The most complete first day in southern Italy: the Roman city in the morning, lunch among the lemon groves of Sorrento, and the afternoon in Positano. One Mercedes and one English-speaking driver from the port or your hotel.
From €500 per vehicle8–9 hoursPompeii guide €1604.8/5 on Google
In short: Positano Limo Service runs a private full-day tour of Pompeii, Sorrento and Positano from Naples or the Salerno cruise port. It costs €500 per vehicle from Naples for up to 7 passengers (Mercedes E-Class for 1–2, V-Class for up to 7) or €650 for up to 16 (Mercedes Sprinter); from Salerno €600 or €750. The day lasts 8 to 9 hours, with about 2 hours in Pompeii, lunch in Sorrento and 1.5 hours in Positano. A licensed guide for Pompeii costs €160 for 2 hours. Entrance tickets are not included.
Prices and details last updated: September 2026
Three stops, three moods
History, lemons and the sea
Times are an example for an 8:30 pick-up in Naples. The tour is private: stay longer where you like it, skip what you do not.
1The ancient city
Pompeii
Start early, while it is cool and quiet: the forum, the stepping stones on Roman streets, the bakeries, baths and painted houses. With a guide the two hours fly by.
Take the time for the Forum and the House of the Faun.
2The lemon town
Sorrento
Lunch in the old town, a walk through the lanes off Piazza Tasso and the view over the Bay of Naples from the cliff-top gardens of the Villa Comunale.
Taste limoncello and lemon delights in the shops of Via San Cesareo.
3The vertical village
Positano
First the classic view from the coast road, then down through the boutiques to the Spiaggia Grande and the majolica dome of Santa Maria Assunta.
In summer, pack a swimsuit for a quick dip.
The route
How the day flows
About three and a half hours of driving in total, split into short legs. You are never more than 50 minutes from the next stop.
Naples port→Pompeiiabout 30 minA3 motorway
Pompeii→Sorrentoabout 50 minAlong the Sorrento peninsula
Sorrento→Positanoabout 40 minThe first stretch of the Amalfi Drive
Positano→Naplesabout 1.5–2 hBack over the hills, to the ship or your hotel
Why this order?
Pompeii is best in the cool of the morning, before the big groups. Sorrento is on the way and perfect for lunch. Positano glows in the afternoon light, when the morning boats have left. From the Salerno cruise port we adapt the order to the ship.
Optional in Pompeii
Bring Pompeii to life with a guide
€160 / 2 hours
Pompeii covers about 66 hectares and has almost no signs. A licensed archaeological guide meets you at the entrance, skips the dead ends and tells you the stories behind the houses, the graffiti and the victims of AD 79. The price is for your whole group.
How much does the Pompeii, Sorrento and Positano tour cost?
€500 per vehicle from Naples for up to 7 passengers (Mercedes E-Class for 1–2, V-Class for up to 7), or €650 for up to 16 in a Mercedes Sprinter. From the Salerno cruise port it costs €600, or €750 with a Sprinter. Entrance tickets and guides are not included.
How long is the tour and how much time do we get at each stop?
The day lasts 8 to 9 hours. We plan about 2 hours in Pompeii, 1.5 to 2 hours in Sorrento including lunch, and about 1.5 hours in Positano. Because the tour is private, you can move time from one stop to another.
Do we need a guide in Pompeii?
It is not required, but it makes a big difference: the site is large and has few explanations. A licensed guide for Pompeii costs €160 for 2 hours and meets you at the entrance.
Is the Pompeii ticket included?
No. The Pompeii entrance ticket is bought per person. In high season it can sell out, so we help you book it in advance.
Can we swim in Positano?
Yes, in summer there is time for a short swim at the Spiaggia Grande, the main beach. Bring a swimsuit and a towel; sun beds can be rented on the beach.
What should we buy in Sorrento and Positano?
In Sorrento, limoncello and the inlaid woodwork the town is known for. In Positano, made-to-measure leather sandals, linen clothes and ceramics.
Is this tour suitable for cruise passengers?
Yes. It is one of the most popular shore excursions from Naples. We meet you at the cruise terminal and plan the day around your all-aboard time, with a safety margin.
Can we see Amalfi on this tour too?
Not comfortably: adding Amalfi would leave only a few minutes at each stop. If Amalfi and Ravello matter more to you than Pompeii, choose our Amalfi Coast Tour instead.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellation is free up to 48 hours before the tour. Later cancellations and no-shows are charged in full.
Pompeii · Sorrento · Positano
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