Start your day with an early departure from Rome on a comfortable bus, heading south through Italy's picturesque countryside. Upon reaching Pompeii, take a captivating 2-hour guided tour of this ancient city, one of the most well-preserved archaeological sites globally. Your knowledgeable guide will walk you through the ruins, showcasing Roman daily life and key sites like the Forum, the amphitheater, and the beautifully preserved villas and frescoes.
After exploring Pompeii, enjoy a delicious traditional lunch at a local eatery, savoring authentic Italian cuisine with fresh, local ingredients and regional dishes.
In the afternoon, the group will head to nearby Mount Vesuvius. Known for the catastrophic eruption that buried Pompeii, Vesuvius is a world-renowned volcano.
For those up for it, there’s an opportunity to hike up to the crater of Mount Vesuvius and take a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape and the Bay of Naples.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned bus
✔ Crater ticket
✔ Lunch
✔ Entrance ticket to Pompeii
✔ Bilingual English/Spanish speaking licensed tour leader
✔ Headsets
✔ Bilingual English/Spanish speaking guide in Pompeii
Departure & Return
Departure:
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MEETING POINT: Piazza del Popolo, In front of the entrance of Leonardo da Vinci Museum, next to the church of Santa Maria del Popolo.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the starting time. In case of late arrival at the meeting point and missed tour departure, NO REFUND WILL BE BOSSIBLE
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Pompeii Archaeological Park
Guided tour in English of Pompeii Archelogical site
Duration: 2 hours
2
Vesuvius National Park
Visit to Vesuvius national park with optional cone hike
Duration: 2 hours
3
Pompeii
lunch
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• In the event of an exceptional closure of Mount Vesuvius, the tour will instead visit the charming town of Sorrento.