Full Day Amalfi Coast Tour: Explore Pompeii, Sorrento, and Positano
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Pompeii
Embark on a full-day tour of the Amalfi Coast, visiting the ancient ruins of Pompeii, the charming town of Sorrento, and the picturesque village of Positano. Explore history, culture, and stunning coastal views on this unforgettable adventure.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Pompeii Archaeological Park - Designed for guests who wish to enjoy an overview of the Amalfi Coast, visit the famous village of *Positano, explore Pompeii, which probably is the most important excavation of the world, and lastly to see Sorrento, world famous summer resort . This tour will be conducted by small minivans or private cars, giving you the opportunity to reach Positano, and the possibility to see in the same day the most important sights that characterize the Gulf of Naples.

You will pass Mount Vesuvius as you begin your coastal drive south to the ancient City of Pompeii, which is one of the most famous archeological sites in the world.

Ironically, one of the ancient world’s worst disasters preserved time in Pompeii, your tour guide will let you experience life as it was in 79 AD. Once a thriving empire 1,900 years ago, it was devastated by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD when 30 feet of volcanic ash and pumice stone covered the city. We’ll meet you private licensed guide at the entrance of ruins.

As you enter a short walk takes you to the city’s hub, the Forum. Surrounded by lavish temples and porticoes, your guide’ll will help you to grasp the lifestyle of the inhabitants; you’ll be guided into houses and shops to admire original roman fresco paintings, mosaic floors and inscriptions.You’ll be walking through the streets.narrow lanes,passing by the red light district, stopping by Theaters and Baths of 2000 years ago.

Driving towards Sorrento, you will see the dolomitic cliff towering straight up out of the sea and typical villages, which have characterized its peninsula for many centuries.

The next stop is the fabled town of Sorrento. Legend tells us it was the “sirens” of Sorrento who attempted to lure Ulysses onto the rocks. This delightful town has a wonderful climate and marvelous views of Naples Bay. Take a stroll around the main square and explore the side streets. There are many souvenir shops and local specialties including articles of highly polished wood inlaid with beautiful marquetry. You’ll see first-hand why its delightful climate make the village a favorite Mediterranean resort.

You will proceed along the Amalfi Coast to Positano, where a picture postcard comes to life - a patchwork of flat and domed roofs and vine-covered stairways tumbling down to meet the gentle curve of beach, which is dotted with brightly colored fishing boats. Enjoy time at leisure to explore this elegant spot with its designer boutiques, shops, and seaside cafés.

After Positano, return back to the Hotel.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • 2 ore con Guida privata a Pompei
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Airport and departure taxes
  • Surcharges on fuel
  • Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees where required
  • Lunch
Additional Information

This tour is perfect for visitors wanting to capture the essence of the Amalfi Coast. It includes a visit to the renowned hamlet of *Positano, a exploration of Pompeii, considered the most significant archaeological site globally, and a stop at Sorrento, a renowned vacation spot. The journey is facilitated by small vans or private vehicles, ensuring your comfortable arrival in Positano.

Our first destination is Pompeii, a globally-renowned archaeological treasure.

Interestingly, one of the mega catastrophes of the ancient world immortalized the moment in Pompeii. Your tour guide will transport you back to life in 79 AD. A private licensed professional will assist and guide you at the ruins. You’ll spend 2 hours witnessing these historical remnants. Following this, we’ll venture into the mythical town of Sorrento. Roam around the main square and delve into the alleyways. The journey continues along the Amalfi Coast to Positano. Here, you’ll have adequate time to discover the sophisticated locale with its upscale boutiques, shops, and beachfront cafés.

Location
Pompeii Archaeological Park
Porta Marina (via Villa dei Misteri)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Camper363214
Mar 30, 2024
Great Day in Pompeii, Positano and Sorrento - I am writing to say how pleased we are with the services provided by Private Day Tours, especially their driver, Lorenzo. His knowledge of Pompeii, Sorrento and Positano is extensive, and he generously shared this with us. He walked with us down to the bottom of Positano and pointed out 3-4 restaurants. We looked at each, and when we chose one, he walked over with us, only to be warmly greeted by one of his childhood friends. He did not try to influence our choice of restaurant, but once we chose, we were treated like family. We recommend him highly to you, and will do so whenever we speak with friends who may be planning to visit Rome and Naples. I would also like to thank Private Day Tours very much for connecting us with Daniela Mantice for the visit to Pompeii. She did an excellent job of determining our interests and then built the 2 hour tour around those. She is exceedingly knowledgeable about Pompeii and very charming and engaging. My wife had long talks with her about the people of Pompeii, their culture, food, and art. This day is the highlight of our trip, and one we will never forget. Ken White
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Kellyhl9766gd
Oct 30, 2023
Best tour guide! Private Day Tours! - We couldn't have ask for a better service from anyone besides Private Day Tours. We had a private transfer fromNaples airport to the Ferry. We also went on the private Pompei tour and the Amalfi coast tour. At the end of our trip we had a private transfer to the Naples airport. Gio was our guide for several of the tours and we loved him. He had a wonderful personality and always made sure we were taken care of. We were so excited after our first tour to see him pick us up for the next one! The Pompei tour was outstanding! It is amazing to see how this city is still there and how the people lived. The ride around the different towns were beautiful. The scenery is unbelievable. Gio took us to a wonderful restaurant. I highly recommended Private Day Tours! We will look forward to using them again one day!!
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23luisi
Oct 30, 2023
Great alternative for a Day Trip - I did a Pompey Sorento and Positano tour. They schedule the Pompey Guide (paid separately). The driver was very polite and nice, picked us up inside the train station at the platform exit. The car was was a nice van, clean and new. Great Service
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Shellym770
Oct 10, 2023
Always the best service with Private Day Tours! - This is the second time we have used Private Day Tours. We used the service 8 years ago when we were in the Amalfi Coast. Gianluca is professional and efficient. She was so helpful in organizing our tours and transfers. Davide and Angelo were great drivers and got us where we were going. The boat trip to Capri was the highlight of our trip. We will be sure to use Private Day Tours next time we come to Italy and you should too!
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Z3950aejamies
Oct 16, 2022
10 out of 10-don’t think twice. Book it :) - We actually used Gianluca and his team for multiple things during our trip to Amalfi last week: a tour of Pompeii/Vesuvius, transfers from Napoli to Sorrento and again from Sorrento to Positano and finally a private tour of the Amalfi Coast taking us to Amalfi, Ravello, Scalia, Fuorore etc. We had three drivers-Aldo, Davide and Lelo - across those few days and all three were incredibly hospitable, knowledgeable about the region and kind. And Our Pompeii guide-Francisco- was top notch as well. Leading up to the trip, Gianluca’s customer service was above and beyond….so much so we cancelled another tour we had booked and swapped it to be with him bc we could already tell he treated every customer with care and importance. I will 100% use Gianluca’s services again next time I’m in the region and will recommend him to anyone who asks for tips in the future. 5 stars plus!
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Julian_o
Jul 14, 2022
Relaxing, Highly Enjoyable, and overall a Beautiful Day Out - Our driver, Aldo, was punctual, very helpful and knowledgeable, and flexible as we adjusted our itinerary on the fly! When we got to Pompeii we were introduced to Daniela, our tour guide, who was such a wonderful person with vast knowledge of the ancient town, the history and culture, the catastrophic Vesuvius event and had anecdotes and humour in abundance. Daniela even helped us avail of the under-18s free entry for our kids (we had forgotten about this and hadn't brought any IDs with us), by pleading with the ticket office on our behalf. It was a day we'll never forget!!
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541daphnec
Feb 6, 2022
Amalfi Coast private tours and airport transportation - Lelo was our private driver during our entire stay in Sorrento. He drove to and from the airport, as well as taking us on a day tour of the Amalfi coast. He was always on time, friendly, and knowledgeable . I highly recommend this company for your transportation needs as well as any private tours you want to take while visiting the Amalfi Coast!
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Immabimmab
Nov 5, 2019
Recommend skipping Pompei + just tour Amalfi Coast with stops in the small towns. - This was my first time on the Amalfi Coast. Marco (or Mario) picked us up promptly. He spoke excellent English and was pleasant and informative. We were to tour the Amalfi Coast and then Pompeii. Unfortunately, when driving to Pompeii we found out when we were up in the mountains that two different roads were closed because of rock slides the night before. We found a third road that got us to Pompeii. When in Pompei, Antonio took us on the tour. He took us to the less congested areas of Pompei. I’ve been there before and saw the same things as I did in the group tour. The negatives: We had to pay for our own tickets to get into Pompei and for our lunch. We’ve taken other private tours and those costs were included. For lunch, Antonio directed us to sit at a small table outside the Pompei entrance, that he had an interest in. It was a café that belonged to his family and we had no choice in where we ate.
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Carolina
Oct 18, 2019
Private tour and transfers - Gianluca was very prompt with communication and price is reasonable for the services.We were picked up from Naples airport and had a 2 hour tour of Pompeii and a drive around Naples. The following day Francesco drove us around the Amalfi Coast. Francesco is a very good and safe driver and referred us to a restaurant that had delicious food and a great view of the coast. Gianluca didn't charge us after we were picked up for a Capri Island boat tour-due to a heavy rain. We had barely left our hotel and had to go back due to the rain. Francesco drove us back to the airport the following day. I would recommend Private Day Tour.
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Malini
Aug 4, 2019
Memorable Moments - The service provided was very very good.we were picked up on time.looked after very well.Laloo is a safe and careful driver as the roads were very steep and windy.He has a clear knowledge about what he is explaining.we had booked them for two days.The car was spacious and clean.we would highly recommend this tour company.Laloo explained all the history attached to each place.our first experience in Italy was made memorable due to them.Thank you
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