Skip-the-lines private tour of Ancient Herculaneum and Volcano Vesuvius with local guide and driver
Description
This full day tour includes a visit to the ruins of the Ancient city of Herculaneum - a city that has been covered and buried by the lava and ashes rain during the Vesuvius eruption of the 79AD - and a walk into the National park of the Vesuvius, that will bring you up to the crater. The tour of the excavations will be led by a fully licensed top-rated archaeologist that knows every corner of the area. You will then walk up to the Vesuvius crater with an expert geologist that will show you the phenomena of the volcano activity, its nature and spectacular views over the bay of Naples.
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Itinerary
Enter the National Park of the Vesuvius and follow your guide in an amazing climbing up to the Volcano crater. The view from the Vesuvius top will leave you breathless.
The small city of Herculaneum will surely enchant you! Compared to Pompeii, this archaeological site is smaller but not less enchanting.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If you are travelling by train, please, provide us the arrival time of your train at the Napoli Centrale train station. Your driver will pick you up at the arrival platform.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Confirmation to be received at the time of the booking
- Wear comfortable shoes for the climbing and walking tour
- Kids seat available on request
- During the fall/winter season the National Park of the Vesuvius will close earlier, it could then happen to walk up to the Mt. Vesuvius first and visit Pompeii after.
- In case of rain the National Park of the Vesuvius will be closed. In that case the driver will suggest you a different itinerary.
- No health restrictions apply to this experience
Reviews(1)
We were picked up by our driver, who expertly navigated us thru the streets of naples to Herculaneum, where we were met by one of the best guides ever--Lallo was enthusiastic, energetic, entertaining, and supremely knowledgeable. He took us into the runs and made us feel the life in the historic town, as well as the horror of the day in 79AD. We were informed, entertained, and enthusiastic for more. Bravo, Lallo. And then we were driven to the second part of the tour, where we ascended the final slope of the dormant volcano, Vesuvius. It was pretty gritty and hot and sunny, but my 79 yo mom and I made it to the top in about 45 minutes, enjoying the view of the crater, and the view of the Naples Bay on the other side of the trail. We then stopped at a local restaurant for excellent food, but terrible service.