Unlike Pompeii, where we feel that a guided tour absolutely would add to your experience, providing you've done a bit of research into the volcano in advance,
Vesuvius is somewhere where you can very much go it alone
.
How long does it take to hike up Mount Vesuvius?
During the hike, it will only take about
30 minutes
to reach the summit of the crater, which is no time at all! Some might argue against that considering that it's a pretty steep uphill incline with rocky staircases to boot, but we swear that it's not as tough as you're fearing.
Can you climb Mount Vesuvius without a guide?
Details on climbing Vesuvius –
you can do it EASILY without a tour
!! I was very nervous if I could actually scale this volcano. It seemed as if all the other bus passengers did it EASILY, but it did take me 30 minutes, exactly. I did stop to take pictures and take a breather now and then, though.
How hard is Mount Vesuvius hike?
The trail to reach the top of Mount Vesuvius has a
moderate-high difficulty
. It is steep and quite uneven. There are no benches to sit nor there is any shade.
Can you walk from Pompeii to Vesuvius?
From the Circumvesuviana stations, you can easily walk to the ruins
or catch a bus for the Mount Vesuvius National Park. You can also arrive by car; there are parking areas and lots near the entrance to the ruins and the Vesuvius crater.
Can you do Pompeii and Vesuvius in one day?
It's possible to visit both Pompeii and Vesuvius in one day
, but it will be a very tiring day. Pompeii has almost no shade, and it can get very hot there. You should get there as early in the day as possible.
Is it worth climbing Vesuvius?
Its takes about 35-40mins to walk to the top and around the top of the crater. Make sure you have some good foot wear on, and ladies don't go wearing heals or wedges as we saw some people!!
Is Mount Vesuvius worth visiting?
Vesuvius is pretty steep,
it is completely worth it once you reach the top
. You will be able to walk around the crater as well as getting the best views of the surrounding communities and Mediterranean. There is also a small shop at the top where you can buy smaller items.
Can I visit Pompeii?
Can you visit Pompeii in 2022?
Yes you can
, and once you're inside the park, visits to Pompeii are almost back to normal. When Pompeii reopened in June 2020 the Pompeii authorities defined two walking routes around the site, Route 1 and Route 2.
Is Vesuvius still active?
Vesuvius is still regarded as an active volcano
, although its current activity produces little more than sulfur-rich steam from vents at the bottom and walls of the crater. Vesuvius is a stratovolcano at a convergent boundary, where the African Plate is being subducted beneath the Eurasian Plate.
When did Vesuvius last erupt?
March 1944
How tall is Mt Vesuvius from base to peak?
Vesuvius, also called Mount Vesuvius or Italian Vesuvio, active volcano that rises above the Bay of Naples on the plain of Campania in southern Italy. Its western base rests almost upon the bay. The height of the cone in 2013 was
4,203 feet (1,281 metres)
, but it varies considerably after each major eruption.
How long does it take to see Vesuvius?
It takes
about three hours
to visit Mount Vesuvius, considering departing from the ticket office on foot up the trail to the crater rim. We suggest putting aside at least half a day, including transportation to the ticket office and the hike.
How far can you drive up Vesuvius?
You can no longer drive up to the parking place at 1000m
, instead all private vehicles need to be parked at the side road (strada per belvedere vesuvio) at 800m. If you look at the google map this is at the Y-shaped intersection North-West of the crater. Parking is 5€.
Can you do Naples and Pompeii in one day?
While gritty, it is authentic, and far less touristy than other popular cities in Italy and Naples is packed full of history, art & architecture. And because Naples is so close to Mt. Vesuvius,
it makes it easy to see Pompeii and Naples in one day!
How much does it cost to enter Pompeii?
Expect to spend
15 Euro
to enter the Pompeii Ruins. To get the most out of your visit, prepare to spend about 4-5 hours exploring the ruins and rent an audio guide.
What would happen if Mount Vesuvius erupted today?
By some expert estimates,
a VEI 4 or 5 eruption could kill over 10,000 people and cost the Italian economy more than $20 billion
. Millions of people would certainly lose power, water and transportation, some for months.
How much does it cost to climb Mt Vesuvius?
If it will be raining heavily it's not permitted to climb the crater, to ensure the security of tourists. There is an entry fee to Vesuvius national park –
10 euros
, that is not included in any private transports company costs. The ticket is free for the children who are not taller than 1.2m.
How far is Pompeii from Vesuvius?
What is the distance between Vesuvius and Pompeii? The distance between Vesuvius and Pompeii is
9 km
. The road distance is 25.9 km.
Can you see Pompeii in a day?
You only have time to visit either Pompeii or Herculaneum;
we do not recommend attempting both in one day
. You want to explore it all, as many of the houses and buildings are not open to the public.
How do you get to the top of Vesuvius?
Accessing Mount Vesuvius from Naples requires
a short train ride on the EAV Circumvesuviana to Ercolano, followed by a tourist shuttle bus
. To begin your day you'll need to make your way to Napoli Piazza Garibaldi (Google Maps), which is a separate station within the same building as Napoli Centrale Train Station.
Can you go to the top of Mount Vesuvius?
Walking the Trail to the Summit
There used to be a funicular that whisked you to the summit of Mount Vesuvius, but that has been dismantled.
You will have to walk to the summit to see the crater
, although there are some good views of Naples and the Bay of Naples from the parking lot.
Is Vesuvius due to erupt?
Volcano World
It has not erupted since then, but
Vesuvius is an active volcano, it will erupt again
. The oldest dated rock at Mt Vesuvius is about 300,000 years old. It was collected from a well drilled near the volcano. Vesuvius erupted catastrophically in 79 A.D., burying the towns of Herculaneum and Pompeii.
Why should people not visit Pompeii?
Vesuvius is considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world. But don't run the other way just yet; it's not because it could blow at any moment but because
there are 3 million people living under it, making the threat of any eruption even more dangerous
. And threat of eruption there is.
