moderate
10 hours
Participants should be comfortable walking for several hours on uneven terrain without support.
Discover Pompeii like never before with a high-speed rail journey from Rome and an expert-led four-hour archaeological tour that goes beyond the standard highlights. Dive into the ancient city’s hidden gems and tragic history.
9 Hours • All Ages
Embark on an extraordinary day trip from Rome to Pompeii, where history comes alive. Enjoy a high-speed train ride, followed by a four-hour guided exploration of the ancient ruins with an expert archeologist. Discover hidden gems, savor a delicious lunch, and immerse yourself in the poignant stories of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
9 Hrs.
Few places in the world will wow you like the lost city of Pompeii. It’s on every traveler’s bucket list, yet getting there has its complications. We’ve removed all the logistic stress of touring Pompeii from Rome with this all-inclusive, value-packed day trip. Leave the details to us and enjoy the trip of a lifetime!
Most day trips to Pompeii from Rome take 12 or more hours and involve 6 to 8 hours sitting on a cramped bus. Our all-inclusive tour by high-speed train will have you traveling with the utmost comfort, quality, and convenience. We'll reach Naples in one hour, and from there — in just 35 minutes by private coach — we arrive at the ancient ruins of Pompeii where your expert local guide will amaze you during a walking tour of this city devastated by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in AD 79.
Experience a world frozen in time as you stroll along the cobblestone ancient roads where perfectly conserved ancient bakeries, shops, stalls, residences, public baths, and even brothels remain! Take in the tragic plaster casts of the Pompeiians who were immortalized on that devastating day by pyroclastic flow and ash.
Upon conclusion of the guided tour in Pompeii, visit a prize-winning vineyard nearby to taste four of the wines produced in the fertile volcanic soil of Mt. Vesuvius followed by a leisurely light lunch where local specialties take center stage. After enjoying an abundance of antipasti, a first course, and dessert your driver will transfer you to Naples for the return trip to Rome by high-speed train.
Pompeii’s ancient streets are uneven and require comfortable shoes for extended walking.
Summers can get very hot; a hat and sunscreen will help keep you comfortable.
Carry a refillable water bottle to keep hydrated throughout the walking tour.
You’ll want to capture the ruins, so ensure your camera or phone is fully charged before the tour.
Pompeii was buried under volcanic ash in 79 AD, preserving a snapshot of Roman life almost identical to that day, a phenomenon still studied worldwide.
Efforts focus on preserving fragile ruins while managing tourist impact through controlled access and visitor education.
Essential for navigating ancient cobblestones and uneven paths.
Provides shade during the hot midday sun.
summer specific
Useful for carrying water, snacks, and personal items.
Protects your skin during extended outdoor exposure.
spring;summer;fall specific