Start from Rome and embark on a unique journey of art, history and archaeology in Naples and Pompeii. Stop for lunch before continuing with a guided tour of extraordinary excavations.

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Duration 13 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, French, Spanish

Highlights

Visit the spectacular ruins of Pompeii from Rome
Get magnificent views of Naples's Castel dell'Ovo
Tour historic downtown Naples, including the Piazza del Plebiscito and Royal Palace
Enjoy an archeological tour through Pompeii's ruined streets
Relax in comfort as you head down the Highway of the Sun, from Rome to Naples, and enjoy the views of the Gulf of Naples

Full description

Enjoy a guided tour of Naples and Pompeii following the "Highway of the Sun" through the fertile Roman countryside of the "Castelli Romani." Stop halfway to see the Abbey of Montecassino. Descend towards the port of Mergellina, and follow the coastal road to the historic fishing quarter of Santa Lucia.

Enjoy the views of Naples' impressive Castel dell Ovo. Continue to Naples' historic city center and see all the major highlights such as the Piazza del Plebiscito, Royal Palace, Basilica of San Francesco di Paola, San Carlo Opera House, Gallery of Umberto I, and the imposing Maschio Angioino.

Next, cross the valley of Mount Vesuvius, passing the towns of Ercolano, Torre del Greco, and Torre Annunziata before arriving at Pompeii, where you will break for lunch. Continue after lunch with a guided visit to the excavations. Your guide will explain Pompeii's tragic story from an archaeological perspective and uncover what has lain beneath the ashes.

Afterward, on the way back to Rome, you will stop to visit a coral and cameo factory, where you can admire and purchase items of the ancient craft that dates back to Greek times.

Includes

Transportation in air-conditioned bus
Tour guide
Pompeii excavations admission ticket
Earphones
Lunch in Pompeii
Hotel pickup

Hotel drop-off
Drinks
Tips

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 3 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts

Meeting point

Meet at the Green Line Tours office.

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Customer reviews

Overall rating

3.6 /5

based on 233 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.4/5
Transportation
4.1/5
Value for money
3.3/5
Safety
4.1/5

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The overall trip was very good however our host had to translate three different languages on the trip. The fact that he had to translate three languages took away from the experience as by the time he translated we were passed the spot he was discussing. It would be better if they could limit the translations to two languages

May 24, 2019

A good well run day trip

I was happy with my experience- the trip was well run and Sylvia was an excellent leader. Our local guide was experienced and knowledgeable and lunch was just right. Perhaps a couple of photo stops would have been appreciated. I certainly recommend the online booking experience and had a lovely day!

May 3, 2019

Good tour of Pompeii

The tour at Pompeii was mind blowing. The lunch was great too. However, the panoramic tour of Naples was irrelevant as one could not see much from the bus and the guide was also not clear in his speech. The multiple stops at rest ( stores ) areas and the crystal shop were a waste of time. It was a stop to trick people into buying stuff from those stores!

September 30, 2018

From Rome: Naples & Pompeii Guided Day Trip with Lunch

From Rome: Naples & Pompeii Guided Day Trip with Lunch

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A good well run day trip

Good tour of Pompeii