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27.6 Km away from Naples (approximately 38 min travel time)
Live a fascinating experience on Mount Vesuvius.
We suggest to plan a 4 days trip to Naples to enjoy Mount Vesuvius
The crater of the Mount Vesuvius
Mount Vesuvius is one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world for its plinian eruptions and for the large population living near it. It famous for its eruption in 79 A.D. which buried the Ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum alive. Today it is possible to visit the crater and hiking up Mount Vesuvius is one of the most popular activities in the area.
You need about 1 hour to visit Mount Vesuvius from the moment you enter the site. This gives you enough time to walk to the top and explore all the points of view along the crater rim, but without lingering around too much. Considering the travel times and extending the visit a little to enjoy the magnificent view, we advise you to consider a longer time, even 3-4 hours, depending on your starting point.
A sweater and comfortable shoes are a must to visit Mount Vesuvius.
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A scenic walk on the famous volcano that destroyed Pompeii
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€14.30
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Explore Pompeii and its all-conquering volcano
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€95.00
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Get the facts about Mount Vesuvius and walk around the actual crater
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€60.00
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Visit the majestic Vesuvius and the ancient Roman city all in one day
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€90.00
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Visit both Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius’ summit on a day trip from Naples or Sorrento. Skip the lines for a guided tour of Pompeii and take in the views of the Bay of Naples from Vesuvius.
As low as
€99
on GetYourGuide.com
It is is a somma-stratovolcano. It is one of several volcanoes which form the Campanian volcanic arc. It has a tendency towards violently explosive eruptions, which are now known as Plinian eruptions. Following the eruption in the 1st century, there have been periods of inactivity and periods of almost continuous volcanic activity, with 22 relatively severe eruptions between 1660 and 1944.
The area around Vesuvius was officially declared a national park on 5 June 1995 to preserve animal and plant species, plant and forest associations, geological singularities, paleointological formation of the Vesuvius territory.
The summit of Vesuvius is open to visitors, and there is a small network of paths around the volcano that are maintained by the park authorities on weekends. There is access by road to within 200 metres (660 ft) of the summit (measured vertically), but thereafter access is on foot only. There is a spiral walkway around the volcano from the road to the crater.
Vesuvius’ most famous eruption took place in the year 79 A.D., when it destroyed the Ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, burying them and their citizens alive under more than twenty feet of volcanic ash, rock and lava. According to studies conducted on the eruption, it took 15 minutes to destroy everything.
Useful information for your visit to Mount Vesuvius.
It is located on the Gulf of Naples in Campania, Italy, about 9 km (5.6 mi) east of Naples and a short distance from the shore.
To visit Mount Vesuvius the times are as follows:
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