Visit to the Ruins of Pompeii and Panoramic View of Naples

Upon the arrival of your cruise at the port of Naples, our Shore2Shore team will welcome you to begin this special excursion for cruise passengers.

The visit starts with a panoramic bus tour of the city of Naples; traveling along the seafront promenade, the Riviera di Chiaia, the Gulf of Naples, and the Castell’ovo (Egg Castle), where Neapolitan legend says that Virgil hid a magical egg. We will see the Royal Villa and the Anton Dohrn Zoological Station, the oldest in the world and the cradle of the first scientific experiments.

We will reach Posillipo, where we will enjoy a panoramic view of the Gulf, Mount Vesuvius, and the islands. Our visit will continue towards the city center. We will pass by the Maschio Angioino (Castel Nuovo), a medieval castle that has become a symbol of the city of Naples. We will admire the exterior of the San Giacomo Palace, the current residence of the mayor, and finally, the Town Hall Square.

We arrive at Pompeii, an ancient and wealthy city, a magnificent and historic example of life in the year 79 AD. It was precisely that year, on August 24th, when the earth shook, and Vesuvius unleashed all its fury on the area after 1800 years of inactivity. The city of Pompeii was completely submerged under lava and ashes from Mount Vesuvius. However, excavations that began in the 17th century have brought to light archaeological remains of immense value.

The guide will take us on a guided tour through the magnificent ruins of Pompeii, starting at Porta Marina, the gate to the city’s economic and political center. He will lead us on a walking tour, evoking the history and experience of a typical day in ancient times.

Throughout our tour, we will find houses, temples, and villas with mosaic floors and frescoed walls. We will be able to admire the luxury mansions and the fabulous art of the wealthy aristocrats who came to Pompeii to escape the crisis in Rome.

The houses were designed around an interior garden with few windows to the outside. We will visit one of the more modest houses and also explore the ancient baths, temples, theaters, and markets.

Every corner of Pompeii has its own story; there is much to see, and you will feel as if you are traveling back in time.

At the end of our tour of the Pompeii site, we will return by bus to the port of Naples for boarding your cruise.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• DURATION: BUS AND GUIDE AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 6 HOURS DEPENDING ON THE ARRIVAL TIME OF YOUR CRUISE.

• MANDATORY SUPPLEMENT TO BE PAID WITH THE RESERVATION

  • HEADPHONES: €3.00 per person
    

  MANDATORY POMPEII ENTRY SUPPLEMENT TO BE PAID WITH THE RESERVATION

  • This rate is from SHORE2SHORE and includes our handling fees as well as banking fees and exchange rates. No claims will be accepted after the visit to the site.
  • GENERAL ENTRY TO THE RUINS (ticket + €1.00 PRE-BOOKING ACCESS):
  • 2026: €21.00 all visitors aged 25 or older.
    It is essential to present a valid identity document or similar at the entrance.
  • 2027: €27.00 all visitors aged 25 or older.
    It is essential to present a valid identity document or similar at the entrance.
  • REDUCED ENTRY (ticket + €1.00 PRE-BOOKING ACCESS) €3.00 European Union citizens aged 18 to 25 (not yet reached). It is essential to present a valid identity document or similar at the entrance.
    • European Union university students up to 25 years old (not yet reached). It is essential to present a valid identity document or similar at the entrance.
  • FREE ENTRY + €1.00 PRE-BOOKING ACCESS: €1.00 to be paid at the time of booking.
                European Union citizens aged 2 to 18 (not yet reached).
  • FREE ENTRY: Babies under 24 months

   

  NOTES

  • Medium level/Panoramic/Cultural
  • It is recommended to wear comfortable footwear.
  • THE ORDER OF THE PLACES TO VISIT MAY BE CHANGED BY THE GUIDE'S ORGANIZATION AND TRAFFIC AND/OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES.
  • EXCURSION NOT SUITABLE FOR PEOPLE WITH REDUCED MOBILITY OR WHO REQUIRE A WHEELCHAIR.
  • The excavations will be closed on January 1, May 1, and December 25.
  • It is the passenger's responsibility to provide correct and accurate information when requesting reservations. Shore2Shore is not responsible for incorrect or incomplete data and reserves the right to reject reservations that do not meet the requirements.
  • Please note that any discrepancy between the declared age and the actual age at the time of service provision will result in a difference that the passenger must pay before entering the monuments.
  • Due to the nature of the terrain, it may be difficult to move with baby strollers.

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