Take an amazing journey back in time on this day tour to the archaeological ruins of Pompeii from Rome. Travel through the Italian countryside and enjoy incredible views of the Mediterranean, Mount Vesuvius, and countless historic sites. Be picked up at a central location in Rome and board an air-conditioned bus with plenty of legroom. Enjoy rolling hills on the drive to Naples. Stop to take in this Mediterranean city which is famous for its rich history, art, culture, and gastronomy.  Drive up the Vomero hill for views of the city, the bay of Naples, the Sorrento peninsula, and the volcanic area of Phlegrean fields. The skyline is dominated by the majestic and still-active volcano Vesuvius, the perfect spot to take photos of this stunning landmark. Continue down towards the port of Mergellina, and travel south towards Mount Vesuvius and the town of Pompeii. Stop for a traditional lunch of Neapolitan pizza with a drink before reaching the archaeological site.  Head to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Pompeii and enter with skip-the-line tickets. Spend the afternoon exploring this once-thriving city that was frozen in time by layers of volcanic ash.  Wander through the ancient streets and learn about the history of this place from your guide. After your tour of Pompeii, enjoy the leisurely return trip to your meeting point in Rome.

Discover Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast on a day tour from Rome. Enjoy skip-the-line entry to Pompeii with a professional guide who has dedicated their life to studying the ancient city and discover beautiful Positano, Amalfi town, or Sorrento perched along the seaside of the Amalfi Coast. Meet your tour leader in Rome and hop aboard your minibus to Pompeii. Skip the long entry lines and hear stories of ancient Pompeii from your guide as you tour the shops, temples, public baths, and homes that made up the thriving city. Learn about the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD and see the famous plaster death casts of the unfortunate people caught in the eruption and, if age-appropriate for the group, an ancient brothel. Then, enjoy a drive with panoramic views of the Amalfi Coast and stop in Positano, Amalfi town, or Sorrento. After an introduction from your guide, enjoy a few hours of free time before your journey back to Rome.

Travel from Rome to Pompeii in an air-conditioned private bus, accompanied by an archaeologist guide. Benefit from skip-the-line entry and enjoy a guided tour of the ancient city. Throughout the ruins, come across a death cast, a plaster recreation of an unfortunate citizen preserved by the superheated volcanic ash. After visiting Pompeii, drive up the slope of Mt. Vesuvius, one of Europe’s few active volcanoes located in the Vesuvius National Park. From here, take a short hike up to the steaming crater for stunning views of Capri and Sorrento. When Mt. Vesuvius is closed, your tour will follow the coastline and take you to the city of Naples. Explore the iconic Castle Nuovo, the famous art deco Umberto I Gallery, or simply wander around the monumental Plebiscito Square.

Immerse yourself in the history and nature of this peaceful lake, located just a short distance from Rome, on a kayak tour with plenty of interesting stops and technical kayaking tips. After a quick paddling, navigation and communication lesson, you will begin your tour of the lake. Stops will include the village of the millstones, the Roman port of the Villa of Domitian, the Trampoline of the Pope, and a beautiful beach reachable only by kayak, where you can swim if the weather is right. Along the way you will see the summer residence of the Popes, atop the mountain of Castel Gandolfo and surrounded by untouched nature. You can Listen to the sound of local wildlife and the water lapping, a unique and unforgettable experience so close to Rome. Your guide will provide technical assistance throughout the tour, and offer stories and anecdotes about the lake. After arriving back at the starting point, you will have the opportunity to take a shower before heading back to the capital.

Explore all the best and most famous sites in Rome with an express golf cart tour. Drive by sites like the Pantheon and the Colosseum, and listen to your local guide tell you the history of each one. Get to cover more ground than you would walking and relax knowing your transport is eco-friendly. Meet your guide in the city center. Hop in your golf cart and begin your adventure. Head to the Pantheon, one of the most iconic landmarks in Rome. Built to honor all deities of the Roman pantheon, it is a masterwork of ancient architecture. Marvel at the largest unsupported dome in the world. Next, visit Trevi Fountain and take part in an age-old tradition by throwing a coin into its waters over your left shoulder. Drive down via del Corso, a renowned shopping street, and stop at Piazza Venezia to admire the Altar of the Fatherland – a national monument dedicated to Victor Emmanuel II. After that, pay a visit to the Colosseum, which symbolizes Rome's ancient history and grandeur as its most iconic monument. Hear stories about gladiators fighting for their lives and the kinds of people who would pay to watch such fights. Continue on to the Teatro Marcello, an ancient and beautiful theater that dates back to the first century BC. Then visit the Largo Argentina square, and learn about Julius Caesar's assassination. Finally, end your tour at Piazza Navona, where Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers sits proudly.

Meet your expert Vatican guide by St. Peter’s Square and leave Rome behind you as you cross into Vatican City and St. Peter’s Basilica just as it opens to the public. Once inside, get ready to take in the most spectacular views of Rome as the elevator carries you up to the terrace level of the basilica (or walk if you prefer and earn yourself a gelato later)! Suddenly the “tiny” mosaics you saw detailing the circumference of the dome from the ground level will appear massive in their golden splendor right before your eyes. At the terrace level you can decide whether to relax and take in the view or climb the remaining 320 steps up to the summit, where the breathtaking view of Rome and beyond is simply unparalleled. As what goes up must come down, you’ll then descend with us into the lower level of the basilica to experience the “Vatacombs,” where former popes lie in ornate caskets and effigies crafted by the most celebrated artists of the centuries. Next on this adventure will be an in-depth visit of St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest Catholic church in the world, which includes world-renowned masterpieces by Renaissance masters such as Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bernini. Enjoy a short break and a snack before we reconvene for skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums, arguably the most important collection of art in the world. Your guide will accompany you through the museum to navigate its more than 1,200 galleries while emphasizing the Rooms of Raphael, the Ancient Roman and Greek pieces in the Belvedere Courtyard, and the Gallery of Maps while ensuring that you stay on track with an eye on the ultimate prize: the Sistine Chapel. Much of this tour will be dedicated to the Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti, as your guide helps you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this majestic work of art.

Journey around the animal kingdom at Bioparco di Rome Zoological Garden. See lemurs and chimpanzees, tigers and bears, and birds from around the world. Located on part of the original Villa Borghese estate in Rome, the 42-acre zoological park is active in the conservation of endangered species, environmental education, and scientific research. Discover over 1,200 animals belonging to about 200 different species including mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians from 5 continents. The Reptile House is a highlight for many with a great variety of iguanas, snakes, and lizards.

Uncover Rome's Hidden Gems with the San Callisto Catacombs and Appian Way Bike Tour It’s time to go under the ancient city and have a different Roman story to tell your friends and family. Not many places in Rome are off the beaten track so we’re going underground to witness the wonders of the Ancient Appian way. This thrilling site is something that you would have never seen before- nature, art and history converge at their best. The epitome of Rome! The Aurelian Walls will pave the way to the most exciting tour our company will offer to its guests. Appian Way Regional Park: Where Nature, Art, and History Converge Experience the epitome of Rome as you ride our professional electric bikes through the lush meadows and captivating archaeological sites of the Ancient Appian Way, like the Regional Park! The Aurelian Walls set the stage for an unforgettable adventure, showcasing the best of Rome's nature, art, and history. Discover the secrets of the Roman quarry Descend 40 feet through a Roman quarry and uncover a story that has remained hidden for centuries. We will tell you a story which has remained untold for a long time. Quiet yet fascinating galleries which once hosted ancient roman catacombs were later turned into air raid shelters during the World War ll; Without our tour, you wouldn't have the chance to witness these incredible and exclusive sites! Delve into the Secrets of the San Callisto Catacombs The catacombs of San Callisto are part of the so-called Callistian complex, an area of about 30 hectares between the Via Appia Antica, the Via Ardeatina and the Via delle Sette Chiese, in Rome, which houses various funerary areas and catacombs The catacombs arose towards the end of the 2nd century, with some private Christian hypogea and a funerary area directly dependent on the Roman church. They take their name from the deacon Callisto I, appointed by Pope Zephyrinus to administer the cemetery itself. Having in turn ascended the papal throne, Pope Callistus I enlarged the funerary complex, which soon became the official one of the Church.

Most day trips to Pompeii from Rome take 12 or more hours and involve 6 to 8 hours sitting on a cramped bus. Our all-inclusive tour by high-speed train will have you traveling with the utmost comfort, quality, and convenience. We’ll reach Naples in one hour, and from there — in just 35 minutes by private coach — we arrive at the ancient ruins of Pompeii where your expert local guide will amaze you during a walking tour of this city devastated by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in AD 79. Experience a world frozen in time as you stroll along the cobblestone ancient roads where perfectly conserved ancient bakeries, shops, stalls, residences, public baths, and even brothels remain! Take in the tragic plaster casts of the Pompeiians who were immortalized on that devastating day by pyroclastic flow and ash. Upon conclusion of the guided tour in Pompeii, visit a prize-winning vineyard nearby to taste four of the wines produced in the fertile volcanic soil of Mt. Vesuvius followed by a leisurely light lunch where local specialties take center stage. After enjoying an abundance of antipasti, a first course, and dessert your driver will transfer you to Naples for the return trip to Rome by high-speed train.

Head back in time on this fascinating day trip to Pompeii from Rome. Your transfer to the volcanic region will be filled with tales of the area and a run-down of what you can expect throughout the day. Your first stop will be the Pompeii Archaeological Park, where your tour leader will hand you over to an expert guide, a wealth of knowledge on all things Pompeii. You’ll see the actual death casts from the volcano’s victims, stand in an old Italian stadium, and even step into an ancient brothel (if age appropriate)! From there, you’ll be whisked away to a local vineyard right on the slopes of Vesuvius. The passionate winery team will lead you on a picturesque stroll through the vines and give you a crash course in the region’s fascinating winemaking traditions—from how they manage to grow grapes in volcanic soil to the legend explaining why different varietals grow in certain places. Having worked up an appetite throughout the morning, you’ll sit down to a homemade three-course lunch prepared with regional products and expertly paired with four of the best wines from the vineyard—chosen by sommeliers who will explain every sip. After that, you’ll head further up the volcano to a panoramic viewpoint, where you’ll be astounded by the jaw-dropping view. This is a great place for selfies and unforgettable photos. Finally, you’ll enjoy a digestif of Neapolitan coffee or limoncello before the private van takes you back to Rome.