Day tours from Rome to Pompeii, Florence, Mount Vesuvius

Mount Vesuvius

Europe's only active volcano, Vesuvius is infamous for causing the destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum in 79AD and has erupted many times since – today it's regarded as one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world.

Hiking the active volcano is the only way to truly experience the magic of Mount Vesuvius.

The 20-minute upward hike to the crater takes you through soft volcanic ash and pumice, and the views from the top are well worth the effort!

Alternatively, you can stay on the ridge of the volcano and admire the views.

Pompeii

Pompeii, sits in the ominous shadow of Vesuvius.

During your personalised tour of Pompeii's remarkably well preserved ruins, you'll discover why this UNESCO World Heritage Site continues to shock and fascinate over 2.6 million people who venture here each year.

The now ruined city of Pompeii was once a sprawling metropolis of shops and residences, restaurants, gyms and brothels.

You can walk Pompeii’s main streets just as the ancient Romans did – the stones are still worn with tracks from the drawn carriages that used them nearly 2,000 years ago.

You'll also visit the forum, the centre of Pompeii’s political and social life, and view the startling plaster death casts of the victims of the catastrophic eruption that destroyed the city of Pompeii.

Naples

Naples is a historic major city close by Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius and as you would expect there are plenty of historic monuments to view and stories to hear.