Introduction:

With its excavated area, extending for approximately 44 ha, and the preservation state of its buildings, due to the particular burial (under a blanket of 6 meter of ash and rock) caused by the eruption of the Vesuvius in 79 AD, Pompeii can be considered the only archaelogical site which gives the real image of roman city.

And the image is similar to cities, not preserved, of the same period. Despite wars waged on its soils, despite assaults by earthquakes and a volcano nineteen centuries ago, Pompeii is still vibrant and accessible. Wander from mosaic to monument, temple to theatre, envision life in this legendary city.

 

Mt. Vesuvius is the best known volcano on earth; it dominates the Bay of Naples with its characteristic cone.

Proceeding along the rim of the crater, one can observe the whole extent of the southern part of the volcano and, during days with good visibility, it is possible to see the entire gulf of Naples , from the Sorrento peninsula to Cape Miseno , Procida and Ischia .

 

Departure Point: Naples port

Return Details: Tour concludes at Naples port

Total time: 8 hours (7 hours touring + 1 hour stop lunch)

The above prices include: private car, english speaking driver, VAT, taxes, tolls, parking.

The above prices do not include: meals and entrance fees.

Optional service

private licensed english speaking guide in Pompeii only (2 hours): surcharge Euro 180

private licensed english speaking guide in Pompeii & Mt Vesuvius surcharge Euro 390

You are not forced to book a guide, of course.

Anyway, your english speaking driver will take you around but he cannot escort and explain you INSIDE the Pompeii ruins because standing to the italian law only the LICENSED guides are allowed to do this.

Also, the driver cannot escort you to the summit of Mt Vesuvius because cars must stop at half way, where the Vesuvius ticket office is.

Anyway, for safety reasons visitors will be escorted to the crater by an official member of the

Mt Vesuvius staff (you will be joined to other visitors arriving at same time).