Pompeii Ruins and Mount Vesuvius Tour from Naples

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Duration: 7 hours
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Experience Highlights

Experience legendary Pompeii and Mt Vesuvius, the only active volcano in continental Europe, on this fully guided day trip from Naples. Visit Pompeii’s haunting ancient ruins, enjoy lunch with your group and then hike to the smoking summit of Mt Vesuvius for panoramic views of the Bay of Naples.

What’s included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Access to Mt. Vesuvius National Park (11 euros per person)
  • Professional guide in Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius
  • Entrance Ticket to Pompeii Archaeological Site (18 euros)

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Step by Step

After pickup from your hotel or the Naples train station, take a 30-minute drive to Pompeii, an ancient Roman city that was entirely destroyed by the sudden eruption of Mt Vesuvius in 79 AD. The largest archaeological site in Europe, today Pompeii is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

When you arrive, your guide will pick up your group’s pre-ordered tickets and lead you on a 2-hour walking tour of the fascinating grounds. Witness the destruction first-hand as you visit Pompeii’s most famous sites, including the Forum, the Thermal Baths, Vetti's House and the Lupanare brothel, giving you a glimpse into daily life during the Pax Romana. Today you can see shapes of objects — even bodies — that were buried beneath the volcanic ash and pumice.
After your tour, enjoy a pizza lunch with your group followed by some free time to browse the shops. Then board the coach and drive 40 minutes to legendary Mt Vesuvius.

Embark on a moderate hike up the volcano with your guide. When you reach the summit at 3,900 feet (1,200 meters), you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the picturesque Bay of Naples from east to west. Peer down into the crater and see plumes of steam issuing from the sleeping, but still active, volcano!

There is a rest point where you can choose to wait for your group if you do not wish to climb all the way to the top, but the hike is worth the effort.

After your Mt Vesuvius hike, relax on the drive back to Naples in the early evening.

Reviews

4.4
· 975 Reviews
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    S. M.
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    Lots of info in Pompeii, quite a hike up volcano. I’m 69 and made it, unfortunately it was clouded in. Tour guides were most helpful and went above and beyond. Lunch was wonderful. Great way to see pompeii
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    L. H.
    5
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    This was a great experience for doing it all in one day! Pompeii was fantastic , lunch was delicious, and views from Vesuvius caldera with steam vents rising! Project Napoli Service was Professional, on time, good communication about pickups . Higly reccommend!
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    L. R.
    5
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    Pompei is an experience and Vesuvius too. Very kind and skilled guide. The only minus was the lunch. Unkind waiters and very unsatisfactory food
  • F
    F. F.
    5
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    I highly recommend this the tour guide he was quite knowledgeable. The whole Tour was amazing and would definitely do this again
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