Top National Parks near Pompeii

Rome Excursion to Pompei and Mt Vesuvius The ancient town was covered by ashes of the Mount Vesuvius eruption in 79 A.C. and has been captivating archaeologists from all over the world, since the excavations began. Walking through the extensive ruins of Pompeii with your personal tour guide you’ll see Mount Vesuvius from a distance. After a nice lunch in a typical trattoria in Pompeii you will take the bus with some other people to be taken to the Mount Vesuvius where there will be a special off-road vehicle that will passes through the National Park. This day trip is designed to enjoy an overview of Pompeii. The driver guide will take the group to the ancient Road “Matrone”, leading you through the National Park of the Mt. Vesuvius till 1050 mt. above the sea level. From there you will have access to the crater, and enjoy a spectacular view over the bay of Naples, the Sorrentine Peninsula and the Valley of Sarno.