Pompeii & Mt Vesuvius Day Trip with Lunch
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore ancient Pompeii ruins
- Hike to Mt Vesuvius summit
- Enjoy authentic Italian lunch
- Learn about volcanic history
- Breathtaking panoramic views
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Pompeii archaeological site
- Hike to the summit of Mt Vesuvius
- Lunch with pizza or wine tasting
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour involves moderate physical activity, including walking and hiking.
- Please inform the tour operator of any dietary restrictions in advance.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against sun exposure.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the hike.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
Good to know
- Please note that a live official guide inside the Pompeii ruins is guaranteed for language groups with a minimum of 6 participants. For groups of less than 6 passengers, the live guide will be replaced by a high-quality interactive audioguide, and the total tour price remains the same.
- High season (Apr–Oct) has a minimum of 2 pax Low season (Nov–Mar) has a minimum of 4 pax
- When the booking arrives 8 hours before the start time, the ONLY pick-up point is Starhotels Terminus in Piazza Garibaldi.
- Itinerary may change (weather/heat): Pompeii–Vesuvius ↔ Valley of Hell
- The ascent to the Vesuvius crater requires walking uphill on loose gravel and uneven terrain. The hike is equivalent to climbing approximately 45 flights of stairs; comfortable Hiking shoes , a sun hat, and water are highly recommended.
- Please note: Due to seasonal traffic conditions, the duration of each stop is approximate, and return times to Naples may vary.
Traveler reviews
Great way to see it all!
I had a great time with our guide Annachiara, driver Antonio, and Guide in Pompeii Marco. They were all very fun and sweet. They're also very knowledgeable. The tour had a great pace and helped with skipping over stuff that wouldn't be worth the time there while still showing off little areas that Marco really liked personally. The air conditioning and driver were super helpful and the day went very smoothly. I would never have been able to put this together myself for the same value.
Wonderful, except
Wonderful tour! Pompeii is not to be missed. The archaeologist, Sharaday, was amazing to listen to, and learn about the city and people. The only thing I must mention is that the tour bus used by the company is manual transmission and our driver, francesco, was terrible. Stopped too suddenly constantly and made us ill. That party was very unpleasant.
Trip gone wrong
Ila was awful. Didn’t make herself clear on meeting places. Not sure driver was too happy either. This tour needs better explanation of “seeing” Mt Vesuvius. No where does it say you will be walking a steep dirt path that is slippery to view it. We never made it to the top ages 65-82. Also the guide at Pompeii was terrible. She spoke very broken English and didn’t speak loud enough for our group of 12 to hear her. Also, we did not have any time to stop and take pictures. If you really want to see this site, be sure your guide speaks pretty good English.
Not so great but got the job done ?
So the lunch is a joke . This tour cost $315 and $100 of it goes to Bruscetta, spaghetti you could make better at your house (non authentic) and a weird angel food cake whip cream creation not of Italian origin. Pompeii is very very rushed you need about 4 hours to see the whole city but only get 2 hours with a guide that shows you maybe 10-15 spots (like a sex room). Our favorite was on our own Mount Vesuvius. The drive up was great and the walk to the top and around the crater was also nice . I would say you have 1 hour transportation, 1 hour lunch , 2 hour Mount Vesuvius , 2 hour Pompeii visit . The driver was nice (it was his birthday) and the tour guide of the bus was also Italian charming lady . I definitely would not do it again but glad I saw it at least once . Next time I will get my own ticket to Pompeii and the maybe go see sorento , isle of capri or Cinque Terra or Amalfi coast …
We really enjoyed our...
We really enjoyed our tour!! Pompii was amazing to see, lunch was delicious, and hiking to the top of Mount Vesuvius was a great way to end a wonderful day of exploring!!