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Back in November 2016, my Fiancée and I headed to the Pompeii Excavation Site. I had been here when I was 15, back in 2005, but they’ve opened up SO MUCH more of the site since - I wasn’t prepared for the huge walk around the site haha, very warm day too. I’ve used one of Annie Spratt’s presets to give this photo a bit of extra depth, looks pretty good I think!
Back in November 2016, my Fiancée and I headed to the Pompeii Excavation Site. I had been here when I was 15, back in 2005, but they’ve opened up SO MUCH more of the site since - I wasn’t prepared for the huge walk around the site haha, very warm day too. I’ve used one of Annie Spratt’s presets to give this photo a bit of extra depth, looks pretty good I think! - Photo by Andy Holmes

Explore the Ancient Ruins of Pompeii at the Foot of Mt. Ves

About Mount Vesuvius - Pompei, Italy

Mount Vesuvius is a stunning and active volcano located near Pompeii, Italy. It's a popular tourist destination due to its stunning views, unique hiking trails, and rich history. Visitors can climb to the summit to see panoramic views of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding countryside.

Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii are two of the most iconic destinations in Italy, attracting millions of visitors every year. Located near the city of Naples, these two sites offer a unique glimpse into the region's rich history and natural beauty.

Mount Vesuvius is one of the most famous volcanoes in the world, and the only one on the European mainland to have erupted in the last century. Despite its destructive power, the volcano is also a popular hiking destination, with trails leading to the summit offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can explore the volcano's lava fields and learn about the region's geological history, as well as enjoy the stunning vistas of the Bay of Naples.

Pompeii, on the other hand, is a fascinating archaeological site that offers a glimpse into the ancient Roman world. The city was destroyed and buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, and was only rediscovered in the 18th century. Today, visitors can explore the remarkably preserved ruins of the city, including its temples, theaters, and villas. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and attracts millions of visitors every year.

Together, Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii offer a unique and unforgettable travel experience. Visitors can explore the region's natural beauty and rich history, as well as learn about its geological and archaeological significance. Whether you're a history buff, a nature lover, or simply looking for an unforgettable travel experience, Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii are not to be missed.

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Towers Hotel Stabiae Sorrento Coast

This modern hotel lies in the wonderful Bay of Naples, directly beside its private beach and within sight of Mount Vesuvius. This hotel is ideal for those wishing to relax and enjoy Italy's most significant cultural and art region. Naples airport is 30 km away.Renovated in 2004, this hotel, which is housed in an industrial building, forms part of a former architectural feat, combining modern comfort with the best Italian hotel tradition. There are a total of 150 rooms including 7 suites spread over 7 floors and facilities include an inviting foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, a lift, a bar and an à la carte restaurant. Room and laundry services are on offer, as is a laundrette's, and those arriving by car are offered use of the hotel car park.The tasteful rooms come with an en suite bathroom a bathtub and a hairdryer. Further room facilities include a direct dial telephone, satellite cable TV, a minibar fridge, tea and coffee making facilities and a hire safe.There is a swimming pool in the well-kept outdoor complex and it is possible to work out in the hotel gym as well as to take advantage of a range of spa offerings.Private Beach available from 18.05 to 30.09 2018
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Costa Hotel

***FOR ARRIVAL AFTER 8. 00PM PLEASE CONTACT THE PROPERTY The charming Costa Hotel is conveniently situated in the town of Pompeii on the Tyrrhenian Sea. The world-famous excavations of the ancient Pompeii are within easy reach, while the excavations of Herculaneum and the Mount Vesuvius can be reached within a short drive. The hotel is located just a step away from the train station, providing easy access to the city of Naples with all of its attractions. The small hotel enjoys a peaceful setting in a residential area. The well-appointed rooms are tastefully furnished with light colours, and some of the rooms boast fantastic views of Mount Vesuvius. Features include air-conditioning, satellite-TV and complimentary wireless internet access. In the hotel restaurants, guests can sample local and classic Italian specialities, and the bar invites to unwind having a drink. For added convenience, there is a shuttle service to the town centre and to the international airport. This hotel is a wonderful choice to start exploring the area.
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Habita79 Hotel And Spa Pompeii Mgallery

Just a short distance from the entrance to the UNESCO Archeological Site, HABITA79 is located in the heart of Pompeii, only 50 metres from the Pontifical Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary of Pompeii. Naplesʼ airport and train station are just 20 minutes driving, whereas Pompeiiʼs train station is only a few steps away.
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Poseidon

This modern hotel is located in Torre Del Greco, overlooking the Bay of Naples and Capri and offering great views of Mount Vesuvius. The spacious, contemporary rooms come with soundproofing and a minibar as well as carefully selected works of art, providing a relaxing and unpretentious atmosphere mixed with modern ideals of art and design. The sweet and savoury breakfast is served buffet-style in the minimalist restaurant and bar, where guests can enjoy excellent Neapolitan cuisine for lunch and dinner. Torre del Greco Station on the Circumvesuviana Line is a 5-minute walk away, providing easy access to the bustling city of Naples with its UNESCO World Heritage monuments and excellent museums. The bright rooms are exactly what visitors need after a full exhausting day of exploring the city.
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Sakura Hotel

The Hotel Sakura is situated on the slopes of Vesuvius, in an indescribable area for privacy, silence, view and elegance. Recently remodeled, the hotel is located in a privileged position from which it is possible to admire the island of Capri, the Golfo of Naples and the Sorrento peninsula. The Hotel Sakura offers an elegant and refined style with elements of Japanese and Mediterranean culture. The Hotels Sakura is ideal for all types of trips, short or long, leisure or business. The completeness of the service, the attention to every detail and the comfortable rooms will pamper you and make for an unforgettable stay. The hotel is equipped with an elevator, a bar, free wi-fi, a private parking and disabled access. The restaurant is the reference and meeting point for all our guests who wish to spend a pleasant evening in a comfortable environment, tasting our local and Italian specialities, with a creative international flair. All 39 rooms are spacious and bright, with a terrace. They are equipped with all modern comforts: private bathroom, hairdryer, minibar, TV , direct dial Telephone, heating, air conditioning, safe and free wi-fi internet connection. The property offers an ideal destination for the lovers of nature or sea, and who wish to discover new places and civilizations. Its position is perfect to relax or visit museums (Torre Del Greco is a famous city for the coral processing) and the surroundings: the Amalfi Coast (Amalfi, Positano, Ravello), the Sorrento Coast (Sorrento, Vico Equense), Pompeii and the Vesuvio, Naples, Herculaneum and many other wonderful places with different histories and landscapes. The bar area, elegant and refined, is the ideal place to spend pleasant moments enjoying excellent cocktails and drinks. The Hotel, in line with the elevated quality standards and professionalism of its staff, is able to satisfy all your business meeting needs.
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Stabia

This magnificent hotel enjoys an enviable situation on Castellammare's seafront. It is close to both the archaeological excavations such as Stabiae, Ercolano, Pompei and Oplontis ruins as well as the most important tourist sites as Sorrento, Capri, Ischia and Amalfi. Links to the public transport network are within a stone's throw and a Circumvesuviana train station is around 300 metres away. Housed in the enchanting 19th-century building, this sophisticated hotel has been designed with utmost guests' comfort in mind. The hotel rooms are delightfully appointed featuring a relaxing combination of tones and cosy furniture, crisp white bed lines and some of the fantastic views over the Naples Gulf. Travellers may indulge in the sumptuous breakfast , while away in the panoramic lounge bar situated at the 7th floor. Sunny outdoor swimming pool with beach umbrellas and beds. Available from May until September. The cost for swimming pool is €10 per person per day.

Things to do in Mount Vesuvius - Pompei, Italy

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Pompeii and Amalfi Coast from the Port of Salerno

Disembark from your ship or leave your hotel to take a journey around the Amalfi Coast with a private transportation in a Minivan from Salerno. Explore the ancient and well-preserved city of Pompeii while accompanied by an English-speaking professional guide. Wander around Ravello and Amalfi independently, discovering historical monuments and experiencing the culture along the way.
Pompeii & Archaeological Museum: Skip-the-Line with your Archaeologist
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Pompeii & Archaeological Museum: Skip-the-Line with your Archaeologist

Do you want to see the ruins of Pompeii and Archaeological collections of Naples? What better way to do it than with a Vesuvian archaeologist and licensed guide! Without waiting for queues (I have PRIORITY LINE) we will leave from the main entrance of the city: Porta Marina Superiore. After this 2 hours tour at Pompeii and after a lunch break, let's go to the Archeological Museum! Get an insiders' look into the Archeological Museum with me. Inside the museum, the collections show you items discovered during the official excavations of these ancient cities. From frescoes, mosaics, objects from private houses, medical instruments, statues and more. Check them out and hear interesting facts and stories behind, and please, ask away! I can help create a better image in your head, and you'll see how life used to be in a typical Roman colony. This museum is famous because of the Vesuvian collection, as you will see, the other section the Farnese collection. *Note: Tuesday museum closed
Discover the Ancient Ruins of Pompeii: Day Trip from Rome
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Discover the Ancient Ruins of Pompeii: Day Trip from Rome

Combine a trip to Pompeii’s ruins on a full-day excursion from Rome! From the comfort of your coach, visit Pompeii. Stop for lunch and then tour the UNESCO-listed ruins, seeing incredible monuments that lay undiscovered for centuries.
Ancient Pompeii up to the Vesuvius Tour with Local Guide & Driver from Naples
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Ancient Pompeii up to the Vesuvius Tour with Local Guide & Driver from Naples

UNESCO heritage listed since 1997, Pompeii needs no introduction. Buried under a layer of volcanic ash and pumice,. Accidentally rediscovered in 1748 by a group of explorers that were surprised to find a detailed archaeological excavations On this tour you will have the opportunity to visit a rich commercial city , home to more than 10.000 inhabitants, that offer an intimate look at Roman life . Elegant houses , small factories and artisans shops, taverns and cafes, and brothels and bathhouses, and open marketplace. You can relieve artistic vivacity of Forum , the perfect acoustic of ‘’Teatro Grande’’, the Gladiator’s Gym, the ingenious system of thermal baths , and visit the ‘’Lupanare’’ with erotic frescoes, and obviously the fascinating cast of human bodies. And 1.30 hour spendig on Vesuvius National Park
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Shore Excursion Tour for Kids from Naples Port to Pompeii and Vesuvius

Choose a great excursion outside the city of Naples that combines a private guided tour in Pompeii and a private transfer to Mt. Vesuvius! Departing from the cruise port in Naples, you will visit both Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius. Your family will explore the impressive archaeological site of Pompeii with a professional and knowledgeable kids-friendly guide. You can imagine the explosive eruption that buried Pompeii in 79 AD by visiting Mt Vesuvius as well. Your English-speaking driver will take you to the still active volcano. Skip-the lines tickets to the ruins and entrance fees to the National Park of Mt. Vesuvius are included! This kind of tour, with its activities, is suitable for children over 5 years old.
Day Trip of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius from Naples
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Day Trip of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius from Naples

Enjoy this full immersion in the history of the region with our small group. Travel first to Herculaneum, the residence of Roman Patricians, completely submerged by volcanic mud. Wander through the streets and see colorful mosaics. Climb the Vesuvius, stroll around its crater and enjoy panoramic views of Napoli. Finally, stop at Pompeii, the impressive open-air museum that holds more than 2000 years of history. During the entire tour, your driver will be at your complete disposal, explaining to you on board the vehicle everything you need to know about the places you will visit. The tour ticket is not the entrance ticket to the archaeological sites. Guide services and audio guide within the archaeological sites are an extra service available on request to guarantee you total independence in the management of your leisure, whether you want to walk alone through the ruins or you want to enrich the visit with a guided tour.
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Visit Pompeii and Sorrento

Where is Pompeii? The world famous Pompeii is 150 miles south of Rome, fairly close to Naples. It is a long day from. Pick up from Hotel/port/airport/train station 1st stop at Pompeii- up to 2 hours to explore the ancient city Not included Pompeii ticket, it is an extra cost of E18pp. Under 18 is free. If you are interested, we are able to arrange for you a private guided tour in Pompeii for 2hr, the cost is extra and it is €120 for your group from 1 up to 3ppl, €130 from 4 up to 6ppl, €140 from 7 up to 8ppl, to be paid in Euros cash directly to the guide on the spot. Then you will visit Sorrento where you can have your lunch
Vesuvius and Herculanaem
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Full-Day Tour Vesuvius Herculaneum

Revisit an explosive point in Italy's history on this 7-hour tour of Herculaneum and Mt. Vesuvius from Naples. Visit the volcano that buried the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in 79AD. Walk through the remarkably well-preserved ancient streets of Herculaneum to imagine what life was like for its inhabitants so long ago.

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Pompeii and Amalfi Coast from the Port of Salerno
Pompeii and Amalfi Coast from the Port of Salerno
Pompeii and Amalfi Coast from the Port of Salerno
Pompeii and Amalfi Coast from the Port of Salerno
Giovanni was awesome! We did this tour from Cruise terminal in Napels. The tour was GREAT! Beautiful roads en views (with more than enough gorgeous stops for foto’s). Pompeii was special, but really hot (bring water). We loved our small group and Giovanni our driver! Very much recommended!!
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Pompeii and Amalfi Coast from the Port of Salerno
Pompeii and Amalfi Coast from the Port of Salerno
Pompeii and Amalfi Coast from the Port of Salerno
Pompeii and Amalfi Coast from the Port of Salerno
This was a phenomenal experience for my family and me. Our driver, Giovanni, picked us up from the AirBNB and was friendly and engaging as he showed us Amalfi and Ravello. Along the way, he helped us overcome small challenges, even loaning us euro coins for a bathroom break. At Pompeii, our guide...
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Pompeii and Amalfi Coast from the Port of Salerno
Pompeii and Amalfi Coast from the Port of Salerno
Pompeii and Amalfi Coast from the Port of Salerno
Pompeii and Amalfi Coast from the Port of Salerno
Maravilloso lugar! Hermosas vistas. Nos tocó muy buen clima. Viajamos a principios de Junio. Recomiendo hacer base en Salerno. Es más económico. Es una ciudad tranquila, con un hermoso y animado casco medieval y se llega desde ahí en menos de una hora de tren a Napóles, Pompeya, Sorrento......

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Vesuvius - Pompei

What are the top things to do when visiting Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii?

When visiting Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii, there are several must-see attractions. Start by visiting the archaeological site of Pompeii, which was buried in ash by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. You can explore the ancient city's ruins and see how the residents lived during the Roman Empire. After visiting Pompeii, take a hike up Mount Vesuvius to see the crater and enjoy the stunning views of the Bay of Naples. On the way back, stop at some of the local vineyards to sample some of the region's famous wines. Finally, relax and unwind at one of the many hot springs and spa resorts in the area.

What is the best time of year to visit Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii?

The best time to visit Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii is during the shoulder seasons of spring and fall. The weather is mild during these times, and there are fewer crowds than during the summer months. In addition, the spring and fall seasons offer the perfect opportunity to see the region's famous wildflowers in bloom.

What kind of accommodations are available in the Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii area?

There are a variety of accommodations available in the Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii area to suit any budget. From luxury resorts and hotels to budget-friendly bed and breakfasts and hostels, there is something for everyone. Some of the most popular options include the Grand Hotel Vesuvio, Hotel Pompei, and the Bed and Breakfast Vesuvio.

What are some of the best places to eat in the Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii area?

The Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii area is known for its delicious food, and there are plenty of great restaurants to choose from. For a taste of the region's famous pizza, head to Pizzeria La Notizia or Pizzeria da Michele. If you're looking for seafood, try the Osteria del Mare or the Ristorante Enoteca Vesuvio. Finally, for some authentic Italian cuisine, check out Il Principe e il Pirata or the Ristorante Palazzo Petrucci.

What are some of the best hiking trails in the Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii area?

The Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii area offers some of the best hiking trails in Italy. One of the most popular hikes is the trail up Mount Vesuvius, which offers stunning views of the Bay of Naples. Other great hiking trails include the Path of the Gods, the Sentiero degli Dei, and the Valle delle Ferriere.

What are some of the best museums to visit in the Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii area?

The Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii area is home to several excellent museums. Some of the most popular include the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, which houses a vast collection of ancient Roman artifacts, and the Pompeii Archaeological Site Museum, which features displays of artifacts excavated from the Pompeii ruins. Other great museums to visit include the Museo Archeologico Virtuale and the Museo Mineralogico Campano.

What are some of the best day trips from Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii?

There are several great day trips to take from Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii. One of the most popular is a trip to the Amalfi Coast, where you can explore the charming towns of Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello. Another great option is a visit to the island of Capri, where you can take in the stunning views of the Tyrrhenian Sea and explore the island's many attractions. Finally, consider a trip to Naples, where you can see the famous Castel dell'Ovo and indulge in some of the city's famous pizza.

What are some of the best beaches to visit in the Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii area?

The Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii area is home to several great beaches. Some of the most popular include the Marina di Puolo, which is known for its crystal-clear waters and stunning scenery, and the Spiaggia degli Inglesi, which is a popular spot for sunbathing and swimming. Other great beaches to visit include the Marina Grande and the Marina Piccola.

What is the best way to get around the Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii area?

The best way to get around the Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii area is by car or public transportation. There are several car rental agencies in the area, and public transportation options include buses and trains. One popular option is the Circumvesuviana train, which runs from Naples to Sorrento and stops at several towns along the way, including Pompeii and Herculaneum.

What are some of the best vineyards to visit in the Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii area?

The Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii area is known for its wine, and there are several great vineyards to visit. Some of the most popular include the Cantina del Vesuvio, which produces a variety of red and white wines, and the Villa Matilde Winery, which is known for its Falerno del Massico wine. Other great vineyards to visit include the Feudi di San Gregorio Winery and the Sorrentino Winery.