Pompeii Tour from Rome with Amalfi Coast Drive

From August 6th, all Italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. They will also require a legal form of ID matching the vaccination or test results. This does not apply to children under 12. You can read more about it here.

The Amalfi Coast and the ruins of Pompeii are two of Italy's most iconic destinations - but most people don't realize that they're manageable on a day trip from Rome as long as you have local experts on hand (we give you two - a driver and a guide!)

Meet your fluent, English-speaking guide and hop on board our air-conditioned vehicle for a well-balanced adventure. Your day starts early in the center of Rome, where we pick you up before rush hour and slip out of the city for the three-and-a-half-hour drive to Pompeii. We will whisk past small towns and hillside cities which you can enjoy out the window or rest your eyes for a bit. Just outside the gates into Pompeii, you'll meet a local archeologist - the perfect guide for this leg of your adventure. Explore 2,000-year-old streets and the ruins of houses, restaurants, temples, businesses, and (if appropriate for the group) brothels. As you wander the streets, your guide will tell you stories of the rise of this once-bustling city and its catastrophic demise after the eruption of nearby Mount Vesuvius.

Prepare yourself! As your time in Pompeii draws to a close, you'll get back into the van to enjoy one of the most beautiful stretches of highway in the world, heading into the fabled Amalfi Coast. We will stop along the way to snap a few pictures from unbelievable lookout points, as your guide shares the history of the coastline, which has changed from a collection of fishing villages to one of the most visited areas in the world.

You'll arrive in the lovely town of Positano** where plump lemons greet you and where you can enjoy a leisurely lunch of fresh seafood, shop in fashionable boutiques, or even hop into the blue waters of the Bay of Naples (so don't forget to bring a swimsuit!). After an enchanting afternoon, you'll board your transport for the drive back to Rome. You should be back in your hotel room just in time for a late meal.

This is how carefully we plan your experience - we sometimes flip the switch and visit the Amalfi Coast first and Pompeii in the afternoon. On mornings when cruise ship passengers spill into Pompeii, we want to ensure your time is more intimate choosing the quieter afternoon hours for your visit. Whatever the timing, rest assured your day will be carefully planned to give you the best experience possible.

Please note. During low season (November - March) most businesses including restaurants in Positano close, making the town a rather dull visit. During this time, we visit the town of Amalfi or Sorrento where ample choices for lunch and shopping abound.