{"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":"2026-09-15T10:46:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T08:46:30","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, Mount <strong>Vesuvius<\/strong> and the archaeological site of <strong>Pompeii<\/strong> are two must-see attractions when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-naples\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10299\">visiting Naples<\/a>. They are about 25 kilometers apart, so it\u2019s entirely possible to <strong>visit Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii in a single day<\/strong>, provided you book your tickets and plan your itinerary in advance. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We spent a lot of time planning our trip to the Naples area. In this article, we\u2019ve compiled everything you need to know to visit both sites on the same day: the order of the visits, tickets, how to get there by car or public transportation, parking, and how much time to allow for each site. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" 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=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where are Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii located?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mount <strong>Vesuvius<\/strong> and <strong>Pompeii<\/strong> are located southeast of Naples, on either side of the volcano.<\/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>The <strong>center of Naples<\/strong> is about 22 kilometers <strong>from the Vesuvius parking lot<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>parking lot at Vesuvius<\/strong> is about 25 kilometers <strong>from the archaeological site of Pompeii<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/2\/embed?mid=1c9jSFZWM_GDTlfNa-1pgv0KysQ31QQU&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-practical-info ppn-practical-block\"><h2 class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-practical-block__title\">Practical information<\/h2><p class=\"ppn-block-intro\">Everything you need to know to plan your visit.<\/p><div class=\"ppn-practical-list\">\n<article class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-practical-item ppn-practical-item\" data-icon=\"clock\"><div class=\"ppn-practical-item__label\"><span class=\"ppn-practical-item__icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"><\/circle><path d=\"M12 7v6l4 2\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-practical-item__title\">Tour Times and Duration<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ppn-practical-item__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mount Vesuvius:<\/strong> Plan on spending 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours there. The last admission is at 3:00 p.m. in January, February, November, and December; 4:00 p.m. in March and October; 5:00 p.m. in April, May, June, and September; and 6:00 p.m. in July and August. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pompeii:<\/strong> Plan on spending at least 3 hours there. The site opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. from October 15 to March 15, and at 7 p.m. from March 16 to October 14. Last admission is at 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., respectively.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/article>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-practical-item ppn-practical-item\" data-icon=\"ticket\"><div class=\"ppn-practical-item__label\"><span class=\"ppn-practical-item__icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4 7h16v4a2 2 0 0 0 0 4v4H4v-4a2 2 0 0 0 0-4z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 8v2M12 14v2\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-practical-item__title\">Tickets and Prices<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ppn-practical-item__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vesuvius:<\/strong> Tickets are available only online. The official full price is \u20ac11.68, including booking fees. You can also book a <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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ticket that includes an audio guide in French<\/a>.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pompeii:<\/strong> The Express ticket costs \u20ac20, the Plus ticket \u20ac25, and the three-day pass \u20ac30. You can book a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/naples-l162\/pompei-billet-d-entree-avec-acces-prioritaire-t69330\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=vesuvepompei\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ticket that includes an audio guide<\/a> or 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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">guided tour in French led by an archaeologist<\/a>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Combined Package:<\/strong> This <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\">tour of Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii from Naples<\/a> includes transportation and admission fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" 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\">Book the combined tour<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/article>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-practical-item ppn-practical-item\" data-icon=\"pin\"><div class=\"ppn-practical-item__label\"><span class=\"ppn-practical-item__icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 5-8 12-8 12S4 15 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"><\/circle><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-practical-item__title\">Directions and Parking<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ppn-practical-item__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>By car:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/parkingsuvio.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Parking at the V\u00e9suve must be reserved online<\/a>. It costs \u20ac7 per car for up to 4 hours. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Between the parking lot and the trail:<\/strong> the municipal shuttle costs \u20ac1 each way. You can also walk the 1.8 kilometers in about 30 minutes. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By public transportation:<\/strong> The Circumvesuviana train runs from Naples to Pompei Scavi. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eavsrl.it\/download\/808-pompei-vesuvio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EAV 808 bus<\/a> then connects Pompeii to the Vesuvius terminus on a seasonal schedule. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/article>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to visit both sites in 1 day?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two options available to you, depending on your budget and the level of organization you want.<\/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\">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 nofollow\">rent a car<\/a> or take a combination of the Circumvesuviana train and the EAV 808 bus. In either case, we recommend spending the morning at Mount Vesuvius and the afternoon in 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>One-Day Day Trip to Vesuvius and Pompeii from Naples<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-activity ppn-activity-block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns ppn-activity-layout is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-67361e48 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\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\/0zfek4m05pk-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"pompei\" class=\"wp-image-62849\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/0zfek4m05pk-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/0zfek4m05pk-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/0zfek4m05pk.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-heading ppn-block-title ppn-activity-title\">Combined Tour of Vesuvius and Pompeii from Naples<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To save time and make travel easier, this tour combines Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius in a single day.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the option you choose, you will be picked up in Naples from a hotel, the port, or the train station. Transportation, admission fees, a tour guide, and lunch are included. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" 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=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">View the combined tour<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\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> Guided tour of the archaeological site of <strong>Pompeii<\/strong>, lasting about 2 hours. French-speaking guides are available on certain departures; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lunch:<\/strong> pizza and a drink included;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Afternoon:<\/strong> about 1 hour and 30 minutes at Mount Vesuvius to hike up to the crater, enjoy the designated viewing areas, and hike back down;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>End of the day:<\/strong> Return to Naples.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <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<\/a> includes transportation, admission to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius, a tour guide, and lunch.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This package saves you the trouble of arranging connections and buying each ticket separately. Having a guide in Pompeii also helps you <strong>better understand the site<\/strong>, thanks to their explanations and anecdotes. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ll discuss this further below: a guided tour is especially helpful in Pompeii, where there are many ruins but relatively few informational signs.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We were surprised by how few informational signs there were at both sites, even though Pompeii welcomes several million visitors each year.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" 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=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">See prices and availability<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\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=\"ppn-vesuvepompeiwidgetprix\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/vue-naples-fleurs-1024x857.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9248\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-itinerary ppn-itinerary-block\"><h2 class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-itinerary-block__title\">Ideal Itinerary<\/h2><p class=\"ppn-block-intro\">If you&#8217;re planning the tours on your own, start with Mount Vesuvius and spend the rest of the day in Pompeii.<\/p><nav class=\"ppn-itinerary-timeline\" aria-label=\"Quick Access to Event Dates\"><\/nav><div class=\"ppn-itinerary-days\">\n<article class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-itinerary-day ppn-itinerary-day\" data-day-label=\"Morning\" data-day-title=\"Climbing Mount Vesuvius\" data-day-url=\"#vesuve\" data-day-link-label=\"More details\"><header class=\"ppn-itinerary-day__heading\"><p class=\"ppn-itinerary-day__label\">Morning<\/p><div><h3 class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-itinerary-day__title\">Climbing Mount Vesuvius<\/h3><p class=\"ppn-itinerary-day__summary\">Start as early as possible; ideally, arrive when the site opens.<\/p><a class=\"ppn-itinerary-day__detail-link\" href=\"#vesuve\">More details \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/header><div class=\"ppn-itinerary-day__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-itinerary-step ppn-itinerary-step\"><span class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__time\">In the morning<\/span><div class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__copy\"><h4 class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-itinerary-step__title\">Climb up to the crater of Vesuvius<\/h4><p>Allow 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours to reach the crater rim, enjoy the designated viewing spots, and make your way back down. Add the time it takes to walk from the parking lot\u2014located at an elevation of 800 meters\u2014to the trailhead. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-itinerary-step ppn-itinerary-step\"><span class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__time\">Late in the morning<\/span><div class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__copy\"><h4 class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-itinerary-step__title\">Get to Pompeii<\/h4><p>Allow about 40 minutes by car, traffic permitting, or about 55 minutes on the EAV 808 bus. Plan enough time to have lunch and reach your chosen entrance. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-itinerary-step ppn-itinerary-step\"><span class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__time\">Lunch<\/span><div class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__copy\"><h4 class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-itinerary-step__title\">Eating near the entrance<\/h4><p>There are many restaurants around Pompeii. Depending on how much time you have, you can grab a quick bite or take a break at a restaurant.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/article>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-itinerary-day ppn-itinerary-day\" data-day-label=\"Afternoon\" data-day-title=\"Discover Pompeii\" data-day-url=\"#pompei\" data-day-link-label=\"More details\"><header class=\"ppn-itinerary-day__heading\"><p class=\"ppn-itinerary-day__label\">Afternoon<\/p><div><h3 class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-itinerary-day__title\">Discover Pompeii<\/h3><p class=\"ppn-itinerary-day__summary\">It&#8217;s a packed day, but it&#8217;s doable if you book your tickets and transportation in advance.<\/p><a class=\"ppn-itinerary-day__detail-link\" href=\"#pompei\">More details \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/header><div class=\"ppn-itinerary-day__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-itinerary-step ppn-itinerary-step\"><span class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__time\">In the afternoon<\/span><div class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__copy\"><h4 class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-itinerary-step__title\">Visit the main landmarks of Pompeii<\/h4><p>Set aside at least 3 hours to explore the archaeological site at a leisurely pace along a specific route. A more thorough exploration can easily take half a day. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-itinerary-step ppn-itinerary-step\"><span class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__time\">At the end of the day<\/span><div class=\"ppn-itinerary-step__copy\"><h4 class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-itinerary-step__title\">Stay overnight in Pompeii or return to Naples<\/h4><p>Stay in Pompeii if you&#8217;re continuing on to Sorrento or the Amalfi Coast. Return to Naples if you need easy access to the train station, the port, or the airport. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/article>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re planning this day trip on your own, we recommend that you carefully 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 in Pompeii<\/a> so you can see as many buildings as possible in just a few hours.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img 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\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<h2 id=\"vesuve\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vesuvius: in the morning<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend starting your day with Mount Vesuvius. The tour is shorter, and leaving early in the morning limits your exposure to the heat in the summer. You can then spend the rest of the day in Pompeii.  <\/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\">Mount <strong>Vesuvius<\/strong>, an active volcano currently in a dormant phase, has had a profound impact on the region\u2019s history. Today, the Gran Cono trail leads to the edge of the crater. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The climb is short but steep: <strong>expect a 30- to 45-minute ascent<\/strong> on a wide, steep trail covered with small gravel. Once at the crater\u2019s rim, the designated trail offers several viewpoints overlooking the interior of the volcano and the Bay of Naples. It is not possible to walk all the way around the crater.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to Vesuvius from Naples?<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>By car:<\/strong> If you\u2019ve <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\">rented a car in Naples<\/a>, expect about a 40-minute drive, traffic permitting. As we explain in our guide to <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 the surrounding area<\/a>, driving in the city center can be hectic. <strong>The Vesuvius parking lot<\/strong> is located along the road, at an elevation of about 800 meters. It must be reserved on the <a href=\"https:\/\/parkingsuvio.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">parking lot\u2019s website<\/a> and costs \u20ac7 per car for up to 4 hours. A municipal shuttle then takes you to the trailhead for \u20ac1 per ride. You can also walk the 1.8 kilometers in about 30 minutes.     <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-activity ppn-activity-block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns ppn-activity-layout is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-67361e48 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"988\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/location-voiture-pompei.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84967\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/location-voiture-pompei.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/location-voiture-pompei-389x600.webp 389w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-heading ppn-block-title ppn-activity-title\">Car Rental in Naples<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After testing several comparison sites, we use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/naples\/nap?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/naples\/nap?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\">Discover Cars<\/a> to compare car rental companies at the Naples airport. During our trip, we found a car for \u20ac35 per day at Galdieri Rent. This rate is based on our experience and varies depending on the dates, the vehicle, and the insurance.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We had chosen the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/naples\/nap?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/naples\/nap?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\">DiscoverCars comprehensive coverage<\/a><\/strong>. It comes at an additional cost, but can save you a significant amount of money in the event of a windshield chip or a minor fender bender. Be sure to read the exclusions and reimbursement terms before signing up, however.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/naples\/nap?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Compare offers in Naples<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Public transportation:<\/strong> From Napoli Garibaldi, take the Circumvesuviana to <strong>Pompei Scavi &#8211; Villa dei Misteri<\/strong>, then take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eavsrl.it\/download\/808-pompei-vesuvio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EAV 808 Pompei &#8211; Vesuvio bus<\/a>. The bus reaches the Vesuvius terminus in about 55 minutes. Schedules vary by season: Be sure to check the EAV schedule before departure and make sure the bus aligns with your admission time slot.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" 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\" 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=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to buy tickets for Vesuvius?<\/h3>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please note:<\/strong> Tickets for the Gran Cono are sold exclusively online. There is no ticket office at the trailhead. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the different options:<\/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=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ticket for Mount Vesuvius with an audio guide in French<\/a>: Choose your time slot online and book well in advance, especially in the spring, summer, and during school breaks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If individual tickets are no longer available, you can check for remaining spots on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/naples-l162\/from-naplespompeii-vesuvius-easy-transfer-and-entry-ticket-t730044\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle&amp;cmp=vesuve-naples\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">a tour that includes transportation from Naples or Pompeii<\/a>. This package includes transportation and park admission. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/naples-l162\/from-naplespompeii-vesuvius-easy-transfer-and-entry-ticket-t730044\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle&amp;cmp=vesuve-naples\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">See the tour of Mount Vesuvius from Naples or Pompeii<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\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=\"ppn-vesuvepompei\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our tips for visiting Vesuvius  <\/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><strong>Buy your ticket before boarding.<\/strong>  Without a reservation, you will not be able to access the trail, even if you have already paid for parking. A small number of last-minute tickets are made available online one hour before each time slot, with no guarantee of availability. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Download your tickets<\/strong> before you arrive, as cell service may be weak at the entrance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be sure to bring <strong>sturdy shoes<\/strong>, water, and an extra layer, as the trail is steep, the ground can be slippery, and it\u2019s often cooler near the crater rim.<\/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 loading=\"lazy\" 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\" 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=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img 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\" 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=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 id=\"pompei\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pompeii: the afternoon<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pompeii is a Roman archaeological site listed as a<strong>UNESCO<\/strong> World Heritage Site. This prosperous city was buried under pumice and ash during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.<\/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\">Visiting Pompeii<\/a> provides insight into the layout of a Roman city. The ruins are remarkably well-preserved: homes, thermal baths, an amphitheater, shops, and religious buildings come together to form a vast complex. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of this combined day trip, we recommend that you spend <strong>at least 3 hours in Pompeii<\/strong>. That\u2019s enough time to follow a specific itinerary, but not enough to see the entire site. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a wonderful <strong>outing for the whole family<\/strong>. We recommend hiring an <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\">archaeologist guide<\/a> to help the children find their way around and understand daily life in the Roman city. <\/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=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to Pompeii from Vesuvius?<\/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\" 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>, allow about 40 minutes for the drive from the Vesuvius parking lot to Pompeii, assuming there&#8217;s no traffic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bus:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eavsrl.it\/download\/808-pompei-vesuvio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EAV 808 Pompei\u2013Vesuvio line<\/a> connects the Vesuvius terminus to Pompei Scavi\u2013Villa dei Misteri and Piazza Anfiteatro in about 55 minutes. Schedules vary by season. To reach the site quickly, get off at Piazza Anfiteatro or Villa dei Misteri, depending on your chosen schedule.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to Naples from Pompeii?<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Car:<\/strong> We drove to the site in 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>. There are several private paid parking lots available near the entrances. There may be a few free parking spaces further away, but availability is not guaranteed.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Train:<\/strong> Take the Circumvesuviana from the <strong>Pompei Scavi &#8211; Villa dei Misteri<\/strong> station, a few minutes\u2019 walk from Porta Marina. The trip to Napoli Garibaldi takes about 35 to 45 minutes, depending on the service. The Napoli Centrale station is directly connected to Napoli Garibaldi.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img 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\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where can you buy tickets for Pompeii?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visitor traffic is particularly heavy from spring through fall and during school vacations. We recommend purchasing an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/naples-l162\/pompei-billet-d-entree-avec-acces-prioritaire-t69330\/?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\/naples-l162\/pompei-billet-d-entree-avec-acces-prioritaire-t69330\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle&amp;cmp=pompeibilletaudioguide\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">admission ticket to Pompeii with an audio guide<\/a> in advance. Tickets are non-transferable, and the park limits daily admissions to 20,000.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of January 12, 2026, a <strong>Pompeii Express ticket costs \u20ac20<\/strong>, a <strong>Pompeii Plus<\/strong> ticket <strong>costs<\/strong> <strong>\u20ac25<\/strong>, and a three-day pass costs <strong>\u20ac30<\/strong>, not including any booking fees.<\/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, \u20ac20:<\/strong> admission to the ancient city, excluding the suburban villas;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/naples-l162\/pompei-billet-d-entree-avec-acces-prioritaire-t69330\/?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\/naples-l162\/pompei-billet-d-entree-avec-acces-prioritaire-t69330\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle&amp;cmp=pompeibilletaudioguide\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The &#8220;Pompeii Plus&#8221; ticket, \u20ac25<\/a>:<\/strong> the ancient city, the Villa of the Mysteries, the Villa of Diomedes, the Villa Regina, and the Antiquarium of Boscoreale, with a shuttle bus between the sites;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The three-day pass, \u20ac30:<\/strong> Pompeii Plus, Oplontis, the villas of Stabiae, the Archaeological Museum of Stabiae, and Boscoreale, with one admission to each site over three days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reduced rate is \u20ac2 for European Union citizens between the ages of 18 and 24. Find out about free admission eligibility and hours on <a href=\"https:\/\/pompeiisites.org\/en\/visiting-info\/timetables-and-tickets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the official Pompeii website<\/a>, or book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/naples-l162\/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 nofollow\">a ticket with an audio guide in French<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/naples-l162\/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 to Pompeii with an audio guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img 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\" 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=\"auto, (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=\"ppn-vesuvepompei\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our tips for visiting Pompeii  <\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ve put together a guide for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-pompei\/\">visiting Pompeii in one day<\/a>, including our itinerary for seeing the main sights. Here are the key tips to keep in mind: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plan <strong>your route in advance<\/strong>, as the site is huge. Our tour takes in the main public buildings\u2014including the baths, shops, and theaters\u2014as well as religious structures and several homes where the decorative elements are still visible. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Before your visit, watch the documentary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JryVRw_S61s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cC\u2019est pas sorcier: Pompeii<\/a>.\u201d It helped us understand the city\u2019s layout more quickly once we got there. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If possible, 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 with an archaeologist<\/a>. This tour lasts about 2 hours and helps you better understand the ruins, since there are few informational signs. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be sure to bring enough <strong>water and some snacks<\/strong>. There are water fountains along the way, but during our visit, some of them weren&#8217;t working, and we ran out of water halfway through the hike. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring a <strong>small backpack<\/strong>. Luggage larger than 30 \u00d7 30 \u00d7 15 cm is not allowed on the premises. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To round out the tour, numerous artifacts and frescoes found in Pompeii are on display at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/musee-archeologique-national-naples\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"62779\">the National Archaeological Museum in Naples<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On the first Sunday of every month, admission is free.<\/strong>  Expect large crowds, and be sure to check the access guidelines before you come.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote 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\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">our complete guide to Pompeii.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img 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\" 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=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img 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\" 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=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to sleep?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ppn-accommodation-group ppn-accommodation-group--integrated wp-block-ppn-cv-accommodation\"><div class=\"ppn-accommodation-group wp-block-ppn-cv-accommodation-primary\">\n\t\t<aside class=\"ppn-accommodation-block ppn-hotel-card\">\n\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-card__top has-media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-gallery\" data-ppn-hotel-gallery role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"galerie\" aria-label=\"Photos de Il Vecchio Fauno\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-gallery__slides\" id=\"ppn-hotel-gallery-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"ppn-hotel-gallery__slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"photo\" aria-label=\"1 \/ 1\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/pompei-jpg.webp\" class=\"ppn-hotel-gallery__image skip-lazy\" alt=\"Il Vecchio Fauno in Pompeii\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 699px) calc(100vw - 34px), (max-width: 1120px) 46vw, 390px\" 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\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" data-pagespeed-no-transform=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skip-lazy=\"1\" data-ppn-image-fallback=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/pompei-jpg.webp\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-card__copy\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ppn-hotel-card__eyebrow\"><svg class=\"ppn-icon ppn-icon-bed\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 18V8M21 18v-7H8v7M3 14h18M5 11V8h3a3 3 0 0 1 3 3\"\/><\/svg>Our address in Pompeii<\/span>\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"ppn-hotel-card__name ppn-block-title\">Il Vecchio Fauno<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-card__description\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After your visits, you can stay overnight in Pompeii or return to <strong>Naples<\/strong>. Pompeii is a convenient option if you\u2019re continuing on to Sorrento or the Amalfi Coast. From Naples, it\u2019s easy to get to the train station, the port, and the airport.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We stayed at the<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\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Il Vecchio Fauno<\/strong><\/a>, located about a 5-minute walk from the ruins, downtown, and the train station. Our room was spacious, clean, and nicely decorated. Paintings are displayed in the common areas, and breakfast was generous, featuring homemade cakes, blinis, eggs, ham, and fruit.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hosts were wonderful and always available to answer our questions. The property has private parking, which is a real plus given its proximity to Pompeii. Be sure to check the parking policy when you book. 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34px), (max-width: 1120px) 38vw, 310px\" 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\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" data-pagespeed-no-transform=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skip-lazy=\"1\" data-ppn-image-fallback=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image.png\" title=\"\"><\/div>\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-alternative__copy\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"ppn-hotel-alternative__title ppn-block-title\">Garibaldi Rooms, near Naples Central Station<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-alternative__description\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Naples, we&#8217;ve highlighted the most interesting neighborhoods, the ones to avoid, and our top recommendations in our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/where-to-sleep-naples\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"44386\">finding a place to stay in Naples<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/garibaldi-rooms.fr.html?aid=1529171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Garibaldi Rooms<\/strong><\/a>. The location is convenient, right next to the central train station and the airport shuttle stop. The historic center is within easy walking distance. We stayed there for three peaceful nights.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/garibaldi-rooms.fr.html?aid=1529171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">See prices and availability<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/article><\/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=\"ppn-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>a 5-star rating<\/strong> below to let us know if you&#8217;re planning this day, or to ask any questions here or on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pourquoipasnous_voyage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>. 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