From Naples: Vesuvius Walking Tour - Shared Group Tour

The Mount Vesuvius experience you've described offers a fascinating journey into the geological and cultural aspects of this iconic volcano. Here's a detailed overview of the tour:

1. National Park Visit and Trekking to the Crater:

   • The tour begins with a visit to the National Park of Mount Vesuvius, offering participants the opportunity to embark on a trekking path leading to the volcano's crater.

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   Stop at a Local Restaurant for Tasting:

   • Before the trek, the first stop is at a local restaurant where participants can indulge in a tasting of local wines and Neapolitan dishes. This allows them to savor the flavors of the Vesuvian territory, renowned for its wine production.

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   Symbolic Views of Mount Vesuvius:

   • Mount Vesuvius has been depicted by artists over the centuries and has become a symbolic image of the Bay of Naples. The tour offers participants the chance to appreciate the beauty of Vesuvius and its role in shaping the landscape.

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   Climb to an Altitude of 1000 Meters:

   • Participants, accompanied by a driver, ascend to an altitude of 1000 meters. While the total height of Vesuvius is 1100 meters, this vantage point still provides spectacular views.

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   Guided Tour with Volcanological Experts:

   • Once at the crater, participants have the opportunity to take a short walk and explore the site. The tour includes insights from one of the park's volcanological guides, providing information on the geological aspects, flora, fauna, and more.

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   Spectacular Photo Opportunities:

   • At the crater, participants can take spectacular photos of the landscape, capturing the panoramic views of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding area.

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   Educational Experience:

   • The guided tour not only offers breathtaking views but also an educational experience, with experts providing insights into the geological characteristics and history of Mount Vesuvius.

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   Return to the Meeting Point:

   • After the tour, the bus transports participants back to the meeting point, concluding the experience.

This excursion provides a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural significance, and educational insights, making it a memorable journey for those interested in the geological wonders of Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples.

Transfer from / to meeting point

Live guide

Bottled water

Lunch with wine tasting

Mt.Vesuvius entrance fee

Gratuities

Optional activity costs

11:30-12:00 Pickup from Naples

12:20 Stop in Pompeii for 2nd pickup

12:30 Drive up the slopes of the Mt Vesuvius and stop in a local restaurant with view of the bay of Naples

12:50-13:30 Wine tasting and lunch and drive up the slopes of the Mt. Vesuvius

13:30 Drive up to 1000 meters and reach the parking for buses

13:50-15:50 Free time to hike up the serpentine that reach the crater, time for the tour with a guide of the Mt. Vesuvius National Park

16:00 Meet the bus at the parking

16:00-16:45 Drive back to Naples

*French language available on Tuesday and Saturday

CANCELLATION – The customer can cancel the tour (free of charge) up to 24 hours before the booked service, after this deadline no refund will be allowed. Within 24 hours before the tour departure the customer can also ask for an amendment of her/his booking (changes are related to: meeting point, tour typology, number of participants, tour date, and so on).

The tour operator deserves the right to cancel the tour if the minimum number of participants has not been reached.

With reference to the tours including entrance fees (such as all tours including the visit of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Mt. Vesuvius), these ones must be purchased in advance and in case of cancellation they would be not refunded.

NO SHOW – For all our tours it will be highly appreciated to show up at the agreed meeting place at least 10 minutes before the tour departure. In each meeting point our tour leader will wait only for 10 minutes, after this deadline the booking is considered as a customer no-show and no refund will be deserved.

In any case of delay, the customer must contact the emergency number +390817673273 and our customer service will help the customer to arrange a new pickup, if it will be possible.

LIABILITY – The tour operator is not liable for any loss of personal belongings. If the client has a train or a flight or a ship booked on the same day of the tour, it would be suggested to inform the tour operator to better manage the situation even if for all group tours the timetable cannot be subject to modifications. The tour operator is not responsible if customers miss a train, a flight or a ship. Given the scheduled time-sheet customers should be aware about the real possibility to enjoy the tour they booked for.