Excursion of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Mount Vesuvius

Discover three of Southern Italy’s most iconic sites in a single unforgettable day with this private full-day tour, available from Naples, Salerno, Sorrento, and Amalfi hotels or ports. Explore Herculaneum, Mount Vesuvius, and Pompeii with the comfort of a professional English-speaking driver and complete flexibility throughout the day.

Herculaneum – 2-Hour Visit
Your day begins with a visit to Herculaneum, the ancient seaside town preserved almost perfectly beneath pyroclastic flows during the eruption of AD 79. Wander through remarkably intact villas, colorful frescoes, mosaics, wooden beams, furniture, and carbonized roofs—details found nowhere else in the world.

Licensed Guide (Optional):
If you would like to add a licensed guide in Herculaneum, please select this option in the box that appears during the booking process.
Cost: €140 cash (per site) — payable directly to the guide at the end of the visit.

Tickets:
Herculaneum admission tickets can be purchased directly at the entrance.

Mount Vesuvius – Crater Hike
Continue up the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, where your driver will drop you at the parking area located at approximately 1,000 meters. From here, enjoy a scenic 20–30 minute hike to the crater rim with breathtaking views over the Bay of Naples.

Important:

Tickets must be pre-booked online for the 14:00–15:00 time slot.
Entry is allowed 40 minutes before or 100 minutes after the time shown on your ticket.
There is no ticket office at the site.
Tickets are released one month before the visit date:
👉 https://vesuviopark.vivaticket.it
A lunch stop can be made along the way at a traditional local restaurant offering panoramic views.

Pompeii – 2-Hour Visit
Your final stop is the world-famous archaeological site of Pompeii, buried under ash and pumice during the eruption of AD 79. Explore its ancient streets, villas, baths, theatres, temples, and public squares—an extraordinary window into Roman daily life.

Licensed Guide (Optional):
If you would like to add a licensed guide in Pompeii, please select this option in the box that appears during the booking process.
Cost: €140 cash (per site) — or €280 for both Pompeii + Herculaneum.

Important:
Pompeii tickets must be purchased online in advance for the 9:00 AM entrance, valid until 1:00 PM.
Official link:
👉 https://www.ticketone.it/eventseries/988882

End of Tour
After exploring the archaeological wonders of Pompeii, relax during a comfortable drive back to your hotel or port, arriving around 5:00 PM.

A perfect combination of archaeology, nature, and dramatic landscapes—crafted for travelers who want to experience Southern Italy’s most iconic sites in one extraordinary day.