I'm exploring alternatives in light of the potential rail strike in October. One idea I'm considering is joining a tour from Rome to Pompeii and not participating in the return leg to Rome. Instead, I would arrange for a private driver from Pompeii or Naples to take me to my ultimate destination in Sorrento. I'm curious if anyone has experience with participating in only one part of a tour like this?
Posted by
Washington DC
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I haven't done that, but you'd need to contact the tour company to see whether the vehicle can accommodate your luggage and the company is willing to deal with it.
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
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I remember a couple of years ago running into this discussion. Don't remember where. The main issue, if I remember correctly, is that if they transport you from A to B without returning to A, the tour company performs a transportation act and they are not license as a transport company. It could potentially impact their touring license so they will not do that. Given the European tendency for greater regulations in general, I could see that being a problem and a tour company not agreeing to do so.
I would think the greater probability is that the train strike will not happen. Plus there are buses to Sorrento from Roome, so take a bus.
Posted by
Gettysburg PA
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There will always be some fast trains running-they don’t typically strike
Review the info shared in your previous post
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/italy/october-train-strike
Take a fast train to Naples then book a driver to Sorrento
Or take the ferry
Another option is shared trips.com
I believe they offer transport from Rome to Sorrento