Vesuvius and Pompeii Private Tour: Day Trip from Rome by Car
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Vesuvius and Pompeii Private Tour: Day Trip from Rome by Car
By Roma Experience Tours
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Join this day trip from Rome to experience two amazing sights – forever connected by a dramatic history. First, you’ll enjoy a Pompeii private tour before you ascend Mount Vesuvius – the volcano that once destroyed the Ancient Roman town.
Enjoy skip-the-line access to Pompeii and a full tour from your expert, local guide of this astonishing Ancient Roman town. See the civic center of Pompeii, and the theaters, Grand Villas, restaurants and other businesses which made their culture so refined. Discover Ancient Roman religion in the Temples and their sins in the brothel. You’ll even see the infamous plaster casts of Mount Vesuvius’ victims.
After a brief stop for lunch, head to Mount Vesuvius. You will drive as far as you can go and enjoy beautiful views of Naples, the Bay and the islands on your way. Finally, you’ll climb to the summit of Mount Vesuvius. As you go, your expert guide will explain the fascinating history of this active volcano, responsible for so much destruction.
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 8h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: Arabic, German, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish
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- Skip-the-line admission
- Full tour from an expert guide
- Optimized itinerary for clientele with disabilities
- Headsets for groups of 6 or more
- Languages: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese
- Hotel pick-up and return (within central Rome)
- Transport in a private car with AC
- Entry/Admission - Pompeii Archaeological Park
What's not included- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drink
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- We pick up from any hotel within the Aurelian Walls, Rome's historic center
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8305P54- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8305P54
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- 1Pompeii’s ruins make the best-preserved Roman settlement in the world. Discover the private lives of Pompeii’s townspeople before life was destroyed by the horrific eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
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- postm55860 contributionsWonderful private tour guide!We booked a private tour of the coliseum and forum with Elisa. She was amazing! As one of the archaeologists who has helped to excavate the area, she had an unbelievable wealth of knowledge and made the tour come to life. I could not recommend her enough!Written September 25, 2024
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