Excursions to Capri, the Amalfi Coast, Pompeii and Vesuvius from the Port of Naples
The best, to really see Capri - Sorrento - Pompeii - Vesuvius - Positano - Amalfi Coast

All tours pick up at the Naples pier between 730 & 830 AM and last 8/9 hours returning to the ship no later than an hour before sailing.

Includes local guides where indicated, car/van, english speaking drivers and admissions.
Not included are meals and gratuities for guides and drivers.

Capri - Sorrento - Pompeii - Amalfi

A one day sampling of the playground of the rich and famous, "Capri" Take the funicular up to Capri Town and La Piazzetta, lined with wonderful old and new buildings, sidewalk cafes, and of course shops!

"Sorrento" native city of the poet Torquato Tasso, who was born here in 1544; Sorrento: land of colours; Sorrento: land of the Mermaids; Sorrento, the city of the orange and lemon groves

Once a thriving empire, the city of Pompeii had 20,000 inhabitants in 79 AD, when it was completely covered in 30 feet of volcanic ash from the wrath of Mt. Vesuvius. A fascinating two-hour tour through this amazing place with a licensed English Speaking guide

Tour # 1 "the BIG 3" Option 1 Dollar for dollar our best value - Capri, Sorrento and Pompeii - Licensed tour guide included "ship to ship"- smallest details covered - jetfoil tickets - funicular rides - tickets to Pompeii - use of car and driver in Sorrento and Pompeii your full day guide, ship to ship meets and escorts you to the Maritime Pier for the 8:30 AM and 40 minute jetfoil to Capri. On arrival the funicular/cable car from the marina to the city center for a 2 hour visit with guide. Return to the pier for the 11:40 AM jetfoil to Sorrento arriving at Noon. Time for lunch and see a bit of Sorrento leaving at 1:30 PM with your guide with a car and driver to Pompeii for a two hour tour and then back to your ship in in Naples.

Tour #2 - "the BIG 3" Option 2 - Capri, Sorrento, Positano & Amalfi - Licensed tour guide included "ship to ship"- smallest details covered - jetfoil tickets - funicular rides - use of car in Sorrento Positano and Amalfi - your full day guide, ship to ship, meets and escorts you to the Maritime Pier for the 8:30 AM and 40 minute jetfoil to Capri. On arrival take the funicular/cable car from the marina to the city center for a 2 hour visit with guide. Return to the pier for the 11:40 AM jetfoil to Sorrento arriving at Noon and depart for the Amalfi Coast to visit Positano with time for lunch at a seaside cafe. Afterwards visit Amalfi and see St. Andrews Church where the relics of the Apostle, St. Andrew were brought in 1206 from Constantinople returning to your ship afterwards.

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Our special tour into the past, nearly 2000 years ago starts with a visit to the ancient city of Pompeii founded in the 6th century BC and devastated and buried less than 600 years later on August 24th, 79 AD by the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius and remained undiscovered again nearly 1700 years later in 1748.

Your private guide and their driver for the day meets you at your ship and your off to the restored areas of Pompeii for a 2 hour tour. The excavated town offers a snapshot of Roman life in the 1st century, frozen at the moment it was buried on August 24th, 79 AD. The Forum, the baths, many houses, and some out-of-town villas like the Villa of the Mysteries remain surprisingly well preserved.

After Pompeii, travel towards Mount Vesuvius to Vini Vesuvus, a family owned winery on the slopes of Vesuvius. Tour the vineyards followed by a tasting of three wines; white, red and rose’ and a light lunch including varieties of sausages, cheeses, biscotti, olives and seasonal vegetables plus Vesuvian oil and bruschette and desert accompanied with the dessert wine, Passito.

Note: If you prefer a sit down lunch is available with wine tasting, appetizers, gnocchi, eggplant parmigiana, dessert and grappa for an additional $20 per person

After lunch proceed to Mt. Vesuvius, the mountain formed 25,000 years ago that has erupted many times in prehistory and since 79 AD is believed to have erupted 42 more times, the last recorded in 1944. It’s still active and one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world, mostly because 3,000,000 people are living in the immediate area.

Driving near to the cone, high up the mountain. you’ll be able to see the path of the molten lava and ash that covered Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Choose to climb the last 200 meters to the top (650 feet) Vesuvius accompanied by your guide and walk around the crater at 3,900 feet (1,200 meters) to see a memorable view of the bay of Naples from east to west. A medium to high level of fitness is required to complete the climb. There is a rest point at 1000 meters where you can choose to wait for your party if you do not wish to climb all the way to the top.

From Vesuvius you return to your ship with unforgettable memories of the lifestyle of the Romans over 2000 years ago and the havoc that can be wreaked on man at a moments notice.

The Amalfi Coast runs from the Southern peninsula of Sorrento for 25 to 30 miles and encompasses small villages, like Positano, Amalfi and Ravello all located near little beaches, deep high valleys run down to the sea, confirming the traditional interplay between sea land, trade and agriculture, peculiar to the history of Amalfi. The beauty is such that you don't want to miss an inch.

The coastline has an interesting road that connects and passes all the villages of the coast. This road was built around 1840, completed in 1852, and it winds around the mountains, on cliffs varying from 50 to 400 feet above the sea, offering as you turn each corner a breathtaking sea view.

Your excursion starts at 800 AM as your English speaking driver will meet you at the pier and head south from Naples to the southern part of the Coast with your first stop in Ravello visiting the Villa Rufolo, dating back to 1270, famous for its gardens and cliff views. From there drive on to Amalfi, a famous medieval port and visit St. Andrews Church where the relics of the Apostle, St. Andrew were brought in 1206 from Constantinople, then visit Positano, a former fishing village, now home to artists, writers and the jet set with it's great beach, boutiques an high fashion shops. Shop a little, have lunch at one of the small restaurants overlooking the sea.

From Positano, drive North through Sorrento to Pompeii and meet a local private guide who will give you a 2 hour tour of the restored areas of Pompeii. The excavated town offers a snapshot of Roman life in the 1st century, frozen at the moment it was buried on August 24th, 79 AD. The Forum, the baths, many houses, and some out- of-town like the Villa of the Mysteries remain surprisingly well preserved. You'll have time for photo stops local craft stops and see olive oil and limoncello producers, wood products, etc. along the coast before returning to your ship by 5 PM.

Our excursion allows you 100% flexibility as you follow a day of relaxation and exploration starting with Sorrento, a small city overlooking the bay of Naples and views of Vesuvius and the island of Capri.

Sorrento is famous for the production of limoncello an alcohholic "digestif" made from lemons, farms that grow citrus fruit, wine, nuts and olives and the craftsmen that create cameos and inlaid wood products. Your driver can take you to any that you may be intersted in or not, as you desire. You can also visit a local farm (link is in Italian) and walk through a garden of oranges, lemons, vines and olives with a tasting provided of local products.

You can plan your own itnerary if you wish, If not we suggest Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. Positano, formerly a fishing village is now home to many artists and writers and stars of stage, film and movies. There is a fantastic view from a statue of the Madonna perched on the cliff above the town with its many boutiques for high style fasiion and specialty stores that feature the ceramics and hand blown glass products the area is famous for.

A coffee stop and luch from one of restaurants on the beach or continue on and your driver will recommend an eatery depending on you tastes. A light lunch at a family owned pizzeria or a more leisurely sample the cuisine the area is famous for at a trattoria or ristorante.

Visit Amalfi, and Saint Andrew's Cathedral built in the 12th and 13th centuries in Arab-Norman style. Take a stroll along the towns promenade along the Bay's waterfront.

From Amalfi along the panoramic road to Ravello a resort town nestled above the Amalfi Drive, made famous by Jackie Kennedy who summered there. See the amazing views across the Gulf of Salerno & take photos of some of the most breathtaking views. Visit Villa Rufolo construuted by the wealthy count of the same name in the 13th cntury. At the end of the day, your ship awaits and you will have photos and memories galore. enough to last you till your next trip to Italy and the Amalfi Coast. At your option admissions and fees to the farm in Sorrento, St. Andrews Church in Amalfi and Villa Rufolo in Ravello ar included, if you choose to visit.

Five fantastic tours. Prices include guides where indicated, car/van, driver, fuel & tolls, Pompeii, St. Andrews & Vesuvius admissions, jetfoil & funicular. Not included are meals and gratuities for guides and/or drivers.