Italy · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Escursione a terra Vesuvio e sito di Ercolano (6 ore)

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

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Mount Vesuvius and the archaeological site of Herculaneum in one tour
02 Walk up to the crater of Vesuvius for panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples
03 Explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site buried by the eruption of 79 AD
04 Travel with a local professional driver speaking agreed language
05 Enjoy commentary on board, bottled water, and WiFi during the journey
06 Optional private guide for Herculaneum available on request
07 Optional lunch stop at a traditional local restaurant available on request

Discover two of the Bay of Naples’ most iconic sites on this shore excursion combining Mount Vesuvius and the archaeological site of Herculaneum. Travel with a local professional driver and enjoy sweeping views over the Gulf of Naples before heading up the volcano for a walk to the crater.

At Vesuvius, the summit reaches 1,281 metres and the final approach to the crater is a 20 to 25-minute uphill walk. Continue to Herculaneum, the ancient Roman city buried by the eruption of 79 AD and now part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites together with Pompeii and Oplontis. A private professional guide for Herculaneum is available on request but is not included in the tour price.

On request, it is also possible to include a lunch break at a traditional local restaurant with a fixed menu featuring local food, drinks, wine, and dessert.

At Vesuvius, the summit reaches 1,281 metres and the final approach to the crater is a 20 to 25-minute uphill walk.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Naples, Pompeii, Ercolano, Mount Vesuvius, Torre Annunziata

Languages English, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

The excursion includes 2/3 stops, Vesuvius for the visit of the crater at 1,281 meters high, Tour on the Vesuvius crater where there is a magnificent panorama of the Gulf of Naples with its islands to see ..Herculaneum is world famous for the archaeological excavations of the Roman city founded, according to legend, by Hercules and destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79; together with those of Pompeii and Aplonti, they are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The route