Day trip to Pompeii

Day trip to Pompeii

Explore the fascinating ruins of the ancient city of Pompeii on a day trip from Sorrento. Famed for being destroyed by a volcanic eruption from Mount Vesuvius, it features buildings with frescoes, mosaics and plumbing still intact! Be sure to wear comfy shoes as the roads and paths are uneven.
Pompeii

Pompeii

Sorrento Area

Pompeii lay buried for centuries after Mount Vesuvius erupted, covering it in a layer of burning pumice fragments. In 1748, excavations began, and today at this UNESCO World Heritage Site, you can see the...

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Mount Vesuvius

Mount Vesuvius

Sorrento Area

Mount Vesuvius is the only active volcano in mainland Europe. It is best known for the 79AD eruption which destroyed the city of Pompeii. Since then it has erupted more than 30 times, the last time in 1944....

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Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta

Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta

Sorrento Area

Standing tall on the coastline of Positano, this impressive church – believed to be founded in around the 10th-century – is open to visitors who wish to explore its stunning Baroque interior. Visit the main...

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