Half-Day Trip to Mt. Vesuvius from Naples: Journey to the Crater of the Ancient Volcano
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Napoli
Embark on a half-day trip from Naples to Mount Vesuvius and journey to the crater of the ancient volcano. Explore the stunning landscape, learn about its geology, and enjoy breathtaking views of the bay of Naples. Book now!
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Vesuvius National Park - Painted over the centuries by various artists, Mt. Vesuvius is the natural landmark of the Bay of Naples. Tragically known as the destroyer of the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, this volcano is a “must-see” sightseeing place for each tourist.
What's Included
  • Entrance fee to Mt. Vesuvius included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Exclusive wine tasting session
  • Expert volcanologist guide at Vesuvius summit
  • Air-conditioned vehicles for your comfort
  • Skip-the-line access to popular sites
  • Engaging live commentary during the tour
  • Convenient hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Come face-to-face with the famous volcano responsible for wiping out Pompeii. This 4-hour guided tour, setting forth from Naples, brings you close to the crater of Mount Vesuvius. As you travel from Naples, marvel at the unconventional allure of Mount Vesuvius in the distance. Navigate through Mount Vesuvius National Park and ascend the mountain to an estimated elevation of 3280ft (around 1000 mt). You then proceed to follow the mountain trail leading to the crater. Revel in the panoramic scene of the Naples Bay beneath you while experienced volcanologists impart knowledge of the geological factors leading to this catastrophic eruption. The tour limit ranges from 18 to 25 individuals and encompasses two-way transport from centrally located hotels in Naples or the cruise port.

  • Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or alternative tour
  • Your tour operator will collect the Mt. Vesuvius entrance fee on board the bus in order to secure your skip the line tickets from the ticket office “guide’s counter”
Location
Starhotels Terminus
Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Aloked415
Jun 4, 2024
Beautiful visit of the Volcano on Mt. Vesuvius. - Amazing tour of Mt. Vesuvius. The tour covers the van ride from Naples and they give loads of useful information about the Volcano as well as Pompeii located at the bottom of the mountain.
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Robert_y
Apr 28, 2024
Very nice - View from the top was awesome, luckily we had a mostly clear day and temp was about 70degrees f , t shirt weather for a semi vigorous hike, it is steep and steady most of the way and levels out a little around the rim . Views of the sea , Naples, Pompeii and beyond. There’s a snack bar at the gate , a small gift shop midway with cold bottled water and another at the top. We also had the wine tasting at a vineyard and restaurant very nice and good views from there as well.
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Brunofr2201bz
Apr 19, 2024
A great experience - A very good experience. It is worth going up to the crater of Vesuvius. Giovanni and the driver made the bus trip very enjoyable. 100% recommendable.
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Puddymiuntain
Apr 18, 2024
Amazing experience - The views were amazing. Well worth the climb! The staff were fantastic, very helpful and friendly. Super organised and efficient.
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Pamelal2399
Apr 11, 2024
Vesuvius, how beautiful! - Positive experience! A special thanks to Massimo and Alessandra, who accompanied us on this magnificent tour to discover Vesuvius!
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Journey56166465543
Feb 25, 2024
Amazing wine tasting, lunch, and incredible views! - Absolutely amazing trip! Vesuvius caldera is incredible and worth the short hike (but do wear sturdy shoes!) The light lunch and wine tasting was lovely … and although it says light lunch, you’re not going to go hungry… great portion sizes and a nice taster of Neapolitan cuisine! Big thanks to Giovanni our guide and Vittorio our driver!
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Alexandr_j
May 24, 2024
I've expected Vesuvius... - I've expected Vesuvius more active. In general was great experience. The visit to the Vinery was amazing. Great people,greate attitude. Thank you.
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Tigertayl22
Mar 1, 2024
Book this trip - The trip was fantastic. Even on a cold day at the beginning of March. Our guides (Andreja and Raphael) were amazing. Even our driver, Gennaro, was really nice. Highly, highly recommend!
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Ruby_s
Apr 26, 2024
Awful communications & customer service - We waited for the driver to pick us up at the designated location, but never came, even after I received a confirmation email 2 days before for the exact location. I've emailed with the local supplier and two different people at Viator asking for a refund because they were poor in commmunications and customer service skills. I would like to escalate to a higher level. Please let me know of the name and contact info of who I can escalate this matter to. By the way, this is the first booking I've made with Viator and I'm a seasoned traveler. So, I'm not impressed.
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Christopher
Jan 18, 2024
Boo! - It was canceled by tour operator for not enough people signing up. I only realized it 4 hours before its start time. …the email notification came in 24 hours earlier. But IMHO the decision should have been made sooner and I signed up for text notifications, did not receive one about the cancellation. Do better or that’s it for me with trip advisor/ viator. Whole day of my very expensive vacation wasted!!! Because I had to scramble to find something else to do for the he day.
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