{"id":7432,"date":"2022-07-27T10:23:16","date_gmt":"2022-07-27T09:23:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/visiting-vesuvius-in-naples-mistakes-to-avoid\/"},"modified":"2026-09-15T10:46:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T08:46:09","slug":"visit-vesuvius-naples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-naples\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Vesuvius: Information, tickets and tips to enjoy your hike"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you wondering how <strong>to visit Mount Vesuvius<\/strong>, how to get there, and how to plan your trip? You&#8217;ve come to the right place! <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"617\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/szs3h14w18o-1200x617.jpg\" alt=\"View of the crater of Mount Vesuvius\" class=\"wp-image-77533\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/szs3h14w18o-1200x617.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/szs3h14w18o-400x206.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/szs3h14w18o.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mount <strong>Vesuvius<\/strong>, an active volcano, is a natural attraction you won&#8217;t want to miss during your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-naples-area\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10300\">stay in the Naples area<\/a>. From the edge of the crater, the view of the Bay of Naples is spectacular. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this guide, we\u2019ve compiled all the information you need to plan your visit: <strong>tickets, hours, parking, shuttle service, hiking trails, and how to get there from Naples, Pompeii, or Herculaneum<\/strong>. Planning your visit requires a bit of advance preparation, especially since admission tickets are primarily sold online. <\/p>\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-practical-info ppn-practical-block\"><div class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-practical-block__title\">Practical Information for Exploring Vesuvius<\/div><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=\"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 Reservations<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ppn-practical-item__content\">\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\" target=\"_blank\" 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\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online reservations are required<\/a> to access the Gran Cono Trail. <strong>There is no traditional ticket office at the entrance.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adult ticket: approximately <strong>12 \u20ac<\/strong> \u2014 with audio guide: <strong>16 \u20ac<\/strong> (recommended, as the on-site guides are in Italian or English).  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The reduced rate is <strong>\u20ac8<\/strong> for people under 25 and residents of municipalities within the park, upon presentation of proof of eligibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free admission for children under 6.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online, some seats are offered as last-minute tickets, but their number is limited. Ten tickets per time slot are made available online starting one hour before the scheduled time, with no guarantee of availability. We advise against relying solely on this option.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-offer-tiles ppn-offer-tiles has-3-tiles\"><p class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__heading\">Quelle formule choisir ?<\/p><p class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__intro\">Les diff\u00e9rentes options en un coup d\u2019\u0153il.<\/p><div class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__grid\"><article class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__card\"><span class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__eyebrow\">Visite autonome<\/span><p class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__name\">Billet et audioguide<\/p><p class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__positioning\">La formule la plus flexible<\/p><ul class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__list\"><li>Billet d\u2019entr\u00e9e au V\u00e9suve<\/li><li>Cr\u00e9neau horaire r\u00e9serv\u00e9<\/li><li>Audioguide en fran\u00e7ais<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__action\"><a class=\"wp-element-button\" 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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">R\u00e9server le billet<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__card is-featured\"><span class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__eyebrow\">Avec transfert<\/span><p class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__name\">Transfert et billet<\/p><p class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__positioning\">La solution la plus simple<\/p><ul class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__list\"><li>D\u00e9part de Naples ou de Pomp\u00e9i<\/li><li>Transport aller-retour inclus<\/li><li>Billet d\u2019entr\u00e9e au V\u00e9suve<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__action\"><a class=\"wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/naples-l162\/depuis-naplespompei-transfert-facile-vers-le-vesuve-et-billet-d-entree-t730044\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=vesuve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">R\u00e9server le transfert<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__card\"><span class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__eyebrow\">Journ\u00e9e compl\u00e8te<\/span><p class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__name\">V\u00e9suve et Pomp\u00e9i<\/p><p class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__positioning\">Pour r\u00e9unir deux incontournables<\/p><ul class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__list\"><li>Visite du V\u00e9suve et de Pomp\u00e9i<\/li><li>Billets d\u2019entr\u00e9e inclus<\/li><li>Transport organis\u00e9<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"ppn-offer-tiles__action\"><a class=\"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=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Voir l\u2019excursion<\/a><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/section>\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\">Parking and Shuttle Service<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ppn-practical-item__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Car parking: <strong>\u20ac7<\/strong> for up to 4 hours. We recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/parkingsuvio.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">reserving your spot online<\/a>. It\u2019s about <strong>a 1.8 km, 30-minute walk<\/strong> along the road to reach the site entrance and the starting point of the hike around the crater.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A shuttle bus also takes you to the trailhead in just a few minutes. <strong>The fare is \u20ac1 per trip<\/strong> and can be purchased on site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As for us, we <strong>walked the entire way<\/strong>\u2014both to test it out and to enjoy some views of the Bay of Naples.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/article>\n\n\n\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\">Duration and Difficulty<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ppn-practical-item__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Generally, allow <strong>1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours<\/strong> for the ascent, the time spent near the crater, and the descent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The hike up to the crater takes about <strong>30 to 40 minutes<\/strong>, depending on your pace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The trail is wide but steep, dusty, and sometimes slippery. Sturdy shoes are recommended. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The highest point on the route is at <strong>an elevation of<\/strong> approximately <strong>1,175 meters<\/strong>.<\/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\">Things to Do Before Your Visit<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ppn-practical-item__content\">\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\">Download your tickets<\/a> before you arrive. Cell service may be very weak near the entrance. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be sure to bring water, sunscreen in the summer, and warm or windproof clothing during the off-season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are currently no public restrooms at Piazzale di Quota 1000.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the weather forecast for the day of your visit. Access may be suspended if conditions make the trail unsafe. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/article>\n\n\n\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\">Opening hours<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ppn-practical-item__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>January, February, November, and December:<\/strong> 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March and October:<\/strong> 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April, May, June, and September:<\/strong> 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>July and August:<\/strong> 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be sure to check the<strong> times listed on your ticket<\/strong>. The trail may be temporarily closed due to inclement weather or a Civil Protection alert. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/article>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This guide is <strong>completely independent<\/strong> and based on our own experience. We planned this trip ourselves after doing a lot of research and selected the options that we found most practical. <\/em><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exploring Mount Vesuvius on Foot: Our Hiking Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to visit Vesuvius?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As is often the case, we recommend arriving early\u2014ideally during the <strong>first time slots<\/strong>. This way, you\u2019ll avoid <strong>some of the groups that arrive around 10 a.m. and <\/strong>enjoy more pleasant temperatures during the climb, especially in the summer. <\/p>\n\n\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\/2022\/07\/vesuvius-g8fc69b62a_1920-scaled-jpg-webp-1200x800.webp\" alt=\"Crater of Mount Vesuvius near Naples\" class=\"wp-image-5332\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/vesuvius-g8fc69b62a_1920-scaled-jpg-webp-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/vesuvius-g8fc69b62a_1920-scaled-jpg-webp-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/vesuvius-g8fc69b62a_1920-scaled-jpg-webp-512x341.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/vesuvius-g8fc69b62a_1920-scaled-jpg-webp-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/vesuvius-g8fc69b62a_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does the climb go?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s obviously the question you should be asking yourself. It\u2019s important to plan your visit carefully, as there are a few small details you should know before heading to Mount Vesuvius. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don&#8217;t confuse the parking lot with the trailhead. The site entrance is about 1.8 km away on foot (accessible by shuttle). <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the parking lot, you can walk to the trailhead or take the shuttle. The walk follows the road (used only by the shuttle) for about <strong>1.8 km<\/strong>. It\u2019s accessible, but this section isn\u2019t very interesting compared to the hike around the crater.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you pass through the entrance, expect <strong>a 30- to 40-minute climb<\/strong> along a wide, marked trail. The slope is steady but steep. The volcanic ground can be dusty and slippery, especially on the way down.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The trail leads to the designated viewing points, at <strong>an elevation of<\/strong> approximately <strong>1,175 meters<\/strong>. You can: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>observe <strong>the interior of the crater <\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enjoy an <strong>unobstructed view of the Bay of Naples<\/strong> when the weather permits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tours are organized in groups accompanied by park guides. Depending on the package you booked, detailed explanations may be provided by a digital guide or an audio guide in French. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. If you would like explanations in French throughout the tour, you can 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=vesuve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">ticket that includes a digital audio guide in French<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be sure to download the content before you arrive at Mount Vesuvius. Then, allow enough time to enjoy the various viewpoints before heading back down. It can be breezy at the summit, even when temperatures in Naples are pleasant.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the <strong>interactive map<\/strong> we created to help you find your way around. You can save it so you can view it offline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/fr\/randonnee\/italy\/campania\/il-gran-cono-sentiero-5-la-capannuccia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Gran Cono route on AllTrails<\/a> is approximately <strong>3.4 km<\/strong> long with <strong>180 meters of elevation gain<\/strong>. The actual accessible portion of the trail may vary depending on park guidelines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/2\/embed?mid=1j7a-7JV3KK5eOnmFosFjO0dMfLp0blk&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mistakes to Avoid When Visiting Mount Vesuvius<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We were <strong>surprised by the lack of clear information while planning our visit<\/strong>. If you&#8217;re organizing this trip on your own, here are the<strong> main mistakes to avoid<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Arriving without a ticket:<\/strong> Book your admission and time slot online before heading to the volcano. You can choose 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=vesuve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">ticket that includes a digital audio guide in French<\/a> or a package that includes transportation. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t confuse the ticket with the transfer:<\/strong> the admission ticket alone does not include parking, the shuttle, or transportation from Naples, Pompeii, or Herculaneum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wait until you&#8217;re there to download the documents:<\/strong> the connection is very poor near the entrance. Save the tickets, instructions, and audio guide to your phone. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Forgetting to reserve a parking spot:<\/strong> If you&#8217;re coming by car, reserve your <a href=\"https:\/\/parkingsuvio.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">parking spot near Mount Vesuvius<\/a> after selecting your visit time slot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t underestimate the seasonal hours:<\/strong> Last admission is at 3 p.m. during part of the winter. Check out our tips for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/naples-winter\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"61838\">visiting Naples in the winter<\/a>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wearing the wrong shoes:<\/strong> The slope and the volcanic terrain make the descent slippery. Be sure to bring water, sunscreen, and a windbreaker. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\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=\"Vesuvius Hiking Trail\" 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=\"Volcanic Landscape of 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<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii in a Day from Naples<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s entirely possible to <strong>visit both Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius in a single day<\/strong>. The good news is that the two sites are close to each other, but once again, arranging tickets and transportation requires a little planning ahead. Don\u2019t worry\u2014that\u2019s what we\u2019re here for!    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make your day easier, you can book a tour that includes departure from Naples, transportation, and admission fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will generally have about <strong>two hours to explore Pompeii<\/strong>, followed by enough time to climb up to the crater of Vesuvius and back down. The order of the visits may be reversed depending on the tour package you\u2019ve booked, the weather, and traffic conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pompeii is a vast site. The allotted time is enough to see the main monuments, but not to explore the entire site. To plan your visit and choose the must-see sites, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-pompei\/\">comprehensive guide to visiting Pompeii<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\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 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<\/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 Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you <strong>want to save time<\/strong>, this is the option we recommend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This tour, which lasts about <strong>7 to 7.5 hours, includes transportation from Naples<\/strong> and <strong>all admission tickets for Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An option with <strong>French-language support<\/strong> is available.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before departure, subject to the terms and conditions displayed at the time of booking.<\/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&amp;deeplink_id=d5852e3b-340d-569f-9b09-f6834e3e5f37&amp;page_id=561205c8-ccc7-5b55-9c5d-f981098b73ff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">View options and book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where can you buy tickets for Mount Vesuvius?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Online reservations are required.<\/strong>  Don&#8217;t wait until you get to the entrance to buy your tickets.  <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the past few months, last-minute tickets have been posted online, but availability is limited and the mobile connection there is poor.<\/p>\n\n\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=\"617\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/szs3h14w18o-1200x617.jpg\" alt=\"Ticket to visit Mount Vesuvius\" class=\"wp-image-77533\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/szs3h14w18o-1200x617.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/szs3h14w18o-400x206.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/szs3h14w18o.jpg 2000w\" 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\">Admission ticket with an audio guide in French<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the package we recommend (excluding shipping).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It includes<strong> admission to Mount Vesuvius and a digital guide available in French<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can choose a ticket on its own or, depending on availability, an option that includes a transfer from Naples or Pompeii.  <\/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\/naples-mont-vesuve-billet-skip-the-line-et-audioguide-t446803\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=vesuve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Book your tickets for Mount Vesuvius with an audio guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If individual tickets are no longer available for <strong>the desired date<\/strong>, you can check for available spots on a <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 nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Vesuvius tour from Naples<\/a>. These tour operators have time slots reserved in advance. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\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\/naples-mont-vesuve-billet-skip-the-line-et-audioguide-t446803\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=vesuve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Book your tickets online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\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-vesuvewfr-coupfile\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to Vesuvius?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Naples<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>By car:<\/strong> Allow about 40 to 60 minutes from Naples, depending on your starting point and traffic conditions. Follow the signs for Ercolano, then take Provincial Road SP144 to the parking area located at an elevation of about 800 meters. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\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\">A car is convenient if you want to combine <strong>a visit to Mount Vesuvius with Pompeii, Herculaneum, or other destinations in Campania<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, we use the <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\">DiscoverCars<\/a> comparison tool to compare rates, insurance terms, deposit amounts, and reviews for each rental company.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During our trip, we found a car for about \u20ac35 a day through <strong>Galdieri Rent<\/strong>, but prices vary widely depending on the time of year. As always, we recommend that you compare offers carefully. <\/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=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Compare Rentals in Naples<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>By public transportation:<\/strong> Take the Circumvesuviana from Napoli Garibaldi to Ercolano Scavi or Pompei Scavi. From Ercolano, continue on a private shuttle. From Pompeii, the EAV 808 bus line goes to Mount Vesuvius.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>With an organized tour:<\/strong> several packages include round-trip transportation, admission, and the time needed to reach the crater.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\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\/2022\/07\/vesuvius-g8fc69b62a_1920-scaled-jpg-webp-1200x800.webp\" alt=\"vesuvius crater naples\" class=\"wp-image-5332\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/vesuvius-g8fc69b62a_1920-scaled-jpg-webp-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/vesuvius-g8fc69b62a_1920-scaled-jpg-webp-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/vesuvius-g8fc69b62a_1920-scaled-jpg-webp-512x341.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/vesuvius-g8fc69b62a_1920-scaled-jpg-webp-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/vesuvius-g8fc69b62a_1920-scaled-jpg-webp.webp 1536w\" 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\">Transportation, Tickets, and a Tour of Mount Vesuvius<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the plan we recommend for complete peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This approximately<strong>four-hour<\/strong> tour<strong>includes round-trip transportation from Naples<\/strong>, admission to Mount Vesuvius, and a guide provided by the park.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a convenient way to avoid having to arrange the train, shuttle, and admission ticket separately.<\/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\/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 nofollow noreferrer noopener\">View the tour from Naples<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The widget below shows another package that includes direct transportation and an admission ticket. Be sure to check the departure point and the amount of time allotted for exploring the volcano before booking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"538120\" 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-vesuvewfr-transfertentree\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Pompeii<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>By car:<\/strong> Allow about 35 to 45 minutes to reach the Vesuvius parking lot. If you\u2019d like to rent a car, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/naples\/nap?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">compare the available options at the Naples airport<\/a>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By bus:<\/strong> The EAV 808 line connects Pompeii to Mount Vesuvius in about 55 minutes. The fare announced for 2026 is <strong>\u20ac3.10 per trip<\/strong>. Schedules vary by season, so be sure to check them before you leave.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;d like to visit both sites without having to arrange transportation, 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&amp;deeplink_id=d5852e3b-340d-569f-9b09-f6834e3e5f37&amp;page_id=561205c8-ccc7-5b55-9c5d-f981098b73ff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\">combined ticket for Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius<\/a> includes both transportation and admission. The guide and lunch depend on the option you book. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Herculaneum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>By car:<\/strong> Mount Vesuvius is located about 12 km from the archaeological site<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-herculanum\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4065\">of Herculaneum<\/a>. It takes approximately 25 to 35 minutes to reach the parking lot, depending on traffic. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>With Vesuvio Express:<\/strong> Shuttles depart from in front of the Ercolano Scavi train station and reach the park in about 30 minutes. Service is generally available every 40 minutes, with schedules adjusted for the season. Check availability and package options on the <a href=\"https:\/\/vesuvioexpress.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Vesuvio Express<\/a> website. Some offers include only the transfer, while others also include admission.   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"758\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211026_113806-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp\" alt=\"Archaeological Site of Herculaneum\" class=\"wp-image-4065\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211026_113806-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211026_113806-2-scaled-jpg-webp-400x190.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211026_113806-2-scaled-jpg-webp-1200x569.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211026_113806-2-scaled-jpg-webp-512x243.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211026_113806-2-scaled-jpg-webp-768x364.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211026_113806-2-scaled-jpg-webp-1536x728.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211026_113806-2-2048x971.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\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\/03\/20211029_094954-scaled-e1684872522660-1200x568.webp\" alt=\"Access Road to Vesuvius\" class=\"wp-image-18744\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/20211029_094954-scaled-e1684872522660-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/20211029_094954-scaled-e1684872522660-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/20211029_094954-scaled-e1684872522660-512x242.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/20211029_094954-scaled-e1684872522660-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/20211029_094954-scaled-e1684872522660-1536x727.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/20211029_094954-scaled-e1684872522660-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where can I stay near Mount Vesuvius?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To visit Mount Vesuvius, you can stay in <strong>Pompeii, Naples, or Herculaneum.<\/strong> Pompeii is particularly convenient for combining a visit to the volcano with a tour of the archaeological site and using the EAV 808 bus.<\/p>\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 near the ruins<\/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\">We stayed at <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 right <strong>across from the ruins of Pompeii<\/strong>, close to downtown and the train station. The location is very convenient, and Mount Vesuvius is about a 30-minute drive away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our room was spacious, clean, and nicely decorated. We also enjoyed the paintings on display in the common areas and the breakfast, which included 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.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Private parking<\/strong>\u2014a real advantage if you&#8217;re traveling by car.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our opinion, this place offers <strong>excellent value for the money.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-booking\">\n\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-booking__heading\"><span>Votre prochain s\u00e9jour<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<form class=\"ppn-hotel-booking__form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/il-vecchio-fauno.fr.html\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Rechercher les disponibilit\u00e9s de cet h\u00f4tel sur Booking.com\" data-ppn-hotel-booking>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"aid\" value=\"1529171\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"no_rooms\" value=\"1\">\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"group_children\" value=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-booking__field\">\n\t\t\t\t<label for=\"ppn-hotel-booking-3-checkin\"><svg class=\"ppn-icon ppn-icon-calendar\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"1\"\/><path d=\"M7 3v4M17 3v4M3 10h18\"\/><\/svg>Arriv\u00e9e<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t<input id=\"ppn-hotel-booking-3-checkin\" type=\"date\" name=\"checkin\" value=\"2026-09-17\" min=\"2026-09-17\" required>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-booking__field\">\n\t\t\t\t<label for=\"ppn-hotel-booking-3-checkout\"><svg class=\"ppn-icon ppn-icon-calendar\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"1\"\/><path d=\"M7 3v4M17 3v4M3 10h18\"\/><\/svg>D\u00e9part<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t<input id=\"ppn-hotel-booking-3-checkout\" type=\"date\" name=\"checkout\" value=\"2026-09-18\" min=\"2026-09-18\" required>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-booking__field\">\n\t\t\t\t<label for=\"ppn-hotel-booking-3-guests\"><svg class=\"ppn-icon ppn-icon-family\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"3\"\/><circle cx=\"17\" cy=\"9\" r=\"2.5\"\/><path d=\"M2.5 20c.5-4 2.5-6 5.5-6s5 2 5.5 6M13 15c1-.8 2.2-1.2 3.5-1.2 2.7 0 4.4 1.8 5 5.2\"\/><\/svg>Voyageurs<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t<select id=\"ppn-hotel-booking-3-guests\" name=\"group_adults\" required>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"1\" >1 voyageur<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"2\"  selected='selected'>2 voyageurs<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"3\" >3 voyageurs<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"4\" >4 voyageurs<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"5\" >5 voyageurs<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"6\" >6 voyageurs<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"7\" >7 voyageurs<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"8\" >8 voyageurs<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"9\" >9 voyageurs<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"10\" >10 voyageurs<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/select>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<button class=\"ppn-hotel-booking__submit\" type=\"submit\">V\u00e9rifier les disponibilit\u00e9s<span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> sur Booking.com, dans un nouvel onglet<\/span><\/button>\n\t\t<\/form>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<article class=\"ppn-hotel-alternative ppn-hotel-alternative-block has-media wp-block-ppn-cv-accommodation-alternative\">\n\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-alternative__media\"><img width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-1200x800.png\" class=\"ppn-hotel-alternative__image skip-lazy\" alt=\"Rooms Garibaldi in Naples\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 699px) calc(100vw - 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\">Rooms Garibaldi in Naples<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-alternative__description\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Naples, we recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/rooms-garibaldi.fr.html?aid=1529171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Rooms Garibaldi<\/strong><\/a>. The hotel is located near the central train station and the Circumvesuviana line, making it easy to travel to Herculaneum and Pompeii. We stayed there for three peaceful nights.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ve also put together a comprehensive guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/where-to-sleep-naples\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"44386\">neighborhoods and hotels in Naples<\/a>, including the areas we recommend and those we suggest avoiding.<\/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.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/rooms-garibaldi.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<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=\"Pompeii at the foot of Mount Vesuvius\" 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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mount Vesuvius is one of <strong>the most surprising<\/strong> places we\u2019ve ever had the chance to visit. We loved our day there, and the views of the Bay of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-naples\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10299\">Naples<\/a> and its islands\u2014including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/capri-1-jour-visiter\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10919\">Capri<\/a>\u2014will stay with us for a long time. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hope this guide will help you plan your trip. Above all, be sure to book your ticket, download your documents, and allow enough time between your transportation connections and your entry time slot. <\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also check out our detailed itinerary for planning a same-day <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-pompeii\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"13278\">visit to Mount Vesuvius and the archaeological site of Pompeii<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\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\u2019re planning this trip. 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