Mount Vesuvius Hiking Trip from Pompeii

Explore Italy’s most iconic volcano on this unforgettable hiking excursion up Mount Vesuvius from Pompeii. You’ll set off from the historic city that symbolises the Roman Empire to discover the natural wonders of this unmissable destination.

You’ll travel in a comfortable , air-conditioned minibus from the base of the mountain as you make your way up. After a stretch of the ascent, near the summit, you’ll get out to set off on a walking tour along the mountain’s slopes.

You’ll walk amongst the geological formations created by its eruptions, the most recent of which was in 1944 and the most significant in 79 AD, when the eruption devastated modern metropolises of the Roman Empire, such as Pompeii and Herculaneum.

During your excursion, you’ll be able to smell the scent of sulphur and catch sight of archaeological treasures that have left their mark over the centuries, across different eras of human history.

You’ll have free time to explore at your own pace, following the paths leading to the Great Cone, the summit of Vesuvius which you’ll be able to access on this tour, where the volcanic crater lies at an altitude of around 1,281 metres.

Upon arrival, you’ll be treated to one of the most spectacular and breathtaking views of the Gulf of Naples, from where you can see the island of Capri and the Sorrento Peninsula.

Once at the Great Cone, you’ll be accompanied by a volcanological guide, who will explain the volcano’s magnificent history and how it has been woven into the culture of Naples, becoming one of its most iconic symbols.