DAILY EXCURSION TO POMPEII & AMALFI COAST from Naples
Highlights
Pompeii, Naples, Sorrento, Amalfi
Group Tour
8 Hours
EASY
English, Italian, Spanish
Description
Visit the ruins of ancient Pompeii, buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D.and preserved almost intact for centuries.Along the way, stop to a local factory to learn more about the process of Cameos and Corals craft.Lunch break.In the afternoon, the driver will take you for a sightseeing tour of the Amalfi Coast, where the beautiful towns of Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi are nestled in its cliffs.
Pompeii was a town that disappeared from the maps and from people’s memories as it got completely buried under the ashes erupted by the volcano in 79 AD.That dramatic day, in a matter of few hours, stopped the lives of an entire bustling city to only come unearthed many centuries later.These ruins give an incredible picture of ancient Romans’ daily life and their original urban setting: homes, shops, frescoes, thermal baths, mosaics and much more.Included in this tour there is a stop to a Cameos and Corals workshop, to learn more about this ancient art-craft, for which the Neapolitan school is still considered of great importance.Cameos in particular are carved sea shells representing scenes of mythological deities.Lunch in a local restaurant.Continue the tour to the Amalfi drive.This tour will take you to a 30 miles scenic road along the Amalfi Coast, also known as the ”light blue ribbon” (Nastro Azzurro).Built in 1832 by the bourbons, this road hasn’t changed much ever since.It runs along the Lattari Mountains coastline, passing by a number of small villages nestled in the rocks and considered amongst the prettiest in the [sensitive content]habited since the VI century BC by the Greeks and previously by local indigenous people, this area mainly shares the same history of neighboring Naples.Tourism, fishing and farming are the main source of income for locals.The most popular products are: the Limoncello liqueur; the colorful ceramic art-crafts from the traditional school of Vietri and the famous Carta d’Amalfi, an exclusive type of paper made out of cloths (linen, cotton and hemp).All these items are sold by the many shops available in Amalfi.During the road trip, the driver will stop one or two times to the nicest spots to let you enjoy the view and take [sensitive content]Amalfi you will have some time on your own to stroll around and do your favorite activities, such as shopping, or simply relax by sipping a cappuccino or else.Sorrento & Positano will be seen from the top.
Itinerary
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Pick up
Please reach the meeting point for departure and be ready at least 10 minutes before departure.
Meeting point is at PIC NIC BAR KIOSK at Beverello pier, departure time is at 8.30am.
Everyday.
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Pompeii visit
Visit the ruins of ancient Pompeii, buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D.and preserved almost intact for centuries.The tour will give you a glimpse of its inhabitants’ lifestyle and the astonishing number of villas, shops and public buildings that archaeologists brought back to light.Stop along the way to a local factory to learn more about the process of Cameos and Corals craft, jewels made out of corals and seashells.
Included in this tour there is a stop to a Cameos and Corals workshop, to learn more about this ancient art-craft, for which the Neapolitan school is still considered of great importance.Cameos in particular are carved sea shells representing scenes of mythological deities.
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Sorrento
Following the visit of Pompeii and a lunch at local trattoria, departure to Sorrento, where we'll have freetime to wander in the narrow and colorful streets, full of flavours and nice souvenirs.
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Amalfi Coast
After Sorrento, we'll continue the trip on the breathtaking Amalfi Coast, passing by Positano and finally Amalfi.
In Amalfi we'll stop for approx 1 hour to enjoy the city.
Return to Naples.
What's Included
What's Excluded
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.