Rome day tour to Pompeii and Amalfi Coast

Our English-speaking tour driver will welcome you at your hotel or any other place of your convenience in Rome for a memorable tour of Pompeii and the Amalfi coast.

After a 3-hour ride, we will get to the unique town of Pompeii. Overwhelmed by the eruption of Vesuvius in the year 79 AC, the city of Pompeii has, for centuries, captivated archaeologists from all over the world. Here, *upon request we can provide a local, archaeological expertise English-speaking guide for a private 2 hour walking tour into the ruins of this ancient city. Digging slowly and regularly since 1748, historians have rediscovered temples, theatres, and homes that were submerged by the volcanic flood, bringing them to light once again. This will give you the best opportunity to discover the way of life during the times of the Roman Empire.

We’ll head for the famous Amalfi Coast next!

According to legend, the famous Hercules wanted a present for one of his nymphs, Amalfi. Dwelling on the Italian coastline, he found this breathtaking site where the sea, quiet and pure, had the exact same color of Amalfi’s eyes. The gorgeous beauty of the nymph matched the beauty of the coastline, and so the name was kept in memory of the divine landlady. We will drive through the city of Amalfi, capital of the divine coast, then stop to visit Sorrento or Positano. Your tour driver will be happy to take you in one of these locations, and recommend some local restaurants for a traditional Mediterranean meal!

The great thing about this tour is that you can decide which venue to explore.

Positano or Sorrento, the choice is yours! Just let us know your preference, we’ll take care of the rest.

Positano, one of the most beautiful seaside villages of the Amalfi coast. Narrow winding streets that slowly descend from the hilltop to the beautiful beach will warmly welcome you for a stroll. Here, you may find the perfect summer clothes you were looking for in some of the fashion designers’ boutiques. Sorrento, known for its famous coast line and charming little boutiques. You will then head back to Rome.

*Upon request, an official archeologist E.S. guide can be provided for Pompeii.
Certainly with a private guided tour exclusively for you and your group makes the difference.