Duration : 4 Hours
Starting From:This
half-day shore excursion to the Pompeii ruins from Naples Port is
one of the easiest and most informative ways to experience the legendary
volcanic eruption of 79 AD. After a comfortable drive from the pier, you’ll
explore the ancient Roman city with a licensed guide (included),
learning how Mt. Vesuvius buried Pompeii under ash and lava—preserving
streets, homes, and daily life for nearly 2,000 years.
Cruise
guests: we plan timing around docking and all-aboard times for a smooth day
ashore (see cruise arrival instructions) and a timely return with our on-time return guarantee.
Quick Facts
Highlights
Port
Pickup & On-Time Return
Please
share:
We organize
the timing to ensure a smooth day and an on-time return to the port with our on-time return guarantee.
Suggested
Itinerary (4 Hours – Flexible)
Pickup
Meet your driver at Naples Port (see cruise arrival instructions).
Drive to
Pompeii (about 45 minutes)
Comfortable ride in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.
Pompeii
guided visit (about 2 hours)
Your licensed guide will lead you through the highlights of Pompeii,
explaining the history, the eruption, and what daily life looked like in Roman
times.
Return
to Naples Port
Drive back to the pier with our on-time return guarantee.
Shore
excursion reassurance: timing is planned around your ship schedule, with a
smooth itinerary designed for an on-time return to the pier.
Why book with DriverInRome
What You’ll See
Cruising to
other ports in Italy? Here are a few popular options:
Civitavecchia
shore excursions
Livorno
(Florence) shore excursions
Messina shore excursions
Cruising to
multiple ports? Share your itinerary and we’ll help you plan the smoothest,
most time-efficient days ashore.
Optional customization
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Included
Not included
What to
expect from your driver
Our drivers
provide commentary from inside the vehicle about the major highlights. They are
not licensed guides on foot and cannot accompany you inside sites. For this
tour, your Pompeii visit is led by a licensed guide (included).
Is this tour private?
Yes. This is a private shore excursion operated exclusively for your party.
How long is the Pompeii half-day tour from Naples?
The duration is 4 hours, including pickup and drop-off at the ship.
Does this Pompeii half-day tour include a guide?
Yes. A licensed guide in Pompeii (approximately 2 hours) is included in the rate.
Is the driver also a guide?
Drivers provide commentary from inside the vehicle but are not licensed guides on foot.
Does the driver go with us inside the ruins?
No. Only a licensed guide is authorized to accompany you during the visit inside the site.
Are Pompeii tickets included?
No. The entrance fee is not included; tickets can be purchased upon arrival at the ruins.
Is lunch included?
No, lunch is not included.
Do you guarantee the return to the ship on time?
Yes. We plan the itinerary around ship schedules and organize the day to ensure an on-time return.
Is gratuity included in the price? What is a good tip in Italy?
Tips are not included; 10% is good, 15% great, 20% exceptional.
There will
be a full charge for bookings canceled with less than 72-hour notice. Charges
will be made on your credit card. If the ship does not make it to the pier due
to bad weather, no charge will be made. Full charge for no-shows. Skip-the-line
tickets (if requested) are non-refundable.
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