Transfer to Sorrento

Today we'll visit the ancient seaside resort of Pompeii. Once a thriving, sophisticated, and prosperous city, many wealthy Romans established their homes here thousands of years ago. When neighboring Mount Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79, it cloaked the Roman resort in volcanic ash, perfectly preserving the minutiae of daily life. The buildings and artifacts left behind make this one of the richest archaeological sites in the world. During our tour, we’ll see the fully excavated ruins of the town’s ancient temples, forum and theatre. Of Pompeii’s three bathhouses, the Stabian Baths was the largest complex. Learn about their ingenious heating method – one of the earliest examples of its kind – that brought hot water to visitors.

• Morning: We’ll depart from our hotel for the five-hour transfer to Pompeii.

• Afternoon: We’ll enjoy free time for lunch followed by a one-hour and thirty-minute guided tour of the Pompeii ruins after which we’ll board our bus for the one- to two-hour transfer to Sorrento.

• Evening: We’ll have dinner at our hotel upon arrival and check-in.