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Pompeii and a Taste of Sorrento
Strenuous Activity
Includes snack
Shopping Opportunities
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
What you will visit:
Pompeii
The eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. was a monumental natural disaster that killed thousands and entombed the city of Pompeii. A visit to this UNESCO World Heritage Site is an opportunity to view a moment in time preserved for more than 2,000 years in this lost city buried deep beneath the ash. Walk among the ruins that, in exquisite detail, paint a picture of daily Roman life. Known as a vacation community for high society, some of the ruins are remarkably preserved, with elaborately detailed mosaics and colorful frescoes decorating the interiors of wealthy homeowners' villas.
Sorrento (on your own)
The coastal town of Sorrento overlooks the Bay of Naples. Explore the cobblestone side streets and public squares, such as Piazza Tasso and Piazza Antiche Mura with its lively atmosphere. Sorrento is a prime place for shoppers and ambience seekers alike. The bustling Corso Italia, a flower-lined main boulevard, showcases charming cafes and designer boutiques. Stroll down to the picture-perfect Sorrento pier and take in the fresh sea breezes or go beachcombing along the rocky shoreline.
What you will see along the way:
Tastings:
Visit an authentic Limoncello Factory, situated in an unique location that offers a guided walk through the stages of the traditional lemon liqueur production, such as the lemon peeling, the lemon infusing and the final bottling. This unique location also offers also a great variety of Sorrentine specialities, such as pasta, tomato sauce, olive oil, biscuits, candies or traditional ceramics and home-made sandals. Your local tour will end with learning the art of mozzarella-making and samples of the fresh white cheese with salami, wine and mineral water.
Lunch is not included in this tour, but there are plenty of cafes and restaurants to enjoy in Sorrento at your own expense.
Shopping:
Cameo factory and Sorrento
Points of interest
Pompeii
Sorrento
Schedule
Special Notes
Due to earlier closure of Pompeii excavations during the months of November and December, the visit of Sorrento will be made in the afternoon and shops might be closed.
This tour does not include lunch. Passengers should bring along euros to purchase a snack during the free time in Sorrento. The tour may operate in reverse order.
Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience.
At Pompeii, guests must be able to walk approximately 1.5 miles over cobblestones and uneven ground, and need to negotiate a steep incline at the entrance with 20-25 steps.
For security reasons, large bags, backpacks and trolleys are not permitted inside Pompeii excavations. These large items can be left in the motorcoach. Lockers are not available. Long queues may be experienced at the entrance of the excavation site.
The amount of free time in Sorrento is subjected to traffic conditions.
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Strenuous Activity
Includes snack
Shopping Opportunities
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
What you will visit:
Pompeii
The eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. was a monumental natural disaster that killed thousands and entombed the city of Pompeii. A visit to this UNESCO World Heritage Site is an opportunity to view a moment in time preserved for more than 2,000 years in this lost city buried deep beneath the ash. Walk among the ruins that, in exquisite detail, paint a picture of daily Roman life. Known as a vacation community for high society, some of the ruins are remarkably preserved, with elaborately detailed mosaics and colorful frescoes decorating the interiors of wealthy homeowners' villas.
Sorrento (on your own)
The coastal town of Sorrento overlooks the Bay of Naples. Explore the cobblestone side streets and public squares, such as Piazza Tasso and Piazza Antiche Mura with its lively atmosphere. Sorrento is a prime place for shoppers and ambience seekers alike. The bustling Corso Italia, a flower-lined main boulevard, showcases charming cafes and designer boutiques. Stroll down to the picture-perfect Sorrento pier and take in the fresh sea breezes or go beachcombing along the rocky shoreline.
What you will see along the way:
Tastings:
Visit an authentic Limoncello Factory, situated in an unique location that offers a guided walk through the stages of the traditional lemon liqueur production, such as the lemon peeling, the lemon infusing and the final bottling. This unique location also offers also a great variety of Sorrentine specialities, such as pasta, tomato sauce, olive oil, biscuits, candies or traditional ceramics and home-made sandals. Your local tour will end with learning the art of mozzarella-making and samples of the fresh white cheese with salami, wine and mineral water.
Lunch is not included in this tour, but there are plenty of cafes and restaurants to enjoy in Sorrento at your own expense.
Shopping:
Cameo factory and Sorrento
Points of interest
Pompeii
Sorrento
Schedule
Special Notes
Due to earlier closure of Pompeii excavations during the months of November and December, the visit of Sorrento will be made in the afternoon and shops might be closed.
This tour does not include lunch. Passengers should bring along euros to purchase a snack during the free time in Sorrento. The tour may operate in reverse order.
Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience.
At Pompeii, guests must be able to walk approximately 1.5 miles over cobblestones and uneven ground, and need to negotiate a steep incline at the entrance with 20-25 steps.
For security reasons, large bags, backpacks and trolleys are not permitted inside Pompeii excavations. These large items can be left in the motorcoach. Lockers are not available. Long queues may be experienced at the entrance of the excavation site.
The amount of free time in Sorrento is subjected to traffic conditions.