Mt Vesuvius

Our tour guide, Alessio, picked us up at the cruise ship terminal in Naples, Italy. He drove us to the base of Mount Vesuvius, 1600 ft. We hiked for one hour to reach the rim of the volcano at 3800 ft. It was a challenging trek. Alessio’s information was top notch. He was very professional. He made our day terrific!!!

Easy hike and very rewarding, enjoyed this more than the ruins, go early in the day though, back at the parking area the crowds were growing by the minute. And don’t waste your money on guided tours, simple to do on your own

When I was a little girl my Grandma told me a story about Pompei and Herculaneum, the two Italian cities which were buried under the ashes of the great volcano Vesuvius. Finally, I grabbed the opportunity to visit the place. A breathtaking view of Naples and its vicinity plus the feeling that one cannot fight the power of Nature... I strongly recommend climbing to the crater - it is worth every effort!

This is a must

If you have mobility problems there is no assistance apart from a walking stick given out at the entrance

This is really a must do. Don't listen the tour guides and just take the local bus (very cheap) Best is to do it in the morning for a wonderfull view.