Port of call: Sorrento
POMPEI - Full description
| CODE: SO02 | POMPEI HD |
| DURATION | 4,5 Hrs Approx |
| TRANSPORT | A/C DELUXE COACH 50/54 seats |
| GUIDE | INCLUDED |
| ENTRANCE FEE | INCLUDED POMPEI EXCAVATION |
| MEAL | EXCLUDED |
| NOTES | 1. This excursion involves walking on uneven pathways. 2. Sun hats and low-heeled, comfortable shoes are recommended 3. Passengers with walking difficulties should be advised of the strenous walking involved inside the excavations during 2 hr. (approx.) Walking tour. 4. This tour is not advisable for clients on a wheelchair unless accompanied and assisted. |
Sorrento
Passengers will transfer by minibus from the port to the main square of Sorrento to board their a/c deluxe coach.
Drive along the coast of Sorrento in the bay of Naples to the remarkable ruins of Pompeii at the foot of the awesome Mt. Vesuvius.
Pompeii is considered the world's finest example of an ancient roman town.
Pompeii
Once at the site, the tour will be conducted on foot. The viewing of the main part of the archaeological sight will allow guests to relive
the former atmosphere thanks to the lecturing of its historical events by their valuable guide.
Guests will enjoy the huge forum, great temples, homes, shops and most of the structures that were buried by the eruption of Vesuvius
in 79 ad by ash and pumice stone.
Sorrento
After the visit of the ruins guests will be driven back to Sorrento where they can choose between being dropped off at the main square,
piazza Tasso, to explore the village independently and shop at local inlaid woodwork crafter, or returning to the landing pier,
with the mini coach and accompanied by their guide, to re-board the ship.
Port of call: Sorrento
POSITANO DELUXE - Full description
| CODE: SO04A | POSITANO DELUXE |
| DURATION | 6 Hrs Approx |
| TRANSPORT | A/C DELUXE MINICOACH 24/48 seats |
| GUIDE | INCLUDED |
| ENTRANCE FEE | / |
| MEAL | INCLUDED - "SAN PIETRO - POSITANO" |
| NOTES | MININUM 12 /MAXIMUM 40 GUESTCASUAL ELEGANT ATTIRE AND CONFORTABLE SHOES |
Sorrento
Once at the harbour guests will be met by their guides & depart by deluxe a/c mini-coach directly from the pier area, to be driven to Positano.
Positano
This is the prettiest village along this stretch of the coast where white moorish style houses cling to the slopes around a small sparkling bay.
In 1953 when writer John Steinbeck lived here, the town was a forgotten fishing village, loved by artists.
It became a retreat for the wealthy and is now a popular resort area.
Spend some time browsing in some of Positano's boutiques that sell the casual, locally made cotton clothing which the village is noted for.
San Pietro Hotel
Proceed to the luxurious San Pietro Hotel, frequented by the international elite, where you will enjoy a delicious Italian lunch
and other spectacular views of the gulf. Situated on a cliff high above the sea with garden terraces,
the San Pietro Hotel is considered one of the world's most beautiful.
Sorrento
During the enjoyable return ride back to Sorrento, accompanied by their guide, our guests' senses will be saturated with wonder over
the spectacular ever-changing panorama of this tour.
Port of call: Sorrento
VESUVIUS HD - Full description
| CODE: SO17 | VESUVIUS HD |
| DURATION | 4 Hrs Approx |
| TRANSPORT | DELUXE COACH |
| GUIDE | INCLUDED |
| ENTRANCE FEE | INCLUDED |
| MEAL | EXCLUDED |
| NOTES | LOCAL GUIDE CANNOT REACH UPPER PART OF CRATER WHERE ALPINE GUIDES ARE CHECKING SAFETY AND ENTRANCE AT CRATER GIVING VERY BREAF DESCRIPTIONS |
Departure from Sorrento by A/C Deluxe coach.
Drive along the bay of Naples to reach the feet of the awesome mount Vesuvio, the only volcano on the main continent of Europe.
From the village of Torre del Greco, world capital of handcrafters reach the only way to lead up the slopes of the volcanic complex; the bus and our local guide will drive you up till approx. 3.000 feet (parking area) from where all guests independently will proceed up to the crater for a breathtaking view of the all bay of Naples and the crater itself. Local alpine guides will check safety on top.