Naples cruise excursions

Shore excursions from Naples

Compare options for your day ashore — from Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius to Sorrento, Capri, the Amalfi Coast and Naples city. All assessed around your time in port.

Pompeii is the most straightforward major archaeological excursion from Naples, but large sites require comfortable footwear and sun protection.Editor's Choice

Journey to Pompeii

Pompeii in four hours — the defining Naples excursion, led by a licensed archaeologist.

Duration
Supplier lists 4 hours
Group
Standard
Activity
Moderate
Food
Not included
Pompeii

Strong for most Naples port calls, including medium-length ones — the most time-certain major excursion from this port

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Amalfi Coast scenery — road time and traffic must be considered carefully on a cruise dayBest Full-Day Classic

Pompeii and Amalfi Coast Combo

Roman archaeology and Amalfi coastal scenery in one long, high-impact day.

Duration
Supplier lists 9 hours 30 minutes
Group
Standard
Activity
Moderate
Food
Not included
PompeiiPositano viewpointAmalfi

Long port day required — this tour uses most of the available time; confirm all-aboard carefully

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Amalfi Coast scenery — road time and traffic must be considered carefully on a cruise dayBest Amalfi Coast Day

Exclusive Pompeii and Amalfi Coast

Pompeii with Vietri sul Mare — a smaller-group alternative with a different coastal stop.

Duration
Supplier lists 7 hours 30 minutes
Group
Small
Activity
Difficult
Food
Not included
Vietri sul MarePompeii

Full port day required; activity level is Difficult — not suitable for passengers with limited mobility

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Sorrento viewpoints above the Bay of Naples — often easier operationally than a full Amalfi Coast dayBest for Sorrento

Discover Sorrento and Pompeii with Lunch

Sorrento's clifftop character, a Limoncello factory and Pompeii — with lunch included.

Duration
Supplier lists 8 hours
Group
Standard
Activity
Moderate
Food
Lunch included
SorrentoPompeii

Full port day required — eight hours of road time, guided touring and free time; confirm all-aboard carefully

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Mount Vesuvius above the Bay of Naples — demanding terrain for active travellersBest for Active Travellers

Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius

Pompeii below, the volcano above — the most physically demanding full day from Naples.

Duration
Supplier lists 8 hours
Group
Standard
Activity
Difficult
Food
Lunch included
PompeiiMount Vesuvius

Full port day required; Vesuvius access is weather and wind dependent — confirm operator's contingency

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Spaccanapoli and historic Naples street life close to the cruise port

Half-Day Pompeii and Naples

Naples' monuments and Pompeii's ruins — a small-group pairing of city and antiquity.

Duration
Supplier lists 6 hours
Group
Small
Activity
Moderate
Food
Not included
NaplesPompeii

Medium to long port day — 6 hours despite the 'half-day' name; confirm all-aboard timing carefully

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Capri depends on ferry schedules and sea conditions, making return planning central to the decision.Best for Capri

A Day in Pompeii and Capri

Ancient ruins and a glamorous island — Pompeii and Capri in one ambitious port day.

Duration
Supplier lists 9 hours 30 minutes
Group
Standard
Activity
Moderate
Food
Not included
PompeiiCapri

Long port day essential — nearly ten hours; ferry timing is a critical variable; confirm all-aboard carefully

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Neapolitan pizza and street food — a lower-travel way to experience NaplesBest Short Port Call

Naples History and Authentic Street Food

Naples on foot — historic squares, Pignasecca market and authentic street food tastings.

Duration
Supplier lists 2 hours
Group
Small
Activity
Moderate
Food
Tastings included
Naples

Excellent for short and medium port calls — two hours is achievable on most Naples schedules and leaves time to spare

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Neapolitan pizza and street food — a lower-travel way to experience NaplesBest for Food Lovers

Authentic Pizza-Making Lesson

Learn Naples pizza from a professional pizzaiolo — then eat it fresh from the wood-fired oven.

Duration
Supplier lists 2 hours 30 minutes
Group
Standard
Activity
Moderate
Food
Lunch included
Naples

Short to medium calls — 2.5 hours of structured activity; IMPORTANT: the tour does not end at the departure location; guests must make their own way back to the ship

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Private touring along the Campania coast from NaplesBest Private Option

Private Amalfi Drive and Pompeii

A private Amalfi Coast drive and Pompeii — maximum six guests due to traffic regulations.

Duration
Supplier lists 8 hours
Group
Private
Activity
Moderate
Food
Not included
AmalfiPompeii

Full port day required; private timing flexibility within the itinerary; Amalfi Coast traffic still applies

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Combining Pompeii with Positano creates a memorable full day, but road time and traffic must be considered carefully.Best Value

Amalfi Coast Small Group

The Amalfi Coast your way — maximum 15 guests, flexible itinerary, small-group comfort.

Duration
Supplier lists 7 hours
Group
Small
Activity
Easy
Food
Not included
PositanoSorrentoAmalfiRavello

Full port day — seven hours including road time; a notable option for passengers with a collapsible wheelchair

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Herculaneum excavations — a more compact archaeological alternative to Pompeii

Ruins of Herculaneum

Pompeii's smaller, better-preserved companion — intimate, intense and overlooked.

Duration
Supplier lists 3 hours
Group
Small
Activity
Moderate
Food
Not included
Herculaneum

Short to medium port calls — a compact three-hour format with good timing predictability

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