4 Hours Vesuvius Volcano Tour
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 4 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Vesuvius is one of the most studied and well-known volcanoes in the world. A symbol of Naples with its unique shape, it has a typical frusto-conical shape, with its highest peak reaching 1277 meters. The eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis and Stabiae, as well as several other settlements. The Vesuvius National Park was officially born on 5 June 1995 to preserve animal and plant species, plant and forest associations, geological singularities, paleontological formations, biological communities and the ecological balances of the Vesuvian territory. The Vesuvius is a typical example of an enclosed volcano layer, consisting of two morphologically clearly distinguishable structures: the Somma caldera and the Great Cone of Vesuvius that represents what remains of the ancient volcano, whose activity dates back to at least 300,000 years ago.
Inclusions
What's included
- Pick-up and drop-off service from hotel
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Reservation Vesuvius entrance fee agency service
What's not
- Vesuvius National Park
Itinerary
Pick up at the hotel/port/station in Naples around 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. and transfer via highway directly to the small town of Torre del Greco where we begin our ascent passing through Vesuvius National Park to an altitude of 1,000 meters. From the parking lot you will access the path that leads to the top of the only still active volcano in continental Europe. Two hours at your disposal to reach the summit and walk around the crater at 1,200 meters to admire the enchanting bay of Naples from Cape Miseno to the tip of Campanella, take photos, enjoy a coffee at the chalet and listen to the explanation of the volcanological guide made available to you on the crater inside the ticket. You can enter the guide collection point at the crater entrance and ask about the explanation in your native language. Meet at the parking lot at the time indicated by the driver and return to Naples, arriving at the hotel around 1:00 p.m.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Dear customer this is the meeting-point from departs the tour at 10 a.m. ò clock. It places in front of the Central station of Naples named PIAZZA GARIBALDI. Accessible from all metro lines. Please to be there almost 10 minutes before the start-time.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 25 travellers
- Operated by
- GRAND TOURS ITALY
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Naples
- Its from-price is 66% below the median of the 3135 experiences we list in Naples.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1472 of 3135.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Naples
Passionate and chaotic beneath Vesuvius, Naples is the birthplace of pizza and the gateway to Pompeii, Capri and the Amalfi Coast.
The historic centre, a dense grid of streets laid out by the ancient Greeks, is a world of churches, street shrines and laundry strung between balconies. Spaccanapoli cuts straight through it, Via San Gregorio Armeno is lined with nativity-scene workshops, and the Sansevero Chapel holds the astonishing Veiled Christ. Underground, tunnels and cisterns reveal the Greek and Roman city below.
Top-ranked sights in Naples: Mt. Vesuvius (Monte Vesuvio), Via dei Tribunali, Naples Historic Center (Napoli Centro Storico).
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