Mount Vesuvius

Mount Vesuvius

Mount Vesuvius is the only active volcano in mainland Europe. It is best known for the 79AD eruption which destroyed the city of Pompeii. Since then it has erupted more than 30 times, the last time in 1944. Vesuvius is in a national park and there are nine nature walks around the crater with spectacular views.
Towers Hotel
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  • London Stansted, Mon 13 Oct 2025
  • 7 Nights, Bed and Breakfast
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Towers Hotel

Castellammare di Stabia, Sorrento Area

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15.2 Km to Mount Vesuvius

  • Great for couples
  • Spectacular views over the Bay of Naples
  • Private beach with sunbathing platform
  • Shuttle bus to the nearest rail station
  • Great value for money
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Grand Hotel Moon Valley

Seiano, Sorrento Area

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18.4 Km to Mount Vesuvius

  • Breathtaking views
  • Spacious pool area
  • Complimentary shuttle bus to the beach
  • Suitable for couples and families
  • Set in botanical gardens
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  • Manchester, Sun 06 Apr 2025
  • 7 Nights, Bed and Breakfast
  • 2 Adults, 0 Children

Hotel Corallo

Sant'Agnello, Sorrento Area

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21.1 Km to Mount Vesuvius

  • Clifftop location
  • Infinity pool
  • Impeccable views over the Gulf of Naples
  • Complimentary shuttle bus to Sorrento resort centre
  • Iconic, historic building
Herculaneum

Herculaneum

Sorrento Area

Herculaneum was destroyed with Pompeii when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79AD. Less well-known than Pompeii, it has fewer visitors. The ruins here are better preserved as it was buried in a mudslide rather than...

7.1 Km to Mount Vesuvius - Map

Pompeii

Pompeii

Sorrento Area

Pompeii lay buried for centuries after Mount Vesuvius erupted, covering it in a layer of burning pumice fragments. In 1748, excavations began, and today at this UNESCO World Heritage Site, you can see the...

9.5 Km to Mount Vesuvius - Map

Day trip to Pompeii

Day trip to Pompeii

Sorrento Centre, Sorrento Area

Explore the fascinating ruins of the ancient city of Pompeii on a day trip from Sorrento. Famed for being destroyed by a volcanic eruption from Mount Vesuvius, it features buildings with frescoes, mosaics and...

10.3 Km to Mount Vesuvius - Map