Italy · Archaeology

8-Hour Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Tour with Optional Vineyard Lunch

8 Hours Round trip from 80045 Pompei Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Wonder at the perfectly preserved ruins of ancient Pompeii
02 Journey up to the crater of Mount Vesuvius
03 Admire stunning views over the Gulf of Naples
04 Enhance the tour with an optional vineyard lunch and wine-tasting

Step into Roman history on this 8-hour journey through the perfectly preserved ruins of ancient Pompeii, buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Continue up to the crater of Mount Vesuvius for stunning views over the Gulf of Naples. You can also choose to enhance the experience with an additional lunch and wine-tasting at a nearby vineyard on the volcano's slopes.

The eruption perfectly preserved its streets and monuments under volcanic ash, allowing visitors to enjoy a snapshot of daily life in ancient Rome.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento, Capri, Mount Vesuvius

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Pompeii Ruins and Mount Vesuvius Crater

Meet your driver at a pre-decided location and make your way to Pompeii Archaeological Park.
Arrive at Pompeii and spend two hours exploring the area. Ancient Pompeii was once a major Roman city that was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The eruption perfectly preserved its streets and monuments under volcanic ash, allowing visitors to enjoy a snapshot of daily life in ancient Rome. You may hire a private guide inside Pompeii, who can help you skip the ticket line and explain the site's many details.
Continue to Mount Vesuvius and reach the crater, where you can enjoy fantastic views over the Gulf of Naples.
- You may also book an additional lunch at the nearby wine farm and complete this tour with an unforgettable lunch and wine-tasting experience. This option begins with a guided walk through the vineyards on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, overlooking the Bay of Naples, Sorrento, and the island of Capri, followed by wine-tasting and lunch.

Where this trip takes you

Pompeii Archaeological Park, Mount Vesuvius crater, Gulf of Naples

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from 80045 Pompei 5 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

100% air-conditioned, non-smoking car
English-speaking Pompeii driver
Bottled water
Fuel surcharge
Parking fees
WiFi onboard

What's Not Included

Admission fee to the Pompeii archaeological site: 15€. Free for children under 18 with a valid ID (to be paid on the spot)
Private licensed guide in Pompeii: 120€
Admission fee to Mt Vesuvius: 10€
Additional lunch and wine farm experience: 28€
Tips and gratuities (optional but appreciated)
Personal expenses

What to bring

Comfortable walking or trekking shoes

Know before you go

Menu for the optional lunch experience:
- Appetizer with local products: salami, provolone cheese, 'casatiello' (a savoury bread), and bruschetta with heirloom Piennolo tomatoes, olives, and roasted aubergines on bread baked in a wood-burning oven, paired with Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Bianco DOP or Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Superiore Bianco DOP (100% Caprettone), Rosato DOP (100% Piedirosso), and Rosso DOP or Rosso Superiore DOP (100% Piedirosso).
- Spaghetti made with durum wheat flour and tossed with a sauce of heirloom Piennolo tomatoes and basil, paired with Lacryma Christi Riserva (80% Piedirosso and 20% Aglianico, aged in French oak barrels for 18-24 months).
- Pastiera Napolitana, a traditional dessert featuring sweetened ricotta, candied fruit, and boiled wheat berries, paired with Capafresca Spumante Rosato (100% Aglianico) and Passito Bianco IGT, the sweet dessert wine.
The farmer can also accommodate celiacs, vegetarians, and vegans with a special menu. Please let us know in advance if you have special dietary needs.

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