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Vesuvius Tour

This tour of Mount Vesuvius offers a visit to the volcanic crater that affected Pompeii during the eruption in the year 79. Mount Vesuvius Tour. The tour begins at Porta Marina Superiore, the entrance to the ruins of Pompeii.

  • 3 hours
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This tour of Mount Vesuvius offers a visit to the volcanic crater that affected Pompeii during the eruption in the year 79.

Mount Vesuvius Tour

The tour begins at Porta Marina Superiore, the entrance to the ruins of Pompeii. From this point, we will take a minibus to Mount Vesuvius.

As we ascend, the volcanic landscape reveals its features, including lava formations, ash, and pumice stones amidst vegetation. The Romans regarded Vesuvius as the sacred home of Hercules.

Upon reaching the volcano's crater, participants can enjoy views of the Bay of Naples while learning about the significant eruption of August 79 and the ongoing studies monitoring the volcano's activity.

The tour concludes with a descent from the volcano, returning to the starting point after a total duration of 3 hours.

Included

  • Transport by minibus
  • English–speaking guide
  • Admission to Mount Vesuvius

Tips

  • Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.

Location

Activity location

Via Provinciale Villa dei Misteri, 1, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy

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