Salerno to Naples

Experience both the destructive and productive power of Mt. Vesuvius with this private driving tour that includes stops to visit the ruins of Pompeii and the lush vineyards on the rich volcanic slopes. Enjoy free time to explore the ancient Roman city on your own, followed by a tour of the family-run Cantina del Vesuvius winery and a three-course tasting lunch featuring five Lacryma Christi wines, olive oil, and wine vinegar.

See two of southern Italy’s most popular destinations when you embark on a full-day, private tour of Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast. Meet your guide directly at the Salerno port, or at your local accommodation, and travel first to Pompeii. Upon arrival, you’ll go on an extensive tour of the sprawling archaeological site, and will learn how Mt. Vesuvius leveled the Roman city in 79 AD. Then, return to your vehicle and head to the Amalfi Coast, where you’ll have free time to explore both Ravello and Amalfi.

Leave your cruise ship at the port, and set out on a Salerno shore excursion to discover the shores and sights around Naples. Start with a port pickup, then tour Naples, admiring Naples Royal Palace, Piazza Municipo and the town hall square. Wander the medieval-era streets; take in views of the Bay of Naples and brooding Mt Vesuvius from the vantage point of Posillipo; and learn all about the history and culture of the iconic southern city.

You will meet your private English speaking driver from Positanotaxi at your location, and then you'll drive to Campi Flegrei, which is not only a volcanic area, but also a regional Park, situated West of Naples. It's perfect if you are interested in the geological features of this land: you will see 24 craters, in this incredible place, and also gas explosions in Solfatara. These two places, Campi Flegrei and Solfatara, are always under control: the Vesuvius geologists always check the activity of the area, keeping an eye to all possible warnings provocked by any abnormal activity. In both places we will plan for you an organized tour, making sure you'll have the best local tourguide (upon request) who will explain everything to you, while visiting. Our driver will make sure you reach the destinations in time. After the solfatara we will visit the Flavian amphitheater of Pozzuoli, a beautiful example of the architecture of the Roman Empire in the Naples area.

Visit Pompeii and experience Lacryma Christi Wines from Vesuvius with a typical local lunch in a Winery. An English speaking driver will pick you up and drop off to your hotel in a comfortable private minivan. Learn about the Mt Vesuvius eruption that covered this ancient city in ash some 2,000 years ago exploring indipendently the Archaelogical site. Afterwards you will visit the ancient Winery of the Mount Vesuvius where you will have an exclusive wine tasting of Lacryma Christi DOP Organic Wines which is paired with a typical lunch of Mount Vesuvius area. Cantina del Vesuvio is a winery owned by three generation of wine maker of the Russo Family and their limited production is sold exclusively at the winery. Celiacs, vegetarians, and vegans special menu are available. In the afternoon you can also choose to improve your tour visiting one site between Mount Vesuvius, Herculaneum or Oplontis (you can select one of them during the booking process).

UNESCO heritage listed since 1997, Pompeii needs no introduction. Buried under a layer of volcanic ash and pumice,. Accidentally rediscovered in 1748 by a group of explorers that were surprised to find a detailed archaeological excavations On this tour you will have the opportunity to visit a rich commercial city , home to more than 10.000 inhabitants, that offer an intimate look at Roman life . Elegant houses , small factories and artisans shops, taverns and cafes, and brothels and bathhouses, and open marketplace. You can relieve artistic vivacity of Forum , the perfect acoustic of ‘’Teatro Grande’’, the Gladiator’s Gym, the ingenious system of thermal baths , and visit the ‘’Lupanare’’ with erotic frescoes, and obviously the fascinating cast of human bodies. 1,5 hour tour on Vesuvius with only the driver.

Visit Mount Vesuvius and experience Lacryma Christi Wines from Vesuvius with a typical local lunch in a Winery. An English speaking driver will pick you up and drop off to your hotel in a comfortable private minivan. Learn about the Mt Vesuvius Volcano visiting the National Park and Gran Cono at 1.281 mt where is possible to see the amazing landscape of Gulf of Naples and its islands. Afterwards you will visit the most famous Winery of the Mount Vesuvius where you will have an exclusive wine tasting of Lacryma Christi DOP Organic Wines which is paired with a typical lunch of Mount Vesuvius area. Cantina del Vesuvio is a winery owned by three generation of wine maker of the Russo Family and their limited production is sold exclusively at the winery. Celiacs, vegetarians, and vegans special menu are available. In the afternoon you can also choose to improve your tour visiting one site between Pompeii Ruins or Herculaneum (you can select one of them during the booking process).

In our days Pompeii is a UNESCO World Heritage site, one of the most visited sites in Italy and one of the most visited archaeological sites in all the world. The ruins of Pompeii cover about 44 square hectares. And the mount Vesuvius is the only place in the world that gives you the opportunity to visit the top of the volcano that destroyed the town nearly two thousand years ago and yet rendered it eternal. We offer you the perfect combination of both these places on a day tour. *You have to walk up the last 750m steeply uphill. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel or from your cruise ship. After driving to Pompei you will have 2 hours guided tour of the city. You will have a 1-hour break to have lunch, after that you will have a tour of Mount Vesuvius. In the end, the driver will take you back.

Herculaneum and Mt. Vesuvius are two of the most fascinating sights in southern Italy, but visiting by bus and train can be time-consuming. With this tour, save hours with a private driver, leaving you time to visit both in one day. Take a deep dive into Roman history with a guided tour of the archaeological ruins at Herculaneum before heading up Mt. Vesuvius to hike the path to the crater’s rim.