Exploring Vesuvius & Pompeii: A Journey Through Time

Overview

Discover the ancient ruins of Pompeii and the majestic slopes of Mount Vesuvius on this group excursion that includes round-trip transportation from select meeting points in Naples, ensuring a comfortable and convenient start to your adventure. Soak up the sights with multilingual on-board commentary, available in English, Spanish, and Italian, making the journey both educational and engaging. Save time with priority entrance tickets to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius, allowing you to skip the long lines and get straight to exploring. In Pompeii, be captivated by a real-life archaeological guide who will take you on a 2-hour journey into the past. Uncover the mysteries and stories of this ancient city preserved over time by volcanic ash.

After exploring Pompeii, indulge in an authentic Italian lunch at a local restaurant, where you can savor traditional dishes and experience the true essence of Southern Italian cuisine. Continue your adventure by climbing Mount Vesuvius, where you will have 2 hours of free time to explore the volcano at your leisure. Reach the summit and gaze into the crater or simply admire the panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples. If access to the summit of Vesuvius is limited, don’t worry: an alternative itinerary is offered that will take you to the Valley of Hell. Here you will walk on an ancient flow of solidified lava dating back to the 1944 eruption, adding a unique touch to your volcanic exploration.

Return to the meeting point at the end of your tour with a deeper understanding of Ancient Rome and the role that Vesuvius played in shaping the region. The itinerary inside the Pompeii excavations may vary from day to day depending on the opening of some offices and the influx of visitors. The visit guarantees the exploration of one building from each category: 1 Temple, 1 Market, 1 Ancient Shop, 1 Villa, 1 Baths, 1 Theater and the Forum. The selection of buildings visited is decided from time to time by the guide based on the number of visitors, waiting times and opening hours. The tour includes a visit to a cameo factory. Cameos are typical jewels of the Roman era, discovered during the excavations of Herculaneum and Pompeii in 1748. In the factory you can watch a craftsman at work.

Cameos are jewels made with shells and precious stones and are hand-carved by the craftsman. The visit to the factory will allow you to use the bathrooms for free before entering the excavations. For this reason, a stop at the cameo factory is not only informative but also essential to manage the visit to the excavations of Pompeii.