Mount Vesuvius
Explore the crater of the infamous volcano, take in views of the Bay of Naples, and discover nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum on Mount Vesuvius tours.
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Head straight up to the Great Cone with skip-the-line tickets—because no volcano visit is complete without staring into its crater!
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Trek for 90 minutes through lava-swept slopes of Vesuvius.
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Take in jaw-dropping panoramas of the Bay of Naples, the historic gulf on the southwestern coast of Italy.
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Make it hassle-free with an upgrade to include round-trip transfers from Naples or Pompeii and a volcanological guide who’ll share fascinating facts along the way.
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Head straight up to the Great Cone with skip-the-line tickets—because no volcano visit is complete without staring into its crater!
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Trek for 90 minutes through lava-swept slopes of Vesuvius.
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Take in jaw-dropping panoramas of the Bay of Naples, the historic gulf on the southwestern coast of Italy.
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Make it hassle-free with an upgrade to include round-trip transfers from Naples or Pompeii and a volcanological guide who’ll share fascinating facts along the way.
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Enjoy round-trip AC minibus transfers from Naples and timed-entry access for a smooth, hassle-free visit.
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Trek up the Great Cone for 90 minutes and peer into the crater of Europe’s only active mainland volcano.
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Take in breathtaking panoramas of Naples, the coastline, and the Bay of Naples from the summit.
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Upgrade to include a multilingual audio guide and enjoy an insightful exploration.
More details
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Enjoy round-trip AC minibus transfers from Naples and timed-entry access for a smooth, hassle-free visit.
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Trek up the Great Cone for 90 minutes and peer into the crater of Europe’s only active mainland volcano.
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Take in breathtaking panoramas of Naples, the coastline, and the Bay of Naples from the summit.
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Upgrade to include a multilingual audio guide and enjoy an insightful exploration.
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Hop aboard a comfy minivan from Pompeii and explore the most famous active volcano in the world.
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Enter Mount Vesuvius, and then get dropped off at an altitude of 1000m to begin your ascent.
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Hike up to the top of the crater to admire the Gulf of Naples and the Campania hinterland, upgrade to watch it painted in colors of sunset.
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Gaze right at the Grand Cone with a volcanological guide by your side! Choose this option if you want to learn more about volcanic impact.
More details
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Hop aboard a comfy minivan from Pompeii and explore the most famous active volcano in the world.
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Enter Mount Vesuvius, and then get dropped off at an altitude of 1000m to begin your ascent.
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Hike up to the top of the crater to admire the Gulf of Naples and the Campania hinterland, upgrade to watch it painted in colors of sunset.
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Gaze right at the Grand Cone with a volcanological guide by your side! Choose this option if you want to learn more about volcanic impact.
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Skip the lines at Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius and make the most of your day.
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Explore Pompeii’s ancient temples, forums, and frescoed villas at your own pace.
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Climb to the crater rim of Mt. Vesuvius and witness the volcano that destroyed the city.
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Learn about daily Roman life and volcanic history with a multilingual audio guide.
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See cause and effect in one trip, combining archaeology, geology, and history with a single ticket.
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Skip the lines at Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius and make the most of your day.
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Explore Pompeii’s ancient temples, forums, and frescoed villas at your own pace.
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Climb to the crater rim of Mt. Vesuvius and witness the volcano that destroyed the city.
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Learn about daily Roman life and volcanic history with a multilingual audio guide.
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See cause and effect in one trip, combining archaeology, geology, and history with a single ticket.
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A unique adventure awaits as you visit two UNESCO World Heritage marvels in one day: Mount Vesuvius and either Herculaneum or Pompeii.
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Round-trip transfers from Naples and skip-the-line access ensure a smooth and enjoyable visit to these iconic historical sites.
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Feel the excitement of hiking up the Vesuvian crater with a volcanological guide and take in breathtaking panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples.
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Or, explore Pompeii, a city once bustling with everything from public baths to markets and even brothels, a vivid snapshot of ancient life.
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Uncover the wonders of Roman history at Herculaneum, where you’ll find exquisitely preserved relics and ancient scrolls at the Villa dei Papyri.
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A unique adventure awaits as you visit two UNESCO World Heritage marvels in one day: Mount Vesuvius and either Herculaneum or Pompeii.
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Round-trip transfers from Naples and skip-the-line access ensure a smooth and enjoyable visit to these iconic historical sites.
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Feel the excitement of hiking up the Vesuvian crater with a volcanological guide and take in breathtaking panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples.
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Or, explore Pompeii, a city once bustling with everything from public baths to markets and even brothels, a vivid snapshot of ancient life.
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Uncover the wonders of Roman history at Herculaneum, where you’ll find exquisitely preserved relics and ancient scrolls at the Villa dei Papyri.
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Explore Vesuvius and Herculaneum or Pompeii in a single day with round-trip transfers and audio guides.
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Upgrade to visit all three, or try out a small-group tour of Vesuvius and Pompeii!
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Scale the Vesuvian crater and uncovers its fascinating geology with an expert volcanological guide.
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Marvel at the impressive frescoes, mosaics, and architecture preserved by the 79 AD eruption at both Pompeii and Herculaneum.
More details
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Explore Vesuvius and Herculaneum or Pompeii in a single day with round-trip transfers and audio guides.
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Upgrade to visit all three, or try out a small-group tour of Vesuvius and Pompeii!
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Scale the Vesuvian crater and uncovers its fascinating geology with an expert volcanological guide.
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Marvel at the impressive frescoes, mosaics, and architecture preserved by the 79 AD eruption at both Pompeii and Herculaneum.
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Full-day guided trip from central Rome with round-trip AC coach transfers and free onboard Wi-Fi.
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Includes skip-the-line entry to a remarkably preserved ancient city with a 2-hour guided walk led by a licensed expert.
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Enjoy a hearty 3-course Neapolitan lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your adventure.
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Ascend the crater rim of a legendary volcano and take in panoramic Bay of Naples views.
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Optional upgrade adds a geologist-led hike for deeper insight into the mountain’s features and formations.
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Your tour may be rerouted and the itinerary may be subject to change if poor weather conditions prevail.
More details
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Full-day guided trip from central Rome with round-trip AC coach transfers and free onboard Wi-Fi.
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Includes skip-the-line entry to a remarkably preserved ancient city with a 2-hour guided walk led by a licensed expert.
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Enjoy a hearty 3-course Neapolitan lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your adventure.
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Ascend the crater rim of a legendary volcano and take in panoramic Bay of Naples views.
-
Optional upgrade adds a geologist-led hike for deeper insight into the mountain’s features and formations.
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Your tour may be rerouted and the itinerary may be subject to change if poor weather conditions prevail.
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Set off on comfortable round-trip transport from either Naples or Pompeii, and skip the ticket lines at three sites with a connected history.
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Explore the public squares, street food stalls, and villas at the UNESCO-listed ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, buried under Vesuvian ash.
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The volcanic Mount Vesuvius, resting between the two, is your next destination. Scale the tuff slopes, wander through vineyards, and peer into craters.
More details
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Set off on comfortable round-trip transport from either Naples or Pompeii, and skip the ticket lines at three sites with a connected history.
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Explore the public squares, street food stalls, and villas at the UNESCO-listed ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, buried under Vesuvian ash.
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The volcanic Mount Vesuvius, resting between the two, is your next destination. Scale the tuff slopes, wander through vineyards, and peer into craters.
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Relax your legs in a comfortable minivan before your biking excursion, following a hassle-free pick-up from your hotel.
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Witness the dramatic change in the surroundings as you reach the top and continue the tour on foot all the way to the crater.
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Walk along the crater and learn about the historical and geological significance of the area from the English/Italian-speaking guide.
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Did you know that Pompeii and Herculaneum were shaken by several earthquakes, a fair sign of a devastating volcano about to erupt, only people did not know about it at the time.
More details
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Relax your legs in a comfortable minivan before your biking excursion, following a hassle-free pick-up from your hotel.
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Witness the dramatic change in the surroundings as you reach the top and continue the tour on foot all the way to the crater.
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Walk along the crater and learn about the historical and geological significance of the area from the English/Italian-speaking guide.
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Did you know that Pompeii and Herculaneum were shaken by several earthquakes, a fair sign of a devastating volcano about to erupt, only people did not know about it at the time.
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About Mount Vesuvius
Former residents of Pompeii and Herculaneum were blissfully unaware that they lived in the shadow of an active volcano, Mount Vesuvius. When it erupted in 79 AD, they were not prepared to see their civilization come to an end. Even today, scores of visitors throng to Mount Vesuvius to behold its majesty and maleficence.
True or false: You can see smoke coming from the crater? ✅ Sometimes.
True or false: It only erupted once. ❌ 50+ known eruptions.
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The volcano can also be closed to visitors during periods of high volcanic activity or bad weather.
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