3 Days in Sorrento, Capri & Pompeii: la Dolce Vita
Description
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Southern Italy on this 3-day tour. Enjoy Sorrento’s coastal charm, visit the stunning island of Capri (April to October), and explore the ancient ruins of Pompeii with a professional guide. Includes hotel, transport, skip-the-line tickets, 2 dinners, and a limoncello tasting.
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Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
*Pick up hotel option: Be ready 45 minutes before departure in the hotel lobby (60 minutes for non-central hotels). For info regarding service feasibility/coverage verification, ask the reception or contact our booking office. If your hotel is not covered, please reach the meeting point on your own. *Meeting point: If your hotel is not serviced please make your way to the meeting point 30 minutes prior to the tour start time: Viale Giorgio Washington, entrance to the Villa Borghese Park (nearest metro: A-Line, Flaminio stop)
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Winter (November–March): No Capri visit; Enjoy leisure time in Sorrento
- During peak season, visiting the Blue Grotto in Capri may involve long lines and limited capacity. If access is not possible, or the weather conditions do not allow it, our guides will suggest alternative attractions to ensure a satisfying and memorable tour (e.g. Faraglioni rocks).
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage will be accepted
- French and German speakers: Please note that a minimum of 10 participants is required to confirm this tour in your language. If this minimum is not met, the tour will be conducted in English. Kindly contact our reservations team to confirm the language option for your tour within 24 hours before departure.
- ID Required: Bring valid ID/passport for tour entry
- Full passenger names mandatory at booking
- Peak Season (August/September): Accommodation might be outside Sorrento
- Winter (November–March): Accommodation may be 3 hotels due to seasonal closures
- Dress Code: Comfortable for tours; smart-casual for dinner
- Accessibility: Contact reception for hotel pickup feasibility
- Bookings for 1, 2, or 3 guests include a single, double, or triple room accordingly; for separate rooms, book individually.
- Shared rooms with other guests outside your booking are not available.
Reviews(595)
Awful experience, complete waste of money. Did not get services/activities offered. No Limoncello tasting, no attendant/no guide Day 1, no alternatives given for Capri (not offered during the off season), no transportation or information to dinners offered, logistics were a nightmare. Arrived at the hotel at 10 AM and told we couldn’t check in till 3. The hotel had to offer us assistance to fix the accommodation. No assistance in getting to the dinner offered (told to show up with a voucher). We had to figure out everything on our own and were left largely abandoned in a strange city with no help. When we arrived day 1 and asked the guide who drove us there for assistance, she repeatedly had to call the office and kept saying “I don’t know, you know as much as I do” which is crazy from a tour guide. She did call the office repeatedly to try to fix our issues or answer our questions, but it largely went in circles. Tour company told us to call Viator. Was on the phone with Viator over an hour. They kept saying we needed to call the tour company, saying “their site needs to be updated”. Viator kept saying “you need to call the tour company, we get our information from them”. There are no alternatives offered for Capri (not offered during the off season). No assistance in arranging other activities or alternatives when we asked. In the end, very little got resolved. No one was able to help. We were left abandoned in a strange city. We had to spend hours solving logistical problems. Some information is blatantly wrong. Some information is very misleading. Some things are aren’t exactly wrong but it’s not clear of falls into “lies of omission”. In the end we largely overpaid for and very sub oar experience.
Hotel pick-up was by van who then takes you to the bus. This was not clearly explained by tour operator, so a little confusing at the start as all the driver said was tour to Pompeii but I saw our names on his list so we went with him. We stayed at the hotel Grand Vesuvius which was very nice with great views. A little ways out of town but they have a free shuttle to Sorrento. Our room was hot though as they turn off A/C in Oct. Meals were good, but drinks not included. Excursions were great to Capri and Pompeii. The hotel offered an optional tour to Postano Amalfi coast by van but they wanted 70 euros per person. Not worth it at all. We took the Sati city bus for 2.40 per person from the train station which is 6 minutes walk from where the shuttle drops you off. The line up for the bus was very long but a taxi driver who could hold 8 people offered a ride back for 15 euros each. We joined others and did that. So total for the 2 of us 34.80 euros to visit Postano/Amalfi coast instead of the 140 euros the hotel wanted.
This was a fantastic 3-day excursion to Sorrento, including a day on Capri Island. Everything about this trip was fully organized, including the transfers from hotels to activities. The tour operator was Carrani Tours, and it was a very professional organization. There was plenty of time in Sorrento, the day on Capri was lovely, and the stop in Pompei was fascinating. If you are looking for an excursion to the Amalfi Coast, this is it!
Lisa, what a joy to read your review — it truly feels like you captured the spirit of la dolce vita! ☀️🍋 We're so glad the 3 Days in Sorrento, Capri & Pompeii experience delivered exactly what you were hoping for: a well-organized journey with the right mix of relaxation, discovery, and beauty. Sorrento's charm, Capri's breathtaking views, and the timeless wonder of Pompeii — it’s a combination we love to offer, and hearing that you appreciated the smooth logistics and professionalism of our team at Carrani Tours means a lot to us. Thank you for recommending the tour — we hope your memories of the Amalfi Coast stay with you for a long time (and tempt you back soon)! 🌊🇮🇹 Sincerely, Gray Line Rome Carrani Tours
What an incredible experience. I loved all of it and am so glad I took the 3 day, rather than a single day trip. Stunning views, interesting visit to Pompeii and Capri is just amazing. Guides were great, logistics flawless, hotel lovely.
Penny - thanks for choosing our 3 Days in Sorrento, Capri & Pompeii: la Dolce Vita! We're glad you enjoyed every aspect of it! Best regards, Gray Line Rome Your DMC in Rome
This trip was absolutely amazing! So well organized. The guides were very informative and Sasha made us feel as if we had gone back in time and were actually living in the Pompeii ruins in ancient times. The views were spectacular! I recommend 100%!
Wonder trip. Great to be at front of lines. Hotel first class. Hotel restaurant great dining experience
This tour was fantastic but we had GREAT customer service. One party member left clothes in a hotel in Sorrento. The agency picked up the clothes for us and then shipped them back to the U.S. (we happily paid for the shipping) for us. They went above and beyond their duty to help us retrieve lost items. We greatly appreciate this service! We highly recommend this company and tour!
This tour was amazing! The tour guide for Pompeii was wonderful and highly knowledgeable. We learned a lot. I loved the places we visited and the hotel accommodations were fantastic! The tour guides were great and the food was amazing! I highly recommend this tour.
Dear Kate, thank you so much for your fantastic review of our Discover Pompeii, Sorrento & Capri 3-Day Escape from Rome tour. We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience with us. It's wonderful to know that you found the tour guide for Pompeii to be highly knowledgeable and that you learned a lot during your visit to this fascinating ancient site. We're delighted that you enjoyed the places you visited and that the hotel accommodations met your expectations. We strive to provide exceptional experiences, including great tour guides, delicious food, and comfortable accommodations, so it's fantastic to hear that we succeeded in making your trip memorable. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your kind words. If you have any friends or family planning a trip to Italy, we would be honored to welcome them on one of our tours. Thank you once again for choosing our tour. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you again in the future. Warm regards, Gray Line Rome
All staff were kind and kept in touch throughout the tour. Would be nice to include a little more of Naples in this tour. The restaurant stop for lunch was changed to a different one as we were arriving in the area. The pizza wasn't that great, at least not the one me and my friend chose. The tour in Capri felt a little rushed. We didn't get to see much at all. We had more time on Anacapri. We were lucky to get into the Blue Grotto with the weather being a little rainy and windy. The hotel in Sorrento was amazing and the breakfast included was so good. We had time in Sorrento to explore a little and shop. All in all, we had a great tour and I would recommend it to anyone who asked about it.
I especially liked the commentary of the bus guide from Rome to Pompeii as it was interesting and had humour. Pompeii itself was amazing. The blue grotto was spectacular as was the Capri village tour. The Capri guide was very helpful.
