Sorrento To Pompeii And Vesuvius

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Sorrento To Pompeii andamp; Vesuvius
- Intro If you are visiting Sorrento, donandrsquo;t miss this must-do tour which takes you to the centuries-old city of Pompeii, forever frozen in time, & formidable Mount Vesuvius
- the only active volcano in mainland Europe! Overview Travel from Sorrento to Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius on this exciting full-day tour. Enjoy a guided tour of Pompeii, the city forever frozen in time. See the homes of the cityandrsquo;s wealthy Roman inhabitants. Visit Mt Vesuvius, the only live volcano in mainland Europe. Travel to within 1, 000ft of the the top of the volcano. Walk to the very summit & look down on the blackened crater. Enjoy the spectacular views over the Bay of Naples from the top of Mt Vesuvius. This tour is very popular & places go fast, so book now to avoid disappointment! Full Details High on the list of the Wonders of the World, Pompeii holds a fascination for visitors of all ages & from all walks of life, & for good reason. In 79AD, the people of the wealthy commercial city of Pompeii were beginning their day when nearby volcano Mount Vesuvius erupted, virtually without warning. The resulting plume of ash & river of lava preserved the city as it was all those centuries ago... Excavations began at Pompeii in the 18th century, & continue to this day. During your exceptional guided tour of Pompeii, youandrsquo;ll walk along the ancient streets lined with baths, villas & forums belonging to the wealthy Romans inhabitants. Youandrsquo;ll see the many fabulously preserved frescoes which adorned the floors & walls of prestigious villas, & the pottery & coinage with them. Following your Pompeii tour, youandrsquo;ll move on to Mount Vesuvius which overlooks the beautiful Bay of Naples. Youandrsquo;ll travel by coach to within 1, 000 metres of the summit of the only active volcano in mainland Europe, from where you can walk to the very top & look down on the blackened crater, a view which offers a stark reminder that this ancient giant is only sleeping. Please Note: Entrance into Pompeiiandrsquo;s ruins & Vesuvius are not included with your ticket.