Pompei, Sorrento & Capri Island from Rome : Two Days Tour

Two days to discover two of the most incredible places of the Neapolitan Gulf. After a panoramic view of Naples, and a very interesting visit to the old cameos and coral factory, you will be dived into the history of the ancient city of Pompeii walking through the archeological excavation. Overnight in Sorrento to spend your second day visiting the natural beauty of Capri island, and the famous Blue Grotto with its crystal-clear water.

Departing from Rome we head direction south, towards Naples to start our Pompeii Sorrento Capri tour which will take place in two days:

1st Day: Traveling south along the Highway of the Sun, you reach the picturesque city of Naples, for a panoramic visit meeting a local guide. After leaving the city, and crossing the fertile valley of Vesuvius and the famous towns of Herculaneum, Torre Annunziata, and Torre del Greco (where you can visit an ancient cameos and coral factory, typical expression of local artists since the Greek era), you reach Pompeii. Here, after a lunch break in a local restaurant, always with our guide, an incredible walk within the most famous archaeological area in the world awaits you. 

At the end of the visit of the excavations, we head towards one of the most beautiful panoramic roads in Italy: the Sorrento coast, which takes its name from the town of Sorrento. Arrival at the hotel, dinner and overnight.

2nd Day: After a rich breakfast, embarkation for Capri. After just 20 minutes of navigation you will reach the port of Marina Grande. Transfer on motorboats to visit the Blue Grotto as long as the weather and sea conditions allow it. Panoramic tour of the island with the towns of Capri and Anacapri. Lunch and free time in the afternoon before embarking to reach the city of Naples, where you will meet our bus for the return trip to Rome. The return is scheduled near our Green Line Tours office, in the area of Termini Station.

For logistical reasons, the name of the hotel where you will be staying in Sorrento will be communicated on the day of departure.

From NOV to MAR the itinerary may vary in the order of visits.

What to know about Pompeii Sorrento and Capri Tour

Pompeii 

is the place that was subjected of the cruellest fate. The volcano Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD and all the ashes produced by this incredible burst spread all over the roman city while inhabitants were performing their ordinary activities. For this reason everything you are going to see speaks about life. Pompeii was crystallized from the eruption of the volcano, but today, walking around the incredible ruins brought back to life, you can relive it.

The Pompeii’s archaeological park allows visitors to observe carefully typical structures of the ancient romans era such as houses, temples, statues, the roman city forum, the amphitheatre and theatres.

Sorrento 

is a very relevant city for both its charm and the intriguing role played in some centuries. As a matter of fact European noblemen were forced to undertake the so-called “Grand tour”. This old tradition consisted of travelling across Europe in order to accomplish their personal formation. It is very interesting to notice that Sorrento received several prestigious writers, poets, musicians and philosophers such as Byron, Dickens, Nietzsche, Wagner etc.  Thus, tourists will have the possibility to visit a town characterized by a great cultural legacy.

Capri

is the last step of this engaging and cultural guided tour. This Italian island is located in the renowned Gulf of Naples and its surprising natural features are what make this location an international touristic destination. Visitors will have the luck to enjoy the incredible views donated but the island, such as the magnificent view of the gulf of Naples from the Mount Solaro’s peak, situated in Anacapri. Furthermore, the island presents natural cave formations whose the most popular is Blue Grotto or Grotta Azzurra. The visit of the Blue Grotto will be organized directly in Capri and it is included in this tour.