Pompeii&Mount Vesuvius day- trip from Rome

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Taking this excursion, you can have a memorable experience of what was one of the most catastrophic and famous Vesuvian eruptions of all time. In 79 AD, the explosion destroyed many surroundings roman centers and covered with volcanic dust and ash the very important roman city of Pompeii together with Herculanum. Visiting the ruins of Pompeii with a local expert guide, will give you the real taste of the ancient roman life.
The Mount Vesuvius rank among the most explored and well known volcanoes on earth. Nowadays it is a very popular tourist attraction, even though know one knows when it will again awake from its sleep. The drive on the Mount vesuvius allows you to admire a unique views of the Gulf of Naples and the Island of Capri. You also can reach the very top of the volcano and admire the crater. Travelling in a minivan will ensure you an intimate experience.

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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Rome, Italy
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours



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Taking this excursion, you can have a memorable experience of what was one of the most catastrophic and famous Vesuvian eruptions of all time. In 79 AD, the explosion destroyed many surroundings roman centers and covered with volcanic dust and ash the very important roman city of Pompeii together with Herculanum. Visiting the ruins of Pompeii with a local expert guide, will give you the real taste of the ancient roman life.
The Mount Vesuvius rank among the most explored and well known volcanoes on earth. Nowadays it is a very popular tourist attraction, even though know one knows when it will again awake from its sleep. The drive on the Mount vesuvius allows you to admire a unique views of the Gulf of Naples and the Island of Capri. You also can reach the very top of the volcano and admire the crater. Travelling in a minivan will ensure you an intimate experience.

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Stop At: Pompeii Archaeological Park, Porta Marina (via Villa dei Misteri), 80045 Pompeii Italy

An english – speaking driver will come to your hotel in Rome, and make you board in a mercedes air – conditioned minivan or sedan-Then you will make your way to Southern Italy. To reach Pompeii it takes long approximately 2 hours 20 minutes. Once there, you will meet a licensed guide who will take you through the excavations for 2 hours. Largely preserved under the ash, the excavated city of Pompeii offers a unique snapshot of Roman life, frozen at the moment it was buried and providing an extraordinarily detailed insight into the everyday life of its inhabitants.
Pompeii is a UNESCO World Heritage Site status and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Italy, with millions of visitors every year. Nothing better than this site can show you the ancient roman life!

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Vesuvius National Park, Via Palazzo del Principe, 80044 Ottaviano Italy

After Pompeii, you will go take a look of “what” made Pompeii at this current shape. The volcanic cone of Vesuvius. Mount Vesuvius or active volcano that rises above the Bay of Naples is best know for the eruption in 79 AD. The territory of the Vesuvius National Park is rich in natural resources, history of volcanology, breath-taking landscapes, age-old cultivations and traditions that make the Vesuvius area one of the most fascinating and most visited places in the world. Once on the top, you can decide if this is enough or you wish to reach the crater on you own. After this amazing adventure, yo go back to Rome. The driver will drop you aff at your accomodation.

Duration: 2 hours



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