Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii Tour by Bus from Sorrento

4.3
(170 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Pick-up from nearest meeting point by your driver and guide.
Drive along the Sorrento Coast and enjoy views of the bay of Naples on the way to Pompeii.
Enjoy a 2 hours guided visit in the excavations with an expert and authorized local guide: discover the life of the Ancient Romans, see the main public monuments, the Forum and some of the houses of the Pompeii ruins.
Free time at leisure, if you wish take the suggestion of our guide for lunch.
Depart for Mount Vesuvius; collect your ticket from the guide and enjoy your free time there by walking to the top of the crater at your own pace; enjoy stunning views of the Gulf of Naples; If you wish, take advantage of the explanations of a vulcanological guide on the crater (included in your ticket).
Return to the meeting point where your guide and driver are waiting for you and relax on the way back to Sorrento.

What's Included

Authorized Tour Guide English speaking
Entrance fee and skip the line tickets included in Pompeii and Mt Vesuvius
Headsets in Pompeii
Transportation: air-conditioned bus
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • Sorrento (Pass by)

    Pick-up from your accommodation or nearest meeting point by your driver and guide. Drive along the Sorrento Coast and enjoy views of the bay of Naples on the way to Pompeii.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Pompeii Archaeological Park

    Guided visit of 2 hours showing you the main public monuments and some of the homes of the Pompeii ruins. After the visit you will have free time at leisure for lunch or you can enjoy a typical food following your guide in a restaurant closer by, before to reach the Mount Vesuvius with a ride of about 30 minutes.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Vesuvius National Park

    After lunch, arrived at quote 1000 meters, you will have free time at leisure to climb the Volcano. The access to the crater is allowed, upon buying a ticket, accompanied by the local volcanological guides. The crater presents inside a cavity over 300 meters deep, a circumference of the crateral rim about 500 meters long. Visitors should bring suitable equipment for the altitude and wear comfortable shoes. Recommended: sunglasses, binoculars, camera.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • Sorrento (Pass by)

    Transfer back to Sorrento and drop-off to the hotel or meeting point.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • If the guide deems it appropriate, the order of the visits may change.
  • Due to the presence of uneven surface, this tour is not recommended for a wheelchair user or those with walking difficulties.
Supplied by Goldentours International

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

Show more

Rating

4.3 Based on 170 170 reviews
5 stars
95
4 stars
46
3 stars
17
2 stars
8
1 star
4
from per person
Was {{currencySymbol}}{{ summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount }}