Pompeii and Vesuvius Hike Small Group Priority Access from Naples

8 Hours Round trip from Stazione Marittima Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Hike to the crater of Mount Vesuvius
  • 02 Enjoy panoramic views over the Bay of Naples
  • 03 Explore Pompeii with a 2 hour archaeologist-led tour
  • 04 Priority access to Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius
  • 05 Travel from Naples with air-conditioned transportation
  • 06 See major Pompeii highlights including theaters, baths, and ancient streets

Discover two of southern Italy’s most iconic sites in one full-day experience from Naples. Travel to Mount Vesuvius for a scenic ascent and short hike to the crater, where sweeping views stretch across the Bay of Naples, the Sorrento Peninsula, and the islands beyond.

Then step into the ancient world at Pompeii, one of Italy’s most remarkable archaeological sites. With priority access and a guided visit led by an archaeologist, explore key highlights of the buried Roman city and gain deeper insight into daily life before the eruption.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento, Capri, Ercolano, Ischia, Mount Vesuvius
Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Explore Vesuvio, the giant volcano dominating the Bay of Naples. Drive up 3000 feet through the old crater and then make the final 25 minute hike up to the top, zigzagging along a path of volcanic gravel. Once at the summit, peer into the 700ft deep and 2000ft wide crater of the Vesuvius--both the destroyer and keeper of Pompeiiand Herculaneum—and take in unparalleled views of the Peninsula of Sorrento and the islands Capri, Ischia, and ProcidaPompeii is the most stunning archaeological site on the Italian Peninsula and one of the most visited. The ruins of Pompeii are an open air museum where visitors can go back in time and discover a city that had been buried in ashes until 1748. Visitors experience the city much as it existed more than 2000 years ago.Have a look of the so called Teatro Piccolo of Pompeii.Visit the most important Theater in PompeiiThe house of Menander is one of the richest and most magnificent houses in ancient Pompeii in terms of architecture, decoration and contents.These occupy a vast area between the Brothel lane, the Holconius crossroads and the Via Stabiana. They represent the oldest thermal complex in the city.Visit the most famous brothel in the ruined Roman city of Pompeii.Via dell’AbbondanzaThe house of Faun was one of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii.Have a look of the ancient main square of Pompeii.Basilica was an open portico that gave shelter to merchants and other activities.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-Conditioned Transportation with Driver, or Driver and English-Speaking Assistant
  • 2 hour tour of Pompeii with an Archaeologist
  • All taxes, parking, tolls and gasoline
  • Skip-the-line entry to Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius
  • Group tour (maximum 40 passengers)
  • Small-group tour (maximum 19/21 passengers)
  • Semi-Private tour (maximum 12 passengers)
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour (maximum 15 passengers)

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Skip the line option cannot be accommodated on the 1st Sunday of the month as in Pompeii no skip-the-line tickets can be purchased.
  • Please bring a valid ID with you

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Stazione Marittima, NA Napoli
Tour start
Stazione Marittima, NA Napoli
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Stazione Marittima.

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