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Overview

Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius are the undisputed protagonists of the 79 AD eruption. Get to know more about it with this incredible full day experience. You will visit Pompeii in a small group tour led by an Archaeologist guide who will show you the best highlights of the site like the Forum – the main square of the city –, the main houses and buildings. Then meet the hiking guide in the afternoon and leave with our minibus for up to 14 people with direction to Mount Vesuvius. As arrive at Vesuvius entrance first 30 minutes up to the crater there's a steep walking to reach the top. Hike the volcano and reach the top of it: look inside the still quiescent crater and wonder at the amazing landscape around you and the beautiful panorama overlooking the Bay of Naples. At the end of the excursion, you will be transported back to Pompeii, where the tour concludes.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is the main entrance of Pompeii ruins called "Porta Marina Superiore" opposite to a restaurant called 'Hortus Bar and Restaurant'. Please google it on maps for easier navigation.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Archaeological Park of Pompeii
Meet the guide at the main entrance of the archaeological site called "Porta Marina Superiore". The guide will be holding a sign with our company's name "Askos Tours" on the top.
Duration: 120 mins
2. Foro de Pompeya
Have a look of the ancient main square of Pompeii
Duration: 10 mins
3. Via dell’Abbondanza
Walk through the main street of Pompeii
4. Granaries of the Forum
In the granary you will see marble tables and baths for fountains that adorned the entrances of houses and some casts of victims of the eruption as well as that of a dog and a tree.
Duration: 15 mins
5. House of Menander
The house of Menander is one of the richest and most magnificent houses in ancient Pompeii in terms of architecture, decoration and contents
Duration: 15 mins
6. Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)
These occupy a vast area between the Brothel lane, the Holconius crossroads and the Via Stabiana. They represent the oldest thermal complex in the city.
Duration: 15 mins
7. Lupanar
Visit the most famous brothel in the ruined Roman city of Pompeii
Duration: 15 mins
8. House of the Faun
The house of Faun was one of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii.
Duration: 15 mins
9. Odeon - Teatro Piccolo
Have a look of the so called Teatro Piccolo of Pompeii
10. Teatro Grande
Visit the most important Theater in Pompeii
Duration: 10 mins
11. Vesuvius National Park
Transfer to Mt. Vesuvius. Get on the top of the volcano to see the crater that still smokes slightly. Besides that, you will have a stunning panorama of the Bay of Naples, Capri, Ischia, the edge of the Sorrento coast and more. The last 500m is a very steep uphill walk, and closed-in shoes are essential. At the end of the visit, back to the main entrance of Pompeii Ruins, called Porta Marina Superiore.
Duration: 120 mins

Inclusion

'Pompei Express' and Mount Vesuvius admission fees

2-hour guidance at Pompeii ruins by an archaeologist (up to 20 people)

Hiking licensed guide for Mount Vesuvius

Transportation by modern Minibus from Pompeii and back (up to 14 people)

Small Group

Exclusion

Food and drinks

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children under 6 y.o. are not allowed

Wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen in the summer

If the Vesuvius is not accessible due to force majeur, the tour will include the visit of Herculaneum instead of Vesuvius

Please be aware that from the entrance of Vesuvius first 30 minutes is a step walking to reach the crater

Mount Vesuvius entry ticket: 11,68 euros included in the price

Not recommended for travelers with mobility/walking issue or impairments

Supplied by Askos Tours

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