Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Small Group Tour from Naples

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Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Small Group Tour from Naples

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€85
Duration
7 h
Group size
Up to 12 travellers
Guide languages
English

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Overview

Discover two of Italy’s most iconic landmarks with this expertly crafted full-day tour from Naples to Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii.

Begin your journey with convenient round-trip transportation from the Naples area and head straight to Mount Vesuvius. Ascend its majestic slopes, where an audioguide will enrich your experience as you hike to the crater’s edge, enjoying panoramic views of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding landscapes. After this breathtaking natural adventure, descend to explore the ancient ruins of Pompeii with skip-the-line access.

Guided by a professional expert, uncover the secrets of Roman life as you walk through remarkably preserved homes, temples, and public squares that tell the story of this once-thriving city.

What's included

Professional tour leader to assist throughout the excursion
Skip-the-line group tour of Pompeii with an archaeologist guide
Admission ticket to Mount Vesuvius
Audioguide for the Mount Vesuvius visit
Round-trip transportation by minibus from Naples
'Pompeii Express' admission ticket

Not included

Food and drinks
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What you will do

Stop 1
Departure point: meeting outside the Starhotels Terminus
Pass by, no stop
Vesuvius National Park
Mount Vesuvius excursion: travellers will be provided with their tickets and audioguides to hike the volcano up to the crater
1 h 30 min
Pompeii
Transfer to Pompeii and quick lunch stop
30 min
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
Meeting at the entrance of the ruins called Porta Marina Superiore for a 2-hour small group tour with an archaeologist
10 min
Stop 5
Basilica was an open portico that gave shelter to merchants and other activities
15 min
Stop 6
Have a look of the ancient main square of Pompeii
10 min
Stop 7
In the granary you will see marble tables and baths for fountains that adorned the entrances of houses and some casts of victims of the eruption as well as that of a dog and a tree.
15 min
Via dell’Abbondanza
Walk throught the ancient Pompeii's main street
10 min
Stop 9
Visit one of the iconic domus inside the ruins such as House of Menander
15 min
Lupanar
Visit the most famous brothel in the ruined Roman city of Pompeii
15 min
Odeon - Teatro Piccolo
Visit the so-called Teatro Piccolo
10 min
Teatro Grande
Visit the most important theatre of the Pompeii ruins
10 min

Meeting point

Meet the tour leader outside the Starhotels Terminus entrance, opposite to Naples Central Station.

End point: Meet the tour leader outside the Starhotels Terminus entrance, opposite to Naples Central Station.

Important information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children under 6 are not allowed
Travelers must bring a valid passport or ID
In case Mount Vesuvius is inaccessible due to adverse weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances, we will promptly notify travelers and propose an alternative activity
The Mount Vesuvius part of the tour will take place with an audioguide + an expert tour leader assisting you through it, whereas you will be visiting Pompeii with a live in-person guide.
Mount Vesuvius entry ticket: 11,68 euros
Not suitable for people with mobility impairments
If you are travelling with suitcases, we recommend storing them in a luggage deposit (for example at the station or any facility of your choice) during the excursion. It may not always be possible to accommodate luggage on the minibus, as not all vehicles are equipped with a luggage compartment.