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The coach was comfortable and there were sufficient comfort stops, though 15 minutes wasn't really long enough by the time you'd queued. The accompanying person, though not a guide, was helpful and offered to arrange a guide if we wanted. We didn't want one and definitely believe you don't need one. You get a good book and map when you buy your ticket. Pompeii was even more amazing than we expected and a lot bigger. The cafe is lovely, with clean toilets. Don't use the toilets at the entrance they're vile. We'll do the same trip again, next time we're in Rome.
Reviewed by: Anne B, United Kingdom, October 2007
The trip to Pompeii itself was fantastic. We weren't put off by the three-hour bus ride there and back; it gave us time to relax, read and catch up on a bit of sleep. The bus guide was lovely. When we got there, it was difficult to find a guide to take us round. We had been told that there were many at the gates, but we couldn't find one at all. In the end, this was probably better, as we were able to take it all in, walk around at our own pace, and go wherever we decided. Take the guidebook with you; it's a great help. This is a fantastic trip, well worth the money, and we would definitely recommend it.
Reviewed by: Iney P, United Kingdom, October 2007
We thank you for the Pompeii shuttle. We absolutely loved Pompeii. The bus ride was very comfortable. We wished our host was a little more informative. Maybe she could have shared some information about some of the scenic views we passed on our way to Pompeii.
Reviewed by: Michael S, United States of America, October 2007
This tour was excellent. The coach was clean and on time. There were major road works on the way to Naples, which reduced the amount of time in Pompeii, but that is unavoidable, I suppose. The attendant was very friendly and handed out some Pompeii guides for reading on the way there, which was a nice surprise as this is just a shuttle bus. It poured with rain in Pompeii, but that didn't diminish the experience. It's well worth a visit.
Reviewed by: Andrew M, United Kingdom, October 2007
Pompeii was FANTASTIC! Bigger than I was expecting, we roamed around the maze of streets for ages imaging what life was like there. Perhaps not as many plaster casts of the bodies as I hoped for. That sounds a bit sick but its that morbid fascination that's within us all. If I went back I would have opted for a guide to make sure we saw everything. Bus was nearly an hour late setting off but we still had a good 3-4 hours there, which, in the baking sun was enough.
Reviewed by: Clare R, United Kingdom, September 2007
This was a great trip, but the bus driver was an hour late, and it was hard to communicate with the fellow at the office. Otherwise, it was excellent.
Reviewed by: M. S, Australia, September 2007
Great, wonderful, terrific. A 'guide' does go on the bus with you, but as expected, there is no commentary, just the shuttle. This made us wonder why she went, it would have been easy enough for her to have thrown in a few words about Pompeii while we were sitting there for three hours.
Reviewed by: Clair W, Australia, September 2007
It was an amazing experience, something that I will always remember. I would advise anyone who has an interest in this era to go to the ruins of Pompeii.
Reviewed by: Rachel D, United Kingdom, September 2007
Pompeii is amazing! You don't need a guide to see this place. We were given a map and an excellent booklet that explained the buildings and what they were used for. A guide traveled on the bus with us; he gave an excellent commentary on some sites as we passed them on the bus, as well as on the region that Pompeii is situated in.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, Australia, August 2007
I was very pleased with this trip. Our guide was very helpful and knowledgeable. I also appreciated that the trip was not a "tourist trap". In other words it did not require participants to purchase other tours at Pompeii, or eat at a certain place. Only one thing though, I suggest you tell participants that you have to pay for the bathroom at the rest stop - that way they can make sure they have change!
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States of America, June 2007
Great because there was no walking except in Pompeii, and that's enough. Travelers get tired of all the walking, and this shuttle with its informative guide was great.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States of America, June 2007
Really enjoyed Pompeii! Definitely worth the time and money.
Reviewed by: James A, United States of America, May 2007
Taking the bus from Rome was much more comfortable than having to deal with changing trains in the sketchy train station in Naples. Also, this was much better than a guided tour because my last tour of Pompeii from Rome was too short and way more expensive.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States of America, November 2006
The trip from Rome was smooth. When visiting Pompeii you're not traveling back to any given century, or year, or month, or even week. You're stepping back to one day in particular, August 24 of the year 79. All in all it's enough to take your breath away! This trip is MUST for visitor's to Italy!
Reviewed by: Julie M, United States of America, August 2006
This was very convenient, and gave us just the right amound of time in Pompeii. My only criticism: the freeway stop of 15 minutes didn't allow everyone on the bus time to queue and buy food. We had to go without, as we couldn't get to the end of the queue in time. Otherwise, this was a great and easy way to view Pompeii.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, Australia, July 2009
