Pompeii / Amalfi coast tour recomendations

[OzzyR1]

Folks,

My mum has always wanted to visit the Amalfi coast, particularly Pompeii.

Would like to sort this for her and am looking for any recommendation of a company that does the "all-in" thing - flights from the UK, bus tours around the coast visiting places of interest etc.

Am at a bit of a loss here as I normally book any flights in Europe and accommodation myself and work out what I’m going to do when I get there.

My mum is of an age where I don’t want to do it my way and give her a list of instructions to catch various forms of transport at different times but would rather have it all done for her.

Have googled and the screen fills with many relevant offers, just wondered if someone knew of a good company with a decent reputation who does this type of holiday.

Thanks in advance.

[becker-on-ph]

Just returned from 10 days in Sorrento - visited Pompei when there - can recommend a fantasitic hotel for her, with loads of ways to view things, but not all under one company. we travelled around independently, but there are more organised trips you can go on which the hotel can help sort out. Let me know if you'd like more details. Just a small word of caution - the weather out there is starting to get stinking hot - which is why we went in May as it would be a nice 20 - 25 walking round Pompei - it can get to 30+ which would make it hard work.

[TwigtheWonderkid]

How old is your mum? Pompeii is/was a big town.

Herculaneum is far more compact and just as fascinating. But doesn't have a brothel, which is the highlight of Pompeii for many.

[BrabusMog]

Look at companies like Explore, Exodus, The Adventure Company etc. They do group tours with a guide and transport all included. Not my cup of tea but may be what your mother is looking for.

It's a great area, I did a few walks through the Ferier National park that were absolutely amazing.

The Coastal towns are all bloody expensive, it's cheaper up in the hills.

Edit - I did Herculaneum and Pompeii, I thought Herulaneum was much better and quieter.

[sneijder]

Stayed in Sorrento, drove around the Amalfi coast.

Left Pompeii well alone, it was too hot at sea level.

[Stephanie Plum]

How old is she? You say she is "of an age"...... of an age where Saga might be right for her? My neighbour (74) has used them and found them very good at this sort of thing.