{"id":13332,"date":"2023-03-09T16:59:55","date_gmt":"2023-03-09T15:59:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/?p=13332"},"modified":"2026-02-12T10:37:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T08:37:43","slug":"visit-vesuvius-pompeii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-pompeii\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Vesuvius and Pompeii in 1 day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our opinion, <strong>Vesuvius<\/strong> and the archaeological site of <strong>Pompeii<\/strong> are two must-sees on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-naples\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10299\">visit to Naples<\/a>. Only 25 kilometers separate the two sites, so it&#8217;s entirely possible and conceivable to visit them in 1 day.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ve spent a lot of time organizing our stay in the Naples area. We&#8217;ve put together all our tips for visiting Vesuvius and Pompeii on the same day in this article: how to get to the sites? where to buy tickets? where to park? what to do there?&#8230;.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/phhr1brsqzs-1200x799.jpg\" alt=\"pompei\" class=\"wp-image-62446\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/phhr1brsqzs-1200x799.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/phhr1brsqzs-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/phhr1brsqzs.jpg 1803w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sommaire d\u00e9taill\u00e9<\/span>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-pompeii\/#Where_are_Vesuvius_and_Pompeii_map\" >Where are Vesuvius and Pompeii (map)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-pompeii\/#How_to_organize_your_day\" >How to organize your day<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-pompeii\/#Summary_tickets\" >Summary + tickets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-pompeii\/#Vesuvius\" >Vesuvius<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-pompeii\/#How_to_visit_both_sites_in_1_day\" >How to visit both sites in 1 day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-pompeii\/#How_long_do_you_need_to_visit_each_site\" >How long do you need to visit each site?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-pompeii\/#Vesuvius_in_the_morning\" >Vesuvius: in the morning<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-pompeii\/#How_to_get_to_Vesuvius_from_Naples\" >How to get to Vesuvius from Naples?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-pompeii\/#Where_to_buy_tickets_for_Vesuvius\" >Where to buy tickets for Vesuvius?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-pompeii\/#Our_tips_for_visiting_Vesuvius\" >Our tips for visiting Vesuvius<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-pompeii\/#Pompeii_the_afternoon\" >Pompeii : the afternoon<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-pompeii\/#How_to_get_to_Pompeii_from_Vesuvius\" >How to get to Pompeii from Vesuvius?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-pompeii\/#How_to_get_to_Naples_from_Pompeii\" >How to get to Naples from Pompeii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-pompeii\/#Where_can_you_buy_tickets_for_Pompeii\" >Where can you buy tickets for Pompeii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-pompeii\/#Our_tips_for_visiting_Pompeii\" >Our tips for visiting Pompeii<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-pompeii\/#Where_to_sleep\" >Where to sleep?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_Vesuvius_and_Pompeii_map\"><\/span>Where are Vesuvius and Pompeii (map)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vesuvius<\/strong> and <strong>Pompeii<\/strong> are just a few <strong>kilometers south of Naples.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To give you an idea of distances:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>22 kilometers from the <strong>center of Naples to the Vesuvius parking lot<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>25 kilometers separate the <strong>Vesuvius parking lot and the archaeological site of Pompeii.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/2\/embed?mid=1c9jSFZWM_GDTlfNa-1pgv0KysQ31QQU&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_organize_your_day\"><\/span>How to organize your day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help you organize your day, here&#8217;s a <strong>summary table<\/strong> with key information.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fiche-lieu has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#7ba0982e\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-default has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-51451ecfec66add9eea708a40c7ab36f\" style=\"background-color:#7ba098\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary_tickets\"><\/span>Summary + tickets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-custom-fond-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-622252b5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f5e0a93 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:150px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vesuvius\"><\/span><strong>Vesuvius<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x26a0;&#xfe0f; <strong>No ticket office on site<\/strong><br\/>&#x261d;&#xfe0f; <strong>No network <\/strong>at site entrance: save your ticket on your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/naples-l162\/naples-mont-vesuve-billet-skip-the-line-et-audioguide-t446803\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=vesuvepompei\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/naples-l162\/naples-mont-vesuve-billet-skip-the-line-et-audioguide-t446803\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=vesuvepompei\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Vesuvius admission ticket + audio guide in French<\/a> with choice of time slot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/parkingsuvio.it\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/parkingsuvio.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Vesuvius parking lot ticket<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shuttle ticket<em> (purchase on site only)<\/em><br\/><br\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f5e0a93 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-bleu-fonc);border-top-style:dotted;border-top-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:150px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Pompeii<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reserve your time slot in advance:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/site-archeologique-de-pompei-l685\/pompei-billet-d-entree-avec-audioguide-t69330\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=vesuvepompei\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/site-archeologique-de-pompei-l685\/pompei-billet-d-entree-avec-audioguide-t69330\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=vesuvepompei\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pompeii plus ticket with audio guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/pompei-campanie-l156880\/pompei-billet-d-entree-et-visite-guidee-avec-un-archeologue-t161715\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=vesuvepompei\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/pompei-campanie-l156880\/pompei-billet-d-entree-et-visite-guidee-avec-un-archeologue-t161715\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=vesuvepompei\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Guided tour with an archaeologist (in French)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1-day <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/naples-l162\/une-journee-au-mont-vesuve-et-aux-ruines-de-pompei-t11049\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle&amp;cmp=vesuve-pompei-naples\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">combined ticket (Vesuvius + Pompeii)<\/a> from Naples<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f5e0a93 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-bleu-fonc);border-top-style:dotted;border-top-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:150px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Hotels<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In Naples<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/rooms-garibaldi.fr.html?aid=1529171\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/rooms-garibaldi.fr.html?aid=1529171\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Information and booking for the Hotel Garibaldi room<\/a>, right in the center of town<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In Pompeii<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/il-vecchio-fauno.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/il-vecchio-fauno.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Information and booking for Hotel Il Vecchio Fauno<\/a>, with parking, a 5-minute walk from the ruins and a 30-minute drive from Vesuvius.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>To book admission tickets, we recommend using the online <strong>booking platform<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/naples-l162\/naples-mont-vesuve-billet-skip-the-line-et-audioguide-t446803\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=vesuvepompei\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/naples-l162\/naples-mont-vesuve-billet-skip-the-line-et-audioguide-t446803\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=vesuve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get You Guide<\/a> (official reseller), as tickets benefit from <strong>flexible cancellation conditions <\/strong>and <strong>can be refunded up to 24 hours before the activity<\/strong>. Prices are the same as on the official website.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide is<strong> completely independent<\/strong>, based on our own experience. We visited Lake Como by creating our own <strong>itinerary<\/strong> (after extensive research) and selecting <strong>our own activities<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_visit_both_sites_in_1_day\"><\/span>How to visit both sites in 1 day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several options are available to you depending on your time and your desires:<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By car or public transport<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x27a1;&#xfe0f; You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/naples\/nap?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/naples\/nap?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rent a car<\/a> or take the bus from Naples, then devote the morning to Mount Vesuvius and the afternoon to Pompeii.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Afterwards, you can choose to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/il-vecchio-fauno.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/il-vecchio-fauno.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sleep in Pompeii<\/a> or return to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/rooms-garibaldi.fr.html?aid=1529171\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/rooms-garibaldi.fr.html?aid=1529171\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">sleep in Naples<\/a>. We explain everything below.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Vesuvius<\/strong> and Pompeii<\/strong> <strong>and Pompeii in 1 day from Naples<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-ZJqfD7 wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>For those of you in a hurry, here&#8217;s the perfect option:<\/span>\n<p><p>&#x27a1;&#xfe0f; To <strong>save time<\/strong> and <strong>make life easier<\/strong>, you can book your ticket<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/naples-l162\/une-journee-au-mont-vesuve-et-aux-ruines-de-pompei-t11049\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle&amp;cmp=vesuve-pompei-naples\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">for an <strong>excursion<\/strong> that <strong>combines<\/strong> a visit to the archaeological site of <strong>Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius<\/strong><\/a> on the same day. Pick-up in Naples is possible from your hotel, train station or port. It&#8217;s an excursion we recommend to everyone.<\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Schedule for the day :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Morning<\/strong>: visit <strong>Pompeii<\/strong> &#8216;s archaeological site with your guide, who will give you <strong>explanations and anecdotes<\/strong> in French <em>(approx. 2 hrs.) <\/em>,  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meal <\/strong>: Neapolitan pizzeria next to the site (included),  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Afternoon:<\/strong> visit to Mount Vesuvius <em>(approx. 1.5 hours to go up, around the crater and back down)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then your driver will drive you to Naples.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/naples-l162\/une-journee-au-mont-vesuve-et-aux-ruines-de-pompei-t11049\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle&amp;cmp=vesuve-pompei-naples\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ticket for this combined tour of the 2 sites<\/a> includes transport, entrance tickets, guides and lunch for a very attractive price.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In short, <strong>you don&#8217;t have to worry about anything<\/strong>&#8211; neither your transport nor your tickets. The other interesting point is the <strong>presence of a guide<\/strong> who will accompany you throughout the day and during your visits. The story, and above all the anecdotes, of a professional will give you a<strong> better understanding of the sites<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ll tell you more about it below, but <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most other visitors<\/span> walk the site with <strong>the help of a guide<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We were astonished, because on both sites there are very few explanatory signs, even though Pompeii<\/span> welcomes 3 million tourists every year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-bouton-22rtVX wp-block-lazyblock-bouton\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/naples-l162\/une-journee-au-mont-vesuve-et-aux-ruines-de-pompei-t11049\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle&amp;cmp=vesuve-pompei-naples\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"><button>See prices and availability for visiting Pompeii and Vesuvius from Naples<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"11049\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"fr-FR\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\" data-gyg-cmp=\"vesuvepompeiwidgetprix\"><span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/naples-l162\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"74786a\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #74786a;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/vue-naples-fleurs-1024x857.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9248 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_you_need_to_visit_each_site\"><\/span>How long do you need to visit each site?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order to visit <strong>both sites on the same day<\/strong>, we recommend that you spend :<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1h30 to Vesuvius<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2 to 3 hours in Pompeii<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re organizing this day trip yourself<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we advise you to plan your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-pompei\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">itinerary<\/a> carefully so as to see as many buildings as possible in just a few hours<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"808485\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #808485;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/7iqvbsc49gy-jpg-webp.webp\" alt=\"Visit Pompei in Italy\" class=\"wp-image-51989 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vesuvius_in_the_morning\"><\/span>Vesuvius: in the morning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend that you start your day at Vesuvius, as it&#8217; <strong>s the closest site to Naples<\/strong> and also the quickest to visit, so you&#8217;ll be able to take full advantage of your afternoon to visit Pompeii at your leisure.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vesuvius<\/strong>, an active volcano, has left its mark on the region&#8217;s history. Today, you can climb to its summit.  <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The climb is fairly easy, with<strong> a 30-minute walk along a pleasant path<\/strong>. Once at the top, you can observe and explore the contours of the crater, and you&#8217;ll also have a breathtaking view of the magnificent Bay of Naples.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Vesuvius_from_Naples\"><\/span>How to get to Vesuvius from Naples?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Car<\/strong>: if you&#8217;ve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/naples\/nap?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/naples\/nap?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">hired a car, you can reach the Vesuvius parking lot from Naples<\/a> in around <strong>40 minutes<\/strong>.  <br\/><br\/>As already mentioned in our previous articles about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-naples-area\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/naples-itineraire\/\">Naples and its region<\/a>, we advise you to be vigilant, as driving in this city is sporty and traffic regulations are not always respected.  <br\/><br\/>The Vesuvius site is equipped with a <strong>parking lot<\/strong>, with spaces along the road, to be reserved in advance on the <a href=\"https:\/\/parkingsuvio.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">official website<\/a> (price \u20ac7). Afterwards, a <strong>shuttle bus will take you up to the start of the hiking trails<\/strong> (bookable on site, only \u20ac3).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-Z1cJgwt wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>How do I rent a car?<\/span>\n<p><p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>&#x1f449; To compare offers and find the best value for money, after testing several today, we&#8217;re using the reliable and easy-to-use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/naples\/nap?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/naples\/nap?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discover Cars<\/a> price comparator for car hire.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>&#x1f697; To give you an idea of the rate, we found a car for \u20ac35 per day through Galdieri Rent to pick up at Naples airport.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For insurance:<\/strong> We recommend you take the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/naples\/nap?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/portugal\/faro\/fao?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\">DiscoverCars full coverage<\/a><\/strong> (about \u20ac8 per day). may seem to represent an additional cost at the time of booking (it&#8217;s sometimes higher than the rental price), but above all it&#8217;s a way of traveling with peace of mind. A simple impact on the windscreen or a minor fender-bender (Neapolitan driving is very sporty) can quickly become costly, and this kind of detail can ruin a trip.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/naples\/nap?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/naples\/nap?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\">Compare Naples airport deals on Discover Cars<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bus<\/strong>: to reach Vesuvius, you can take a bus from <strong>Piazza Piedigrotta<\/strong> ( <strong>EAC<\/strong> company) in Naples, count about 10\u20ac one way for 1h30. The bus will drop you off at the public parking lot and then a shuttle bus (3\u20ac) will take you to the ticket office and the beginning of the hiking trail.  <br\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7e8077\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7e8077;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20211029_095228-scaled-1200x568.webp\" alt=\"Visiting Pompeii in Italy\" class=\"wp-image-12206 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20211029_095228-scaled-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20211029_095228-scaled-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20211029_095228-scaled-512x242.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20211029_095228-scaled-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20211029_095228-scaled-1536x727.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20211029_095228-scaled.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_buy_tickets_for_Vesuvius\"><\/span>Where to buy tickets for Vesuvius?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">&#x27a1;&#xfe0f; <strong>Attention! <\/strong> <em>Tickets for Vesuvius are sold almost exclusively online. No tickets are sold on site.   <\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Here are the different options:<\/em><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/naples-l162\/naples-mont-vesuve-billet-skip-the-line-et-audioguide-t446803\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=vesuve\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/naples-l162\/naples-mont-vesuve-billet-skip-the-line-et-audioguide-t446803\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=vesuve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tickets for Vesuvius: book online<\/a>. We advise you to book in advance, as the number of visitors per day is limited.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If no tickets are available on the official website on the day of your visit, don&#8217;t panic, you can book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/vesuve-l689\/depuis-naples-excursion-d-une-journee-au-vesuve-t194996\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle&amp;cmp=vesuve-naples\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a chauffeur-driven excursion from Naples<\/a> (+ guide on site). Agencies reserve seats in advance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-bouton-1vatOj wp-block-lazyblock-bouton\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/vesuve-l689\/depuis-naples-excursion-d-une-journee-au-vesuve-t194996\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle&amp;cmp=vesuve-naples\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"><button>Click here to visit Vesuvius from Naples<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"446803\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"fr-FR\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\" data-gyg-cmp=\"vesuvepompei\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_tips_for_visiting_Vesuvius\"><\/span>Our tips for visiting Vesuvius  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have written a complete article following our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-naples\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5238\">visit to Vesuvius<\/a>. We have put together all our tips (buying a ticket, parking, hiking trails on a map&#8230;) and we explain <strong>the mistakes you should not make<\/strong> if you go by yourself.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Surprisingly, the on-site ticket office doesn&#8217;t sell admission tickets. Remember to <strong>buy your tickets<\/strong> before you arrive on site. If you arrive <strong>without a reservation, you<\/strong> won&#8217;t be <strong>able to access the site<\/strong> even if you&#8217;ve already paid for parking and the shuttle bus&#8230;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Download your tickets<\/strong> before you get to the site, as there is virtually no connection to the site.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure you have the right equipment, <strong>good footwear<\/strong> and <strong>warm clothing <\/strong>, as it&#8217;s often windy at the summit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7e8c9b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7e8c9b;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"77536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dyhyhthhpr4.jpg\" alt=\"empty footpath\" class=\"wp-image-77536 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dyhyhthhpr4.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dyhyhthhpr4-400x533.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"6d7177\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #6d7177;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"77535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/xbfw1bovqim.jpg\" alt=\"vesuvius\" class=\"wp-image-77535 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/xbfw1bovqim.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/xbfw1bovqim-400x533.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pompeii_the_afternoon\"><\/span>Pompeii : the afternoon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pompeii is a must-see Roman archaeological site and a<strong>UNESCO<\/strong> World Heritage Site. This ancient Roman city was buried under a thick layer of stone and ash in October 79, following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-pompei\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4107\">A visit to Pompeii<\/a> today is a must, at least once in your life, to understand how Roman cities were organized. The ruins have been extremely well preserved, and you can visit dwellings as well as public buildings (amphitheatre, gymnasium, taverns) and religious buildings.  <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend spending <strong>2 to 3 hours visiting the archaeological site of Pompeii.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a great <strong>visit for the whole family.<\/strong> We really recommend taking a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/pompei-campanie-l156880\/pompei-billet-d-entree-et-visite-guidee-avec-un-archeologue-t161715\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=vesuvepompei\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/pompei-campanie-l156880\/pompei-billet-d-entree-et-visite-guidee-avec-un-archeologue-t161715\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=vesuvepompei\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">guide<\/a>: to help children better understand this period of history, especially as <strong>Roman history is part of the school curriculum<\/strong> <strong>from elementary school onwards<\/strong>.<br\/><br\/><em>From November 1 to March 31 the site closes at 5pm, and from April 1 to October 31 the site closes at 7pm.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2580680-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"pompei\" class=\"wp-image-62478\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2580680-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2580680-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2580680.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Pompeii_from_Vesuvius\"><\/span>How to get to Pompeii from Vesuvius?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Car <\/strong>: if you have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/naples\/nap?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/naples\/nap?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">rented a car<\/a>, from the Vesuvius parking lot, you can reach Pompeii in about 40 minutes.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bus<\/strong>: to reach Pompeii, you can take a bus from the parking lot at Vesuvius<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eavsrl.it\/web\/node\/495410\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(EAC company<\/a>), it costs about 10\u20ac each way for 1h30. The bus will drop you off at Piazza Anfiteatro in Pompeii, right next to the entrance to Piazza Immacolata. We advise you to start with this entrance which is less frequented than the main entrance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Naples_from_Pompeii\"><\/span>How to get to Naples from Pompeii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Car<\/strong>: we reached the site with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/naples\/nap?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/naples\/nap?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">rental car<\/a><\/span>, several free or paying parking lots are available next to the archaeological site.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Train<\/strong>:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  Both cities are extremely well served since several train lines connect them. The fastest way is to take the <strong>Circumvesuviana<\/strong> train, at the &#8220;Pompeii Scavi dei Misteri&#8221; stop, 500 meters from the &#8220;<strong>Porta Marina<\/strong>&#8221; entrance.<\/span>,<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><b>and then stop after 45 minutes at the &#8220;Napoli Centrale&#8221; station<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7d847f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7d847f;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/20211029_094954-scaled-e1684872522660-scaled-e1697808505169.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18744 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_you_buy_tickets_for_Pompeii\"><\/span>Where can you buy tickets for Pompeii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">High season runs from May to October and during school vacations. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recommend that you buy your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/pompei-l685\/pompei-billet-coupe-file-avec-audioguide-t181445\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle&amp;cmp=pompeibilletaudioguide\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/pompei-l685\/pompei-billet-coupe-file-avec-audioguide-t181445\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle&amp;cmp=pompeibilletaudioguide\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pompeii plus &amp; audio guide tickets online in advance<\/a>, to save time and avoid queuing for long minutes before entering the site. <\/span> <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <strong>Entrance tickets to Pompeii<\/strong> cost <strong>between \u20ac25 and \u20ac38, depending on the options chosen<\/strong>, at the full price. <\/span> <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are <strong>3 types of tickets<\/strong> to visit Pompeii:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Pompeii Express ticket<\/strong>: allows you to visit <strong>the interior of the ancient city walls<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/pompei-l685\/pompei-billet-coupe-file-avec-audioguide-t181445\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle&amp;cmp=pompeibilletaudioguide\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/pompei-l685\/pompei-billet-coupe-file-avec-audioguide-t181445\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle&amp;cmp=pompeibilletaudioguide\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pompeii Plus ticket<\/a><\/strong> (our recommendation): allows you to discover <strong>the interior of the<\/strong> ancient <strong>city walls<\/strong>, as well as <strong>2 suburban villas adjoining the site<\/strong> (the Villa of Diomedes + the Villa of the Mysteries) + the Villa Regina in Boscoreale.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3-day ticket<\/strong> with access to the entire site<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full details of discounts (for 18-25 year-olds, admission is just \u20ac2) are available on <a href=\"http:\/\/pompeiisites.org\/en\/info\/?l=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the official website in English<\/a>, or you can purchase a ticket <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/pompei-l685\/pompei-billet-d-entree-avec-acces-prioritaire-t69330\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle&amp;cmp=pompeibillet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">in French on this site.<\/a><\/span> <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/pompei-l685\/pompei-billet-d-entree-avec-acces-prioritaire-t69330\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle&amp;cmp=pompeibillet\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/pompei-l685\/pompei-billet-d-entree-avec-acces-prioritaire-t69330\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle&amp;cmp=pompeibillet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book your ticket for Pompeii plus, cut file &amp; audio guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"e5e4e1\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #e5e4e1;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"893\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-1200x893.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78075 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-1200x893.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-400x298.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"69330\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"fr-FR\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\" data-gyg-cmp=\"vesuvepompei\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_tips_for_visiting_Pompeii\"><\/span>Our tips for visiting Pompeii  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ve written an article about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-pompei\/\">visiting Pompeii<\/a> in 1 day with our itinerary for seeing the main sites. Here are some tips from the article:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plan <strong>your itinerary<\/strong> in advance, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">so you can see as many buildings as possible, as<\/span> the site is huge, with 12 hectares open to the public. Our itinerary takes in the main public buildings (baths, gymnasiums, taverns, theatres&#8230;), major religious buildings and private homes, where some decorative elements are still visible.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update your knowledge by watching the documentary &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JryVRw_S61s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">C&#8217;est pas sorcier Pompei<\/a>&#8220;, which helped us to understand the organization of the site more quickly once we were there.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t hesitate to book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/pompei-campanie-l156880\/pompei-billet-d-entree-et-visite-guidee-avec-un-archeologue-t161715\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=vesuvepompei\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/pompei-campanie-l156880\/pompei-billet-d-entree-et-visite-guidee-avec-un-archeologue-t161715\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=vesuvepompei\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">a guided tour of Pompeii<\/a>, as there are hardly any explanatory panels on the site. (generally, the duration is 2 hours)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take away,  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enough <strong>water and food, <\/strong>as there is only one snack bar on site. The fountains on the site do not always work. For the record, our guide indicated that many fountains were present on the site, we ran out of water in the middle of our visit&#8230;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <strong>small backpack <\/strong>, because it is forbidden to enter the site with a bulky bag.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To complete your visit, many of the objects and frescoes found in Pompeii are on display at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/musee-archeologique-national-naples\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"62779\">National Archaeological Museum of Naples<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>First Sunday of each month:<\/strong> <strong>Free admission (please note: very busy).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find out more in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-pompei\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4107\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">our complete guide to Pompeii.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"b39d8d\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #b39d8d;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211029_100846-1200x568.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52028 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211029_100846-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211029_100846-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211029_100846-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7e7364\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7e7364;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20211029_093458-scaled-e1684873197104-1024x486.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18753 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20211029_093458-scaled-e1684873197104-1024x486.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20211029_093458-scaled-e1684873197104-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20211029_093458-scaled-e1684873197104-768x364.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_sleep\"><\/span>Where to sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After your visit, you have several options: either book a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/il-vecchio-fauno.fr.html?aid=1529171\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/il-vecchio-fauno.fr.html?aid=1529171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hotel close to Pompeii<\/a>, or stay at one of the region&#8217;s other points of interest: <strong>Naples<\/strong> or <strong>Herculaneum<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-Z1yP1g9 wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>In Pompeii, next to the archaeological site<\/span>\n<p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We stayed at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/il-vecchio-fauno.fr.html?aid=1529171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Il Vecchio Fauno<\/a>, a 5-minute walk from the ruins, the town center and the train station. Our room was spacious, clean and well decorated<\/span>As an added bonus, there are paintings on display in the hotel&#8217;s common areas. The breakfast is very good, homemade cake, blinis, eggs, ham, fruit etc&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hosts are lovely and will gladly answer all your questions, which is always great! If you&#8217;re coming by car, <strong>parking is free<\/strong>, which saves you ten euros or so and a lot of stress!<\/span>  In short, excellent value for <strong>money<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/il-vecchio-fauno.fr.html?aid=1529171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View availability for Hotel Il Vecchio Fauno in Pompeii<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/il-vecchio-fauno.fr.html?aid=1529171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-dominant-color=\"a29b8c\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #a29b8c;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/pompei-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44091 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/pompei-jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/pompei-jpg-400x352.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/pompei-512x450.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/pompei-768x675.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-bouton-Z1ClDIP wp-block-lazyblock-bouton\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/il-vecchio-fauno.fr.html?aid=1529171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"><button>Check availability<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make your search for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/where-to-sleep-naples\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"44386\">accommodation<\/a> in Naples easier, we&#8217;ve put together an article detailing <strong>the most interesting neighborhoods <\/strong>and <strong>those to avoid<\/strong>, as well as our <strong>best hotel addresses<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-Z3dibJ wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>In Naples, in the heart of the historic center<\/span>\n<p><p>We recommend the Hotel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/garibaldi-rooms.fr.html?aid=1529171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Garibaldi Rooms<\/a>, ideally located right next to the <strong>main railway station<\/strong>, and therefore the airport shuttle bus stop right in the historic center, so you can <strong>do<\/strong> everything <strong>on foot<\/strong>. We slept there for 3 nights in a quiet place.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/garibaldi-rooms.fr.html?aid=1529171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Hotel Garibaldi Rooms info and booking<\/em><\/a><\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/garibaldi-rooms.fr.html?aid=1529171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Hotel Naples Garibaldie\" class=\"wp-image-62997\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-bouton-1Ui6pf wp-block-lazyblock-bouton\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/garibaldi-rooms.fr.html?aid=1529171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"><button>Check prices and availability for Hotel Garibaldi room<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"fr-FR\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"1\" data-gyg-cmp=\"pompeivesuve1j\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\" data-gyg-tour-ids=\"11049\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feel free to leave us a <strong>quick note<\/strong> or <strong>5 stars<\/strong> below, to tell us if you&#8217;re planning this trip, to ask any questions you may have, here or on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pourquoipasnous_voyage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>, we&#8217;ll get back to you with great pleasure. <\/p>\n<div style='text-align:right' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In our opinion, Vesuvius and the archaeological site of Pompeii are two must-sees on your visit to Naples. 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