Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Small Group Tour

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8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

'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
Food and drinks

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.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Have a look of the ancient main square of Pompeii

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Walk through the main street of Pompeii

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    The house of Menander is one of the richest and most magnificent houses in ancient Pompeii in terms of architecture, decoration and contents

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Visit the most famous brothel in the ruined Roman city of Pompeii

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    The house of Faun was one of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Have a look of the so called Teatro Piccolo of Pompeii

    Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Visit the most important Theater in Pompeii

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    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.

    2 hours Admission ticket included

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
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