The 4 Rome Day Trips That Fill First

1.Discover the Ancient Ruins of Pompeii: Day Trip from Rome

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2,247 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) Our pick

Leave Rome at 7:15 am for a coach trip south to Pompeii. Entry, lunch and a local guide are included, with about two hours at the UNESCO-listed ruins. The tour is offered in English but may be multilingual, and some departures include extra Naples or shopping stops. Meet at Via Giovanni Amendola 32.

“An absolutely wonderful trip and everything you'd expect! Fascinating and emotional all in one. Long trip from Rome but worth it. Lunch was great and bus comfortable. The only draw back to the excursion was the "bus tour of Naples." You can't really see anything from a moving bus and it left us with a very bad impression of Naples. Trashy, congested, dirty...not, I'm sure what Naples would want. Next time, go to the museum so people can see more Pompeii artifacts.”

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2.From Rome: Pompeii, Positano and Amalfi Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 430 reviews · from $292

Ride from central Rome in a minivan for up to six or seven people, with a tour assistant throughout the day. Explore Pompeii for two hours with a professional guide and skip-the-line entry, then enjoy free time in Positano and Amalfi. Guides vary by departure; past tour teams have included Jazzy, JB and Alex.

“Our tour guide Romulous? He was an absolute rock star. I can’t say enough. My 15 year old was just blown away and had an amazing time. This tour was the best tour I’ve ever booked. The driver and overall guide were amazing too. They were very accommodating and engaging. Great day!!”

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3.From Rome: Day Trip to Pompeii and Sorrento with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 269 reviews · from $131Best value

Leave Rome by air-conditioned bus for a guided visit to Pompeii, lunch near the ruins, and time in Sorrento for coastal views and a limoncello tasting. Guides such as Francesco in Pompeii and tour leaders including Elisa and Giovanni have helped make the day engaging. Expect a long schedule, plenty of walking, and limited free time at each stop.

“Great day of sightseeing. Be prepared for a 13hour day. Sorrento and limoncello tasting was our favorite part of the tour. The lunch was good. Included a pizza( if picked from options) that was a huge portion for one person but lacked taste). Very disappointing, especially being in Italy.”

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4.Private transfer from Sorrento to Rome

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $468Top rated

Travel privately from your Sorrento hotel or address to a Rome hotel, airport, station, port, or other agreed location. Good Heart Limos provides an air-conditioned sedan or minivan, luggage space, and a driver who can stop for a comfort break. Drivers praised for friendly service include Francesco, Gennaro, and David, though your driver is not guaranteed.

“The ride was very pleasant. Our driver Liberel was very prompt and accommodating. He was knowledgeable and curious.”

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