From Naples: Pompeii Ruins & Mount Vesuvius Day Tour Tour in French - Live Guide Central Train Station Pickup
ID: GYG11049-O-704464
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Visit Mt Vesuvius and the ruins of the Roman town it destroyed in 79 AD at Pompeii. Stand on the ridge of the crater and look out at the Bay of Naples.
Revisit where Mount Vesuvius erupted and buried Pompeii beneath molten ash on a day trip by minivan or bus. Follow your licensed guide through the remains of this UNESCO World Heritage Site remarkably frozen in time for almost 2,000 years. Enjoy a local pizza lunch along your route.
Hear stories about the Forum, Thermal Baths, the Lupanare, the Greek Theatre, and plaster casts of bodies burnt by volcanic ashes and lapilli.
Savor a typical Naples pizza lunch at one of Pompeii’s cafés. Then, be driven close to the mountain's summit that destroyed the city. From there, take a short walk to the lip of the crater and take in the atmosphere of the smoking mountain.
Revisit the devastating day in 79 AD when Mount Vesuvius erupted and buried the Roman city of Pompeii beneath molten ash. On arrival, discover the remains of this UNESCO world heritage site remarkably frozen in time for almost 2,000 years. It is the only active volcano in continental Europe.
Enjoy the stunning views over the Bay of Naples. Return to Naples at approximately 5 PM and be dropped off at your hotel, your cruise ship, or the railway station.
Highlights
- Take a combined trip to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius
- Wander around the ruins of Pompeii and see the Forum, Thermal Baths, Greek Theatre and Lupanare
- Hear stories of the devastating day that Pompeii was buried by the eruption of Vesuvius
- Walk to the crater of Vesuvius and take in panoramic views of the Bay of Naples
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour duration is approximate and is subject to variables such as traffic conditions, transfer points, number of participants, and more
For the Mt Vesuvius part of the tour, among the 4 languages available, only a tour in English is always guaranteed
In case Mt. Vesuvius National Park is closed due to bad weather conditions and/or other circumstances beyond the local partner's control, you will be refunded the entrance tickets to the National Park
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet your guide/driver by the front door of the Starhotels Terminus. They will be holding a sign with your name on it.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
