Pompeii, Positano, Amalfi Coast Day Trip from Rome

The recent tour I participated in had a significant issue with the meeting point, which was particularly challenging for foreign tourists. Lack of Clarity: The intersection square area meeting point was big. The time we was meeting very dark during fall season and we had a hard time to find the Pyramid. There were many people were waiting in front the Piramide metro station because they assume Italian name Piramide as Pyramid name. Also the area of Piramide metro station was bright during dark time. I was lucky to see the meeting point and led them to it. The instructions provided were vague, making it difficult to locate the exact meeting spot. There were no clear landmarks or signs, and the description was not easily understandable for non-native speakers. Language Barrier: Many tourists struggled with the language barrier, by trying to ask Italian local people for help in English. This added to the confusion and frustration, especially for those unfamiliar with the area. Need for Improvement: It would greatly enhance the experience if the tour organizers could provide clearer instructions. Additionally, having staff available Piramide metro station to assist tourists would be beneficial. Overall, while the tour itself was enjoyable, the initial confusion regarding the meeting point detracted from the experience. Addressing this issue could significantly improve future tours for international visitors.

This was a wonderful tour- Pompeii was very very impressive. Amalfi/ Positano was beautiful too. Food stops were just so-so.

The first thing you need to know is that this is a *long* day. We met at 6:30am and returned at 8:45pm. Mari was our guide for the whole day. She kept us entertained during the long rides with history, local flavor, and humor. As our visit (November) was out of season, the order of stops was reversed due to Pompeii having reduced hours. We drove the 3 hours there, stopping halfway for a rest break at a place that also sold food/drink. Pompeii was incredible - in the 2 hours we had there, we only saw a small portion. You could easily spend a whole day here. Our local guide Victoria was very knowledgeable and friendly. After a break for lunch we continued on to Positano - the entire drive there was beautiful. We had to switch from our large motorcoach to a smaller bus to navigate the narrow roads. Positano is built on the side of a mountain and has very few flat spots until you get to the beach. We had 90 minutes to shop, eat, and enjoy the scenery. The ride back to Rome was long, but I ended the day less tired than on other go-go-go days. We stopped at the same place for a rest break briefly. All in all it was an excellent way to see history and a beautiful resort town along the Amalfi Coast.

Paola was the absolute BEST tour guide! She was very friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating for our group! We had so much fun with her jokes and she was just a good person to be around for 14 hours