Highlights
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AMALFI COAST, POSITANO & SORRENTO ( WITH DRIVER ONLY )
This tour is ideal to satisfy the different desires of relax with the free time for quiet... [continue] -
SORRENTO, POSITANO, AMALFI AND RAVELLO
By car and by boat an exclusive tour along the Sorrento Coastline stopping in Amalfi , Positano... [continue] -
ANCIENT POMPEII, SORRENTO, AMALFI COAST & POSITANO TOUR
Enjoy an overview of the Amalfi Coast, visit the famous village of Positano, explore with a... [continue] -
BAY OF NAPLES EMERALD TOUR
A luxury excursion by elicopter over the Gulf of Naples will let You appreciate the most important... [continue] -
VESUVIO WINE TOUR
We have prepared this half-day wine touring itinerary which can be perfectly combined with... [continue] -
CAPRI AND THE BLUE GROTTO EXCURSION
A guided tour on the most popular island, the visit of the Blue Grotto is included in the program. [continue] -
HIGHLIGHTS OF POMPEI - TWO HOURS GUIDED TOUR -
Meet our licensed guide at the train station or by the ticket office, and start to enjoy a... [continue] -
POMPEI, SORRENTO & CAPRI EXCURSION
Explore the ruins of Pompeii on a guided walking tour. Enjoy Sorrento with its stunning views... [continue] -
POMPEII AND HERCULANEUM EXCURSION
With a guided tour in Pompeii and Herculaneum, you can begin your exploration of the mystery... [continue]
Tour of Mount Vesuvius
| Location: | Vesuvius |
| Available Days: | all days |
| Dates: | from Apr 01 to Oct 31 |
| Inclusions: | Guide service |
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Mt. Vesuvius is one of the worlds most studied volcanoes. It has an altitude of 1281 meters and covers an area of about 480 sq. km. The most noteworthy event in Vesuvius' history occurred in 79 AD. That is the year that Vesuvius brought an end to the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
After the arrival in Boscoreale at the Terminal interchange. students will get on special ecological bus 4 x 4 low environmental impact,
(Each bus shuttle is equipped with air conditioning, microphone and has 27 comfortable seats).
Arriving a few minutes at the entrance Reserve Tirone Alto located in Via Cifelli and the beginning of nature trail which takes around 25 minutes leads to Upper Yard site at 1050 meters altitude.
Drop off of passengers and continuing on foot with Volcanological Guides up to the crater for the guided tour.
The development of Mt. Vesuvius has been studied since Roman times. The magma chamber of Vesuvius lies at a depth of 5-6 km, according to current estimates. The volcanic activity started about 10,000 years ago. Periods of frequent eruption alternated with periods of absolute tranquility that sometimes lasted more than 2000 years. Before the disastrous eruption of 79 AD Vesuvius had been quiet for 1200 years; only a few scientists knew that it was a volcano. The history of this, the most famous eruption in Europe, is known through a detailed description by Pliny the Younger in two letters to Tacitus. Since 79 AD Vesuvius has been active at irregular intervals, but has seldom remained quiet very long. The last major eruption occurred in 1944, but activity may start up at any moment.
EXCURSION PROGRAMAfter the arrival in Boscoreale at the Terminal interchange. students will get on special ecological bus 4 x 4 low environmental impact,
(Each bus shuttle is equipped with air conditioning, microphone and has 27 comfortable seats).
Arriving a few minutes at the entrance Reserve Tirone Alto located in Via Cifelli and the beginning of nature trail which takes around 25 minutes leads to Upper Yard site at 1050 meters altitude.
Drop off of passengers and continuing on foot with Volcanological Guides up to the crater for the guided tour.
