Is there a shuttle from Pompeii to Mt Vesuvius?

Is there a shuttle from Pompeii to Mt Vesuvius? Public Bus The Bus comes and goes every 50 minutes, making it easier to hop on whenever you are ready! Make sure you have cash on you as you must pay for your ticket on board. Tickets to Mount Vesuvius can either be done at Pompeii Station or once you have arrived at your destination.

Will Vesuvius erupt again?

Could It Erupt Again? Yes! Mount Vesuvius is considered an active volcano that sits on top of an extremely deep layer of magma—154 miles into the earth. Geologists think the volcano is overdue for an eruption, so it is likely to happen and it won't be pretty.

What time does Mt Vesuvius open?

Generally, the volcano is open to visitors from 9 AM to 5 PM, with the last entrance allowed at 3 PM. Is Mount Vesuvius open all year round? Mount Vesuvius is open to visitors all year round, except for some periods when the volcano is closed due to high volcanic activity or bad weather.

Is Vesuvius open every day?

Barring inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, the trail to the crater is open all year round, including Sundays and holidays.

Do you need a guided tour of Vesuvius?

Then you are free to discover on own. It is possible to walk half the way around the lips of the volcano. You cannot walk all the way around. You do not need to have your private guide.

Can you walk around Pompeii for free?

You can visit Pompeii for free on the first Sunday of each month. It is best to secure your ticket online or you can get a from the ticket office in Pompeii. Due to the free entry, Pompeii gets very busy on the first Sunday of the month.

Is 2 hours enough at Pompeii?

You can see all of Pompeii's main attractions in around two to three hours, taking in the preserved ruins that once made this town such a thriving place.

Can you do Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii in the same day?

You can easily combine Pompeii with a visit to the crater on Mount Vesuvius and do both in one day. Here are my tips to help you plan your own day trip from Naples!

Do I need to book tickets for Vesuvius?

Entry is staggered, group of 50 people every 10 minutes, so booking is compulsory. You can access the Crater by stamping your ticket at the automatic gates you can find at Piazzale di Quota 1000. You need to stamp your ticket when entering and exiting.

Should I go to Pompeii or Vesuvius first?

We both strongly recommend doing Pompeii before Vesuvius for several reasons, but it is absolutely possible to do them the other way round; just follow these steps in reverse and keep a keen eye on timetables.