Please note that on November 2nd, 2025, there is free admission to Pompeii and there will be very long lines. If you would like to explore archaeological site of Pompeii on your own, this private motor coach transfer is ideal.

Boarding your coach at the pier, you’ll head to Pompeii and be dropped off in a central location. A tour escort will be traveling with you to and from the ship and will answer any questions you may have about sightseeing or shopping.

After your allotted time in Pompeii, you’ll rejoin your motor coach for the return to Naples.

After departing from the pier, you will enjoy a leisurely drive along the Bay of Naples and on to Sorrento, a city of Renaissance palazzi and charming pedestrian lanes. A meandering walk will take you to a woodworking studio, where craftsmen will likely demonstrate the art of intarsia or wood inlay, which has long been associated with Sorrento. Free time follows, during which you might browse the museums and boutiques. Ceramic tableware, casual fashions and intarsia jewelry boxes are among the most popular items.

Then, it’s on to Pompeii, a Roman town forever known for the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius that buried it under ash and pumice in 79 A.D. After free time to explore on your own and perhaps watch artisans create cameos, you will tour the ruins. The excavations have unearthed a snapshot of life here nearly 2,000 year ago. Buildings are largely intact, frescoes adorn the villas and everyday objects are scattered about, just as they were when the volcano erupted. Expect to see ancient baths, temples and residences with intricate mosaic floors. It’s an eye-opening look into ancient life, one you will remember long after returning to Naples.

Pompeii once supported a flourishing civilization that was revealed nearly intact after being buried for about 1,700 years. The once prosperous commercial and political center with a population of 25,000 was hidden under 20 feet of volcanic ash and cinders during the fateful eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Originally a seaport, the eruption raised the land and left the ruined town far from the bay. You’ll enter Pompeii through the Sea Gate and walk along the cobblestone streets to the Agora. Surrounded by temples and porticoes, this was the religious, civic and business center of the city.

Because Pompeii was so well preserved, you can see many fine details that reveal the lifestyles of the residents, such as mosaic floors and colorful frescoes in some of the homes. As you wander through this ancient city, you can’t help but notice the still active Mount Vesuvius towering above. If time permits, you’ll visit a cameo factory nearby to see how the famous jewelry is made and then have some time to browse the store.

With its lush vegetation and sun drenched climate, Sorrento was a favorite resort of wealthy Romans. Experience this cliff-top setting and a charming, flower filled town and enjoy lunch with wine here before continuing to Salerno and the towards to the charming village of Amalfi. Amalfi is situated at the mouth of a deep gorge along the coast. Learn how this charming town was a major shipping port during the Middle Ages and an independent maritime state. Enjoy some free time in lovely Amalfi for shopping or relaxing before cruising to Salerno viewing the Dolomitic cliffs, which have been sculpted by nature. Your coach will be waiting in Salerno for the drive back.

OVERVIEW

Savor a traditional lunch and a taste of Limoncello in Sorrento before meandering through the ruins of Pompeii. A step-by-step demonstration of Limoncello-making will serve as an introduction to Sorrentine gastronomy and sampling a glass of this sweet, intensely lemon-flavored liqueur will enhance that knowledge. Dining at a popular restaurant in Sorrento will add another dimension to your understanding of the local specialties as the meal will feature dishes that are synonymous with Sorrento. Chicken breasts topped with eggplant, prosciutto and fontina cheese are often on the menu. Following free time in Pompeii, you will watch the ancient art of cameo engraving. The catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. buried Pompeii under ash and pumice, which helped preserve it. Excavations have unearthed buildings largely intact with frescoes adorning the walls and everyday objects scattered about, just as they were when the volcano erupted. It will be an eye-opening look into ancient life.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Watch Limoncello being made and sample a glass of this sweet, lemon-flavored liqueur.
• Enjoy a traditional lunch of classic Sorrentine dishes in a restaurant in Sorrento.
• Observe master carvers engraving cameos in Pompeii.
• Browse the excavated ruins of Pompeii, many of which are surprisingly intact.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Your tour starts with a panoramic drive from Naples along the winding coast taking you to the quaint city of Sorrento. Upon arrival, your guide will introduce you to this lovely city and give you free time so that you can explore on your own. After a pizza lunch, you’ll return to Naples, enjoying more beautiful views of the coast and an orientation drive around the city.

You'll see the round-towered Castel Nuovo, San Carlo Opera House, Umberto Gallery, the Royal Palace and San Francesco di Paola Church. Capture a panoramic view of the city and the Bay of Naples from the vantage point of Posillipo Hill before returning to your ship.

Behold some of the most iconic landmarks in Naples and admire sweeping views of the bay and ever-looming Mount Vesuvius on this enlightening driving tour around the city.

After departing from the pier, you will soon arrive in the heart of Naples for a meandering drive through the vibrant metropolis, the third most-populated in Italy. You can almost feel the energy as you watch countless mopeds zipping through the urban sprawl and throngs of Neapolitans going about their daily lives. It’s this irrepressible energy and spectacular backdrop of architectural gems and panoramic views that give Naples its charm.

From the comfort of your seat, you will pass landmarks such as the lavish Royal Palace, one of four residences used by the Bourbon Kings who ruled in the 18th and 19th centuries. Nearby stands the San Carlo Theater, an ornate world-class opera house that has become a revered symbol of Naples.

Depending on the route, you may also see the glorious Naples Cathedral and the National Archaeological Museum, which holds one of the world’s finest collections of Greek and Roman antiquities. Many of the objects were unearthed during excavations of Pompeii after it was buried in ash and pumice following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.

Later, from atop Posillipo Hill, you will enjoy a magnificent view the still-active volcano, Naples and its crescent-shaped bay. You will also have the chance to look about on your own during free time downtown before returning to the pier.

OVERVIEW

This excursion is for guests who are fully dependent on their mobility device. You will be required to supply your own wheelchair/scooter.

Follow an accommodating route through the ruins of Herculaneum and then settle in for a panoramic drive through the heart of Naples. Like the more famous Pompeii, Herculaneum was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Fortunately for archaeologists, the city was buried under volcanic ash and mud, which preserved it. You can expect to view elaborate bath houses decorated with mosaics and frescoes, luxurious residences such as the House of the Black Salon and the Thermopolium, a food distribution center for the poor. In the somber House of Skeletons near the old marina, volcanic gases and ash trapped more than 125 people, whose excavated bones have revealed much to anthropologists. You will gain a different historical insight while driving through Naples. From the comfort of your seat, you will see the lavish Royal Palace, the so-called New Castle from the 13th century and the San Carlo Theater, an ornate opera house.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See treasures excavated in Herculaneum, which a volcanic eruption destroyed in 79 AD.
• Learn what archaeologists discovered in the ancient city’s House of Skeletons.
• Gain an understanding of how the wealthy lived in Herculaneum in the 1st century.
• Enjoy a leisurely drive through Naples while admiring its most striking attractions.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

This exclusive arrangement is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private car and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore according to your own interests and sightsee at your own pace. See the most famous sights or go beyond to create your own intimate connections and unique cultural encounters.

The Executive Collection is recommended for the single/solo traveler, couples, family, friends, and special interest groups traveling together. It can also be an excellent choice for physically challenged guests.

This exclusive arrangement is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private car and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore according to your own interests and sightsee at your own pace. See the most famous sights or go beyond to create your own intimate connections and unique cultural encounters.

The Executive Collection is recommended for the single/solo traveler, couples, family, friends, and special interest groups traveling together. It can also be an excellent choice for physically challenged guests.

Get away from the hustle and bustle of Naples and enjoy the quaint atmosphere of Sorrento. Start with a panoramic drive from Naples along the beautiful coast. Upon arrival in Sorrento, your guide will introduce you to this lovely city and give you a drink coupon which can be used for a complimentary soft drink or ice-cream during your free time. Get to know the city better, shop or do as you please. You'll have approximately 1 1/2 hours, depending upon traffic conditions. You’ll meet your guide at the designated place and time for the return drive to Naples with more beautiful views of the coast.

OVERVIEW

This excursion is for guests that use a cane/walker, have limited mobility issues or for companions of those guest that have booked mobility equipment tour.

Follow an accommodating route through the ruins of Herculaneum and then settle in for a panoramic drive through the heart of Naples. Like the more famous Pompeii, Herculaneum was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Fortunately for archaeologists, the city was buried under volcanic ash and mud, which preserved it. You can expect to view elaborate bath houses decorated with mosaics and frescoes, luxurious residences such as the House of the Black Salon and the Thermopolium, a food distribution center for the poor. In the somber House of Skeletons near the old marina, volcanic gases and ash trapped more than 125 people, whose excavated bones have revealed much to anthropologists. You will gain a different historical insight while driving through Naples. From the comfort of your seat, you will see the lavish Royal Palace, the so-called New Castle from the 13th century and the San Carlo Theater, an ornate opera house.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See treasures excavated in Herculaneum, which a volcanic eruption destroyed in 79 AD.
• Learn what archaeologists discovered in the ancient city’s House of Skeletons.
• Gain an understanding of how the wealthy lived in Herculaneum in the 1st century.
• Enjoy a leisurely drive through Naples while admiring its most striking attractions.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.