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Beatle Jul 14th, 2019 05:38 AM
Pompeii to Sorrento?
 
Do the Circumvesuviana trains go from Pompeii to Sorrento?....or when leaving Pompeii, do you return to Naples, then train to Sorrento?... Thanks!

Jean Jul 14th, 2019 06:33 AM
The trains run in both directions between Naples and Sorrento.

ellenem Jul 14th, 2019 09:15 AM
The Pompeii Scavi stop is about midway on the Circumvesuviana between Napoli and Sorrento.

HappyTrvlr Jul 14th, 2019 01:20 PM
Train goes right from Pompeii, in front of entrance, to Sorrento. Very easy, cheap too.

AJPeabody Jul 14th, 2019 01:36 PM
Naples and Herculaneum are also on the same line.

Beatle Jul 14th, 2019 03:33 PM
Great! I was considering an Uber/taxi from Pompeii to Sorrento since we’ll have some luggage, but saw that you can store luggage at the Scavi stop. Hopefully it won’t be too cumbersome on the train, only have a back pack and a carry on. Thank you all!


Beatle Jul 14th, 2019 04:08 PM
One more question....Is it necessary to make a reservation for a tour in Pompeii?...

kja Jul 14th, 2019 05:44 PM
Originally Posted by Beatle (Post 16953227)
Is it necessary to make a reservation for a tour in Pompeii?...
It isn't even necessary to take a tour! Of course, if that's your preference, you can and you will find guides at the entrances. I can't speak to their quality. I chose to visit without a guide, having read extensively in advance and having detailed information with me.

Beatle Jul 16th, 2019 08:46 AM
Thanks Kja, that’s great to know...will give me much more flexibility with my schedule.

bon_voyage Jul 16th, 2019 12:29 PM
I’m normally a read up and do it yourself person when it comes to tours, but I joined up with a group of random other travelers at Herculaneum and felt that my experience was enhanced by the guide.

Beatle Jul 17th, 2019 11:00 AM
Thanks for your input bon voyage...I haven’t ruled out a guided tour yet.

kja Jul 17th, 2019 06:08 PM
Please note that bon_voyage spoke about Herculaneum, not Pompeii.

And FWIW, I thought the audio guide to Herculaneum exceedingly good. JMO.


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