Naples Shore Excursion Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii Day Trip

4.0 (317 reviews) Naples, Italy
Duration7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Cruise passengers arriving in the port of Naples can explore legendary Pompeii and Mt Vesuvius, the only active volcano in continental Europe, on this full-day guided tour from Naples. It is a shore excursion not to be missed by any visitor to this region of Italy and includes both a guided tour of Pompeii's haunting ruins and a climb to the smoking summit of volcanic Mt Vesuvius.

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Pompeii and Vesuvius spanish

Pick up will be outside the dock of your cruise ship, driver will show a sign with your name on it.
Pickup included

Pompeii and Vesuvius english

Pick up will be outside the dock of your cruise ship, driver will show a sign with your name on it.
Pickup included

Pompeii and Vesuvius french

Pompeii and Vesuvius in french: Pick up will be outside the dock of your cruise ship, driver will show a sign with your name on it.
Pickup included

Pompeii and Vesuvius italian

Pick up will be outside the dock of your cruise ship, driver will show a sign with your name on it.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Professional guide in Pompeii and on Vesuvius
  • Access to Mt. Vesuvius National Park (11 euros per person)
  • Transport by shared air-conditioned coach
  • Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
  • Pizza lunch with drink
  • Entrance Ticket to Pompeii Archaeological Site (20 euros)
  • Port pickup and drop off
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Archaeological Park of Pompeii
    2h · Admission ticket included
    After pickup from your cruise ship dock, take a 30 minute drive to Pompeii, an ancient Roman city that was entirely destroyed by the sudden eruption of Mt Vesuvius in 79 AD. The largest archaeological site in Europe, today Pompeii is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    When you arrive, your guide will skip the line to buy your group’s tickets and lead you on a 2 hour walking tour of the fascinating grounds. Witness the destruction first-hand as you visit Pompeii’s most famous sites, including the Forum, thermal baths, lupanare, greek theatre and plaster casts of the bodies of Pompeii people, giving you a glimpse into daily life during the Pax Romana. Today you can see shapes of objects — even bodies — that were buried beneath the volcanic ash and pumice.
  2. Vesuvius National Park
    1h · Admission ticket included
    After Pompeii visit, enjoy some free time to browse the shops followed by a pizza lunch with your group. Then board the coach and drive 40 minutes to legendary Mt Vesuvius.

    Embark on a moderate hike up the volcano with your guide. When you reach the summit at 3,900 feet (1,200 meters), you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the picturesque Bay of Naples from east to west. Peer down into the crater and see plumes of steam issuing from the sleeping, but still active, volcano!

    There is a rest point where you can choose to wait for your group if you do not wish to climb all the way to the top, but the hike is worth the effort.

    After your Mt Vesuvius hike, relax on the drive back to Naples in the late afternoon.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

If your ship docks at Stazione Marittima, pick-up will be outside the cruise terminal building, at the exit of the box of the security under the blue sign "Stazione Marittima", here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vUP8tRxYiz5D9C3o6
If your ship docks at Pier 21 in Molo Carlo Pisacane, pick-up will be just outside the exit gate where the ship will dock, just next to the ship, here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/t8zhGszKcbwBR1Mb8
In both cases a driver/guide will show a sign with the name.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for climbing Mt. Vesuvius
  • We require a minimum of 2 participants in total every day to operate this tour. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not at least 2 participants for this tour. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Transport is by coach: group sizes of up to 50 people
  • Please note that for the Mt Vesuvius part of the tour, among the 4 languages available, only the English language is always guaranteed
  • In case Mt. Vesuvius National Park is closed due to bad weather conditions and/or other circumstances beyond our control, you will be refunded the entrance tickets to the National Park
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Worry-free Shore Excursion: We will ensure your timely return to the Naples port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
  • On the path of the volcano guide is provided by the national park on request
  • Lead Traveler's document ID picture required (tour purpose only)

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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