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Mount Vesuvius Climb with Round-Trip Transfers from Pompeii or Naples
- Embark on an unforgettable guided tour to one of the most famous and dangerous volcanoes in the world.
- Board an elegant minivan in Pompeii and make your way to Vesuvius.
- Pass by the impressive Vesuvian Observatory, the oldest volcanological monitoring center in the world.
- Upgrade your ticket to take advantage of the volcanological guide service provided by the Vesuvius National Park at the Crater.
- Hike up to the top of the crater with your expert guide, as you admire breathtaking views of the Gulf of Naples and the immense Campania hinterland.
Inclusions
- Skip-the-line entry ticket
- 3-hour Mt. Vesuvius climb
- English-speaking volcanological guide on the crater
- Drop-off at an altitude of 1000 meters
- Free time to get to the Great Cone of Vesuvius
- Round-trip deluxe minibus shared transfers from Pompeii or Naples (as per option selected)
Exclusions
- Lunch
- Tip: Keep you cameras ready, for at the top, incredible photo opportunities await as you peer inside the vast crater.
- This experience is not accessible for wheelchair users, or guests with limited mobility.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Guided Day Tour of Vesuvius from Naples
- Travel from Naples to the infamous Mount Vesuvius and enjoy a pleasant roundtrip journey between the two locations.
- From your multilingual guide, learn about important historical and geographical details, including how the legendary Mount Vesuvius volcanic explosion devastated the significant city of Pompeii.
- Take your time visiting the beautiful locations surrounding the active mountain, which is expected to erupt at any moment, and take many images because the majority of the landscape has altered over time.
Inclusions
- Guided tour
- Pickup from the meeting point
- Roundtrip transportation in a small group
- Vesuvius entrance fees
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- Gratuity
- Hiking kit
- Tip: For the most comfortable experience bring your hiking kit along.
- Dress according to the weather and put on comfortable hiking shoes as this experience requires medium to difficult hiking.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Day Trip to Vesuvius and Pompeii with Audio Guide & Optional Herculaneum
- Take advantage of the all-inclusive combo tickets to both Vesuvius and Pompeii with hassle-free round-trip transfers and audio guides included.
- Enjoy the stunning ascent to the crater of Mount Vesuvius, the volcano that buried Pompeii, and take in the panoramic vistas of the landscape from the top.
- Stroll through extensive ruins, well-preserved homes, and public buildings at the Pompeii Archeological Park.
- With a ticket upgrade, enjoy the nearby site of Herculaneum, a better-preserved town that still has some of its wooden balconies intact!
- In the mood for an off-beat history walk? Then, delight in the informative audio guide offering a glimpse into ancient Roman life.
Inclusions
- Entry to Mount Vesuvius
- Entry to Pompeii Archaeological Park
- Round-trip transfers from Pompeii
- Audio guide
- Entry to Herculaneum (optional)
- Tip: Grab local snacks, sandwiches, and pastries at snack bars inside the
Archaeological Park. - Bring along your sunglasses, hat, water bottle.
- Guide dogs are allowed on this tour.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Guided Tour of Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius or Naples with Transfers from Rome
- Gather in cozy groups of 25 people or less and set off to the magical town of Pompeii in an air-conditioned bus from Rome.
- Next, go past ticketing queues and enter the mystical town of Pompeii. Walk through the half-buried city enveloped in ash and rubble, exploring it at your own pace.
- Next, visit the ridge of the crater of the mighty volcano, Mt. Vesuvius, responsible for wiping Pompeii off the world map.
- Your tour of Mount Vesuvius may get replaced with a visit to the city of Naples if bad weather impedes.
Inclusions
- Entry to Pompeii
- Round-trip transport from Rome in a private, air-conditioned coach
- Visit to Mt. Vesuvius or Naples (as per option selected)
- English, Spanish, French, and Italian-speaking guide (optional)
- Lunch in Pompeii (optional)
- Visit to coral & cameo factory in Naples (optional)
- Day Trip to Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius from Rome
- Day Trip to Pompeii & Naples from Rome
- Tip: As you trek up Mt. Vesuvius, look out on your right for fascinating views of the Bay of Naples, and on your left for the caldera or volcanic crater.
- From early November to March, Mt. Vesuvius isn't accessible and it is replaced with a visit to the city of Positano and free time with a panoramic bus tour of the Amalfi Coast.
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking, comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Temperatures on the Volcano may be a bit lower than temperatures on the ground, a sweater or light jacket is recommended, especially outside of the summer months.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Guided E-Bike Tour of Mount Vesuvius from Sorrento
- Head out to the Mt Vesuvius valley following a comfortable van pick-up right from your hotel, before starting your bike tour led by a qualified instructor.
- Feel yourself transported into a fantasy novel as you admire the flourishing nature surrounding Vesuvius.
- Leave your bike at the mountaintop and walk around the crater, learning about the geology and history of the region from an English/Italian-speaking guide.
- Comfortably head back to the departure point by van, following an exhilarating journey into nature.
Inclusions
- Guided bike tour
- Assistance of qualified instructors of the Italian Cycling Federation
- Entrance ticket to the crater
- Hotel transfers
- E-bike rental
- Helmet rental
- Water
- Tip: Even if you are riding electric bikes, make sure that you are packing only essentials to make your uphill journey easier.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Why Visit Mount Vesuvius?
- Hiking and Adventure: Mount Vesuvius offers fantastic hiking opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Climbing to the summit provides an exhilarating experience, with well-marked trails guiding you through volcanic landscapes and lava fields.
- Educational Value: Exploring the volcano and its observatory can provide insights into the geology and volcanic activity of the region.
- Natural Beauty: As an active volcano, Mount Vesuvius boasts a striking and dramatic landscape. The rugged terrain, volcanic craters, and panoramic views from the summit create a captivating setting for nature enthusiasts.
- Historical Significance: Mount Vesuvius is renowned for its infamous eruption in 79 AD, which buried the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under volcanic ash and preserved them remarkably well.
Mount Vesuvius Tickets Explained
Guided Tour
- Get your tickets to a guided tour of Mount Vesuvius and explore more of the volcano, including specific viewpoints, craters, or trails that are otherwise inaccessible.
- Knowledgeable tour guides who are well-versed in history, geology will share fascinating insights, answer your questions, and ensure that you make the most of your experience.
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Round Trip Transfers
- Round-trip tickets include transportation from a designated meeting point or a nearby city to the base of the volcano and back.
- Round-trip tickets offer flexibility and peace of mind during your visit to Mount Vesuvius. These tickets usually include a specified return time, allowing you to plan your day accordingly.
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Mount Vesuvius Climb with Round-Trip Transfers from Pompeii or Naples
E-Bike Tour
- With a comfortable van pick-up from your hotel, you can relax and enjoy the journey to the starting point.
- During the e-bike tour, you'll have the chance to walk around the crater of Mount Vesuvius and learn about the geology and history of the area from an English/Italian-speaking guide.
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What To See On A Mount Vesuvius Tour?
The Crater
The Carter is the most-awaited destination most people are striving to arrive at. While it is quite a walk, the trails are not very intensive. The fastest way is by taking trail number 5 "il gran cono". It starts at 1000 meters, leaving you another 130 meters to head up to the top.
Educational Centers and Observatories
Mount Vesuvius is home to educational centers and observatories that offer insights into the volcanic activity and ongoing monitoring efforts.Interactive exhibits, educational displays, and knowledgeable staff contribute to a deeper understanding of the volcano and the importance of studying and mitigating volcanic risks.
Scenic Natural Beauty
The mountain is located within Vesuvius National Park, a protected area encompassing diverse ecosystems and landscapes. The park features lush greenery, sprawling vineyards, and picturesque hillsides.
Boscoreale
This is a town situated at the footer of Mt. Vesuvius and to the north of Pompeii. The antiquarian and Villa Regina are the two must-visit sites at Boscoreale. While the antiquarian gives a glimpse into the countryside at Mt. Vesuvius, Villa Regina displays what villas looked like back in Ancient times.
Medieval Village Casamale
Known in Italian as ”Borgo Mediavale di Casamale” it is basically a historical centre of the town Somma Vesuviana. It is the only medieval village within the perimeter of the Vesuvius National Park. This isolated village is popular for its oil lamps festival that takes place every four years.
Discovering Aspects Of Mount Vesuvius
Geology
- Mount Vesuvius is located at the Gulf of Naples in Italy.
- It is said to be the only volcano to have erupted in the last 100 years on the European mainland and was created due to a clash of the African and Eurasian tectonic plates around 25,000 years ago.
- This Pompeii volcano grew in and is seated in the crater of the Mount Somma volcano.
- Vesuvius is considered to be a volatile volcano due to the presence of andesite, a volcanic rock that creates a particularly dangerous type of lava that leads to unpredictable and harmful eruptions.
Eruption
- The most widely-studied Mount Vesuvius eruption is from back in 79 AD when the volcano erupted and ravaged the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
- The eruption spewed a massive cloud of gases and tephra, along with pumice, molten rock and hot ash, up to about 33 km in air.
- Scientific inquiries estimate that about 1.5 million tons of volcanic lava spewed out per second, creating unparalleled thermal energy approximately 100,000 times more dangerous than the World War II bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
- History has recorded about eight occurrences of major eruptions over the last 17,000 years.
Destruction
- According to recordings in history, the volcanic eruption lasted for about two days; previously, signs of smoke and minor fissures went largely unnoticed by the population since minor tremors were common in the region of Campania.
- While the exact number of casualties is unknown, it is believed that almost the entire population of 20,000 citizens between the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum, were killed.
- The rapid pace at which the lava and volcanic debris moved through the small towns left no chance of survival
- This incident is said to have completely changed the region’s coastline landscape.
Plan Your Visit To Mount Vesuvius
While you can visit Mount Vesuvius National Park according to your own convenience, keep in mind that its crater can only be visited during specific hours. If you plan to visit the crater, book your Pompeii tickets according to the crater's visiting hours.
Opening hours:
November to February: 9 AM - 3 PM
March, October: 9 AM - 4 PM
April, May, June, and September: 9 AM - 5 PM
July & August: 09:00 AM - 6 PM
Duration: 3-6 hours
Best Time To Visit Mount Vesuvius
The best time to visit Mount Vesuvius is typically during the spring (April to June) and fall (September to October) seasons. These months offer milder temperatures, making the hike more comfortable and enjoyable.
Opening Hours
Mount Vesuvius Address: 80044 Ottaviano, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy.
Google Map Directions.
- The easiest way to get to Mount Vesuvius is by opting for Pompeii tickets & tours that include return transfers. This way, you will be picked up and dropped back to your hotel and you can comfortably tour Pompeii and visit Mount Vesuvius without worrying about the hassle of planning the commute.
- You can also get to Mount Vesuvius using public transport options like the bus. Hop onto the Vesuvio Express Bus from your closest location; a bus leaves every 40 minutes to the mountain. If you plan to drive down, you can park at the lower parking space, from where you can hike up to the top.
- Catania del Vesuvio - At the volcano foothills, you will find the 30-acre vineyard with great organic wines. They serve lunch that includes traditional pasta and meat dishes
- Ristorante Kona - Located in Herculaneum, this restaurant serves mouthwatering dishes for lunch and dinner. Sunset hours would be the best time to enjoy the amazing views of the Bay of Naples.
- Cantina Aragona - For all Pizza lovers out there, Cantina Aragona is the place for you. Situated in Somma Vesuviana offers something for everything.
- Villa Giovanna Pizzeria E Ristorante - Situated just 2 miles from the park, this restaurant offers authentic Italian cuisines.
Arrive Early: Ensure to arrive early to the designated meeting point as these tickets are strictly timed and dated.
Carry Refreshments: Make sure that you carry a bottle of water should you need it as there are no beverages and food included in this tour.
Dress Code: There is a compulsory dress code that needs to be followed. It is mandatory for visitors to cover their knees, shoulders and back before entering the venue.
Get Ready to Walk: there is quite a bit of walking on this tour and we recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes.
Avoid Heavy Bags: Do not carry any large baggage/suitcases as they will not be permitted inside the venue.
Around Mount Vesuvius
- Pompeii - Located at the base of Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii is an ancient Roman city that was buried and preserved by volcanic ash from the 79 AD eruption.
- Herculaneum - Visitors can explore the remarkably preserved buildings of Herculaneum, including homes with intricate mosaics, and gain insight into the affluent lifestyle of the ancient Roman elite.
- Sorrento- From Sorrento, you can enjoy panoramic vistas of the bay, visit beautiful beaches, and explore the charming narrow streets lined with shops, cafes, and restaurants.
- Amalfi Coast: Just a short drive from Mount Vesuvius, the Amalfi Coast is a breathtaking stretch of coastline renowned for its scenic beauty.
All Your Questions Answered About Mount Vesuvius Tickets
Yes. You can book Mount Vesuvius tickets online now. Ensure to book them in advance to get your preferred slot.
No, entry to Mount Vesuvius is not part of all Pompeii tours. You will have to book tickets that specifically provide access to this Pompeii volcano.
No. You would have to additionally purchase tickets online that provide access to the crater. You can select your preferred time slot to enter the crater.
No. You will have to purchase additional tickets to access the national park.
From November to February, the crater is open between 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM; during October and March, between 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM; between April to June and September, between 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM; during July and August, it is open from 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM.
You can get to Mount Vesuvius either through the town of Pompeii or Herculaneum. You can choose to either drive down, use public transport, or opt for tickets that include return transfers.
It is located at 80044 Ottaviano, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy. Google Map Directions.
Mount Vesuvius is 4,203 feet tall
Mount Vesuvius's last eruption was in March, 1944
