Embark on a full-day guided tour from Sorrento to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pompeii. Enjoy a local lunch and wine tasting at a Vesuvian winery, followed by a hike up Mount Vesuvius to witness its breathtaking crater. End the day with a tasting of the famous Italian liqueur, Limoncello.
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Bar Kontatto - Departure from Sorrento in Piazza Lauro in Sorrento at our meeting point - Bar Kontatto in Corso Italia, 257
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Pompeii Archaeological Park - The ruins of Pompeii are a vast archaeological site in the southern Campania region, near the coast of the Gulf 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 AD. The preserved site features remains of excavated streets and houses that visitors can freely explore.
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Forum - The Civil Forum represents the center of the daily life of the city, all the main public buildings for the administration of the city and justice, for the management of business, for commercial activities, such as markets, overlook it, in addition to the main places of city worship.
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Tempio di Giove Capitolino - The Temple of Jupiter dominates the northern side of the Forum, and Vesuvius rises spectacularly behind it. With the deduction of the colony (80 BC) the temple was the subject of a radical renovation and became a real Capitolium, with the three cult statues of Jupiter, Juno and Minerva, which imitated those of the Capitolium in Rome, placed on a high base, so as to make them visible to those passing through the Forum square.
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Macellum - The Macellum of Pompeii was nothing more than the city market where people could buy food. Located north-east of the Forum, the complex had to remain out of the way from the square so as not to create too much crowding, given the high number of people who certainly frequented it.
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Via dell’Abbondanza - Via dell’Abbondanza is one of the main streets of the ancient city of Pompeii, in Campania, which connected the Forum with the Amphitheatre.
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Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane) - The Stabian Baths were built at different times. The initial phase of construction dates back to the 4th BC. (the gym with the trapezoid base). The baths that we can admire today were built in the 2nd century BC, a period in which Pompeii underwent a major building renovation.
In the spa not only did people bathe, but they also discussed politics, battles, trials, women… it was the city living room where the events of the day were discussed. -
Lupanar - The brothel of Pompeii, with its erotic paintings, is one of the best-known buildings of the excavations and had the function of a brothel.
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Pompeii Archaeological Park - The Great Theater of Pompeii was built by the Romans on the slope of a hill; they exploited the natural depression of the mountain to create a majestic auditorium divided into 5 sectors. Tragedies from the Greco-Roman tradition were performed on stage.
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Sorrentino Vini - Typical lunch at a typical winery on the slopes of Vesuvius with tasting of local wines
• Capocollo appetizer, salami, cheese and tomato bruschetta;
• Pasta with tomato sauce
• Sweet of home
• Tasting of 3 local wines
• Waterfall
- Vesuvius National Park - Visit the majestic Vesuvius and get lost in thousands of colors while admiring the entire Gulf of Naples and its cities thanks to a 360° view. Reach the edge of the crater at 1,280 meters to admire a breathtaking view of the Gulf of Naples. The trail surface is uneven, but it will be worth it. Following the devastating eruption, it was named after the Roman god of flames and metals - Vulcan
- Skip-the-line tickets to Pompeii & Vesuvius
- Authentic lunch included
- Expert guide for the excavations
- Headsets for large groups
- Air-conditioned transportation
A full day with departure and return from Sorrento to discover the excavations of Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a stop at a typical Vesuvian winery for a lunch with typical products and a wine tasting with a subsequent visit to Mount Vesuvius to meet an alpine guide and peek inside the crater of Vesuvius. Return to Sorrento with final tasting of “Limoncello”.
• A day full of art and history dedicated to visiting Pompeii and Vesuvius
• Learn about the history of Pompeii and its discovery from a licensed guide
• See the well-preserved remains of houses, baths, bakeries, frescoes and more
• Taste a lunch with typical products
• Hike Mount Vesuvius and learn its history from a mountain guide
- The tour can be operated by a multilingual guide
- The duration and times of the itinerary may vary due to local traffic conditions or other circumstances
- In the event that Vesuvius is closed due to bad weather, a partial refund of the tour will alternatively be provided
- This experience will only take place in favorable climatic conditions. In case of cancellation due to bad weather, you can choose between another date or a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.