreshing pause along the Amalfi Coast. Minori has ancient roots—once a Roman maritime village—and you can still visit the remains of a 1st-century villa tucked into the town. Today it’s especially loved for its handmade pastas and lemon-based specialties, which fill the narrow lanes with sweet, bright aromas. Whether you stop for a stroll, a snack, or a view of the sea, Minori offers a quieter slice of coastal life.
- Maiori - Maiori stretches along one of the longest beaches on the Amalfi Coast, giving the town a more open and breezy feel compared to its cliffside neighbors. Once favored by the coastal princes of Amalfi, it has long been a hub for seaside trade and maritime culture. Today visitors enjoy its wide promenade, relaxed cafés, and easy access to the sea, making it a pleasant stop for a walk or a refreshment. Behind the waterfront, pastel houses climb toward the mountains, where old pathways and lemon terraces begin. Maiori offers a gentler and less crowded coastal experience while still showcasing the beauty that defines this iconic coastline.
- Cetara - As the road curves along the coast, you’ll catch views of Cetara, a small and remarkably authentic fishing village tucked between steep mountains and the sea. Its tiny harbor, colorful boats, and medieval watchtower reveal a place still centered around the daily catch. Known for its prized anchovy tradition, Cetara offers a snapshot of the Amalfi Coast before tourism—quiet, working, and deeply tied to the water.
- Vietri sul Mare - Visible from the coastal road as you approach Salerno, Vietri sul Mare stands out for its bright ceramic tiles and domed church glittering above the houses. Considered the artistic gateway to the Amalfi Coast, Vietri has produced distinctive hand-painted ceramics for centuries, a tradition still recognizable in shop signs, façades, and decorative details throughout town. Even from the road, the colors and patterns give Vietri a lively, creative character that contrasts with the rugged cliffs surrounding it.
- Basilica - Stepping inside the Basilica, you enter one of Pompeii’s most impressive public buildings, once used for law courts and civic business. Its tall columns, open hall, and side aisles reveal how Romans organized civic life long before our modern institutions. Though roofless today, the layout is still easy to imagine, and visitors can picture magistrates, citizens, and merchants gathering here to settle disputes or negotiate deals. The scale and architecture immediately convey the importance of public life in ancient Pompeii and set the stage for the city’s sophisticated urban culture.

- Private Blue Badge Guide (Guide in Pompeii option only)
- Private Transportation with English speaking driver
- Pompeii Express skip-the-line tickets (Guide in Pompeii option only)
- Live commentary on board
- Private Blue Badge Guide (Guide in Pompeii option only)
- Private Transportation with English speaking driver
- Pompeii Express skip-the-line tickets (Guide in Pompeii option only)
- Live commentary on board
- Admission fees at Pompeii - unless you select the Guide in Pompeii Option
- Private Guide for Pompeii - unless you select the Guide in Pompeii option
- Lunch
- Admission fees at Pompeii - unless you select the Guide in Pompeii Option
- Private Guide for Pompeii - unless you select the Guide in Pompeii option
- Lunch
Discover the wonders of ancient history and stunning coastal landscapes on a private 9-hour journey to Pompeii and Ravello along the Amalfi Coast.
Benefit from skip-the-line access to Pompeii and travel comfortably with a personal driver, allowing you to dictate the pace and focus on the views, stories, and overall experience.
In Pompeii, choose to…
Discover the wonders of ancient history and stunning coastal landscapes on a private 9-hour journey to Pompeii and Ravello along the Amalfi Coast.
Benefit from skip-the-line access to Pompeii and travel comfortably with a personal driver, allowing you to dictate the pace and focus on the views, stories, and overall experience.
In Pompeii, choose to explore on your own, upgrade to a licensed guide, or opt for a family-friendly version that engages younger visitors with interactive activities.
Then, enjoy the iconic Amalfi Coast Drive, pausing at scenic viewpoints before reaching Ravello, a sophisticated hilltop town celebrated for its villas, gardens, and breathtaking terraces overlooking the sea. This private tour offers flexibility and can be customized to suit your interests throughout the day.
Set your own pace and personalize the day—enjoy picturesque stops, spend more time in your favorite spots, and experience a relaxed tour tailored to your preferences and travel style.
- If any group member does not will to walk in Pompeii there are some cafés and gift shops right in front of the ticket office
- We recommend comfortable shoes for Pompeii. And sun gears during summertime.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.