Pompeii Tour with Archaeologist & Amalfi Coast Day Trip from Rome

Just one day to visit the south? Make it count on this Pompeii & Amalfi Coast tour from Rome!

Take the pressure off figuring out logistics on your own and make the most of your short time in beautiful, fascinating southern Italy. On this guided day trip from Rome, you'll embark on an in-depth exploration of the ruins at Pompeii with an expert archaeologist, enjoy a relaxing drive along the beautiful Amalfi Coast, and still have time to let your hair down and explore the jewel that is the seaside town of Positano.

With air-conditioned private transport and skip-the-line tickets to Pompeii, all the details have been handled for you. You'll even have one of our friendly English-speaking tour leaders to accompany you throughout the day, so all you need to worry about is stocking up on limoncello and handmade shoes in Positano.

Discover world-famous ruins with a professional archaeologist guide at Pompeii.

Kick off your Pompeii & Amalfi Coast tour bright and early in central Rome, where you'll meet your tour leader and board a comfortable private bus for the three-and-a-half-hour drive south. Along the way, you’ll hear stories that will provide context for what you’ll see and experience throughout the day. Sit back, relax, and take in the views of the Italian countryside passing by outside your window.

Once you arrive in Pompeii, your tour leader will hand you over to a certified Pompeii tour guide and archaeologist, carefully chosen from the ranks for their knowledge, enthusiasm and storytelling skills. Together, you’ll explore the best of Pompeii: from the Roman Forum and the brothel (if age appropriate for the group) to the world-famous plaster casts of those killed in the eruption, forever frozen in their final positions. You'll even pay a special visit to the ancient amphitheater, which most other Pompeii tours skip.

Few places send shivers up your spine like this thriving ancient Roman city frozen in time by the volcanic eruption of 79 AD. Twenty feet of volcanic ash preserved Pompeii’s buildings, streets, mosaics, and frescoes for centuries, making it a site unlike any other in Italy: it’s a complete ancient city you can explore just as it was 2,000 years ago! Feel the site come to life with your guide’s dramatic stories and fascinating anecdotes about what life was like before and during the eruption.

Take in once-in-a-lifetime views on Italy's most scenic drive along the Amalfi Coast.

We time your visit to Pompeii in order to avoid the worst crowds of the day, so either before or after your Pompeii tour, you'll head further south. Revel in the stunning views and exciting twists and turns of a panoramic drive down the Amalfi Coast, hearing stories along the way about life in this beautiful region of Italy along with background information about our next stop: lovely Positano.

A pastel resort town perched on the cliffs, Positano is world-renowned for its romance and elegance, and you'll have plenty of free time to explore it on your own. Follow in the footsteps of Shelley, Goethe, Steinbeck, and the town’s myriad other famous visitors as you climb winding staircases and explore narrow streets. Peek into upscale boutiques, order custom-made sandals from a local artisan, cool off with a dip in the clear waters (bring your swimsuit!), or relax over a fresh seafood lunch—all surrounded by some of the most picturesque and idyllic views you’ll ever see.

Your Pompeii & Amalfi Coast tour will be a highlight of your Roman holiday.

From the moment you arrive at our meeting point in central Rome to when you return that evening—with a full stomach and head filled with vistas and history—you’re in excellent hands. We’ve organized comfortable, air-conditioned transport in a private bus for a relaxing day trip from Rome.

For your Pompeii tour, you'll head straight into the site with skip-the-line tickets so you don't have to waste precious time waiting in line. And if it’s busy in Pompeii in the morning (as it sometimes can be with cruise ship arrivals) we’ll be flexible, reversing the order of your day trip and heading to the coast first to be sure that you’re getting the best experience.

The most important element of any tour, though, is your guide—which is why we’ve spent years building a team of the best, most passionate, fun and enthusiastic tour leaders in the business. So sit back, relax and enjoy yourself, safe in the knowledge that you’re getting the best possible experience of southern Italy on our hassle-free Pompeii and Amalfi Coast tour from Rome.

*Please note: In the low season (November through late March), most of the businesses in Positano town close, making the town rather uneventful to visit. During this time, we will visit the town of Amalfi or Sorrento instead, where you'll have plenty of options for lunch and shopping. During the weekends in the high season (May-September) we will also visit beautiful Sorrento instead of Positano.

Please note that this description is an example and your experience may vary depending on the season, day of the week, and group size. Regardless of where your tour goes, you always have an excellent experience.