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Pompeii and Vesuvius Small Group Tour From Naples: Exclusive Exploration of History and Culture
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47 Ratings
Napoli
Embark on an exclusive small group tour from Naples to Pompeii and Vesuvius. Explore the ancient city of Pompeii and climb to the top of the majestic Vesuvius for a breathtaking view of the Gulf of Naples.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Piazza Garibaldi - The tour begins with the pick-up by minivan or minibus from the meeting-point at the scheduled time.
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Parco Nazionale Del Vesuvio - You will first reach the Vesuvius. Once at 1,000 meters, you will begin the ascent walking tour up to the crater. At the top, you will have the opportunity to know more about the Vesuvius, thanks to the alpine guide service, which will provide you important information about its eruptions.
If the Vesuvius is closed due to bad weather conditions or landslides, it will be replaced with free time in the Herculaneum Ruins - Contrada Osservatorio - You will pass through the panoramic street which links the Mount Vesuvius to the restaurant where you will stop for lunch.
- Kona - You will have lunch in a pizzeria on the slopes of the Vesuvius: you can choose between the most typical Neapolitan pizzas: Margherita or Marinara.
- Pompeii Archaeological Park - You will head to Pompeii, where an authorized guide will wait for you, for a visit of about 2 hours. At the end of the visit, you will have a break for lunch.
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Forum - You will visit the Pompeii Forum, a Roman-era plaza.
This site functioned as the central square of the city, serving as the hub for political, economic, and religious activities, including events, trade negotiations, and discussions. - Lupanar - Included in the Pompeii Guided Tour is a visit to the Lupanare, a structure dedicated to the practice of the prostitution.
- Thermopolium - You will visit the thermopolis, which was a place of refreshment in use in ancient Rome
- Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane) - You will have the chance to explore the Stabian Baths, where Romans not only bathed but also engaged in discussions about politics, legal matters, battles, women, gladiators and theater.
- Piazza Garibaldi - After the visit, you will be accompanied to the starting point.
What's Included
- Transfer from/to established meeting-points
- Authorized guide for Pompeii tour
- Lunch included (Pizza and Soft Drinks)
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Alpine guide for crater visit
- Professional English-speaking driver
What's Not Included
- Entrance ticket to the archeological site of Pompeii (€20,00 - free for EU citizens <18 y.o.)
- Entrance ticket to the National Park of the Vesuvius (ordinary ticket €13,00)
- Tour in Italian (from the 1st of November until the 31st of march)
Additional Information
A unique journey through history and culture: the sublime Vesuvius and Pompeii, an everlasting city of fascination. Embark on a journey to the past and investigate the city of Pompeii, engulfed in 79 AD by Vesuvius’s eruption: a local escort will unveil the narrative of the ancient city and its denizens. Yet, your adventure doesn’t stop here… you will ascend to an elevation of 1,281 meters to marvel at the vastness of Vesuvius’s cavity and a heart-stopping panorama of the Naples Bay.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability.
- If the group does not reach a total number of 6 people has not been reached, the authorized guide in Pompeii will be replaced by audioguides.
- If the Vesuvius is closed due to bad weather conditions or landslides, it will be replaced with free time in the Herculaneum Ruins
Location
P.za Giuseppe Garibaldi, 91
Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
Entrance of Star Hotel Terminus.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(47 Ratings)
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Francisco_t
Sep 17, 2024
Pompeii great, Vesuvio waste of time and money! - Pompeii tour guide excellent. MÃguelo was very informative and courteous. Vesuvio a waste of money! Alessia great tour conductor!
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Arnold_o
Sep 12, 2024
Best small group, day trip to Vesuvius and Pompeii - This was an amazing experience. Viator and HP Travel provided us with the perfect day trip. We were about 20 people. The minibus was extremely comfortable and well air conditioned. Our driver was excellent and our tour guide Alex was fabulous. She keep our group moving from place to place with perfect timing and precision. Any issues with entry tickets were easily resolved without any stress or worries.
Our time in Pompeii was amazing. Our archeologist Francisco (Indiana Jones) is native of the area and grew up playing in the ruins. His work is his passion and it showed. He was knowledgeable, professional and funny. We were very lucky to have him as our guide.
Alex was professional, witty , knowledgeable and a pleasure to be with. I researched many tour companies for a small group tour and I am so glad we did this one. I highly recommend that you just book it!
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Michael_t
Sep 8, 2024
Vesuvius & Pompeii tour expertly handled - One of the best tours I’ve ever done. Our tour leader was so thoughtful, knowledgeable, energetic and funny. She really did a great job with a large group.
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Jlcoen5
Aug 30, 2024
Alessia and her driver... - Alessia and her driver did an amazing job. Very organized and she had a great knowledge of the area.
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Gayle_p
Aug 25, 2024
Great Tour to Pompeii and Vesuvius😊 - This was a really well organised tour. I am so glad that I picked the small group tour rather than a bigger tour.
The day exceeded my families expectations and Alessia and her team offered an excellent experience.
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Dreamer08304272725
Aug 6, 2024
I had a unique experience with HP Travel and Alessia and I will recommend to everyone I know, HP Travel - We had an unforgettable experience with HP Travel, which proved to be an agency with very good prices and professional staff. Our guide in Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius was Alessia, who was fantastic. She was very nice and very professional and took care of us all the time. So Many thanks to HP Travel and a big thank you to Alesia
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Vincentle101fk
Jul 12, 2024
Vesuvius and Pompei tour from Naples - We did the tour from Naples to the Vesuvius and Pompei. Both our tour leader Alessia and our Pompei guide Claudia were wonderful. It was an awesome day, including the nice lunch with the view on the Naples Bay from the Vesuvius slopes. I highly recommend.
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Jane_r
Sep 26, 2024
Amazing places to visit. - Really enjoyed going to mout vesuvius and pompeii. We'll worth doing with a guide.
Only issue was coach pickup was running late and we felt a little rushed at times
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Sharon_t
Aug 5, 2024
Disappointed- No tour - Regrettably my friend and I were unable to do the group tour. We were at the Catania airport on Sunday 4 August waiting for the flight to Naples when planes were delayed due to the volcano (Etna) eruption. Finally the flight was cancelled and we were rebooked for the next day flying at night. Despite having no fault in this matter, a refund was denied. I had already paid to book the tour ($164) plus tickets ($63). How would I know there would be a volcano eruption prior to planning the trip. The lack of flexibility shown by the tour operator was insensitive. While I understand the 24-hour cancellation policy - natural disasters happen and should be taken into account in policy making of tour operators. Viator also bears some responsibility in ensuring the clients who use their online service are treated in a fair manner.
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Kevin_c
Jul 12, 2024
To old for the vesuvius part. - With us both having knee problems the Vesuvius trip was a major problem.My partner could not make it to the crater,I myself was determined to make it to the crater and after several stops to rest made it and it was well worth the pain.
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