6 Activities
Discovering the Dormant Giant: A One-Day Road Trip to Mount Vesuvius
Starts from
Naples
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
6
Duration
11 hrs 55 min
Length
46 mi
Price
FreeGuide details
Starts from
Naples
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
11 hrs 55 min
Length
46 mi
Price
Free
Annabella Vallinie
Travel Expert
- Fall under the spell of one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world.
- Admire it from afar and also up close.
- In Pompeii, learn everything that is known today about the devastating volcanic eruption.
Mount Vesuvius is one of the most famous volcanoes in the world. It gained its fame through its eruption in 79, which destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Stabiae. What many people don't know is that even today, the mountain of fire is one of the most dangerous in the world. It rests and when you look at it, you can't see any danger. But this is deceptive because it is still active and long periods asleep are typical for the Volcano at the gates of Naples. On this tour, you experience the volcano up close and learn all about its history.
Mount Vesuvius is one of the most famous volcanoes in the world. It gained its fame through its eruption in 79, which destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Stabiae. What many people don't know is that even today, the mountain of fire is one of the most dangerous in the world. It rests and when you look at it, you can't see any danger. But this is deceptive because it is still active and long periods asleep are typical for the Volcano at the gates of Naples. On this tour, you experience the volcano up close and learn all about its history.
Annabella Vallinie
Travel Expert
- Fall under the spell of one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world.
- Admire it from afar and also up close.
- In Pompeii, learn everything that is known today about the devastating volcanic eruption.
Day Itinerary
6 Activities
Day 1
45 mi1 mi
The Journey to the Great Mountain of Vesuvius
The volcano Vesuvius is by far the most famous volcano in the world. On this day tour around Naples, you will learn all about it and its history. View the majestic volcano from the most beautiful viewpoint in Naples, knowing the devastating effects of the eruption. Afterwards, you can drive up to the volcano and walk the last few metres up. This gives you a fantastic view of the surroundings. After refreshments at a nearby winery, you are ready to explore Pompeii. There you will learn all about the eruption that made Vesuvius so famous. With all these impressive experiences, you can relax with a great Italian dinner on your way back to Naples.
08:0030 min
Start your tour early in the morning in Naples and enjoy the most beautiful view of the volcano from Castel dell'Ovo. Knowing that the eruption in the year 79 sent a cloud of rock, ash and volcanic gases skywards. A whole 33 kilometres, to be exact. The spewed molten rock and pulverized pumice shot through the air at a speed of 6×105 cubic metres per second. This description may mean nothing to many, but it is incredibly fast. For this reason, the surrounding towns were caught by surprise by the eruption and could not flee fast enough. It is believed that more than 1 000 people died in the eruption.
The castle itself is currently closed for restoration, check with official sources for up to date opening times.
The castle itself is currently closed for restoration, check with official sources for up to date opening times.
15.7 mi
50 min
09:305 min
It is possible to drive by car to this car park at about 1,000 metres. There then remains an ascent of 300 metres in altitude to the deep crater of Vesuvius. This climb can be mastered by anyone and takes about 30-40 minutes.
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