Pompeii ruins and the city of Naples with private transportation
Description
Enjoy a private day trip from your Hotel or your accommodation in the area of Campania for visit to the ruins of Pompeii and the modern city of Naples, traveling by a comfortable minivan. Following your hotel pick-up, your driver will drive directly to the entrance of Pompeii, situated on a volcanic plateau on the southern slope of Mt. Vesuvius. Learn the tragic story behind the everyday Roman town as you wander the streets between former houses and shops. Then we’ll transfer to Naples, which will give us unique opportunity to compare one of the most energetic cities in the world with the solemn world of the antiquity. First, to regain power, we’ll stop for a lunch in a classical pizzeria to taste a pizza. The tour around Naples will take 2 more hours, during which we’ll see both the historical and more recent parts of the metropolis. The itinerary can be subjected to slight variations due to the closure of some locations or due to overcrowding.
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Itinerary
Pick up at any port in Campania, your hotel or other accommodation. Trasfer to Pompei ruins and enter from main entrance called Porta Marina.
Basilica was an open portico that gave shelter to merchants and other activities
In the granary you will see marble tables and baths for fountains that adorned the entrances of houses and some casts of victims of the eruption as well as that of a dog and a tree.
Have a look of the ancient main square of Pompeii
Walk through the main street of Pompeii
These occupy a vast area between the Brothel lane, the Holconius crossroads and the Via Stabiana. They represent the oldest thermal complex in the city
Visit the most famous brothel in the ruined Roman city of Pompeii
The house of Faun was one of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii
The house of Menander is one of the richest and most magnificent houses in ancient Pompeii in terms of architecture, decoration and contents
Have a look of the so called Teatro Piccolo of Pompeii
Visit the most important Theater in Pompeii
Transfer to Naples and panoramic tour of the monumental quarter and the seasideStop for lunch in a traditional "Pizzeria" in the historic center.
The church of Gesu' Nuovo is an exquisite example of the Baroque, from the unique façade faced with diamond-shaped ashlars to the marvellous interiors in marble.
Located just off Piazza del Gesù on the western end of Centro Storico, Santa Chiara is one of the most beautiful and beloved churches in Naples. Set in a walled, citadel like complex, the church is rare example of the city’s austere Gothic history and a pleasant contrast to the countless churches that were highly ornamented during the Baroque era.
Spaccanapoli is the straight and narrow main street that traverses the old, historic center of the city of Naples, Italy. The name is a popular usage and means, literally, "Naples splitter". The name is derived from the fact that it is very long and from above it seems to divide that part of the city.
The Duomo is a 14th century French Gothic church and was built by the Angevins and is the seat of the Naples Archdiocese. Naples Cathedral is also home to the Crypt and the Chapel of Naples Patron Saint, San Gennaro and it is where the Festival of San Gennaro, the infamous blood liquefaction ceremony takes place three times a year.
The church of San Lorenzo Maggiore, near via San Gregorio Armeno, is one of the most fascinating churches in Naples and its history is complex.
The Sansevero Chapel Museum in the historic heart of Naples is a jewelof the world's artistic heritage. Among its masterpieces, the famous Veiled Christ. Drop off at any port in Campania, your hotel or other accommodation.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The driver will meet your holding a sign with your name on it.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wear comfortable shoes and, in the summer months, do not forget to bring with you a hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water.
Reviews(9)
I’m Neapolitan but I had never been to the excavations of Pompeii, or maybe I had been there as a child and I don’t remember it, I love to travel and I put culture first in every trip, I always look for destinations that have a lot to tell but what I saw on Sunday at the excavations was something that I can’t describe, a magical place where you see yourself catapulted into another era where you can see and touch the real story that you can’t perceive in the history books .. 10 stars would deserve
Great experience. I believe that everyone should visit this amazing place at least once in their life. Mena our guide was fantastic. She walked and explained in details the past events of the place. It was a great experience 10/10
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to know that your visit left such a strong impression—Pompeii is indeed a place that everyone should experience at least once in their life, and it is always gratifying to see visitors connect so deeply with its history. We are especially pleased to read your kind words about Mena. Her clarity, her dedication, and her ability to bring past events to life through detailed explanations are exactly the qualities that define the guides selected by Askos Tours. Your 10/10 appreciation is a testament to her professionalism and to the cultural value we strive to deliver on every tour. We sincerely hope to welcome you again for another enriching journey into the archaeological and artistic heritage of our region. Kind regards, Askos Tours
we can and must organize better. we could have seen and admired much more but the disorganization left us little time, what a shame
What an emotion to visit and if you revisit it for the second time it is always a pleasure. Very beautiful and culturally valid
What a thrill to be in the most famous place in the world where that volcano killed all those innocent people. beautiful
Walking through the ruins of Pompeii is like time travel. Every corner tells a story. Comfortable shoes and driving recommended! 👟
I did a private tour with my husband of the city of Naples, Pompeii and Herculaneum. Gennaro was our guide and he was excellent. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Giovanni was our driver and did a great job. They even helped us find a moka pot as a souvenir (something my husband really wanted) even though we had to try 3 stores to find it. Cannot say enough good things and I would use them again!
Our tour guide, Julia, was amazing! She is an archeologist who has worked at the Pompeii archeological site and led tours for the past decade. She personalized the lives of the residents on that fateful day 79 AD and explained the societal norms and culture of Pompeii. Having Julia as our personal guide greatly enriched our experience at the archeological site.
Thanks for your nice words
We highly recommend booking a private tour of Pompeii and Naples with Askos Tours. We had an amazing day learning about the history of Pompeii. Our tour guide Anna, was an excellent tour guide of the Pompeii ruins. Our teenagers have dreamed of visiting Pompeii. Anna was very knowledgeable about the ruins and Roman history. Thank you Anna for being the best guide on our trip and for helping to make our holiday so memorable.
Thank you so much! We are always here for any other tour you want to do here in Naples and not only! Good luck from Naples!