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                                                        Visiting Pompeii's archaeological site means admiring some of the world's best-preserved Roman ruins
                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                        
                                                        You'll explore the ancient city's villas, mosaics and shops on a fascinating small group tour
                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                        
                                                        A light lunch is served, freshly prepared with locally sourced ingredients from the Campania region
                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                        
                                                        You'll head for the summit of Mount Vesuvius to admire sweeping views across the Bay of Naples
                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                        
                                                        An expert local guide shares unrivalled knowledge, bringing Pompeii and Vesuvius vividly to life
                                                    
                                                                                             
                                         
                                        What to expect
                                        
                                            This history fest kicks off in style with a visit to Pompeii. You can still see the remains of the town, much of it more or less unchanged 2,000 years after it was buried under volcanic ash. After a guided tour and a light lunch, you'll then visit the summit of Mount Vesuvius. Alessio, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘On 24 August in 79AD, Vesuvius blew its top and covered Pompeii in ash and pumice. Accounts from the time say that the volcano had been showing signs of an imminent eruption for a few days, and fortunately many people had already evacuated the area.'Because Pompeii remained buried in ash for so many centuries, you can still see the remarkable ruins of temples, villas and streets, seemingly frozen in time. It's one vast archaeological site, and new discoveries are still being made today. Alessio adds, ‘Pompeii is a site that evolves from month to month. Even for a guide like me, there's often something new to discover as parts of the site are opened or newly excavated.'After a light lunch, you'll head up Vesuvius. As for the fiery mountain itself, this one's up alongside Krakatoa in the notoriety stakes – it's the only active volcano on mainland Europe, though the last eruption was in 1944. As you can imagine, the views from the top over the Bay of Naples and the city are phenomenal. Alessio says, ‘Some 600,000 people live near Mount Vesuvius, me included – it might seem a risky place to live but, for everyone's safety, the volcano is constantly monitored.'
                                        
                                     
                                                                
                                
                                
                                
                                                                            
                                            What's included
                                                                                            
                                                    
                                                    Transport
                                                
                                                                                            
                                                    
                                                    Guide
                                                
                                                                                            
                                                    
                                                    Admission fees
                                                
                                                                                            
                                                    
                                                    Lunch
                                                
                                                                                            
                                                    
                                                    Audio headset guide in Pompeii
                                                
                                                                                     
                                                                        
                                 
                                                       
                                    
                                        What to remember
                                        
                                            You can't take any bag larger than 30x30x15 into Pompeii
There is a free-of-charge cloakroom where you can leave belongings
On the first Sunday of each month, entrance to the archaeological sites is free of charge – this has already been deducted from the price on the relevant date
Groups for the visit to the archaeological site will be a maximum of 35 guests, but transport may be in coaches holding more passengers
In the event that access to the crater is not possible due to adverse weather conditions, customers will receive a refund equivalent to the entrance fee
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Bring a hat
Bring suitable footwear
Bring warm clothes
Subject to weather conditions
Not suitable for wheelchairs
 
                                     
                                                                                                    
                                        Provider
                                        
                                            TUI ITALIA S.R.L.
                                        
                                     
                                
                                
                                    Booking Fee
                                    
                                        Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
                                    
                                 
                                
                                    Cancellation Fee
                                    
                                        Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins