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This history fest kicks off in style with a visit to Pompeii. You can still see the remains of the town, much of it more or less unchanged 2,000 years after it was buried under volcanic ash. After a guided tour and a light lunch, you'll then visit the summit of Mount Vesuvius. Alessio, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘On 24 August in 79AD, Vesuvius blew its top and covered Pompeii in ash and pumice. Accounts from the time say that the volcano had been showing signs of an imminent eruption for a few days, and fortunately many people had already evacuated the area.'
Because Pompeii remained buried in ash for so many centuries, you can still see the remarkable ruins of temples, villas and streets, seemingly frozen in time. It's one vast archaeological site, and new discoveries are still being made today. Alessio adds, ‘Pompeii is a site that evolves from month to month. Even for a guide like me, there's often something new to discover as parts of the site are opened or newly excavated.'
After a light lunch, you'll head up Vesuvius. As for the fiery mountain itself, this one's up alongside Krakatoa in the notoriety stakes – it's the only active volcano on mainland Europe, though the last eruption was in 1944. As you can imagine, the views from the top over the Bay of Naples and the city are phenomenal. Alessio says, ‘Some 600,000 people live near Mount Vesuvius, me included – it might seem a risky place to live but, for everyone's safety, the volcano is constantly monitored.'
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Happy Traveller
From United States of America - July 2025Traveled with family
25 - 34 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Due to the very hot temperatures when we visited a few days ago I was dreading this trip but my son really wanted to go. However it was a great day ou ...
Jt
From United States of America - July 2025Traveled with family
Excellent
Overall rated4/5
Good tour guides at Pompei, lunch good also. Make sure good sturdy shoes taken for last walk up bolcano
Priya
From United States of America - July 2025Traveled with family
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Great trip. Enjoyed everything. Disliked nothing. Tour guide, Dana was lovely and gave us a good amount of information along the way
Lou
From United States of America - July 2025Traveled with a group of friends
18 - 24 years old
Excellent
Overall rated4/5
The guide was excellent, very informative but not overwhelming when taking us around Pompei. The “local lunch” was below average. Probably the worst ...
Russ
From United States of America - July 2025Traveled with a group of friends
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
A very hot, exhausting day but felt very looked after by the guide and driver.
David
From United States of America - July 2025Traveled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5