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Vesuvius, V.I.P. the only Tour with Volcanological Guide

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120 minutes
English

Vesuvius represents for everyone the volcano that destroyed Pompeii, and if it weren't so? What if there was another story to discover? This experience was born with the aim of revealing to travelers the secrets of this magnificent volcano. With us, reaching the top, each visitor can feel part of the volcano itself and among the many information provided by the Volcanological Guide there are many sensations that make this experience exclusive and unique. At the end of the route, at the highest practicable point, it will be possible to refresh and retire beyond the duration of the tour to admire the Sorrento coast, Capri and Pompeii at the same time.

Options

Shared

private 3-hour tour

tour and transfer from Sorrent

Tour an Transfer from Naples

Shared

Small group tour

FromR1,456.92Per Person

What's included in Vesuvius, V.I.P. the only Tour with Volcanological Guide

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Vesuvius is unquestionably the most famous volcano in the world. With its size, flanked by Monte Somma, it dominates the background and panorama of the city of Naples. Its fame is usually associated with the eruption of 79 AD, with which the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum entered history, destroyed and at the same time made immortal by lava, ash and lapilli. The Vesuvius tour starts from an altitude of 1000 m., on the north side and lasts about 2 hours: together with a specialized local guide, you will walk along a path that leads to the top of the crater. Here it will be possible to admire the southern part of the Gulf of Naples, the Sorrento Coast, Capri and Pompeii from the panoramic terrace of the chalet "La Capannuccia", During the tour, thanks to several stops along the way, the specialized and EXCLUSIVE guide will describe and illustrate the various eruptions, the fumaroles, the crater and the transformations during the last eruptions, focusing on the eruption of 79 AD and consequently on the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Once you reach the top, at the end of the big cone path it will be possible to stay longer than the visit.

Inclusions

  • Entrance ticket to the crater
  • Volcanological guide
  • Tip
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • The meeting with the guide for the start of the tour will take place exactly at the entrance gate to the path that leads to the crater, the path is unique and easy to find, just use the navigator if you are by car or public transport

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

Operator

Gennaro Balzano