Skip the Line Pompeii Tour and Naples

 

Visit the ruins of Pompeii and the Mt Vesuvius volcano that destroyed it with our Rome to Pompeii day trip. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage site on a one-day return trip from Rome. The tour gives you Skip-the-Line access to Pompeii, the city frozen in time and the opportunity to enjoy stunning views over the Bay of Naples from the top of Mt. Vesuvius during the summer months. Highlights - Discover the ancient lost city of Pompeii - Take a walk in the shadow of Mt. Vesuvius - Learn about the Pompeii's history and examine and interesting artefacts No trip to Italy is complete without seeing what the tragic city of Pompeii reveals about ancient life. However, few can fit it in without transport. Our relaxing day trip to Pompeii from Rome will take you on a climate-controlled bus on the Highway of the Sun to discover the south of Italy. Follow your expert local guide as they recreate the hustle and bustle of this once-busy port town, explaining what each building was used for, where families ate their meals, did laundry and socialized – and where sailors went when they docked. They’ll recreate for you the final days of Pompeii as you examine the harrowing death casts scattered around these ruins at the foot of Mt. Vesuvius. As you listen to your guide via headset, you will be sure that you catch every word, with a little extra space for wandering and picture-taking! Hike to the crater of Mt. Vesuvius (April to Mid-November) After exploring Pompeii the coach will carry you up the slope of Mt. Vesuvius (from April – mid-November), one of the few active volcanoes in Europe. From here, you can take the short walk up to the steaming crater for unbeatable views of Capri and Sorrento. Naples (Mid-November to March) As Mt. Vesuvius is closed during the winter, your tour will continue as you follow the coastline to Naples. Our Pompeii day trip doesn’t end here, visit Naples, the beautiful ‘city by the bay. Naples sits in an incredible natural context crowned by Mt. Vesuvius, continental Europe’s only active volcano, and the islands of Capri and Ischia, not to mention this ancient city’s baroque domes and architecture. Enjoy free time to walk around the city centre, to take in the atmosphere of this buzzing city, with its iconic Castle Nuovo, also called Maschio Angioino, one of the symbols of the city, the famous Umberto I Gallery, an art deco masterpiece of glass and iron, the monumental Plebiscito Square, where you may want to savour an authentic Neapolitan coffee or some of the delicious local pastries while watching the world go by. Important Information - There may be restrictions Between late November and March the Vesuvius isn't accessible. During the summer months in rare cases of adverse weather conditions or strikes, the crater of Vesuvius may be closed to visitors. In the event of closure, it will be replaced with a visit to Naples where you will enjoy free time to explore the city at your leisure.