Discover Pompeii and the still active Volcano that brought the bustling Roman city to its terrible end in this exclusive day trip from Rome to Pompeii & Vesuvius.

After a comfortable transfer from Rome on an air-conditioned coach, we begin our day high above the city and bay of Naples – on the ridge of the crater of the famous Mount Vesuvius. Infamous for the destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum in 79AD, Vesuvius has erupted many times since – and is today regarded as one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world because of the 3,000,000 people living in its immediate vicinity and the volcano’s tendency towards explosive eruptions. Lava flows have scarred the sides of the volcano, and are visible on the winding road up to the top. From the parking area, it is a 20 minute upward hike to the crater through soft volcanic ash and pumice – and the view from the top is well worth the while. Trips to Vesuvius run every year April 1 - October 31, weather permitting.

When a trip to Mt. Vesuvius is not possible and also from November 1 - March 31 yearly, we offer a very special alternative visit of the Archeological Museum of Pompei which houses in impression collection of original artefacts, mosaics, statues and artwork taken out of Pompeii during excavations, making it a perfect complement to your visit to the Pompeii excavation site! Entrance tickets, a thorough intro to the museum and detailed map will be provided as you will be free to roam the museum on your own.

After our adventurous morning we’ll take a leisurely lunch break, where you can experience the world-famous pizza Naples is known for.

When you are ready to go – it’s on to the highlight of the day: Pompeii. Sitting in the ominous shadow of Vesuvius, the now ruined city of Pompeii was a sprawling metropolis of shops and residences, restaurants, gyms and brothels. Walk Pompeii’s main streets just as the ancient Romans did – the stones are still worn with tracks from the drawn carriages that tread them nearly 2000 years ago. We’ll visit the forum, the center of Pompeii’s political and social life, as well as view the startling plaster death casts of the victims of the catastrophic eruption that destroyed the city – freezing forever in time their last second of life.

Join us on this comprehensive and fascinating tour of Pompeii & the powerful Volcano that destroyed it and discover why this UNESCO World Heritage Site continues to shock and fascinate the 2.6 million people who venture here each year.