Depart from Naples on a short drive to reach Pompeii, a UNESCO heritage site, the most visited roman site after the Colosseum in Rome.

Meet your local and knowledgeable tour guide and learn how everything you see is intact and brought back to life after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.

Archaeological excavations continue today, and you will see houses, shops, squares, brothels and even entire human figures preserved over time thanks to the lava of Vesuvius’ eruption. Roman architecture is showcased in the marvelous villas, the most famous of Villa dei Misteri, and in public buildings such as the Forum, the Macellum (Market) and the Amphitheater.

After approximately 2 hours of your guided tour inside the ruins, enjoy a pizza lunch in a typical restaurant and then depart for Sorrento and a drive along the famed Amalfi Coast.

Along the way you will admire the suggestive medieval castle from which the name of the famous town Castellammare di Stabia comes from. You will also see small and enchanting beaches such as Vico Equense and Seiano and the typical Mediterranean vegetation full of lemon and orange trees. Stop at the panoramic viewpoint in Meta di Sorrento to look over the wonderful sight of the bay and looking out to sea.

Finally, make your way to Sorrento for a short visit of the town. Be provided a guide who will show you the most renowned places as you walk through the narrow alleys and streets full of stores and little workshops. View one of the most scenic places in Sorrento, the Villa Comunale, from where it is possible to admire the beauty of the Gulf as far as Punta Campanella and Capri Island.

You will end the day with a dramatic coastline drive back to Naples and your ship and leave with memories to last a lifetime.

Begin your Naples port tour with a comfortable, air-conditioned 25-minute drive from the port to Pompeii. Along the road, your professional tour guide will introduce you to the beautiful region and provide interesting facts. They will also collect the entrance fee for the Pompeii ruins.

Once in Pompeii, follow your friendly guide through the ticket office, skip the line, and begin your adventure! It’s going to feel like you traveled back in time with your own personal time machine. With your knowledgeable guide, you will visit historic buildings, such as the Theater, Forum, Stabian Baths, House of the Faun, House of the Tragic Poet, and many other notable buildings. Plenty of photograph opportunities are available, so make sure to have room on your camera!

After Pompeii, drive back to Naples and board a hydrofoil for a 45-minute scenic ride to gorgeous Capri Island. Venture on a funicular to reach the world-famous “Piazzetta,” nicknamed “the little theater of the world.” Enjoy free time to explore the lovely city and its captivating highlights. You can stop at the famous “Gran Caffe Vuotto” for a coffee break, stroll along narrow shopping streets full of famous Italian brands, and visit the Gardens of Augustus for a 180-degree panoramic view of the island. There is plenty for you to see and do in this breathtaking city. Have fun!

After your free time, meet your guide outside the funicular to head back to the port. Book this incredible Capri and Pompeii Tour from Naples for a memorable trip back in time in beautiful Italy.

Departing from the Maritime Station cruise pier in groups of never more than 30 people, you will meet your guide and your driver, who take you on an approximately 45 minute drive along the road that follows the Bay of Naples towards Mount Vesuvius and the ancient City of Pompeii, which lies in its shadow. Ironically, one of the ancient world’s worst disasters preserved time in Pompeii, where you will experience life as it was lived in 79 AD. Once a thriving empire, it was devastated by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD when 30 feet of volcanic ash and pumice stone covered the city.

Upon arrival in Pompeii, you will enter by one of its ancient gates, and a short walk will take you to the city’s hub, the Forum. Surrounded by lavish temples and porticoes, you’ll begin to grasp the lifestyle of the inhabitants. Admire the mansions and the art of wealthy patricians who moved to Pompeii to escape the turmoil of Rome; view countless paintings and inscriptions. See the streets with raised pavements on both sides and the stepping-stones that ensured pedestrians a safe crossing at intersections. Your guided visit to Pompeii is approximately two hours.

After your visit to Pompeii, sit back and enjoy an approximately 1.5 hour to 2 hour scenic driving tour along the Bay of Naples, and then over the mountain to the Amalfi Coast. You’ll drive to the picturesque seaside resort of Amalfi, which lies at the mouth of a deep gorge. It is one of the most popular holiday resorts in Italy. As a sea power, Amalfi played an important role in the Middle Ages. It was part of the four Maritime Republics that included Venice, Genoa and Pisa. You will spend a total of about 2 hours in Amalfi, including approximately 1.5 hour of free time on your own to purchase lunch, shop, take photos, purchase an optional cruise along the coast, or stroll along the narrow streets to the Piazza del Duomo. From this square, a flight of 60 or more steps leads to the impressive Cathedral of St. Andrew. The interior of the church dates as far back as the 13th century with the highlight of the cathedral being the 11th century bronze doors from Constantinople.

At the appointed time, you will return for the 1.5 hour to 2 hour drive back to Naples.