Mt Vesuvius
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Port
Salerno, Italy
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$109.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Travel by coach along the Bay of Naples, stopping en route at a local cameo factory. You're headed to the foot of awesome Mount Vesuvius -- the only volcano on the mainland continent of Europe.
Mount Vesuvius is about six miles east of Naples. It creates a beautiful landscape with the bay and Naples tucked below. Vesuvius is best known for its eruption in AD 79, destroying the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum and killing up to 25,000 people. It has erupted many times since, and is today regarded as one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world because of the population of three million people living nearby. The mountain has a tendency for explosive (Plinian) eruptions.
Your guide escorts you to the entrance to Mt Vesuvius. From there, you'll make your own way up to the crater rim trail and walk around it, taking in the eerie atmosphere of the smoking mountain. An alpine guide is on hand to interpret the volcanic environment and answer your questions.
At the end of this fascinating visit, you will return to the pier by coach.
Notes:
This excursion involves a significant amount of walking and climbing. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable sunscreen. Bring bottled water. Wear sturdy walking shoes.