Expeditions made by this tour group are a little pricey, but you get professional historians as guides who really know their history. This company transports you to Pompeii by car, and then afterward takes you to the Naples museum, where many of the Pompeii artifacts are located. This tour delves into religious and cultural aspects, gender roles, and the way commerce was conducted. The tour leaves Pompeii in the early afternoon and returns to Naples by car. Lunch is taken in a non-tourist restaurant. There is a short stroll around Naples center, and then a trip to the archeological museum. The tour lasts approximately 13 hours.
Context Travel
2208 South St.
Philadelphia, PA 19146
USA
+1 800 691-6036
contexttravel.com
This tour company offers small-group day tours leaving from Rome to Pompeii and then takes you on a visit to the Amalfi coast. The tour takes about thirteen hours, and groups average about eight people per vehicle. A guide will go through the highlights of the ancient city and will show you areas such as Macellum (the local market), the thermal baths, and areas where local Roman citizens would gather. The tour also covers some of the wealthy homes, and guides explain the Roman way of life. After leaving Pompeii, you will be taken along the Amalfi coast and stop at scenic viewpoints.
Avventure Bellissime
1063 San Marco
30124 Venezia
+39.041.970499
tours-italy.com
This bus tour leaves Rome and travels along the Autostrada del Sole. Along the trip you will get a view of the Abbey of Montecassino, which was rebuilt after World War II. The tour goes on to see an old factory that works with coral and creates cameos and then proceeds to Pompeii. Lunch is offered at a restaurant close to the ruins. Enjoy Rome Tours offers a guided tour of Pompeii after lunch and explains how people lived in the city during its peak. The tour leaves at 7:00 a.m. and returns to Rome at 8:30 p.m. Enjoy Rome also offers free hotel pickup for centrally located hotels in Rome.
Enjoy Rome Tours
Via Maghera 8A (two blocks from the train station)
Rome
06 4451843
enjoyrome.com
