Pompeii & Amalfi Coast Private Day Trip from Sorrento

What happens when Vesuvius freezes a city in time, then you drive straight to the cliffs

You visit Pompeii's archaeological site in the morning, then drive the Amalfi Coast stopping in Positano, Furore, and either Amalfi Cathedral or Ravello, all from a private car with a local driver. Hotel pickup and return are included, along with air conditioning and WiFi. The full day runs without fixed stops, so you control the pace.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each3 stops

1. Pompeii Archaeological Site2h
2. Amalfi Cathedral1h
3. Ravello1h

Visit Pompeii and Amalfi Coast highlights

• Visit ancient Pompeii ruins
• Drive to Positano village
• Pass by Amalfi Coast scenery
• Pass by Furore fjord
• Visit Amalfi town and cathedral

The experience

You start the morning at Pompeii Archaeological Site, walking through streets where people stopped mid-step nearly 2,000 years ago. The ruins sit exactly where they fell: no reconstruction, no guessing. If you're going on the first Sunday of the month, entry is free but tickets sell out fast and you'll queue. The alternative is Herculaneum, which draws fewer crowds and sits just as deep in ash. Either way, your driver (someone born and raised here, not just trained on the route) picks you up after and you leave the ancient world behind.

The drive to the Amalfi Coast takes about an hour. Positano hits you first: a village stacked onto cliffs so steep the streets are basically staircases, with a pebble beach at the bottom and cafes tucked into every corner. You stop long enough to walk down, breathe the salt air, maybe grab an espresso. Then Furore, a smaller town built around a hidden fjord: the kind of place that looks like someone carved it out of the mountainside with a knife. The road itself is half the experience. Your driver knows every switchback and can point out which terraces grow lemons for limoncello.

The day ends in either Amalfi or Ravello, depending on what you choose. Amalfi has the 9th-century Arab-Norman cathedral with its striped columns and bronze doors, plus narrow streets packed with shops. Ravello sits higher up, quieter, with views that stretch all the way across the coast. You're in a private car the whole time (no bus stops, no set schedule beyond pickup and return), so if you want to linger somewhere or skip ahead, that's on you and your driver.

Hotel pickup is included, as is the air-conditioned vehicle and WiFi if you need it. If you book the version with a professional guide and Pompeii entry fees, those are locked in. If you're going solo or on a free-entry Sunday, you handle the ticket line yourself. Either way, you're not arranging transport, timing trains, or figuring out which town comes next.

What’s included

• Your day includes private hotel pickup and return to Sorrento, air-conditioned transportation in a private car, WiFi on board, parking fees, and fuel surcharge.
• If you book the guided option, professional tour guide services and Pompeii entrance fees are included.
• If you choose the self-guided version, you purchase Pompeii tickets on arrival (or visit Herculaneum as an alternative on free-entry Sundays).
• All stops (Pompeii, Positano, Furore, and your choice of Amalfi Cathedral or Ravello) are covered by the itinerary.

Options for this experience

6 options

Pickup from SorrentoGuide in English · No fixed timePickup is included, from any hotel or address in Sorrento

Pickup from PositanoGuide in English · No fixed timePickup is included, from any address or hotel in Positano

Pickup from NaplesGuide in English · No fixed timePickup from Naples: pickup is included, from any hotel or address in Naples

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Pickup from AmalfiGuide in English · No fixed timePickup is included, from any hotel or address in Amalfi

Pickup from SalernoGuide in English · No fixed timePickup is included, from any hotel or address in Salerno

With tickets/tourguide PompeiiGuide in English · No fixed timeIncludes a Pompeii guide and pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Lasts 8h, runs every day with no fixed time, from € 400 per person, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on site€ 21

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Good Heart Limos

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to see both Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast in one day without renting a car or coordinating trains and buses: the private driver and fixed pickup handle the logistics, leaving you free to move at your own pace between sites.

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Top questions

What if I visit Pompeii on the first Sunday of the month?

Entry is free but you cannot reserve tickets in advance. You'll buy them on the spot and may face a long line. Tickets can sell out. If that happens, Herculaneum is the backup option and typically has shorter queues.

Is the guide included?

There's an option with a professional tour guide and Pompeii entry fees included. Without it, you get private transportation and a local driver, but no guided commentary at the sites.

Can I choose between Amalfi and Ravello?

Yes. You decide which one to visit during the day. Amalfi has the cathedral and more shops. Ravello is quieter and higher up with broader coastal views.

How long is the full day?

The itinerary covers Pompeii in the morning, then about an hour's drive to the coast, with stops in Positano, Furore, and either Amalfi or Ravello. Total duration depends on how long you spend at each stop.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Private transportation from your Sorrento hotel is included, along with return at the end of the day.

What if I have a baby or small child?

Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during driving.

Is the vehicle air-conditioned?

Yes. The car is air-conditioned and has WiFi on board.

Are parking fees and fuel included?

Yes. Parking fees and fuel surcharge are included in the price.