Highlights
- Pompeii Day Trip from Rome, including the National Archeological Museum of Pompeii (November - December)
- Pompeii and Vesuvius Day Trip from Rome (March - October)
- Pompeii and Vesuvius tour from Rome, traveling by air-conditioned coach (March - October)
- Personalized tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pompeii
- Groups are limited to 25 people per guide
Recent Photos of this Tour
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VésuveLe Vésuve est bien actif !Photo by: Patrick M05 2013 -
Mini-Coach BusMini-Coach BusPhoto by: jvergouw02 2013 -
Columns, Columns everywhereThis used to be the heart of Pompeii. It was once a market, government offices were located here, a source of ...Photo by: Armina M01 2013 -
Sara one of our guidesExplaining the history of Monte CasinoPhoto by: Mary C C12 2012 -
POMPEIIRUINS OF POMPEIIPhoto by: SANDRA C10 2012 -
Mt VesuviusMy new fiance and IPhoto by: Jana IAustralia, 10 2012 -
PompeiiUnbelievable dayPhoto by: Jana IAustralia, 10 2012 -
PompeiiPompeii with Mount Vesuvius in the backgroundPhoto by: Mhairi B10 2012 -
DSC04143View of Vesuvius from PompeiiPhoto by: James H10 2012 -
409PompeiiPhoto by: Kathryn L08 2012 -
DSCF3008One view while climbing Mt. VesuviusPhoto by: Janet08 2012 -
DSCF3006Pompeii relicsPhoto by: Janet08 2012 -
DSCF3003Pompeii ruinsPhoto by: Janet08 2012 -
DSCF2986The guide with the white umbrella who took us around the Pompeii ruins was enthusiastic and knowledgeable - wish we'd ...Photo by: Janet08 2012 -
picture describes itselfpicture describes itselfPhoto by: Colleen C07 2012 -
pompeii and mt vesuviuspompeii and mt vesuviusPhoto by: Colleen C07 2012 -
my husband and i on pompeii's ...my husband and i on pompeii's main stripPhoto by: Colleen C07 2012 -
PompeiiPompeii forum ruins.Photo by: Geoff B07 2012 -
Mt. Vesuvius looming in the ...This area was the and quot;city center and quot;. We were there on a clear day which allowed for this breathtaking ...Photo by: srjones7607 2012 -
A view of the ruins in PompeiiThe pink flowers in bloom in July were beautiful! The tour through the city allows visitors to walk down the original ...Photo by: srjones7607 2012 -
Useful Information
Pompeii Day Trip from Rome
Lava flows have scarred the sides of Mt. Vesuvius, and are visible on the winding road up to the summit. Hiking the active volcano is the only way to truly experience the magic of Mt. Vesuvius. The 20-minute upward hike to the crater takes you through soft volcanic ash and pumice, and the views from the top are worth the effort! Alternatively, you can stay on the ridge of the volcano and admire the views. After your adventurous morning, it's time to take a break and enjoy a leisurely lunch (included). Relax as you experience the world-famous pizza Naples is so well known for.
Next stop is Pompeii, sitting in the ominous shadow of Vesuvius. During your personalized tour of Pompeii's remarkably well preserved ruins, you'll discover why this UNESCO World Heritage Site continues to shock and fascinate over 2.6 million people who venture here each year.
The now ruined city of Pompeii was once a sprawling metropolis of shops and residences, restaurants, gyms and brothels. You can walk Pompeii’s main streets just as the ancient Romans did – the stones are still worn with tracks from the drawn carriages that used them nearly 2,000 years ago. You'll also visit the forum, the center of Pompeii’s political and social life, and view the startling plaster death casts of the victims of the catastrophic eruption that destroyed the city of Pompeii.
Traveling between November and December? Mount Vesuvius is inaccessible, so you will visit the National Archeological Museum of Pompeii instead.
Itinerary
Mt. Vesuvius, is inaccessible in winter (November to December) so the visit will be substituted with the National Archeological Museum of Pompeii, which houses in impressive collection of original artefacts, mosaics, statues and artwork taken out of Pompeii during excavations, making it a perfect complement for your visit to the Pompeii excavation site! A thorough introduction to the museum and detailed map will be provided.
Reviewed by Alan B, USA, May 2013
This was the highlight of our trip, even though it was just a whim that we went. Our tour guide was AMAZING!!!!! He spoke excellent english, was about to talk everything from rome's history, to random facts about areas we past through, to Mt. Vesuvius, to Naples, Pompeii, and even just random questions people would ask. He had a great sense of humor, was very friendly, and made it interesting enough that even our 7 year old paid attention! Then if that wan't enough we had a second tour guide that joined us in Pompeii (so in effect we had 2 guides) and he also was very knowledgeable, spoke great English, and was funny! I can not tell you how wonderful this trip was!
Reviewed by Catherine S, May 2013
Walking along the top of Mt. Vesuvius was great. Very interesting tour. So glad we took this tour.
