Half-Day Mount Vesuvius of Pompeii Tour by Bus
Description
Vesuvius, the still active volcano that in 79 AD. destroyed ancient Pompeii. Vesuvius has its charm and deserves to be visited. A group transfer from Pompeii will be possible every day which will arrive at the entrance to the Vesuvius crater (1000m altitude). From there, with the entrance ticket that will be provided to you before departure, you can access the climb of about 300m. to reach the highest point of the volcano and get to admire both the breathtaking landscape and the inside of the crater. The visit will be free, then at the set time we will meet at the point of arrival to return to Pompeii. A truly unique experience!! On the way back , other stops will allow time to take pictures from different view points. The Vesuvius Park is rich in natural resources, history of volcanology, breath-taking landscapes, age-old cultivations and traditions that make the Vesuvius area one of the most fascinating and most visited places in the world.
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Itinerary
Excursion : departure from Pompeii with a comfortable minibus to reach an altitude of 1000 mt . We will take you trough Vesuvio National Park (established in 1995) which is also a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The itinerary includes free time to visit the crater. At the highest point you will benefit from a spectacular view of the whole region. On the way back, other stops will allow time to take a pictures from different view points.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(4)
We arrived in good time for a 3pm departure as printed on the voucher to be told the buses had departed at 1.30pm so we missed the trip. We were promised a refund as there was no mention anywhere in the documentation of the earlier departure. We booked another trip for the following day but unfortunately conditions were not as good the next day on Vesuvius so there were no views from the top.
so sorry for this inconvenient but we cannot predict bad weather regards Francesca
The actual top of Vesuvius was incredible but paying all that money for the bus ride there... hmmmmm not sure about that. Plus, when I bought the tickets it said anyone under 18 pays the child price. I put my son's birthdate in and paid for 2 adult tickets and 1 child. When we got to the tour they gave us an upcharge of 20 Euros because they said I paid the incorrect amount for my son. Well, I paid what was on the Viator website! So we paid it but that was annoying. So overall, you're asking me to rate the tour which was basically just a bus ride. We had to hike up the volcano side on our own, no guide. Just told to meet back at the bus at a certain time. So this "Tour" is really bus fare and entry fee to the volcano, which I was upcharged for on the day of.
First of all we thank you for your review. We only followed as indicated in the programm. Regards Francesca.
Great value trip. Minibus from central Pompeii to the coach park then a 45 minute (hard but well worth it) to the crater for excellent views.
Dear guest, Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the trip and found it great value. The hike to the crater is indeed a bit challenging, but the stunning views make it all worthwhile! We really appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again on another adventure soon.
We were very excited to see Mt Vesuvius. Unfortunately due to rain and fog the tour was canceled. We understand the weather can't be controlled. But they took 30 min to tell us that we were not going. Unfortunately by that time we were out of options. Thank you
