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Naples Shore Excursion: Mt Vesuvius & Pompeii Day Trip - History & Volcano Adventure

4.0(316)7 hModerately active

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$153per person

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Overview

Duration: 7 h
Languages: English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group size: Up to 9 travelers
Suitable for: Ages 0–99
Pace: Moderately active

Good for

Couples
First-time visitors
Groups of friends
History buffs

Explore the legendary ruins of Pompeii and Mt Vesuvius, continental Europe's only active volcano, on this full-day guided tour from Naples. This unmissable shore excursion includes a guided tour of Pompeii's haunting ruins and a climb to the smoking summit of Mt Vesuvius. Includes pizza lunch and port pickup/drop-off.

Highlights

Guided Pompeii Tour
Mt Vesuvius Summit Climb
Authentic Pizza Lunch

What's included

Professional guide in Pompeii and on Vesuvius
Access to Mt. Vesuvius National Park (11 euros per person)
Transport by shared air-conditioned coach
Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Pizza lunch with drink
Entrance Ticket to Pompeii Archaeological Site (20 euros)
Port pickup and drop off

Not included

Gratuities

Itinerary

1
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
2h
After pickup from your cruise ship dock, 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 skip the line to buy your group’s 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, thermal baths, lupanare, greek theatre and plaster casts of the bodies of Pompeii people, 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.
2
Vesuvius National Park
1h
After Pompeii visit, enjoy some free time to browse the shops followed by a pizza lunch with your group. 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 late afternoon.

Before you go

Ticket & redemption

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One ticket covers the whole booking

Pickup & drop-off

If your ship docks at Stazione Marittima, pick-up will be outside the cruise terminal building, at the exit of the box of the security under the blue sign "Stazione Marittima", here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vUP8tRxYiz5D9C3o6
If your ship docks at Pier 21 in Molo Carlo Pisacane, pick-up will be just outside the exit gate where the ship will dock, just next to the ship, here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/t8zhGszKcbwBR1Mb8
In both cases a driver/guide will show a sign with the name.

Good to know

Location

Via Plinio, 26, 80045, Italy

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Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for climbing Mt. Vesuvius

We require a minimum of 2 participants in total every day to operate this tour. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not at least 2 participants for this tour. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

Transport is by coach: group sizes of up to 50 people

Please note that for the Mt Vesuvius part of the tour, among the 4 languages available, only the English language is always guaranteed
In case Mt. Vesuvius National Park is closed due to bad weather conditions and/or other circumstances beyond our control, you will be refunded the entrance tickets to the National Park
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Worry-free Shore Excursion: We will ensure your timely return to the Naples port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
On the path of the volcano guide is provided by the national park on request
Lead Traveler's document ID picture required (tour purpose only)

Accessibility

Suitable for all physical fitness levels