- Naples
Spot your driver. He’ll be holding a sign so you won’t miss him.
Join your guide for a tour of Pompeii, and hear how the city was buried by the mighty Vesuvius in 79AD. Don’t miss the plaster recreation of an unlucky citizen, preserved by the scalding volcanic ash.
Drive up the slope of Mt. Vesuvius and take a short hike up to the crater. Check out the amazing views of Capri and Sorrento.
Drop off point: Terminus Hotel, Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, 91, Naples
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change due to weather, traffic and other circumstances.
Planning a history trip to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius? This guided Pompeii tour from Naples provides a captivating insight into an ancient Roman city and the unstoppable volcano which both preserved and destroyed it.
You'll set out from Naples around 10 am aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned bus equipped with a professional guide who, rather impressively, speaks English, Italian, Spanish, and French.
Your tour of Pompeii will take in some of its most important archaeological sights, like the ancient baths, forum, and even the local brothel, which were all buried in ash back in 79 AD.
After a delicious pizza lunch – included, of course – you'll make your way up 1,000 meters to Vesuvius National Park to learn about the still-active volcano and gaze out upon the Gulf of Naples.