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Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius, Herculaneum, Capri, City of Naples and the Amalfi Coast
City of Naples sightseeing
The cruise port in Naples is in the Molo Beverello district, in the very heart of the City of Naples. You can just walk directly off the ship and in 10 minutes be in the centre of the City of Naples. Most of Naples main sightseeing attractions are within walking distance or a short bus ride.
Also within about 10-minutes' walk of your ship is the main terminus of the Naples open top, hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus that has three main routes covering all the attractions of Naples, though not outside the city to Pompeii.
If you want to cover Naples, are independently minded and want to make best use of the little time you have, then a 2-hour small group early morning orientation tour of the City of Naples covering all the main sights and access to a local guide is a great way to familiarise yourself with the city, so by mid-morning you can strike out in an informed manner to make best use of your remaining time.
Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius & Herculaneum independently
It is pretty straightforward to visit either Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius & Herculaneum under your own steam using the Circumvesuviana trains. The Circumvesuviana train leaves from Naples Porta Nolana Station a couple of miles from the cruise/ferry port so you will need a local bus or taxi for this transfer.
The Circumvesuviana trains are mass transit trains that run about every 30 minutes to Pompeii and Ercolano Scavi station for Herculaneum.
Note these trains are not really advised for the old and frail. They are always crowded to the seams and there is a good chance you won't get a seat for part of the journey.
It should also be said that this is not Switzerland so do give yourself good contingency to get back to the ship.
Note for both trains and admissions credit cards are not taken so you need cash (in euros).
Independently you will probably have time on a cruise excursion to visit one of these. Pompeii is clearly the headline act and is a vast site and is further away from Naples than Herculaneum.
Many people prefer Herculaneum as it is much more compact than Pompeii and the buildings are better preserved. As an independent visitor there isn't much information to make sense of what you are seeing, at minimum you need to invest in the hire of an audio guide.
Public cruise excursion tours from Naples cruise ships
Worry-free cruise shore excursion guarantee for peace of mind
You will return to the Naples port from your shore excursion tour in good time.
In the very rare event your ship has departed, transport will be arranged for you to the next port of call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to board the tour, your money will be refunded. See the terms and conditions on the tour detail pages linked below for full details.
Pompeii & Vesuvius tour excursion options and tickets
All the tour options below are tours designed specifically for cruise passengers arriving at Naples and will pick-up and drop you at the cruise port terminal.
POMPEII HALF DAY SHORE EXCURSION
• Entrance to Pompeii • Professional guide • Transport by shared air-conditioned minibus • Port pick-up and drop-off
POMPEII & MOUNT VESUVIUS HALF DAY SHORE EXCURSION
• Entry to Mount Vesuvius • Emtry to Pompeii • Pizza lunch included • Professional guide • Transport by shared air-conditioned minibus • Port pick-up and drop-off
MOUNT VESUVIUS HALF DAY SHORE EXCURSION
• Entry to Mount Vesuvius • Pizza lunch included • Professional guide • Transport by shared air-conditioned minibus • Port pick-up and drop-off
NAPLES AND POMPEII HALF DAY SHORE EXCURSION
• Entrance and guided tour of Pompeii • Naples City tour • Professional guide • Transport by shared air-conditioned minibus • Port pick-up and drop-off
POMPEII AND SORRENTO FULL DAY SHORE EXCURSION
• Entrance to Pompeii • Pizza lunch included • Professional guide • Transport by shared air-conditioned coach • Port pick-up and drop-off
Private day tours from Naples cruise ships
All private tour options come with English speaking driver, comfortable touring vehicle, very flexible itinerary options and door to door service.
Your English speaking driver will be native to the region and will ensure your trip encompasses all the best landscapes available.
All vehicles are non smoking and fully air conditioned. We offer three sizes of vehicle, for 1-3 people, 4 or 5 people and 6 to 8 people. Price is per vehicle not passenger.
After booking you pay a small deposit and receive a voucher through email. The remainder will be paid directly to the driver.
We offer two well proven itineraries exploring the best of the region. If you have your own alternative itinerary in mind, use our custom itinerary service, using the enquiry form at the bottom of this page.
Private shore excursion to Pompeii and tour of Sorrento, Positano and the Amalfi Coast
Your driver will collect you at the pre-arranged time and you can relax in your comfortable vehicle during the short drive to the ancient Roman remains at Pompeii where you will have two hours to explore the amazing ruins of the town.
This is followed by a short drive to Sorrento and Positano, two beautiful towns on the delightful Amalfi coast.
Your driver will be at your disposal throughout your trip and will ensure you have plenty of opportunities to take photographs of landscapes and scenery you admire while en route. Your return journey from Positano to Naples takes around 90 minutes.
Pompeii tickets are not included in the tour. You can pay on the day or you can pre-book a guide with us to show you around the highlights of Pompeii so you do not miss anything. You can also pre-book Pompeii fast track tickets in the reservation process.
POMPEII & AMALFI COAST PRIVATE SHORE EXCURSION
• Private full day tour of Pompeii & Amalfi Coast • Visit to Pompeii ruins • Driving tour & time to explore Pearls of Amalfi Coast: Sorrento & Positano • English speaking driver • Port pick up/drop-off
Private tour of the pearls of the Amalfi Coast: Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, Ravello
Your driver will collect you at the pre-arranged time and you can relax in your comfortable vehicle during the one hour drive to Sorrento.
You'll have an hour to explore Sorrento and admire the views across the Bay of Naples to Mount Vesuvius and the Isle of Capri. After leaving Sorrento you will be taken on a short drive to the pretty fishing village of Positano which nestles next to the azure blue sea and is surrounded by towering mountains.
Amalfi is the next major town along the coastline and a popular tourist destination. After a brief stop in Amalfi you'll be driven to Ravello, another historic town with plenty of architectural monuments dating back to the 5th century.
Your driver will be at your disposal throughout your trip and will ensure you have plenty of opportunities to take photographs of landscapes and scenery you admire while en route. On leaving Ravello your return journey to Naples takes around 75 minutes.
SORRENTO, POSITANO & AMALFI COAST PRIVATE SHORE EXCURSION
• Private full day tour of Amalfi Coast • Driving tour & time to explore Pearls of Amalfi Coast: Sorrento, Positano, Ravello & Amalfi • English speaking driver • Port pick up/drop-off
Custom private tour enquiries and quotations
If the above tour options don't quite fit your requirements, don't worry we normally meet most people's requirements. Please use the form below to set out your unique requirement and we will normally be able to provide a proposal within a day or two.
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