Pompeii & Vesuvius Hike Small Group Priority Access from Sorrento

8 Hours Round trip from Parcheggio Comunale Achille Lauro Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Pompeii with a 2-hour tour led by an archaeologist
  • 02 Hike to the summit area of Mount Vesuvius
  • 03 Enjoy panoramic views over the Bay of Naples and Sorrento Peninsula
  • 04 See key Pompeii highlights including theaters, baths, and ancient streets
  • 05 Travel with air-conditioned transportation from Sorrento
  • 06 Priority access to Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius included

Discover two of southern Italy’s most iconic landmarks in one day on this guided journey from Sorrento to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius. Travel in comfort, explore the remarkably preserved ruins of Pompeii with an archaeologist, and gain a deeper understanding of daily life in the ancient Roman city buried by the eruption of Vesuvius.

Then head up the slopes of the volcano for a hike to the summit, where volcanic landscapes and sweeping views over the Bay of Naples, the Sorrento Peninsula, and nearby islands await. With transportation and priority access included, this experience combines archaeology, scenery, and light adventure in a seamless small-group format.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento, Capri, Ercolano, Ischia, Mount Vesuvius
Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Explore Vesuvio, the giant volcano dominating the Bay of Naples. Drive up 3000 feet through the old crater and then make the final 25 minute hike up to the top, zigzagging along a path of volcanic gravel. Once at the summit, peer into the 700ft deep and 2000ft wide crater of the Vesuvius--both the destroyer and keeper of Pompeii and Herculaneum—and take in unparalleled views of the Peninsula of Sorrento and the islands Capri, Ischia, and ProcidaPompeii is the most stunning archaeological site on the Italian Peninsula and one of the most visited. The ruins of Pompeii are an open air museum where visitors can go back in time and discover a city that had been buried in ashes until 1748. Visitors experience the city much as it existed more than 2000 years ago.Have a look of the so called Teatro Piccolo of Pompeii.Visit the most important Theater in PompeiiThe house of Menander is one of the richest and most magnificent houses in ancient Pompeii in terms of architecture, decoration and contents.These occupy a vast area between the Brothel lane, the Holconius crossroads and the Via Stabiana. They represent the oldest thermal complex in the city.Visit the most famous brothel in the ruined Roman city of Pompeii.Via dell’AbbondanzaThe house of Faun was one of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii.Have a look of the ancient main square of Pompeii.Basilica was an open portico that gave shelter to merchants and other activities.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Parcheggio Comunale Achille Lauro 7 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-Conditioned Transportation with Driver, or Driver and English-Speaking Assistant
  • 2 hour tour of Pompeii with an Archaeologist
  • All taxes, parking, tolls and gasoline
  • Skip-the-line entry to Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius
  • Group tour (maximum 30/40 passengers)
  • Small-group tour (maximum 19/21 passengers)
  • Semi-Private tour (maximum 12 passengers)
  • Private tour (maximum 15 passengers)

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Skip the line option cannot be accommodated on the 1st Sunday of the month as in Pompeii no skip-the-line tickets can be purchased.
  • Please bring a valid ID with you

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Parcheggio Comunale Achille Lauro, Via Correale, NA Sorrento
Tour start
Parcheggio Comunale Achille Lauro, Via Correale, NA Sorrento
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Parcheggio Comunale Achille Lauro.

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