Port
Naples (Pompeii/Amalfi), Italy
Activity Level
Strenuous
Excursion Type
Local Sightseeing,All
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At
$169.95
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
Approximately 8 hours
Meals Included
Meals included
A one-hour drive brings you to Sorrento, brimming with character and picturesque streets. Woodwork, furniture, embroidery, mosaics and porcelain can be found here.
A typical Italian lunch will be served in Sorrento.
Travel to the foot of Mt Vesuvius and walk through the remarkable ruins of Pompeii -- widely considered by archaeologists to be the finest example of an ancient Roman town. With the eruption of Mt Vesuvius in AD 79, the excavated city was buried beneath tons of ash and lava. As you tour Pompeii on foot, passing baths, theatres, temples, markets and the forum.
A stop at a local cameo factory is included before your return to the ship.
Notes:
Traffic can be unpredictable. Your patience during delays is greatly appreciated. Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience. Tour requires a significant amount of walking. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable sunscreen. Bring bottled water. Backpacks and large bags are not allowed inside the Pompeii excavation site.