Pompeii Ruins Tour departing from the Amalfi Coast

Reach Pompeii from the Amalfi Coast

Every Tuesday and Thursday, Travelmar takes you on an unforgettable excursion to explore Pompeii, one of the world's most famous and visited archaeological sites. Departing from the Amalfi Coast, you will comfortably reach Pompeii, combining the pleasure of the ferry ride with the comfort of a tourist bus. Upon arrival in Pompeii, you can pick up your audio guide, available in 10 languages, to explore the site at your own pace. If you haven’t done so already, you can purchase the skip-the-line ticket to access the ruins without any wait.

Trip Itinerary

The Pompeii Ruins Excursion is available every Tuesday and Thursday

• Departure by ferry from the port of your coastal city to Salerno – Piazza della Concordia.

• Arrival in Salerno and a short 5-minute walk to the meeting point with the "Around Vesuvio" bus.

• 10:40 AM: bus departure from Piazza Concordia heading towards Pompeii.

• Arrival in Pompeii: here, you can pick up your audio guide and, if you haven't already, purchase the skip-the-line ticket for the ruins at the price of €20.

• Entrance through the Amphitheater Gate and free time to explore the Pompeii archaeological site independently.

• 4:00 PM: Return by bus to Salerno – Piazza della Concordia.

• 6:00 PM: Boarding the ferry for the return trip to your departure coastal city.

Departure from the ports of the Amalfi Coast

The Pompeii Ruins excursion is available from the following ports on the Amalfi Coast: Amalfi, Minori, Maiori, Cetara, and Vietri sul Mare. The journey begins with a pleasant ferry ride to Salerno – Piazza della Concordia, where you can easily walk to the bus departure point on your own. From there, a comfortable tourist bus will take you directly to Pompeii.

Arrival at Pompeii

Upon arriving in Pompeii, the bus will stop near the Around Vesuvio office, the starting point for your visit. Here, you can collect your audio guide, which is available in 10 languages and will guide you step by step through the archaeological site. If you haven't done so already, you'll also have the chance to purchase the skip-the-line ticket for site entry directly on-site for €20.00. This will help you avoid queues and waiting times at the entrance.

Visit to the Pompeii Ruins and Return to Salerno

The city of Pompeii was likely founded by the Oscans, an Italic population, around the 8th century BC. The Greeks later influenced it, followed by the Etruscans and the Samnites. Under the Samnites, it became an important commercial center and a vibrant port. In the 3rd century, the Romans annexed it to the empire and implemented numerous urban changes. It was the Romans who organized the streets in a grid pattern with "cardines" and "decumani" and built many public buildings and engineering marvels, including the city's aqueduct.

The excavations, which began in the mid-18th century, have revealed not only the vast civic forum, which includes temples and structures such as the Macellum (market) and the Basilica (court), but also numerous private houses (Domus), thermal complexes, and entertainment buildings decorated with stunning mosaic artwork, stucco, and vibrant frescoes.

Visiting Pompeii may require several days, but certain buildings stand out due to their uniqueness and are among the most popular tourist attractions, considered unmissable. After the visit, which lasts approximately 2 hours, you'll have free time to spend as you wish, whether continuing to explore the ruins or leaving the archaeological park to visit the new city and the Marian Sanctuary.

At the scheduled time, meet at the designated location from Around Vesuvio, and depart for Salerno via the highway. Upon arrival in Salerno, at the Concordia Pier, board Travelmar’s fast ferries for your return journey to your destination port.