The Great Cone of Vesuvius, Herculaneum
Overview
We will walk on the edge of the huge crater of the most famous volcano in the world, the mythical Vesuvius which in 79 AD. destroyed the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. A Volcanological Guide will tell us the story of our Volcano.
We will visit a vineyard at the foot of Vesuvius, where the Vesuvius wine, the Lacryma Cristi, is produced, we will visit the vineyards and the cellar accompanied by the vineyard staff, and finally we will have a Lunch / Wine Tasting with typical products, in a fantastic place overlooking the Gulf of Naples, overlooking Capri, Ischia and Procida.
What's Included
- Insurance
- Hiking Guide
- Lunch
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
Piazzale di Quota 1000
80056 Ercolano NA, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Parco Nazionale Del Vesuvio
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Boscoreale
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-231149P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Insurance.
- Hiking Guide.
- Lunch.
- Private transportation.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Great Cone of Vesuvius, Herculaneum is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Great Cone of Vesuvius, Herculaneum will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Insurance
- Hiking Guide
- Lunch
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
