Embark on a 6.5-hour adventure of epic proportions! Lace up your comfortable shoes and hike to the summit of Mt. Vesuvius for incredible views of the volcano's crater and the Bay of Naples. Your motorcoach drops you off at the 3,000-foot level of Mt. Vesuvius, where you'll hike to the volcano's crater. The steep gravel path to the crater is approximately 550 yards long. You'll feel the energy of this active volcano as you walk across hardened lava, where crevices still exude fumes and heat. Continue on to Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore the grounds on this guided tour of the excavated city. Your knowledgeable guide will point out the remarkably preserved remains that hint at daily Roman life-their customs, buildings and cuisine and how they entertained, decorated and lived. You'll have an opportunity to stop at a cameo factory where artisans intricately carve seashells and coral into keepsake jewelry on your return to port.