Day Trip to Pompeii Ruins & Mt. Vesuvius Volcano from Naples

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Full description A fascinating tour from Naples that will give you the opportunity to visit an ancient roman town like Pompeii, explained by a professional guide, investigate the amazingly preserved infrastructures and artifacts. You will then drive up to 1000m of Mount Vesuvius whichnearly destroyed the town in 79 A.D. Take the last 200m meters by foot and enjoy the panoramic 360degree views from the smouldering crater.

Pompeii was an ancient Roman city near modern Naples in the Campania region of Italy, in the territory of the comune of Pompei. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area (e.g. at Boscoreale, Stabiae), was buried under 4 to 6 m (13 to 20 ft) of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.

The Basilica is the most sumptuous building of the Forum, and its space was used to carry out business and for the administration of justice

The Forum was located at the heart of Pompeii, and was a thriving market and trade center, and also had many connections to politics.

Dominated by the Vesuvius with its statues of Jupiter, Juno and Minerva, the temple was the Capitolium, similar to the one located in the Ancient Rome. The statues were highly placed to be visible to those passing in the Forum.

The Macellum of Pompeii was located on the Forum and as the provision market of Pompeii was one of the focal points of the ancient city. The building was constructed in several phases. When the earthquake of 62 CE destroyed large parts of Pompeii, the Macellum was also damaged.

Via dell’Abbondanza was the ancient main street (decumanus maximus) of ancient Pompeii, which ran across the city in the direction east/west from the Forum to the Porta Sarno. In ancient times the street was crowded and noisy with many shops, workshops ("officinae”), cafes, snack-bars and restaurants for food and drink.

The Forum Baths are located behind the Temple of Jupiter and date back to the years immediately after the founding of the colony of veterans by General Silla (80 BC). Women's and men's quarters had separate entrances. The men's section presents an apodyterium (dressing room), used also as a tepidarium (for medium temperature baths), frigidarium (for cold baths) and calidarium (for hot baths). Like many buildings in Pompeii, the baths were heavily damaged during the earthquake of 62 AD.

The Lupanar of Pompeii is the most famous brothel in the ruined Roman city of Pompeii. It is of particular interest for the erotic paintings on its walls. Lupanar is Latin for "brothel". The Pompeii lupanar is also known as Lupanare Grande.

The house of the Menander is a great example of a Roman Villa owned by an high-ranking family. It is reachly decorated with wonderful frescoes representing scenes of the Trojan war and here were also founded many objects in silver, tableware now strored in the Archaeological Museum in Naples. The house owes its name to a picture of Menander, an Athenian poet, placed in the portico. The house belonged to Quintus Poppaeus Sabinus of the Poppei family, relatives of the Empress Poppea Sabina, Nero's second wife.

The Large Theater of Pompeii was built from the Romans on the slope of a hill located in the area; they took advantage of the natural depression of the mountain to create a majesty auditorium divided into 5 sectors. On the stage were played tragedies of the Greco-Roman traditions.

Drop off at 1.000 mt high on the Volcano. Mount Vesuvius is a somma-stratovolcano located on the Gulf of Naples in Campania, Italy, about 9 km east of Naples and a short distance from the shore. In 79 AD eruption destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Mount Vesuvius doesn’t stand alone. While the ‘main peak’ is named Vesuvius, there is another mountain which is attached to it, Monte Somma. is listed among the most dangerous volcanoes in the world. Volcanologists and geologists alike agree that the next volcanic eruption is overdue and that when it does happen, it will be big. The layer of magma that lies beneath Vesuvius measures a huge 154 square miles; this is why scientists monitore the volcano’s activity 24/7.

Reach the crater's edge at 1.280 mt to admire a breathtaking panorama on the Gulf of Naples. The surface of the path is uneven, but it' ll be well worth it. Following the devastating eruption, it was named after the Roman God of the Flame and Metal Forgery – Vulcan. Additional information Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the tour departure timeNot wheelchair accessibleMay be operated by a multi-lingual guideThe duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditionsIn case the Vesuvius will be closed due to bad weather, in alternative will be provided a panoramic tour of NaplesThe program is subject to changes due to weather, causes of force majeure (road closure, public events), in which case it may not be possible to make some stops or visits mentioned in the program the Guide could slightly amend the itineraryDuration and itinerary times may vary due to local traffic conditionsMaximum 30 people Inclusions Centrally located meeting point in Naples Round-trip transportation with air-conditioned vehicleOfficial guide during the tour and live commentary on boardEntry/Admission - Pompeii Archaeological ParkEntry/Admission - Vesuvius National ParkSkip the Line AccessHeadphones for all passagers Exclusions Food and drinks, unless specifiedHotel pick-up and drop-offGratuitiesOther services not specified Cancellation policy Cancellations made at least 24 hours before tour departure: no penalty
Cancellations made with less than 24 hrs or no show: 100%penalty

Meeting point Starhotel Terminus - Outside the entrance, Napoli