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Board an air-conditioned motorcoach in Salerno. From there, you'll take a scenic 45-minute drive south along the Autostrada with magnificent views of the Bay of Naples en route to Mt. Vesuvius-the still-active volcano that buried Pompeii in 79 A.D.

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. The hike takes approximately 40 minutes to walk roundtrip. You'll have approximately two hours total at the Mt. Vesuvius site. It's a vigorous experience that pays off with stunning views of Naples and its bay.

Afterwards, we'll stop at a local cameo factory where you can shop for handmade seashell and coral jewelry, including intricately carved brooches, rings and bracelets before driving to Pompei with a stop at a local chalet for a 30-minute break.

At the Pompeii ruins, you'll discover the archeological excavations of a lost city buried deep beneath the ash from Mt. Vesuvius. Explore the grounds on this 2-hour guided tour of the city. Entering by the sea gate, your guided walking tour takes in the city's baths, villas, theaters and wrestling grounds. Plaster casts mark the positions of the fallen that were swiftly overcome by volcanic ash. The highlights include stunning frescoes and elaborately detailed mosaic-inlaid floors decorating interiors of wealthy homeowners' villas, as Pompeii was known as a vacation community for high society.

Your knowledgeable guide will point out the remarkably preserved remains that hint at daily Roman life-their customs, buildings and cuisine; how they entertained, decorated and lived. Afterward reboard your motorcoach for the 30 minute return to Salerno.