Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Small Group Tour

Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius are the undisputed protagonists of the 79 AD eruption.
Get to know more about it with this incredible full day experience.
You will visit Pompeii in a small group tour led by an Archaeologist guide who will show you the best highlights of the site like the Forum – the main square of the city –, the main houses and buildings.
Then meet the hiking guide in the afternoon and leave with our minibus for up to 14 people with direction to Mount Vesuvius.
As arrive at Vesuvius entrance first 30 minutes up to the crater there’s a steep walking to reach the top.
Hike the volcano and reach the top of it: look inside the still quiescent crater and wonder at the amazing landscape around you and the beautiful panorama overlooking the Bay of Naples.
At the end of the excursion be brought back to Pompeii where the tour began.

Meet the guide at the main entrance of the archaeological site called “Porta Marina Superiore”. The guide will be holding a sign with our company’s name “Askos Tours” on the top.

Have a look of the ancient main square of Pompeii

Walk through the main street of Pompeii

In the granary you will see marble tables and baths for fountains that adorned the entrances of houses and some casts of victims of the eruption as well as that of a dog and a tree.

The house of Menander is one of the richest and most magnificent houses in ancient Pompeii in terms of architecture, decoration and contents

These occupy a vast area between the Brothel lane, the Holconius crossroads and the Via Stabiana. They represent the oldest thermal complex in the city.

Visit the most famous brothel in the ruined Roman city of Pompeii

The house of Faun was one of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii.

Have a look of the so called Teatro Piccolo of Pompeii

Visit the most important Theater in Pompeii

Transfer to Mt. Vesuvius.
Get on the top of the volcano to see the crater that still smokes slightly. Besides that, you will have a stunning panorama of the Bay of Naples, Capri, Ischia, the edge of the Sorrento coast and more. The last 500m is a very steep uphill walk, and closed-in shoes are essential.
At the end of the visit, back to the main entrance of Pompeii Ruins, called Porta Marina Superiore.

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children under 4 y.o. are not allowed
• Wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen in the summer.
• If the Vesuvius is not accessible due to force majeur, the tour will include the visit of Herculaneum instead of Vesuvius.
• please be aware that from the entrance of Vesuvius first 30 minutes is a step walking to reach the crater
• not recommended for travelers with mobility/walking issue or impairments

• Pompeii Tour + Vesuvius Hike
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  Infant not allowed: Children under 4 y.o. are not allowed.

• ‘Pompei Express’ and Mount Vesuvius admission fees
• Hiking licensed guide for Mount Vesuvius
• Transportation by modern Minibus from Pompeii and back (up to 14 people)
• 2-hour guidance at Pompeii ruins by an archaeologist (max 20 people per guide)
• Small Group

• Food and drinks

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IMPORTANT MEETING INSTRUCTIONS:
Please head to the ‘Porta Marina Superiore’ entrance for our tour meeting point, located directly opposite the a restaurant called Hortus. For easier navigation, we suggest using your GPS to find ‘Hortus’.
Our staff will be waiting for you at the Pompeii entrance gates, holding ASKOS TOURS signs for easy recognition.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Askos Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 153 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 14 Travelers is accepted for booking.