Private Tour of Pompeii and Mt Vesuvius from Sorrento
Private Tour of Pompeii and Mt Vesuvius from Sorrento
Spend a day in the Vesuvian Area visiting the amazing archaeological Site of Pompeii and the imposing Mount Vesuvius.The ruins are well preserved from the passing of the years thanks to the flood of lava and lapilli which petrified the city after the eruption of the Volcano Vesuvius. Alongside your official guide you will explore the ruins, discover the customs and traditions of the prosperous Romans and learn their fascinating history.On the Volcano Vesuvius enjoy a pleasant walk till the crater's edge and take a moment to admire the unmatchable panorama on the Gulf from the top of the mount.
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Pompeii Archaeological Park
Pompeii is a stunning archaeological site in southern Italy’s Campania region, near the coast of the Bay 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 A.D.
2 hoursBasilica
The Basilica, with its extension of 1,500 square meters, was the most sumptuous building of the Forum, and its space was used to carry out business and for the administration of justice.
10 minutesForum
The Civil Forum is the core of daily life of the city and is the focal point of all the main public buildings for city administration and justice, business management, and trade activities such as markets, as well as the main places of citizen worship.
10 minutesTempio di Giove Capitolino
The Temple of Jupiter dominates the north side of the Forum, with Mount Vesuvius scenically rising behind. When the colony was founded (80 BC), the temple underwent a radical renovation and became a real Capitolium with the three cult statues of Jupiter, Juno and Minerva, which looked like those of the Capitolium in Rome, placed on a high base so as to make them visible to whoever passed in the Forum square.
10 minutesMacellum
The Macellum consists of a tuff quadriporticus with a hall for worship in an elevated position on the eastern side, in line with the entrance. The copies of two marble statues, a female and a male armed, are found on the niches of the side wall, together with the fragment of a larger statue, probably pertaining to an emperor, Titus or Vespasian, indicating how this area was intended for the imperial cult. To its left is a room for meetings of a sacred board and to the right a large room with a masonry counter perhaps for fish to be sold.
10 minutesVia dell’Abbondanza
In ancient times the street was crowded and noisy with many shops, workshops ("officinae”), cafes, snack-bars and restaurants for food and drink.
Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)
The Forum Baths are located behind the Temple of Jupiter and date back to the years immediately after the founding of the colony of veterans by General Silla (80 BC). Women's and men's quarters had separate entrances. The men's section presents an apodyterium (dressing room), used also as a tepidarium (for medium temperature baths), frigidarium (for cold baths) and calidarium (for hot baths). Like many buildings in Pompeii, the baths were heavily damaged during the earthquake of 62 AD.
10 minutesHouse of Menander (Casa del Menandro)
The house belonged to Quintus Poppaeus Sabinus of the Poppei family, relatives of the Empress Poppea Sabina, Nero's second wife.
10 minutesVia Villa Dei Misteri 2 Approximately Two Blocks East of The Forum at The Intersection of Vico del Lupanare and Vico del Balcone Pensile
The prostitutes in the brothel were mostly Greek and Oriental slaves who were paid between two and eight Asses (a glass of wine cost one As) for their services.
10 minutesPompeii Archaeological Park
On the stage were played tragedies of the Greco-Roman traditions.
10 minutesVesuvius National Park
is listed among the most dangerous volcanoes in the world. Volcanologists and geologists alike agree that the next volcanic eruption is overdue and that when it does happen, it will be big. The layer of magma that lies beneath Vesuvius measures a huge 154 square miles; this is why scientists monitore the volcano’s activity 24/7.
1 hourVesuvius National Park
Following the devastating eruption, it was named after the Roman God of the Flame and Metal Forgery – Vulcan
30 minutesIncluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Driver
- Highway tolls, car fuel and parking
- Private Official Guide in Pompeii for 2 hours at your disposal
- Priority Admission Pompeii Archaeological Site
- Priority Entrance Vesuvius National Park
- Entry/Admission - House of Menander (Casa del Menandro)
- Entry/Admission - Lupanar
- Entry/Admission - Tempio di Giove Capitolino
- Entry/Admission - Macellum
- Entry/Admission - Forum
- Entry/Admission - Vesuvius National Park
- Entry/Admission - Basilica
- Entry/Admission - Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)
- Entry/Admission - Pompeii Archaeological Park
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Private guide on Mount Vesuvius - mountain guides available on the path
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Whatever language you select, the driver will speak English or Italian and the tour in Pompeii will be operated with the selected language
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.