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Rome Pompeii and Vesuvius Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting 12 hr

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  • Rome, Italy
  • 12 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Pompeii and climb toward Vesuvius on a private day trip from Rome, with guided visits, lunch, wine, and mozzarella tasting.

About this tour

Leave Rome behind for a full-day private journey to two remarkable landmarks: the ancient streets of Pompeii and the volcanic heights of Mount Vesuvius. With hotel pickup and an English-speaking driver, travel in an air-conditioned vehicle and make the most of your day with entrance tickets and local guides arranged along the way.

At Pompeii Archaeological Park, skip-the-line entry and a dedicated licensed guide bring the city’s history into focus. Continue to Vesuvius, where a local expert leads a small group toward the crater. Vehicles stop at about 1,000 meters, followed by a trail that climbs nearly 200 meters on foot. If weather conditions prevent the walk, take in panoramic views from the drop-off point; no refund is due.

Pause on the volcano’s slopes for lunch and wine tasting, and enjoy a buffalo mozzarella tasting. This Rome Pompeii and Vesuvius tour combines guided discovery, regional flavors, and private transport in one carefully planned day. Book your escape from the city and experience these iconic sights firsthand.

Highlights

  • Explore Pompeii with a dedicated licensed local guide and skip-the-line entry
  • Climb the trail toward Mount Vesuvius’s crater with a local expert guide
  • Savor lunch and wine tasting on the slopes of Vesuvius
  • Taste buffalo mozzarella
  • Travel between Rome, Pompeii, and Vesuvius in a private air-conditioned vehicle

What's included

Included

  • Pompeii Archaeological Park skip-the-line entrance tickets
  • Dedicated licensed local guide in Pompeii
  • Mount Vesuvius crater entrance tickets and small-group local expert AlpineTour guide
  • Lunch and wine tasting on the slopes of Vesuvius
  • Buffalo mozzarella tasting
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned, fully insured, licensed vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver

Not included

  • Tips

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Important information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Private tour for your group; customization may be requested at booking
  • Vehicles stop at about 1,000 meters; the trail to the crater climbs nearly 200 meters on foot
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  • If weather prevents the crater trail, enjoy panoramic views from about 1,000 meters; no refund is due
  • Bring rain gear, a hat, sneakers or hiking boots, sunscreen, and water for the Vesuvius climb
  • Minimum drinking age for wine tasting is 18; soft drinks are available instead

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 12 hours.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates, and you can request customization when booking.

How much walking is required at Vesuvius?

Vehicles stop at about 1,000 meters, and the trail to the crater climbs nearly 200 meters on foot.

What happens if weather prevents the crater walk?

You can enjoy panoramic views from about 1,000 meters. No refund is due.

Is wine tasting available to everyone?

The minimum drinking age is 18. Soft drinks are available instead.

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