Vesuvius and Herculaneum Day Trip from Naples

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Start your full-day trip from Naples and after approximately 40 minutes of driving reach the Herculaneum ruins. Enjoy skip-the-line entrance as you priority admission ticket is included and start to discover ruins on your own pace.
Herculaneum was the first archaeological site discovered in the 18th century, and became one of the most famous sites in the world. Nowadays, Herculaneum boasts several landmarks such as the house with the mosaic atrium, the house of the deer, the thermal spas of the forum, the house of the mosaic of Neptune and Amphitrite, which definitely deserves to be visited.

Afterwards you will continue on to Mount Vesuvius, enjoying a drive through a national park that features amazing views of the Bay of Naples. The bus will reach quote 1,000 meters, from where you will take a walking path up to the crater , admire amazing panorama and learn more about local geology from the volcanological guides. Following your Mt. Vesuvius visit, you’ll head back to Naples.

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Duration: 6 to 8 hours
Starts: Napoli, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours



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Start your full-day trip from Naples and after approximately 40 minutes of driving reach the Herculaneum ruins. Enjoy skip-the-line entrance as you priority admission ticket is included and start to discover ruins on your own pace.
Herculaneum was the first archaeological site discovered in the 18th century, and became one of the most famous sites in the world. Nowadays, Herculaneum boasts several landmarks such as the house with the mosaic atrium, the house of the deer, the thermal spas of the forum, the house of the mosaic of Neptune and Amphitrite, which definitely deserves to be visited.

Afterwards you will continue on to Mount Vesuvius, enjoying a drive through a national park that features amazing views of the Bay of Naples. The bus will reach quote 1,000 meters, from where you will take a walking path up to the crater , admire amazing panorama and learn more about local geology from the volcanological guides. Following your Mt. Vesuvius visit, you’ll head back to Naples.

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Stop At: Parco Acheologico di Ercolano, Corso Resina, 187, 80056 Ercolano Italy

Start your full-day trip from the historical city center of Naples from where you will venture to the Herculaneum ruins. After approximately 40 minutes of driving, the bus will drop you off nearby the main entrance of the ruins. You can enjoy skip-the-line entrance with your voucher, before being able to discover Herculaneum on your own.
Herculaneum was the first archaeological site discovered in the 18th century, and became one of the most famous sites in the world. Nowadays, Herculaneum boasts several landmarks such as the house with the mosaic atrium, the house of the deer, the thermal spas of the forum, the house of the mosaic of Neptune and Amphitrite, which definitely deserves to be visited.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Vesuvius National Park, Via Palazzo del Principe, 80044 Ottaviano Italy

Afterwards you will continue on to Mount Vesuvius, enjoying a panoramic drive through a national park that features amazing views of the Bay of Naples. The bus will reach to a height of 1,000 meters, from where you will take a walking path up to the crater where you can admire area views and learn more about local geology from the volcanological guides. Following your Mt. Vesuvius visit, you’ll head back to Naples.

Duration: 2 hours



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