1. From Naples: Pompeii, Herculaneum, & Vesuvius Full-Day Tour
Spend the day exploring the area around Mount Vesuvius on this tour from Naples. Explore the Pompeii Archaeological Site with an audio guide, stroll around Herculaneum, and marvel at the Great Cone of Vesuvius. Depart from Naples in a comfortable minibus and head straight to the Great Cone of Vesuvius. Enjoy a stunning view of the affected area before heading back down the mountain. Next, stop at the excavations in Herculaneum and see the destruction wrought by the eruption in 79 A.D. Stroll around this ancient city, which has been spectacularly preserved by ash from the eruption. Discover how the ash preserved homes, décor, and even food. Finish your day trip with a visit to the iconic Pompeii Archaeological Site. Pick up your audio guide and a map and explore at your own pace, stopping to see the famous amphitheater and the Forum.