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Updated on 17/09/2025 Activities and experiences
Engaging, exotic and enchanting : three adjectives that perfectly define Italy. From the Alps to the Apennines, from the white sandy beaches of the south to the green valleys of the north, the peninsula...
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View of the Gulf of Naples from Posillipo hill© Alessandro Tortora - Shutterstock Welcome to one of Italy's most enchanting destinations, and one of the top 10 cities to visit in Italy: Naples!...
Updated on 17/09/2025 Activities and experiences
Located just 25 kilometers from Naples, Pompeii is a city that invites you to step back in time and discover what life was like 2,000 years ago, before Vesuvius destroyed everything. Pompeii was...
It is very easy to get to Pompeii on your own, but you will have to go through Naples first. The city is easily accessible by plane, train or car. Public transportation and hotels are plentiful, so you can make your choice. In order to ensure the best rates, and to guarantee you a place to stay, remember to book your tickets and accommodation in advance. Tickets can be purchased at the entrance of the site, but are also available on the Internet.
Many tour operators and receptives organize trips to discover the site of Pompeii. However, this will rarely be the only step of your stay and it will generally be combined with the visit of Naples, the Amalfi coast and other sites (Herculaneum, Oplontis, Boscoreale, Stabiae...). The visit to the site will then be included in the overall price of the stay.
Pompeii is relatively easy to reach, but you will usually have to go to Naples first. From Naples, it will take you between half an hour and an hour depending on the means of transportation chosen: car, train or bus. The visit of the site is done on foot. But maps and guides of the site will be available at the entrance of the ancient city.
