Italy · Archaeology

Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Mt Vesuvius Tour

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Naples. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Mount Vesuvius in one day
  • 02 Private tour with round-trip transport from Naples
  • 03 Free time to explore the ruins of Pompeii
  • 04 Free time to visit Herculaneum
  • 05 Climb Mount Vesuvius and look into the crater
  • 06 Views over the Bay of Naples from the volcano

Discover three of the Bay of Naples’ most iconic sites in one private 8-hour experience. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Naples to Pompeii and Herculaneum, where you’ll have time to explore these remarkably preserved ancient Roman cities, before continuing up Mount Vesuvius.

At the volcano, enjoy free time to climb to the crater and take in sweeping views over the Bay of Naples. This tour includes round-trip transport with a driver, with the option in the supplier description to visit Pompeii and Herculaneum self-guided or upgrade to include an archaeologist guide inside the ruins.

At the volcano, enjoy free time to climb to the crater and take in sweeping views over the Bay of Naples.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Naples, Pompeii, Ercolano, Mount Vesuvius
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Pompeii, Herculaneum and Mt Vesuvius - Itinerary

08:00 - 09:00
Pickup range from Naples

09:30
Arrival in Pompeii

11:30
Departure to Herculaneum

11:50
Arrival in Herculaneum

11:50 - 13:30
Free time to visit Herculaneum

13:30 - 14:00
Free time for Lunch

14:00
Drive to Mt. Vesuvius quote 1000mt

14:45
Arrival on Mt Vesuvius

14:45 - 16:45
Free time to climb the crater

16:45
Drive back to Naples

17:30
Arrival in Naples

ITINERARY

08:30-09:30 Pickup range

09:30 Arrival in Pompeii

09:30-11:30 Free time to visit Pompeii

11:30 Departure to Herculaneum

11:50 Arrival in Herculaneum

11:50-13:30 Free time to visit Herculaneum

13:30-14:00 Free time for lunch

14:00 Drive to Mt. vesuvius quote 1000mt

14:45 Arrival on the Mt. Vesuvius

14:45-16:45 Free time to climb the crater

16:45 Drive back to Naples

17:30 Arrival in Naples

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Naples. 4 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Driver
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Pompeii entrance fee - €16,00 per adult
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Herculaneum entrance fee - €13,00 per person
  • Mt Vesuvius entrance fee - € 11,68 per person

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
  • A maximum of 3 people per booking
  • May be operated by a multilingual driver
  • A large amount of walking is involved, 6 hours walking (approximately 2 hours at each site)
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats available on request
  • • If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made
  • • If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
  • • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
  • • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
  • • A large amount of walking is involved, 6 hours walking (approximately 2 hours at each site)
  • • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • • Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
  • Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Naples.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Naples.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Naples..

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