Naples Trip Overview
This tour starts from Naples, and will give you the opportunity to visit in one day, three very important sites, a mixture of unique history and nature. After the pick-up from the main points described, we will take you to Pompeii. During the Roman Empire it was a commercial city of wine and oil. It enjoys a worldwide reputation thanks to the eruption of Vesuvius that covered it in AD 79. Pompeii provides a Stunning snapshot of art. After Pompeii you will move to Herculaneum, the second stage of the tour. It was discovered in the 18th century.Herculaneum is smaller than Pompeii and can be visited in an hour and a half. Visiting this site will allow you to see how the Romans lived and feel the sense of panic that will have surprised its inhabitants when the volcano erupted. Third and final stage of the tour is the Mt. Vesuvius. Active volcano unique in continental Europe and considered the most dangerous volcano in the world.
At the end of the tour we will take you back to Naples.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Naples, Italy
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Naples, Campania, Italy
This tour starts from Naples, and will give you the opportunity to visit in one day, three very important sites, a mixture of unique history and nature. After the pick-up from the main points described, we will take you to Pompeii. During the Roman Empire it was a commercial city of wine and oil. It enjoys a worldwide reputation thanks to the eruption of Vesuvius that covered it in AD 79. Pompeii provides a Stunning snapshot of art. After Pompeii you will move to Herculaneum, the second stage of the tour. It was discovered in the 18th century.Herculaneum is smaller than Pompeii and can be visited in an hour and a half. Visiting this site will allow you to see how the Romans lived and feel the sense of panic that will have surprised its inhabitants when the volcano erupted. Third and final stage of the tour is the Mt. Vesuvius. Active volcano unique in continental Europe and considered the most dangerous volcano in the world.
At the end of the tour we will take you back to Naples.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Pompeii Archaeological Park, Porta Marina (via Villa dei Misteri), 80045 Pompeii Italy
First stop in Pompeii for 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Parco Acheologico di Ercolano, Corso Resina, 187, 80056 Ercolano Italy
Stop of 1,5 hours to visit the ruins
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Vesuvius National Park, Via Palazzo del Principe, 80044 Ottaviano Italy
Last stop on the Vesuvius
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes