Naples & Pompeii Tour
Step into Pompeii's streets frozen by Vesuvius in 79 AD, then savour authentic pizza in the street-food capital of Italy — a day that spans 2,000 years.
This tour pairs one of the most extraordinary archaeological sites in the world with one of Italy's most vibrant, chaotic, and delicious cities. We depart from Civitavecchia Port, Rome hotels, or Fiumicino Airport early in the morning to make the most of both destinations.
Pompeii: Frozen in Time
In 79 AD, an eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried the prosperous Roman city of Pompeii under several metres of volcanic ash, preserving it almost perfectly for nearly two millennia. Walking the ancient cobblestone streets today you encounter intact Roman houses, bakeries with their grinding stones, a complete amphitheatre, lupanar (brothel), forum, and the haunting plaster casts of citizens surprised by the eruption.
We recommend 2.5 to 3 hours inside the archaeological park — enough time to cover the essential highlights without rushing. Audio guides or a licensed guide can be arranged at an additional cost.
Naples: Pizza, Art, and Chaos
Naples is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe and the birthplace of pizza. Its UNESCO-listed historic centre (centro storico) follows the original Greek street grid from 470 BC. Key highlights include Spaccanapoli (the arrow-straight street that splits the old city), the underground Naples Underground (Greek-Roman tunnels), and the magnificent Piazza del Plebiscito with its Palazzo Reale.
Allow time for a proper Neapolitan lunch: a wood-fired margherita or marinara at a historic pizzeria (the original margherita was created in Naples in 1889), followed by a sfogliatella pastry and an espresso standing at the bar — the proper Neapolitan way.
All tolls and parking included. The drive from Civitavecchia to Naples is approximately 2.5 hours.
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Tour Itinerary
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Pompeii Archaeological Site
Walk the cobblestone streets of the Roman city buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD — remarkably preserved houses, bakeries, baths, a complete amphitheatre, and haunting plaster casts.
2.5 hours -
Naples Historic Centre
Explore the UNESCO-listed centro storico along the ancient Greek street grid: Spaccanapoli, the Gothic Cathedral, and the underground Greco-Roman tunnels of Naples Underground.
1.5 hours -
Neapolitan Pizza Lunch
Taste an authentic wood-fired Neapolitan pizza at a historic pizzeria — the margherita was invented here in 1889 for Queen Margherita of Savoy.
1 hour -
Piazza del Plebiscito
Naples' grand royal square flanked by the Palazzo Reale and the neoclassical church of San Francesco di Paola, modelled on the Pantheon in Rome.
30 min
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English-speaking guide/driver
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- All tolls and parking fees
- Flexible itinerary on request
Not Included
- Entrance fees to monuments/museums
- Meals and beverages
- Gratuities (optional)
Frequently Asked Questions
Tour Prices (per group)
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