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Pompeii, Sorrento & the Bay of Naples in Winter

From £1,549
Duration 8 Days
Departures from: Jan 2025 - Mar 2025
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From £1,549
Duration 8 Days
Departures from: Jan 2025 - Mar 2025

Tour Overview

Discover the ruins of Pompeii and marvel at Mount Vesuvius from the comfort of your 4-star hotel in the beautiful Amalfi Coast.
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  • max group size Max Group Size 25
  • relaxing tour Relax & Discover
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Your Holiday Includes

  • Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guide
  • Return flights from London
  • 7 nights in a 4-star hotel
  • A guaranteed twin or double room of your own
  • 12 included meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 dinners including a welcome drink & farewell get-together
  • Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage

Included Holiday Highlights

  • Walking tour of Pompeii, followed by a guided tour of the archaeological site
  • Explore Sorrento including the lovely main square
  • Lemon grove & limoncello experience

Itinerary

Day 1 UK - Naples

Today, you fly to Naples and transfer to your hotel on the spectacular Amalfi Coast. Famous for its beauty, mild climate and fascinating history, the area's attractions range from lovely resorts and idyllic islands to world-famous archaeological sites. With its picture-perfect streets, laid-back café culture and great cuisine, where better to experience the Italian lifestyle. This evening we'll get to know one another over a welcome drink before dinner.

Meals included: D
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Day 2 Pompeii

Few places have captured the imagination quite like Pompeii and today we will discover its sights. Pompeii's sheer scale is immense and on our guided tour you will be able to imagine what life was like before Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, smothering the town and its inhabitants in hot ash. As we wander through the streets, we'll see villas decorated with frescos and brightly coloured mosaics, the remarkable Roman baths and spectacular amphitheatre.

Meals included: B
Next day

Day 3 Minori - at Leisure

You are free to explore further at your own pace today. Alternatively, why not join our optional excursion to the beautiful island of Capri. Dinner is served at the hotel this evening.

Meals included: B,D
Next day

Day 4 Minori - at Leisure

A further day at leisure gives you more time to explore at your own pace. If you'd like to see and do more, you may choose to join our full-day optional excursion which takes you on a scenic coastal drive to the beautiful town of Amalfi. Dinner is served at the hotel this evening.

Meals included: B,D
Next day

Day 5 Minori - at Leisure

Enjoy another day at leisure or join our optional excursion to Mount Vesuvius, which last erupted in 1944. Having admired Vesuvius from a distance so far, this is your opportunity to experience it close up. Dinner will be served at the hotel.

Meals included: B,D
Next day

Day 6 Minori - at Leisure

This morning we offer an optional excursion to the Roman town of Herculaneum which was buried by the same eruption that destroyed Pompeii. We'll enjoy a guided tour of the ruins here, which are actually better preserved than their more famous counterpart. Next we'll visit the Archaeological Museum in Naples. Or if you prefer, you can relax and explore the charming town of Minori.

Meals included: B
Next day

Day 7 Sorrento

We'll spend the final day of our holiday in the lively seaside resort of Sorrento, which boasts stunning scenery as well as elegant restaurants, pavement cafés and a variety of shops. In the company of your Holiday Director, enjoy the bustle of the main square, stroll through narrow lanes, dip into traditional trattorias and step inside intriguing ateliers.
Limoncello is a popular drink in this part of Italy and we'll get a chance to try a sample. You could even join our optional 3 hour cookery class followed by lunch for a chance to learn to cook typical recipes handed down for many generations. This evening we'll enjoy a farewell get-together and dinner in the hotel.

Meals included: B,D
Next day

Day 8 Naples - UK

Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Meals included: B

Accommodation (as specified or similar)

Hotel Villa Romana

Hotel Villa Romana is a family run hotel situated on the stunning Amalfi Coast. Located in the small town of Minori which is home to narrow streets, townhouses, bars, cafes and a sea front promenade. Just a few steps away from the beach and in the heart of the Amalfi Coast, it is great for relaxing and exploring. As is in the name, it was formerly an ancient Roman Villa, and this is evident through the classic style and comfort of the hotel. They serve delicious Mediterranean cuisine with seasonal and local produce. Hotel facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, American bar, restaurant and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Hotel rooms are classically furnished and equipped with flat-screen TV, mini-bar, air conditioning, hairdryer and safe. If you wish to upgrade to a superior room for a supplement please call and our Holiday Advisors will be happy to assist (not available on winter departures).

Hotel Villa Romana is a family run hotel situated on the stunning Amalfi Coast. Located in the small town of Minori which is home to narrow streets, townhouses, bars, cafes and a sea front promenade. Just a few steps away from the beach and in the heart of the Amalfi Coast, it is great for relaxing and exploring. As is in the name, it was formerly an ancient Roman Villa, and this is evident through the classic style and comfort of the hotel. They serve delicious Mediterranean cuisine with seasonal and local produce. Hotel facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, American bar, restaurant and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Hotel rooms are classically furnished and equipped with flat-screen TV, mini-bar, air conditioning, hairdryer and safe. If you wish to upgrade to a superior room for a supplement please call and our Holiday Advisors will be happy to assist (not available on winter departures).

Optional Excursions

Experience even more of your destination by adding one or more optional excursions to your holiday before you set off. Take a look below at the extra trips you can enjoy on this tour.

Sorrento cooking class

Sorrento cooking class

Discover the treasures of the Italian land in a cooking class – an experience you shouldn’t miss!
Your lesson will be held in a large kitchen specially designed to make this a perfect culinary delight in the Sorrento Hills. All the dishes are made only with the freshest of ingredients and follow typical recipes that have been handed down for many generations.
Each class lasts approximately 3 hours with an included lunch which will be based on the lesson’s subject.
Generally, menus are composed of: mozzarella tasting, fresh pasta, eggplant parmigiana as second course and dessert. Your meal will be accompanied by wine, mineral water and a limoncello tasting.
Minimal walking – Unforgettable experience!
Discover the treasures of the Italian land in a cooking class – an experience you shouldn’t miss!
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Herculaneum and Naples Museum

Herculaneum and Naples Museum

Join us on a visit to Naples for a short, guided orientation tour and visit to the Naples National Archaeological Museum. There will be some free time before we continue onto Herculaneum. Buried after Vesuvius' eruption and considered one of the most evocative archaeological sites, Herculaneum has been painstakingly excavated, revealing some luxurious buildings preserved by the ash, giving an insight into the lives of the wealthy former inhabitants.
Join us on a visit to Naples for a short, guided orientation tour and visit to the Naples National Archaeological Museum. There will be some free time before we continue onto Hercu...

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Amalfi and the Coast

Amalfi and the Coast

Get your cameras at the ready for this full-day tour which begins with a drive along the stunning Amalfi coastline. First stop is Amalfi, a picturesque town of whitewashed houses carved into the surrounding mountains.

Due to its incredible popularity there are restrictions along the Amalfi roads depending on the size of the vehicle, day of the week and other variables, and can also be impacted by local weather conditions. To meet these requirements our itinerary will be adapted and confirmed on the day.

After Amalfi we may sail to the harbour of Maiori and continue along the hill to Ravello. Either way make sure to bring along your camera to capture the spectacular views along your journey.

Full Day - Moderate Walking - Beautiful Scenery
Get your cameras at the ready for this full-day tour which begins with a drive along the stunning Amalfi coastline. First stop is Amalfi, a picturesque town of whitewashed houses c...

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Capri from Pompeii

Capri from Pompeii

You’ll sail to the enchanting island of Capri, which has been the haunt of the international jet set for many decades. It’s also charmed a Roman emperor or two in its time. On our guided tour you’ll get to see the Faraglioni Rocks and visit the wonderful Gardens of Augustus where you’ll find colourful terraces filled with flowers and the picturesque historic centre of Anacapri. You may also have time to take the chairlift (at extra cost) from Anacapri to the highest point of the island.

Full Day – Moderate Walking - Not to be missed
You’ll sail to the enchanting island of Capri, which has been the haunt of the international jet set for many decades. It’s also charmed a Roman emperor or two in its time. On our ...

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Mount Vesuvius

Mount Vesuvius

Take an exciting drive up Mount Vesuvius – the volcano that destroyed the town of Pompeii in 79AD, and mainland Europe’s only active volcano. Leaving the vehicle behind you can walk right up to the crater to enjoy breathtaking views of the Bay of Naples to each side before peering down into the depths of the crater, where you’ll see a river of solidified lava and sometimes plumes of rising steam.

Please note we recommend to pre-book this excursion.
Take an exciting drive up Mount Vesuvius – the volcano that destroyed the town of Pompeii in 79AD, and mainland Europe’s only active volcano. Leaving the vehicle behind you can wal...

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Further Information

Deposit information

When you book a holiday, you will be asked to pay a deposit, this will be made clear at the time of booking. In most cases we will charge the following deposit amount;

  • UK Holidays - £150 per person
  • European Holidays - £200 Per person
  • Worldwide Holidays - £250 or 10% whichever is the greater

On some holidays we may charge a slightly higher deposit, to cover any costs we have to pay immediately to secure your booking with our suppliers. This will be made clear at the time of booking.

If you choose a tour that is within 84 days of departure you will need to pay the full balance when you book.

Our cancellation policy

If you decide to cancel your confirmed booking you must notify us (or your travel agent) in writing, as soon as possible. Since we incur costs in cancelling your arrangements, you will have to pay the applicable cancellation charges up to the maximum shown below.

  • More than 75 days before departure - Loss of deposit only
  • 43 - 74 days - 50% of tour price
  • 29 - 42 days - 75% of tour price
  • 15 - 28 days - 90% of tour price
  • Day of Departure - 14 days - 100% of tour price

Our full cancellation policy can be found in our booking terms and conditions, section 8.

How do I find out Entry and Health Requirements for my holiday?

We have partnered with Sherpa, an on-line self service tool that allows you to search up-to-date information regarding travel entry requirements for all countries and also allows you to apply for eVisas or eTAs via their on-line portal. Just click on this link to find out more – Travel requirement & Visa Service.

You can also refer to the Foreign Travel Advice section on the gov.uk website: Foreign travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Click on your destination and then click on 'Entry Requirements'. For Health Requirements, the Department of Health also offers travellers health advice on www.travelhealthpro.org.uk, click on country information to locate your destination.

It is important to remember that passport, visa and health requirements can change before departure; therefore, we recommend you regularly familiarise yourself with the latest requirements before you travel. If you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport/entry/immigration requirements, we are unable to accept any responsibility.

For some destinations, it is not always discernable that a visa is required for entry at the border.  For example, for some customers, to travel to the United States, an ESTA may be required. For Canada, an ETA and to India, an e-visa may be needed. Please do check your requirements to avoid any unnecessary cost and delays.