Group: Pompeii and Vesuvius Day Trip by High Speed Train (From Rome Region)

About the Tour:

The ruined city of Pompeii, which was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the 1st century, is one of the most haunting and awe-inspiring ancient sites in the world. This full-day tour provides both an in-depth exploration of the site itself, and the volcanic peak that caused its destruction. Guiding you will be an English-speaking history expert, whose knowledge will deepen your appreciation of these remarkable sites.

What We Love About This Tour:   

• Round trip train tickets from Rome to Naples and Naples to Pompeii
• Wandering among the vast and haunting ruins at Pompeii, an entire ancient city that was buried by the 1st-century eruption of Mount Vesuvius
• Driving to the peak of the volcano, and taking in the views over the protected archeological sites below

Tour Itinerary:

Stop 1: Rome
You’ll begin by meeting your greeter at the Roma Termini train station who help your group to board a high speed train to Naples.

Stop 2: Naples

After meeting your tour escort in Naples, you will board the scenic Campania Express train to Pompeii.

Stop 3: Pompeii 

After your train ride, you'll head with your group and guide directly to the ruins of Pompeii. When the volcano of Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D., it not only completely buried this adjacent city—it entombed it. Today, the excavated ruins here comprise one of the most remarkably preserved ancient sites in the world. You’ll get to roam through the streets walked by early Pompeiians; you can also peek into the temples, houses, theaters, and even brothels where they once spent their days. Most haunting of all are the plaster casts of human remains you may see at the site, which show the poses, and even facial expressions, of long-ago Pompeii residents in their final moments.

Stop 4: Mount Vesuvius

Once you’ve seen, and learned about, the devastation that resulted from the ancient eruption of Mount Vesuvius, and had a chance to get lunch on your own, you'll rejoin your group for a drive up to the top of Mount Vesuvius itself—still considered an active volcano, though it's largely dormant. If you wish, you may hike to the peak of the mountain for spectacular views below.

What’s Included:

• Greeter at the station in Rome
• Tour Escort from Naples
• Local guide in Pompeii
• Roundtrip ticket with high speed train
• Transfer to Pompeii Excavations by Campania Express train
• Skip the line entrances
• Visit of the most important sites of the Pompeii Excavations
• Transfer to the top of Mt. Vesuvius
• Audio headsets if needed so you can always hear your guide 
  

Not Included:

• Gratuities
  
• Optional lunch (3 courses set menu, 0,5 liter mineral water included)

Important to Know: 

• Please be sure to arrive at the tour departure point 15 minutes before the starting time. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, and missed tours or tickets will not be refunded. 
• Unfortunately, wheelchairs and strollers cannot be accommodated on this tour.

Important to Bring:

• Good walking shoes. The tour includes both hillside paths and stairs.
• A hat, sunscreen, and bottled water. Many parts of the itinerary are not shaded. 
  
• A sweater or light jacket for hiking Mount Vesuvius. Temperatures may be colder on the volcano than on other parts of the tour.