Vesuvius & Herculaneum Small Group Tour from Naples: History, Archaeology & Views

Highlights

• Herculaneum Visit
• Vesuvius Ascent
• Comfortable Transfer

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Naples

   20min

   Pick up and drop off in Naples. Meeting point near Via Galileo Ferraris n. 40. We suggest to use these coordinates on Google map: 40.8505189N, 14.2747942E

2. 2

   Parco Nazionale Del Vesuvio

   2h 30min

   The bus goes to the Vesuvius National Park (40 minutes) and stops at 1000 metres hight and there customers will have free time for the visit of Crater. Clients usually have 1 hour and half free time and to reach the Top you just need about 25 minutes by walk. During the walk you will admire Naples Gulf, Sorrento Coast, Capri and more islands. Once at the Crater you can see it smoking (fumaroles) and parts of solidified Lava. After that you will meet again our driver at the same place he dropped you off and he will bring you then to Herculaneum Ruins. Total trip duration will be about 2 hours and 30 minutes including bus transportation. The price includes the entry ticket to reach Mount Vesuvius Crater and it guarantees hassle-free entry to the crater at the booked time.

3. 3

   Archeological Park of Herculaneum

   3h

   Herculaneum was frozen in time by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. This ancient Roman city offers an extraordinary glimpse into daily life during the Roman Empire. As you explore this remarkably preserved site you admire beautifully preserved mosaics, intricate frescoes and the remains of elegant villas. Walk along the well-preserved streets, wander among the ancient shops and imagine the bustling business of this ancient city. Free time for the visit will be two hours plus the bus transportation time go and back one hour.

Before you go

Location