Naples
Herculaneum & Sorrento
Herculaneum — better preserved than Pompeii and a fraction as busy — then an afternoon in Sorrento
Sightseeing
Why We Love it
The Villa of the Papyri gave up a library of carbonised scrolls scholars are still reading — that's what Herculaneum kept and Pompeii didn't.
The Experience
Nine hours from Naples, starting at Herculaneum. The same eruption buried it as buried Pompeii, but under different material, and the result is a site where homes, shops and baths survive far more completely — including the Villa of the Papyri and its library of carbonised scrolls. It is also markedly less crowded.
Then Sorrento for the afternoon: Piazza Tasso, the limoncello workshops, the coast from Villa Comunale Park, and the 15th-century Sedil Dominova, with free time before the drive back.
My pick for repeat visitors to the Bay of Naples, and for anyone who finds Pompeii's crowds a poor trade for its scale.
From $105 per person
9 Hours
Private
Highlights
What's Included
A private vehicle for your party only, for nine hours
English-speaking driver
Herculaneum and Sorrento, with free time in Sorrento
What's Not Included
Entrance fees — Herculaneum €11, paid on site in euros
Lunch
Guide service. A private two-hour guide at Herculaneum can be added at extra cost
Gratuities
Need to Know
Nine hours, departing from downtown Naples
Private — your party only, in your own vehicle
Runs every day of the year
Herculaneum is open 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
Entrance is paid on site in euros, not in advance — carry cash
Comfortable walking shoes
Cancellation follows the supplier's policy — we confirm the exact terms in writing before you pay
Pricing Details
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Need to know
Nine hours from Naples, starting at Herculaneum. The same eruption buried it as buried Pompeii, but under different material, and the result is a site where homes, shops and baths survive far more completely — including the Villa of the Papyri and its library of carbonised scrolls. It is also markedly less crowded.
Then Sorrento for the afternoon: Piazza Tasso, the limoncello workshops, the coast from Villa Comunale Park, and the 15th-century Sedil Dominova, with free time before the drive back.
My pick for repeat visitors to the Bay of Naples, and for anyone who finds Pompeii's crowds a poor trade for its scale.