Rome: Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Day Trip with Lunch
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Access ticket to Vesuvius crater (if option selected)
- All entrance and reservation fees
- Timed entry tickets to Pompeii
- Expert English-speaking tour leader
- Guided volcanic walk led by a volcanologist on Mt. Vesuvius (either to crater or lower slopes)
- Round-trip coach transport from Rome
- Three-course Neapolitan lunch at Ristorante Kona
- Guide tips
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Access ticket to Vesuvius crater (if option selected)
- All entrance and reservation fees
- Timed entry tickets to Pompeii
- Expert English-speaking tour leader
- Guided volcanic walk led by a volcanologist on Mt. Vesuvius (either to crater or lower slopes)
- Round-trip coach transport from Rome
- Three-course Neapolitan lunch at Ristorante Kona
- Guide tips
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departing from central Rome, this day trip takes you to two of Italy's most extraordinary sites: the ancient ruins of Pompeii and the steaming crater of Mt. Vesuvius. Timed-entry tickets, expert specialist guides, and round-trip coach transport are all part of the package.
Your first stop is Pompeii, where a licensed archaeologist leads you through streets of the city frozen by the 79 AD eruption. See the forum, thermal baths, and private villas, and learn the stories of the citizens who once walked these cobblestone streets.
After your guided tour at Pompeii, head to a restaurant on the lower slopes of the volcano for an included three-course Neapolitan meal featuring classic pizza, local appetizers, and dessert, with sweeping views of the coastline.
In the afternoon, a volcanologist guide leads you up the gravel path of Mt. Vesuvius to the very rim of the crater (if crater option selected). Standing on the edge of the world's most famous active volcano, you hear firsthand about the seismic forces that shaped the entire Bay of Naples region.
The return coach brings you back to central Rome as the sun sets over the Italian countryside. This day trip is ideal for history enthusiasts, geology fans, and first-time visitors to southern Italy who want to cover both sites in one well-paced, fully guided day.
- Enjoy a three-course Neapolitan pizza lunch on the volcano
- Enter Pompeii with timed-entry tickets
- Explore Pompeii's ruins with a licensed archaeologist guide
- Hike to the crater rim of Mt. Vesuvius with a guide (if option is selected)
- Travel round-trip from Rome by air-conditioned coach
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Reusable water bottle
- Sunscreen
Know before you go
- Comfortable attire and sturdy walking shoes are essential for exploring the ruins and hiking the volcano
- In rare cases of inclement weather or strikes, the crater of Mt. Vesuvius may be closed to visitors. You will be notified as soon as possible if this occurs
- Only small bags (30x30x15 cm maximum) are permitted inside the Pompeii ruins
- Please bring a valid government-issued ID. The name on your tickets must match the name on your ID or you may be refused entry
- Please contact us in advance with any dietary restrictions or allergies so we can do our best to accommodate you during the lunch stop
- The hike to the Vesuvius crater covers approximately 1 km (0.6 miles) with around 140 m (460 ft) of elevation gain on a moderately steep trail of loose volcanic gravel. It typically takes 20–30 minutes uphill
- Tickets for the Vesuvius crater are non-refundable and are tied to your name. We cannot offer a refund should you be unable to attend
