Take a day to explore some of the most remarkable sights around the Gulf of Naples with a visit to the island of Capri and the historic ruins of Pompeii. This excursion lets you admire the charming communities that rest under mountainous cliffs as you explore the ancient history of the region.

You start with a hydrofoil ride that carries you across the water to Capri, an island of pastel-colored villas built amid a lush landscape of wooded limestone mountains. The famous local funicular carries you up the sloping scenery to mingle on pleasant streets filled with well-known brands and local craftwork shops.

Along the way, your guide lets you in on the history and legends behind the island's distinct Southern Italian culture. Get a chance to admire the view of the sea from the Belvedere of Augustus' Gardens, the twisting path of the Via Krupp, and the towering limestone stacks that stand just off the southern shore before the voyage back to Naples.

For the next leg of your journey, a driver carries you to the historic city of Pompeii, where the world was frozen in ash by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago. Get a look at the life and society in the old Roman community, from the thermal baths to the market and the frescos of the Lupanare, and learn the secrets of its most interesting places before you return to the cruise port and your tour comes to an end.