Embark on a comprehensive tour of the ruins and relics of Pompeii, enhanced by an expert guide. Explore the ghostly streets, houses, and public buildings that were perfectly preserved after the volcanic eruption in 79 AD.
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Sorrento - Begin your journey in Sorrento! Depart from Lauro Square at our meeting point - “Bar Kontatto” located at Corso Italia, 257.
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Pompeii Archaeological Park - The ruins of Pompeii, a vast archaeological site in southern Campania near the Gulf of Naples, were once a bustling Roman city. Buried under ash and pumice after Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, the site now features excavated streets and houses for visitors to explore.
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Forum - The Civil Forum was the heart of daily life in the city, surrounded by key public buildings for administration, justice, business, and commerce, including markets and main places of worship.
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Tempio di Giove Capitolino - The Temple of Jupiter, located on the northern side of the Forum with Vesuvius in the background, underwent significant renovation in 80 BC to become a Capitolium. It housed statues of Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva, similar to those in Rome, on a high base visible from the Forum square.
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Macellum - The Macellum, a tuff quadriporticus with an elevated worship hall on the eastern side, served as Pompeii’s city market. Located northeast of the Forum, it was designed to avoid overcrowding. The portico walls were adorned with scenes of daily life and mythological subjects.
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Via dell’Abbondanza - This main street in ancient Pompeii connected the Forum with the Amphitheatre.
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Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane) - Constructed in phases starting in the 4th century BC, the Stabian Baths featured a large courtyard, a pool, and separate men’s and women’s quarters with dressing rooms, cold, medium, and hot baths. The baths, renovated in the 2nd century BC, were a social hub for discussing politics, battles, and daily events.
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Lupanare di Pompei - Known for its erotic paintings, this brothel housed Greek and Oriental slave prostitutes. The two-story building had the owner’s and slaves’ quarters upstairs and five rooms with built-in beds downstairs. The name “Lupanare” comes from the Latin word for ‘prostitute’.
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Teatro Grande - Built in the mid-2nd century BC and later restored in Roman style, the Large Theatre hosted Greek-Roman comedies and tragedies. It was the first large public building excavated after the eruption.
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Entrance to Pompeii
- Authorized guide in Italian/English
- 30 seater bus
- Meeting point by the Bar Kontatto in Sorrento
- Lunch
- Gratuities
The eruption of the volcano in 79 AD destroyed and buried Pompeii but, after the catastrophe, its ruins were found almost perfectly preserved under layers of volcanic ash. In fact, thousands of years later, you can still explore the ghostly streets and enter inside houses, public buildings and restaurants. During the tour, together with our licensed guides, you will get a vivid picture of life in the last days before the eruption. Departure from Sorrento, approximately 8:00 am, direction Pompeii archaeological excavations, guided tour of approximately 2 hours and return to Sorrento.
● Half-day tour to Pompeii from Sorrento
● Visit the excavated ruins of an ancient city buried by volcanic ash
● Learn the history of Pompeii and its discovery from a licensed guide
● See the well-preserved remnants of homes, baths, bakeries, frescoes, and more
● Hear about the fateful eruption of Mt. Vesuvius that destroyed the city
●Includes round-trip transportation by bus
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 29 travelers
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
