Pompeii Day Trip with Mount Vesuvius or Amalfi Coast Option
Overview
Hike up Mount Vesuvius and then explore the UNESCO-listed ruins of Pompeii on a must-do day trip from Rome! Going at a steady pace, the hike includes a walk on the ridge of Italy’s famously feisty volcano, allowing incredible views down into the crater itself. Head to Pompeii to see the havoc that Mount Vesuvius reaped on it in AD 79. Tour the UNESCO-listed excavations, seeing fossils and well-preserved ruins while hearing the horrors that befell this intriguing ancient city.
Mt Vesuvius is inaccessible from November 9 to March 27. During this time, the hike is replaced with a visit to the iconic City of Naples. We’ll take a panoramic bus tour and have some free time to walk around the city centre.
Mt Vesuvius is inaccessible from November 9 to March 27. During this time, the hike is replaced with a visit to the iconic City of Naples. We’ll take a panoramic bus tour and have some free time to walk around the city centre.
Inclusions
- Round-trip transport from Rome in a private, air-conditioned coach
- Skip-the-Line Access & an expert archaeologist guide at Pompeii
- Mt. Vesuvius National Park Entry (April to early-November), if Pompeii & Vesuvius option selected
- Free time in Positano (early November to March), if Pompeii & Positano option selected
- Amalfi Coast drive and Positano, if Pompeii, Amalfi & Positano option selected
- English-speaking expert tour leader for the day
- Entry/Admission - Vesuvius National Park
- Entry/Admission - Pompeii Archaeological Park
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: City Wonders, 00100 Rome Italy
Location
Stop At: Pompeii Archaeological Park, Porta Marina (via Villa dei Misteri), 80045 Pompeii Italy
The eruption in AD 79 spelled a fiery end for Pompeii, but the catastrophe also almost perfectly preserved the port city under layers of Volcanic ash. Thousands of years later, you can still explore the eerie streets and step inside homes, bathhouses and fast food places on your guided tour.
You’ll travel from Rome to Pompeii in an air-conditioned private coach, accompanied and entertained all the way by your expert tour leader. Skip the line at Pompeii and head for a leisurely self-led tour around the city which paints a vivid picture of life in final days before the eruption. Throughout the ruins, you’ll come across harrowing death casts: plaster recreations of unfortunate citizens preserved by the superheated volcanic ash.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Vesuvius National Park, Via Palazzo del Principe, 80044 Ottaviano Italy
It’s a short coach ride from Pompeii to the foot of the volcano that still looms above it. A half-mile hike from the parking lot takes you right to the sometimes still-steaming crater of Mt. Vesuvius – still perhaps the most dangerous volcano in the world. Stand at the epicentre of that ancient disaster and feel awe at the utter devastation it must have caused, to blast an entire city off the map for millennia. Then turn and enjoy the contrast: the crater offers the most stunning view of the sun-drenched Bay of Naples.
In the winter months, when Vesuvius is closed for hiking, the tour travels from Pompeii to Naples, with panoramic views of the volcano and historical commentary from your tour co-ordinator along the way. You’ll have ample free time to explore Naples – a city as vibrant and alive as Pompeii is quiet and affecting – before the comfortable coach returns you to Rome.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Amalfi Coast, Amalfi Coast, Province of Salerno, Campania
***If Amali - Positano option selected***
After some free time for a few last pictures of Pompeii and lunch (at own expense) the tour will continue further south along the picturesque seaside roads of the Amalfi Coast where the Dolce Vita was born. Here your breath will be taken away by the spectacular coastlines as the mountains cascade into the sea and romantic villages climb up the mountains like grapevines.
Stop At: Positano, Positano, Amalfi Coast, Province of Salerno, Campania
***If Amali - Positano option selected***
The winding roads will lead you to one of the most beautiful seaside villages that the Amalfi Coast has to offer, Positano. Here you will have free time to explore the meandering streets lined with artisanal local shops or just sit back and enjoy the incredible view while sipping the local specialty, limoncello! Whichever you choose you will be sure to remember your afternoon in this jewel of a seaside village.
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: City Wonders, 00100 Rome Italy
Location
Stop At: Pompeii Archaeological Park, Porta Marina (via Villa dei Misteri), 80045 Pompeii Italy
The eruption in AD 79 spelled a fiery end for Pompeii, but the catastrophe also almost perfectly preserved the port city under layers of Volcanic ash. Thousands of years later, you can still explore the eerie streets and step inside homes, bathhouses and fast food places on your guided tour.
You’ll travel from Rome to Pompeii in an air-conditioned private coach, accompanied and entertained all the way by your expert tour leader. Skip the line at Pompeii and head for a leisurely self-led tour around the city which paints a vivid picture of life in final days before the eruption. Throughout the ruins, you’ll come across harrowing death casts: plaster recreations of unfortunate citizens preserved by the superheated volcanic ash.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Vesuvius National Park, Via Palazzo del Principe, 80044 Ottaviano Italy
It’s a short coach ride from Pompeii to the foot of the volcano that still looms above it. A half-mile hike from the parking lot takes you right to the sometimes still-steaming crater of Mt. Vesuvius – still perhaps the most dangerous volcano in the world. Stand at the epicentre of that ancient disaster and feel awe at the utter devastation it must have caused, to blast an entire city off the map for millennia. Then turn and enjoy the contrast: the crater offers the most stunning view of the sun-drenched Bay of Naples.
In the winter months, when Vesuvius is closed for hiking, the tour travels from Pompeii to Naples, with panoramic views of the volcano and historical commentary from your tour co-ordinator along the way. You’ll have ample free time to explore Naples – a city as vibrant and alive as Pompeii is quiet and affecting – before the comfortable coach returns you to Rome.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Amalfi Coast, Amalfi Coast, Province of Salerno, Campania
***If Amali - Positano option selected***
After some free time for a few last pictures of Pompeii and lunch (at own expense) the tour will continue further south along the picturesque seaside roads of the Amalfi Coast where the Dolce Vita was born. Here your breath will be taken away by the spectacular coastlines as the mountains cascade into the sea and romantic villages climb up the mountains like grapevines.
Stop At: Positano, Positano, Amalfi Coast, Province of Salerno, Campania
***If Amali - Positano option selected***
The winding roads will lead you to one of the most beautiful seaside villages that the Amalfi Coast has to offer, Positano. Here you will have free time to explore the meandering streets lined with artisanal local shops or just sit back and enjoy the incredible view while sipping the local specialty, limoncello! Whichever you choose you will be sure to remember your afternoon in this jewel of a seaside village.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM ALL PASSENGERS: You MUST provide all passenger names at the time of booking in order to visit Mount Vesuvius or you may be refused entry.
- During summer months in rare cases of inclement weather or strikes, the crater of Vesuvius may be closed to visitors, therefore, if this is the case, it is replaced with a visit to Positano where you will get free time to explore the city.
- From early November to March the Vesuvius isn't accessible and it is replaced with a visit to Positano where you will get free time to explore the city.
- Option to upgrade to Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Small-Group Day Trip from Rome with private coach (Mt Vesuvius or Naples not included)
- Please be advised that in the case of events beyond our control, we may need to adjust our itinerary to ensure the safety, quality, and satisfaction of your travel experience.
- While our day trips are typically of a fixed duration, external factors may occasionally extend tour times slightly. We appreciate your understanding and planning as we strive to provide you with the best possible experience.
- The hike up to the crater of Vesuvius requires a good level of general fitness. The walk is uphill at a 14 degree angle and takes roughly 20 minutes.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
catgirl147
May 2022
In general a very nice tour. I really enjoyed the Pompeii aspect of it and wish we could have spent a little more time there. Our group sadly didn't get to go to Mount Vesuvius and instead the tour took us to a cute costal town to walk around in. Which was also nice. Our guide in Pompeii was very...
In general a very nice tour. I really enjoyed the Pompeii aspect of it and wish we could have spent a little more time there. Our group sadly didn't get to go to Mount Vesuvius and instead the tour took us to a cute costal town to walk around in. Which was also nice. Our guide in Pompeii was very knowledgeable and engaging. The earpiece communication was mostly alright, there was one point at which the earpiece had a lot of static as it was catching another groups frequency but in general, a wondeful experience and a nice way to see more of Italy without having to plan the minute detailsRobert_R
May 2022
The tour was good but a lot of time on the bus (5 hours). You have about 2.5 hours in Pompeii and 1 hour at mount Vesuvius. If you have a lot of time in Rome it's good but there are a lot more sites (in rome) to see if you are short on time. The hadrians Villa tour was a 10 out of 10 for both ...
The tour was good but a lot of time on the bus (5 hours). You have about 2.5 hours in Pompeii and 1 hour at mount Vesuvius. If you have a lot of time in Rome it's good but there are a lot more sites (in rome) to see if you are short on time. The hadrians Villa tour was a 10 out of 10 for both time and experience.Kelly_R
May 2022
Had a great day. It was well organised and the guides were very knowledgeable. The Mount Vesuvius trek is well worth the effort but it isn't for the faint hearted! Wear good walking shoes or trainers!! All in all, a very long but enjoyable day.
Had a great day. It was well organised and the guides were very knowledgeable. The Mount Vesuvius trek is well worth the effort but it isn't for the faint hearted! Wear good walking shoes or trainers!! All in all, a very long but enjoyable day.Matthew_R
May 2022
This is not a small group tour. It’s a full coach bus with ~50 people. They only split you into 2 groups for the 1.5 hours you spend in Pompeii. Our guide Angela was great and Pompeii is absolutely worth going to. However if you’re looking for a smaller group to travel with this might not be fo...
This is not a small group tour. It’s a full coach bus with ~50 people. They only split you into 2 groups for the 1.5 hours you spend in Pompeii. Our guide Angela was great and Pompeii is absolutely worth going to. However if you’re looking for a smaller group to travel with this might not be for you.Alicia_M
May 2022
Joselyn was amazing and very funny. It was a very long day but worth it. Just wish we could have spent a little more time at Pompeii.
Joselyn was amazing and very funny. It was a very long day but worth it. Just wish we could have spent a little more time at Pompeii.Tracey_G
May 2022
This was AMAZING!!!! Such an informative tour guide!!! Such beautiful sites!!! Breathing view’s!!!! The coast was indescribable!!!!! Pompeii was beyond expectations!
This was AMAZING!!!! Such an informative tour guide!!! Such beautiful sites!!! Breathing view’s!!!! The coast was indescribable!!!!! Pompeii was beyond expectations!