Explore Pompeii with an archaeologist, then relax along the Amalfi Coast with free time in scenic Positano, or Sorrento in winter.
Private Day Trip to Pompeii & Amalfi Coast from Rome
Summary Description
Highlights
- Explore Pompeii with an archaeologist guide
- Visit Pompeii early to avoid the daytime crowds
- Relax on a private Amalfi Coast drive.
- Enjoy free time in Positano or Sorrento.
- Travel to and from Rome in private transport.
Description
Experience southern Italy’s most unforgettable highlights on a full-day private journey from Rome. Explore the ancient streets of Pompeii with a professional archaeologist who brings the city’s story vividly to life. You'll arrive just as the park is opening for the day to enjoy the ruins before the crowds. Together, you and your guide will uncover temples, homes, and plaster casts that reveal what everyday life was like. Then, sit back as your driver navigates the Amalfi Coast’s stunning coastal roads toward Positano, a colorful cliffside town with pastel houses. Enjoy free time to dine, shop, or simply take in the breathtaking views.
Begin your journey in central Rome, meeting your private driver and setting off in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle bound for southern Italy. The drive itself is a delight, with scenic countryside unfolding as you approach the ancient ruins of Pompeii.
Arriving early, you’ll skip the long lines and meet a professional archaeologist who has spent years studying this fascinating site. As you walk through ancient streets, your guide will bring the city to life, explaining how its bustling shops, bathhouses, and villas were frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. You’ll also see the famous plaster casts that offer a moving glimpse into the city’s final moments.
After the visit, continue along the Amalfi Coast, one of Italy’s most breathtaking drives. Enjoy the freedom of private travel as your driver handles the winding roads and you focus on the jaw-dropping views of cliffs and turquoise waters.
In high season, your destination is Positano, a postcard-perfect coastal village where vibrant houses spill down toward the sea. Enjoy free time to shop, explore, or enjoy lunch overlooking the bay. From November through March, the tour instead visits lively Sorrento with boutique-lined streets and sweeping sea views.
Your day concludes with a relaxing return to Rome, arriving in time for dinner.
IMPORTANT: The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and match the names on their ID/passport. Name changes are not permitted. All guests (including children) must bring a government-issued ID/passport on the day of their tour. Failure to bring an ID may result in security staff denying entrance to the monument.
Included / Excluded
- Expert English speaking professional driver
- Expert Pompeiian walking tour with archaeologist guide
- Air-conditioned private transport
- Early entrance tickets into Pompeii
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Piazzale Flaminio, 15, Piazzale Flaminio, 15, 00196 Roma RM, Italy
Start Location Notes: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Piazzale Flaminio, 15, 00196 Roma RM, in front of the McDonald's Restaurant on the corner of the square. Piazzale Flaminio is a centrally located square (just outside the arches of Piazza del Popolo). The closest Metro stop is Flaminio - Piazza del Popolo on the Metro Line A.
Start Location Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LyrHRf8ENQyua9HRA
End Location: Piazzale Flaminio n. 5/6, (Caffè Vergnano 1882), Rome
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- This tour is in English.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Luggage and/or strollers are not allowed on this tour as there is no extra storage space on the vehicle.
- If you are traveling with a young child and need a car seat, please contact our Guest Experience department prior to your tour.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
- Please note: In the low season (November through March), most of the businesses in Positano town close, making the town rather uneventful to visit. During this time, we will visit Sorrento instead, where you'll have plenty of options for lunch and shopping.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
- Luggage and/or strollers are not allowed on this tour as there is no extra storage space on the vehicle.
- If you are traveling with a young child and need a car seat, please make sure to email our Guest Experience team at [email protected] at the time of your booking for proper arrangements.
- Your guide will provide lunch recommendations once you reach the Amalfi coast for lunch on your own (not included in the tour price).
- We encourage a swim on the beach in Positano during your free time should the weather be nice. If you are so inclined, please bring a bathing suit and towel.
- Should any part of this tour be closed, we may need to make modifications to the itinerary.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- Please note: In the low season (November through March), most of the businesses in Positano town close, making the town rather uneventful to visit. During this time, we will visit Sorrento instead, where you'll have plenty of options for lunch and shopping.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 7 days
Cancellation Notes: Cancellations received greater than 7 days prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 7 days of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
Terms and Conditions
Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.
Additional Information
Ticket age ranges:
- Adult (15+)
- Child (2-14)
- Infant (0-1)
Redemption Information
Tickets will be held at the box office
About operator:
Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.
In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
Basic Information
- Duration: 13 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Max Group Size: 6
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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