Private Day Trip from Rome: Pompeii Positano and Amalfi
Description
Enjoy a private full-day tour from Rome to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast, two UNESCO World Heritage sites. Travel by private minivan with Pro driver and tour assistant. We will pick you up from your hotel or apartment in Rome. The first stop will be Pompeii, where a private local Guide will accompany you to discover the perfectly intact ancient Roman city. The tour continues along the Amalfi Coast, with free time in Positano for Lunch and Shopping. The tour will continue to Amalfi, the oldest of the Maritime Republics. Admire the famous Cathedral of St. Andrew and taste the famous local liquor "Limoncello". During the winter period, which runs from 1 November to 28 February, the tour includes first a visit to Amalfi, with free time to have lunch and taste Limoncello, and then a stop on a rooftop terrace to take pictures of Positano (in low season all shops and restaurants are closed).
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The archaeological excavations of Pompeii are one of the most fascinating and important sites in the world. This ancient Roman city was buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD.C., preserving extraordinarily intact buildings, roads and works of art. During your visit, you can stroll through the cobbled streets, explore houses, temples and theatres, and admire frescoes and mosaics that offer a vivid insight into everyday life almost two thousand years ago. Pompeii represents a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in ancient history and better understand Roman civilization.
Positano is a picturesque village located on the famous Amalfi Coast known for its colorful houses that climb the hill and overlook the Tyrrhenian Sea. Its narrow streets, full of boutiques and restaurants, lead to beautiful pebble beaches and crystal clear waters. A perfect place to relax and admire breathtaking landscapes. Stop for lunch (optional), enjoy some free time in this little gem nestled between the sea and the mountains and stroll through the famous craft shops where you can find typical handmade sandals, linen clothes and ceramics.
Amalfi is a picturesque coastal town famous for being one of the four maritime republics, known for its impressive St. Andrew's Cathedral and picturesque port. With its narrow streets Amalfi offers a fascinating mix of culture, history and natural beauty, making it a must-see destination for those visiting the Amalfi Coast. Here you can taste, included in the tour, the famous Limoncello liqueur.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Wait in the lobby or outside your apartment/B&B 10 minutes before the agreed time.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(21)
I was hesitant to book this as it was such a long day but it was truly worth it! Our guide and driver, Giuseppe and Nicola were wonderful! Giuseppe shared his knowledge on points of interest the entire day. Nicola kept us safe. Now that is a drive we would not want to do on our own! They were kind enough to make our lunch reservations and made frequent stops for a bathroom break or quick photo. Pompei wax amazing and spending a couple of hours in Positano and Amalfi really was enough with all of the crowds. A long but truly worthwhile trip if you do not want to do this drive on your own.
Max and Joseph are truly amazing and very welcoming!!! The private tour to Pompei and Positano really makes the experience different!!! Highly recommend for anyone who would like to squeeze in a day trip from Rome!
Dina was very knowledgeable and kind
We highly recommend Mama Mia Tours!! This was an amazing tour and the fact that they came to our hotel was even more amazing. There was no central meeting point to get to at 6:30 in the morning. Antonella our tour guide greeted us in our lobby. We saw so much in such a short amount of time. Antonella and Max our driver went over and above to make sure we didn’t miss anything! We even stopped on the road for breakfast and coffee. Max was able to navigate all the back roads and wasted no time behind stopped cars. He always knew an alternate way to go and he was an excellent driver. We felt very safe in his van. At the end he took us to a special viewing site where the views were incredible. Antonella also knew different places for us to stop and take unbelievable photos. She gave us a tremendous appreciation of Pompeii, Positano, Sorrento and Amalfi. She told us a lot of history related to Italy. She also took us into multiple shops as she was determined we taste the local foods. Our Pompeii guide Francesca was very knowledgeable. She knew all the ancient history stories behind the ruins. All in all it was a great day and we were in the hands of wonderful people to guide us. Book this tour. You will not be disappointed!!
Our driver, Max was very nice and was efficient at getting around. Our tour guide, Anna, in Pompeii did a wonderful job of walking us through the city. Positano and Amalfi were packed with people and the traffic was awful. They are beautiful locations but I would not recommend going to these places on the weekend.
Dina was the best tour guide we’ve had to date. This was a perfect day. Such a great experience.
Fantastic tour with Ali (tour guide) and Massimo (driver). Excellent communication so our pick was perfect, visit to Pompeii was very interesting and informative (tour guide at this site was Chiro). Visit to Positano was delightful and the lunch spot that Ali suggested was memorable. Then off to the Amalfi Coast which was also a beautiful stop. The entire way bathroom breaks were offered and interesting commentary along the way. The drive is winding but Massimo was a very smooth driver so we never felt any discomfort. Overall a wonderful tour, highly recommended.
This was a great day, definitely a highlight of our vacation! We were time constrained in Rome and looking for a tour to see a bit of the Amalfi coast and Pompeii and this fit the bill, we were very glad we booked it. We (2 people) booked the 'small group' tour and there were 6 people in total on the tour. The van arrived on time at our hotel to pick us up at 6:30am. On the way to Pompeii we stopped at a gas station/rest stop and we could buy ourselves coffee or breakfast there if we wanted. Pompeii was fantastic, we got there early enough that we beat the crowds and our guide showed us the highlights. We then went onto Positano, which was lovely and we had a wonderful lunch on the beach there. Note that the restaurant charges a cover fee (I believe it was 4 euros per person) and requires each customer to order a plate (my travelling companion and I weren't super hungry and had originally planned on sharing a dish but could not. This isn't unusual in Europe for restaurants on the beach but if you've never encountered it this may be a surprise. The view was worth it!). The guide arranged the restaurant reservation before we got there so we were able to be seated immediately when we arrived, at a table right on the beach with an unobstructed water view (if we had not had a reservation there would have been a very long wait). This was great planning by the tour company to make things go smoothly. We were then onto Amalfi. Note the "lemoncello tasting" is simply the guide bringing you to a store that offers all customers lemoncello samples (I believe the tour description that the tasting is included is misleading, to me it indicated they had arranged something special, they did not. However, the samples were lovely and generous and we wouldn't have found the store on our own, so fair enough). The highlight of the tour for us was the drive with the beautiful views. The roads are very scenic but steep and winding. Everyone in our group felt incredibly safe with our driver, Massimo, and we all commented several times that we were grateful for his confident and capable driving. Overall this day trip was a long day that was totally worth it, and a true highlight of our vacation. If you want to see the highlights of Pompeii and take in the scenic Amalfi coast I don't think you'll find a better small group tour in this price point. I highly recommend it and would book it again. Thanks for the wonderful tour and thanks Massimo for keeping us safe on our beautiful drive!
Full day. But so worth it. Pompeii was amazing and switch gears to one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. Guides were fantastic. Always felt safe. Highly recommended!
Our private tour with our guide, Ali and driver, Massimo was excellent. It was a lot to fit in one day, but it all went smoothly and was really enjoyable. Our first stop was Pompeii with our guide Francesca, who was so knowledgeable and friendly and managed to show us and explain this incredible archaeological site while avoiding crowds. Then we were onto Positano for lunch - Ali arranged a beautiful place on the beach for us. And a little more driving to end the day in amazing Amalfi. The sights were breathtaking. Ali was patient and attentive with our group of 4. He never made us feel rushed, he offered us suggestions and let us decide. He was also very knowledgeable and interesting to learn from. Massimo managed all of the tight, winding roads and crazy traffic like an expert. We really liked the other couple on our tour with us so that made it enjoyable as well. The whole day was wonderful. It’s a lot of driving but the sights are amazing and it’s worth the extra cost to do privately. Highly recommend!
