Pompeii and Vesuvius from Amalfi Coast

Sightseeing  :  Italy  :  Campania And Naples  :  Amalfi  :  Day Trips

Discover the ancient Roman city of Pompeii and the Volcano which destroyed it with a collective tour direct from the glorious Amalfi Coast.Depart from Amalfi on this 8-hour tour by deluxe motor-coach with a guide to Pompeii, the Roman city buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 a.d. Visit the archaeological site: its excavated area extends for approximately 109 acres (44 hectare), and the preservation state of its buildings is exquisite due to the particular burial (under a blanket of  of ash and rock) caused by the eruption of the Vesuvius. Pompeii can be considered the only archaeological site which gives the real image of a Roman city.

You will have free time for lunch (not included). Then, depart in a bus to drive 3280 feet (1000 meters) up Mt Vesuvius, where you will be escorted by a specialized guide to walk to the summit. Mt. Vesuvius is the best known volcano on earth; it dominates the Bay of Naples with its characteristic cone. Proceeding along the rim of the crater, you can observe the whole extent of the southern part of the volcano and, during days with good visibility, it is possible to see the entire gulf of Naples — from the Sorrento peninsula to Cape Miseno, Procida and Ischia. On the journey back, you will visit one of the most prestigious cameo and coral factories, to see the making of cameos.