4 Hours Vesuvius Volcano Tour
Vesuvius is one of the most studied and well-known volcanoes in the world. A symbol of Naples with its unique shape, it has a typical frusto-conical shape, with its highest peak reaching 1277 meters. The eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis and Stabiae, as well as several other settlements. The Vesuvius National Park was officially born on 5 June 1995 to preserve animal and plant species, plant and forest associations, geological singularities, paleontological formations, biological communities and the ecological balances of the Vesuvian territory. The Vesuvius is a typical example of an enclosed volcano layer, consisting of two morphologically clearly distinguishable structures: the Somma caldera and the Great Cone of Vesuvius that represents what remains of the ancient volcano, whose activity dates back to at least 300,000 years ago.
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4 Hours Vesuvius Volcano Tour
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What's included in 4 Hours Vesuvius Volcano Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Vesuvius National Park
Pick up at the hotel/port/station in Naples around 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. and transfer via highway directly to the small town of Torre del Greco where we begin our ascent passing through Vesuvius National Park to an altitude of 1,000 meters. From the parking lot you will access the path that leads to the top of the only still active volcano in continental Europe. Two hours at your disposal to reach the summit and walk around the crater at 1,200 meters to admire the enchanting bay of Naples from Cape Miseno to the tip of Campanella, take photos, enjoy a coffee at the chalet and listen to the explanation of the volcanological guide made available to you on the crater inside the ticket. You can enter the guide collection point at the crater entrance and ask about the explanation in your native language. Meet at the parking lot at the time indicated by the driver and return to Naples, arriving at the hotel around 1:00 p.m.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Vesuvius National Park
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Dear customer, please make yourself available at the telephone contact provided to us as that is where we will inform you of the exact pick-up time only the day before. We will not be held responsible for any undelivered communication due to unreachability. We thank you for your kind cooperation.
Meeting / End Points
- Dear customer this is the meeting-point from departs the tour at 10 a.m. ò clock. It places in front of the Central station of Naples named PIAZZA GARIBALDI. Accessible from all metro lines. Please to be there almost 10 minutes before the start-time.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Dear customer, you will be contacted a few days before the tour to purchase the entrance ticket: 13 euro for the Vesuvius National Park (11 euro of ticket + 2 euro of reservation). The purchase of this ticket is mandatory in order to confirm the booking. Without this purchase, the tour will be considered cancelled. We thank you for your kind understanding.
