An excursion that boasts oodles of history and nature. Pompeii and Mt Vesuvius are the Beauty and the Beast of the Neapolitan Riviera. On this excursion through epic landscapes, you'll explore the eerie archaeological site of Pompeii before going to the volcano.
In the morning, your guide will lead you through the streets of Pompeii. Buried under volcanic ash by Vesuvius's eruption of 79 AD, it has taken centuries to claw back from Mother Nature and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the richly decorated villas of the Roman nobility – you can still see frescoes on the walls – as well as public spaces such as the Forum, Amphitheatre and gladiator barracks.
Then, in the afternoon, discover the architect of Pompeii's destruction – Mt Vesuvius. Going by road to the 1,000m mark. There's also an optional trip to the summit to take in the views – visibility permitting – over the Bay of Naples.
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