Experience what life was like for the Ancient Romans as you embark on a captivating exploration of the ruins of Pompeii, on a day trip from Naples. Take advantage of entrance fees and enter directly to the site. Admire the remarkably well-kept remains of Roman temples, baths, shops, theaters, and villas, destroyed during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Continue your trip stopping for a pizza lunch at the slopes of Mount Vesuvius and then, taking advantage of entrance fees, begin the 1 km trekking path up to crater of the volcano, absorbing incredible views across the national park and Naples Bay from the 1000 meter altitude. Savor the spectacle of the volcano's crater, and gain interesting geological insights from a volcanological guide.