Mount Vesuvius Tickets with Roundtrip Transport from Ercolano
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Experience Highlights
Discover one of the most famous volcanoes in the world with these tickets to Mount Vesuvius with return transport from Ercolano, a convenient and organised way to reach the slopes of the volcano without worrying about access and parking. You will board the Vesuvius Express bus from Ercolano to the designated area in the Vesuvius National Park.
From the arrival point, you can make the ascent on foot to the crater, following a signposted panoramic path. Along the way you will enjoy spectacular views over the Bay of Naples, as you approach the edge of the crater and contemplate the interior of the volcano that marked the history of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Once the visit is over, the same bus will take you back to Ercolano, making this experience a practical and perfect option to combine with other visits in the area.
- Includes return transfer Ercolano - Vesuvius with Vesuvius Express
- Access to Vesuvius National Park and walk up to the crater
- Practical option to visit Vesuvius without a car and without the hassle of getting there.
What’s included
- Entrance to Vesuvius National Park
- Return transport by Vesuvio Express between Ercolano and Mount Vesuvius
- Professional guide (available only at the top of the Volcano)
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Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before your start time to ensure everything runs smoothly
Step by Step
With these tickets to Mount Vesuvius with return transport from Ercolano, you will have solved the most complicated part of the visit: getting to the access area to the National Park without the need for your own car. From the departure point in Ercolano you will board the Vesuvius Express, a shuttle bus service that will take you along the panoramic road to the base of the volcanic cone.
Upon arrival at the entrance to the Vesuvius National Park, your ticket will give you access to the trail area leading down into the crater. From there, you will begin an uphill hike of moderate difficulty along a gravel and dirt path until you reach the edge of the crater. The route is well signposted and has rest points where you can stop to admire the scenery.
Once at the top, you can look out over the crater of Vesuvius, observe its walls and fumaroles, and enjoy breathtaking views of the Gulf of Naples, the coast and nearby towns. In many time slots there are local volcanological guides who offer explanations about the history of the volcano, its activity and the eruption that destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum.
You will have a certain amount of time to stay in the crater area, take photos and walk along the panoramic trail, before starting the descent back to the point where the bus awaits you again. The Vesuvius Express will take you back to Ercolano, where you can continue your day visiting the archaeological sites, the city centre or return to Naples.
All in all, it's a simple, efficient and very popular way to visit Vesuvius: transport taken care of, entrance to the park included and enough time to enjoy the climb, the crater and the views without worrying about the logistics.
