Guided Tours

From Pompeii/Naples: Pompeii, Herculaneum & Vesuvius Day Trip

Name: From Pompeii/Naples: Pompeii, Herculaneum & Vesuvius Day Trip
Start: 2024-09-12T09:20:00
End: 2024-09-12T17:20:00
Location: Pompei

Uncover the fascinating tales of the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, crowned by a thrilling visit to the active Mount Vesuvius.

Highlights

Venture into the past with entry to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Vesuvius, where history and nature intertwine.
Get stress-free round-trip transfers from your hotel with an expert local driver and a comprehensive audio guide with a map of Pompeii.
Admire the remarkably preserved frescoes of Herculaneum and the theaters at Pompeii, offering a vivid snapshot of Roman life.
Follow a volcanological guide up Mount Vesuvius and take in vistas of the Bay of Naples. Admire the vineyards along its slopes.
Fun fact: Vesuvius is the only volcano in mainland Europe that has erupted over 30 times since its famous explosion!

Inclusions

Day trip to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Vesuvius
Round-trip transfers from Pompeii or Naples (as per option selected)
Entry to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Vesuvius National Park
Audio guide and map of Pompeii

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Reviews

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Lucie

5/5

Sep, 2024

Very well organized trip, meeting points clear and easy to find. Enough time in each place to see everything. We highly recommend this activity, which allows you to see 3 emblematic places close to Naples in one day!

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Lynne

5/5

Jun, 2024

There is no way we could have seen all this without your wonderful tour! Well organised and a very fair price. Staff were friendly and helpful. And indeed we booked a tour for the very next day!

Caroline

4/5

Jun, 2024

The organisation and logistics to get through so much in one day was great. Could not have managed it independently. It is fast paced but we saw loads and it was stunning. A bit more warning to bring own food and about the terrain would have been helpful

Alan

3/5

May, 2024

A guided tour to the two archaeological sites would have been far better. The coach at Herculaneum failed to reserve seats for us, so my wife and I had to lose a full forty minutes off our allocated time in Pompeii, shiest we waited for another coach! This meant we only had less than two hours there..... Shame.

Gabriele

5/5

May, 2024

Everything went very well, pick-up was on time, transportation was pleasant, meeting points were well described. The trip was very interesting, with enough time at all stops (Vesuvius, Herculaneum, Pompeii). I would do it again!

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Your experience

Explore the charm of ancient Roman cities and a breathtaking vista from Mount Vesuvius on this full day trip. Choose to be picked up and dropped off at either Naples or Pompeii.

Travel back in time: Pompeii & Herculaneum

Start your journey at Pompeii, where you'll be equipped with an audio guide to explore the awe-inspiring ruins – from homes to temples and theaters – all remarkably preserved under volcanic ash. Did you know that the witty graffiti discovered here gives us a peek into the vibrant social life of the city's ancient inhabitants?

The journey continues to Herculaneum, a city smaller than Pompeii, but impeccably conserved. Unearth the intimate details of Roman life as you traverse through vivid frescoes and mosaics. A known fact is that Herculaneum's residents had time to flee during the eruption, hence fewer remains were found, but those discovered offer fascinating clues about their diet and lifestyle.

Venture into nature's majesty at Vesuvius

The grand finale of your trip is a visit to Vesuvius National Park. Here, you'll meet the imposing and still-active Vesuvius volcano. Surprisingly, despite its notorious reputation, there's a thriving local wine industry on its fertile slopes! An experienced volcanic guide will accompany you throughout the journey, ensuring a seamless and enlightening experience.

Know before you go

What to bring

Wear comfortable shoes and bring along your sunscreen and water bottle.

What's not allowed

Unfortunately, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

While Pompeii and Herculaneum are wheelchair and stroller accessible, the climb up Mount Vesuvius is not.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.