Published on Jun, 2024
We were on a cruise with limited time to explore. I booked this experience because the pickup was prearranged and the ticket for Vesuvius was included. Our driver messaged us the day before with the pickup time and location and the tickets. (Download or print the tickets before getting to the entrance due to lack of connection). He arrived on time and we went to pick up 6 others in the group. With everyone on board, we headed to the mountain. The views on the drive-up are amazing, then they keep getting more impressive. You get dropped off at the entrance. Again, have the tickets downloaded or printed. Once in, you start to climb. It seems daunting and can be, but take breaks and you'll get to the top. Great experience! (Please don't be like one reviewer who was expecting an active volcano. Lava is the last thing you want to see when at the top of Vesuvius!) There are toilets at the entrance and places to buy refreshments at the entrance and top. After our descent, we met our driver at the predetermined place and time. We were driven back to the cruise port without any problems. My wife and I were very pleased with this experience.