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Pompeii & Sorrento: Private Day Trip from Naples

8 hours

Moderate

Enjoy a private full-day trip from Naples combining a guided visit of Pompeii with free time in the charming coastal town of Sorrento. Travel with your own driver, explore the ruins with a licensed guide and admire the Sorrento Coast with panoramic stops

Discover two must-see destinations in one day on a private full-day trip from Naples to Pompeii and Sorrento.

Depart from your hotel or agreed meeting point in Naples with your private driver and head to Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important archaeological areas in the world. Upon arrival, meet your licensed local guide and enjoy a 2-hour guided tour inside the ruins. Walk along the ancient streets, see the remains of houses, shops and public buildings and learn about daily life before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Your guide will help you understand the history, architecture and dramatic events that buried the city for centuries. Entrance fees to Pompeii are included.

After the visit, you can choose to have some free time for lunch (not included) in the area before continuing your journey towards Sorrento. Drive along part of the beautiful Sorrento Coast, with the possibility of making short panoramic stops to take photos of the stunning views over the Gulf of Naples.

Once in Sorrento, enjoy free time to explore the historic center at your own pace. Wander through the suggestive narrow streets filled with shops, artisan workshops and cafés, soak up the lively atmosphere and admire the sea views from the terraces and gardens. If you wish, you can also stop at a local limoncello factory to learn more about this traditional liqueur and taste it (optional).

At the end of the day, your driver will take you back to Naples, dropping you off at your hotel or original meeting point.

A comfortable and flexible way to combine ancient history and seaside charm in a single, well-organized day.

What's included?
    • Private transportation from/to Naples (hotel or agreed meeting point)
    • Full-day service with private driver (approx. 8 hours)
    • 2-hour guided tour of Pompeii with licensed local guide
    • Entrance Skip-the-line tickets to Pompeii archaeological site
    • Drive along the Sorrento Coast with short panoramic photo stops
    • Free time in Sorrento
    • Fuel, tolls and parking fees
    Exclusions
      • Lunch, drinks and any food tastings
      • Limoncello tasting or factory visit (optional)
      • Entrance fees to additional attractions in Sorrento
      • Gratuities (optional)
      • Extra hours beyond the agreed duration of the service
      • Any other services not mentioned in “What’s Included”
      Please note
        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
        • This tour involves walking over uneven surfaces in Pompeii; comfortable shoes are recommended.
        • The order of visits and timing (Pompeii first, then Sorrento) may be adjusted according to traffic conditions, opening times and ticket schedules.
        • Traffic along the Sorrento Coast can be busy, especially in high season, which may affect the time available in Sorrento.

        Pompeii tickets – ID requirement

        It is mandatory for all participants to carry a valid photo ID on the day of the tour. The personal details provided at the time of booking (e.g. first and last name) must exactly match those on the ID, as Pompeii tickets are nominative and non-transferable.

        Local staff at the archaeological site are entitled to check IDs at the entrance. In case of discrepancies, spelling errors or missing information, they may refuse entry to one or more participants at their sole discretion.

        Discover Italy cannot be held responsible for any refusal of entry due to incorrect or incomplete data provided by the participants, and no refund will be due in such cases.


        Contact details and meet & greet

        To ensure smooth meet & greet operations, we strongly recommend that at least one participant provides a mobile phone number that is active and reachable in Italy (ideally the same number entered at the time of booking).

        We also highly recommend downloading and using the WhatsApp messaging app, which allows our ground staff to contact you quickly in case of any changes or difficulties in locating each other.

        Discover Italy cannot be held responsible if participants are unable to meet our staff at the agreed meeting point due to being unreachable or not answering calls/messages.


        Weather, clothing and itinerary

        The tour runs in all weather conditions; we recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing a light jacket and an umbrella. Any waiting times during stops (for tastings, visits or photo opportunities) may occur and are not dependent on the organization. The guide reserves the right to modify or adjust the itinerary if necessary for operational or safety reasons.

        What to bring

          Weather, clothing and itinerary

          The tour runs in all weather conditions; we recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing a light jacket and an umbrella.