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Pompeii & Mount Vesuvius Tour with Guided Visit, Tickets & Lunch

4.6(161)1 hour
VIATOR4.4(46)TRIPADVISOR4.7(115)

Description

Embark on an unforgettable full-day experience starting from Sorrento or Naples to discover the wonders of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius. This unique adventure begins with a visit to the world-famous excavations of Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Accompanied by an expert, authorized guide, you will explore the fascinating ruins, where time seems frozen. Walk through ancient streets and admire the remarkably well-preserved remains of houses, baths, bakeries, and stunning frescoes, learning the story of the city’s tragic yet captivating past. After immersing yourself in history, take a break and enjoy a delicious lunch at a typical Vesuvian winery. The journey continues with a visit to Mount Vesuvius. A hike up the slopes will lead you to the crater’s edge, where you’ll meet a professional mountain guide who will share the volcano’s history and secrets. Stand at 1,280 meters above sea level and peek inside the crater while enjoying breathtaking views over the Gulf of Naples.

Tour Options

Private Tour from Sorrento
  • Private Tour Pompeii& Vesuvius Private Car or Minivan Duration: 7 hours Lunch is not included Departure from Sorrento : Pick-up from Sorrento with our professional driver and you'll meet your guide directly in Pompeii at the entrance Useful Information:: - Guide 2 hrs in Pompeii - Alpine guide of Vesuvius that you'll meet direcly on the crater - Entrance fees are not included Starting point: Bar Kontatto, Corso Italia, 257, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy
Shared from Sorrento + Lunch
  • Shared Tour Duration: 9 hours Light Lunch and Wine Tasting Departure from Sorrento: Meeting point at 08:00 a.m. by the BAR KONTATTO - Corso Italia 257 Sorrento Minibus Starting point: Bar Kontatto, Corso Italia, 257, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy
Shared from Naples + Lunch
  • Pompeii & Vesuvius with lunch: Round trip transfer from from Naples by Minibus Guided tour in Pompeii 2 hrs Pompeii & Vesuvius entrance fees Duration: 7 hours Light lunch & water Meeting point:: 08:30 a.m. Starhotels Terminus, Piazza Garibaldi 91 Price for Children : For this options the price for children refers from 5 to 12 years old. Starting point: Starhotels Terminus, P.za Giuseppe Garibaldi, 91, 80142 Napoli NA, Italy

Itinerary

Admission included120 min

The ruins of Pompeii are a vast archaeological site in the southern Campania region, near the coast of the Gulf of Naples. Once a thriving and sophisticated Roman city, Pompeii was buried under meters of ash and pumice after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The preserved site features remain of excavated streets and houses that visitors can freely explore.

Admission included10 min

The Civil Forum represents the center of the daily life of the city, all the main public buildings for the administration of the city and justice, for the management of business, for commercial activities, such as markets, overlook it, in addition to the main places of city worship.

Admission included10 min

The Temple of Jupiter dominates the northern side of the Forum. With the three cult statues of Jupiter, Juno and Minerva, which imitated those of the Capitolium in Rome, placed on a high base, so as to make them visible to those passing through the Forum square.

Admission included10 min

Via dell'Abbondanza is one of the main streets of the ancient city of Pompeii, in Campania, which connected the Forum with the Amphitheatre.

Admission included10 min

The Macellum consists of a tuff Quadri-porticus with a hall for worship in an elevated position on the eastern side, in line with the entrance. The Macellum of Pompeii was nothing more than the city market where people could buy food.

Admission included10 min

The brothel of Pompeii, with its erotic paintings. The prostitutes in the brothel were mostly Greek and Oriental slaves.

Admission included10 min

The Stabian Baths are an ancient Roman bathing complex in Pompeii, Italy, the oldest and the largest of the five public baths in the city.

Admission included10 min

In the Large Theatre they represented comedies and tragedies of Greek-Roman tradition. The theatre was the first large public building completely freed from the deposits of the eruption.

Admission included60 min

Typical lunch at a typical winery on the slopes of Vesuvius with wine tasting

Admission included60 min

Visit the majestic Mount Vesuvius and immerse yourself in a world of vibrant colors while admiring the entire Gulf of Naples.The path to the top may be uneven and challenging at times, but every step will be rewarded with breathtaking views and the thrill of standing on one of the world’s most iconic volcanoes. After its devastating eruption, the volcano was named after Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and metal, forever linking its dramatic history to ancient mythology.

Highlights

Light Lunch with a glass of wine
Air-conditioned minibus
Authorized official English speaking guide
Headphones for all passengers in Pompeii
Pick-up from our meeting point
Skip the line entrance tickets to Pompeii
Entry ticket to the Vesuvius National Park (€ 11,68 p.p.)

What's included

Included
Light Lunch with a glass of wine
Air-conditioned minibus
Authorized official English speaking guide
Headphones for all passengers in Pompeii
Pick-up from our meeting point
Skip the line entrance tickets to Pompeii
Entry ticket to the Vesuvius National Park (€ 11,68 p.p.)

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour can be operated by a multilingual guide
  • The duration and times of the itinerary may vary due to local traffic conditions or other circumstances
  • In case Mount Vesuvius is closed due to bad weather, a partial refund for the tour will be provided as an alternative.
  • This experience will take place only in favorable weather conditions. In case of cancellation due to bad weather, you can choose between another date or a full refund.
  • Wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen in the summer.

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