Only one volcano in the world towers over a great city and an entire bay: Vesuvius. Today you reach its summit.

From the car park at about 1,000 metres, the trail zigzags through lava rock and pioneer vegetation to the rim of the Great Cone, at about 1,170 metres. Along the way your private guide tells the story of the Somma-Vesuvius complex, from the great eruption of 79 AD to that of 1944, and points out the Valle del Gigante and the Vesuvius Observatory, the oldest volcano observatory in the world, founded in 1841.

At the top you look into the crater, where light fumaroles still rise, while below you the Bay of Naples opens up, with Capri, Ischia and the Sorrento Peninsula.

An emotion that lets you feel the breath of the earth.

Itinerary

  1. Hotel pick-up: Your private driver picks you up at your hotel.
  2. The trail: From about 1,000 metres, the path climbs to the rim of the Great Cone.
  3. The crater: Walk along the rim, look into the crater and enjoy the views over the bay.
  4. Return: Back down to the car and return to your hotel.

What to bring

  • Closed shoes with a sturdy sole
  • A light jacket
  • Water

Good to know

  • Hotel pick-up: please enter your hotel name when booking.
  • Uphill gravel trail of moderate difficulty: closed shoes with a sturdy sole are required.
  • In bad weather or strong wind, the National Park may close the trail.
  • It is cooler at the top: bring a light jacket.

Details

Type: Path of medium difficulty but suitable for everyone (not suitable for those who have walking problems or are in wheelchairs) - Km: about 3 a/r - Height difference: 175 m
Equipment: Wear hiking or sneakers with shaped soles, layered clothing, k-way, and a sweatshirt, carry only a backpack (no shoulder straps or bags) 

 

Duration

Duration: 3 hours

What's included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off by private car
  • Entrance ticket to the Great Cone of Vesuvius
  • Private guide

What is excluded

  • Gratuities

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