Your Private day Tour of Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius begins at Pompeii, where your local expert guide will bring to life the remains of Pompeii that will include many insights into how life was in Roman Times. Your tour of Pompeii will include: visits to the interiors of the homes of Pompeii's wealthier citizens, Ancient street café's where locals dined and where you'll learn about traditional Roman cuisine, the amphitheatre where we'll talk of the Gladiators and the events staged in the arena.
As well as enjoying numerous anecdotes about life in Pompeii that will include some of the Graffiti dating back to Roman times that are still visible throughout the ruins. You'll enjoy a thoroughly entertaining and informative tour pf Pompeii, before heading to Mt. Vesuvius.
After an in-depth tour of the ruins of Ancient Pompeii, you'll drive up to the summit of Mt.Vesuvius. The aftermath of the previous eruptions has created a lush-green environment on the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius where vineyards cling to the hillsides and the air is scented by citrus groves. The view from Mt. Vesuvius on a clear day is stunning, with the curve of the coast and the tiny white houses set amongst the orange and lemon blossoms will be one of the highlights of your day tour of Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius. Those in good shape can take a 30 minute walk up hill to the crater of the Volcano which is still active.
PLEASE NOTE: When making your reservation for our Private Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Tour please advise whether you want to start the tour in Naples or Sorrento