Vesuvius Tour from Naples - Group Tour

Vesuvius is one of the most studied and renowned volcanoes in the world and is an iconic symbol of Naples with its distinctive shape. The volcano has a classic whip conical profile with its highest peak reaching over a thousand meters. Its crater spans several hundred meters in diameter and has significant depth. The famous eruption of Vesuvius in the first century destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii Herculaneum Oplontis and Stabiae along with several smaller settlements, leaving a lasting mark on history. Guests are picked up from their Naples hotel port or station in the morning and transferred via highway directly to the village of Torre del Greco, where the climb begins through the Vesuvius National Park up to an elevated point that provides access to the crater path.

From the parking area, visitors can walk the trail leading to the summit of the only active volcano on the European continent. Two hours are available to reach the top and walk around the crater while admiring sweeping views of the Bay of Naples from Capo Miseno to the tip of Campanella. After the visit, guests reconvene at the parking area at the time specified by the driver for the return journey to Naples, arriving back at the hotel in the early afternoon. This experience combines natural beauty historical significance and the thrill of standing atop one of the most famous volcanoes in the world.