Travel back in time to 79 A.D. as the brooding Mount Vesuvius erupted and buried the Roman city of Pompeii beneath molten ash. Stand on the ridge of the volcano's crater and look out over magnificent views of the Bay of Naples.

After a transfer from your hotel to the site of the ruins, skip the ticket line and join your guide for a tour through the remains to see a city frozen in time for almost 2000 years. Hear stories about the Forum, Thermal Baths, Vetti’s House, and the Lupanare. Get a unique glimpse into the everyday life of a Roman city at this exquisite UNESCO site. Move on and drive close to the summit of Mount Vesuvius itself, and take a short walk to the lip of the crater. Climb to the top and walk around the crater, taking in the atmosphere of the smoking mountain.

Admire the stunning views over the Bay of Naples before you return to your hotel, arriving in the afternoon.