Can you visit Pompeii in rain?

Pompeii in the rain gives you an opportunity to see the ancient drains in action - a spectacular sight and you realize how practical the stepping stones are. Water rushes down the main streets and you get to keep your feet dry. As long as it isn't expected to pour consistently all day it would be ok.

Can you hike Vesuvius in the rain?

If it will be raining heavily it's not permitted to climb the crater, to ensure the security of tourists. There is an entry fee to Vesuvius national park – 10 euros, that is not included in any private transports company costs.

What is the best time of day to visit Pompeii?

The best time visit Pompeii is early in the morning, when the entry gates open, to avoid large crowds. The best time of year to visit Pompeii is between November to March, which is the off-season.

Can you just walk into Pompeii?

Yes you can, and once you're inside the park, visits to Pompeii are almost back to normal. When Pompeii reopened in June 2020 the Pompeii authorities defined two walking routes around the site, Route 1 and Route 2.

Is a day trip to Pompeii worth it?

Even if you aren't a history buff, Ancient Pompeii is worth the visit. It is just incredible and amazing. A person can easily spend half a day here just roaming through the ancient streets. There is a cafeteria near the forum, so you can take a break if it's needed.

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Can you do Pompeii and Amalfi Coast in one day?

1. Re: Pompeii and Amalfi coast in one day? It is not really practical to visit Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast in one day arriving by air in Naples. You really need 2-3 hours min to look around Pompeii, you can either hire an audio guide or join a guided group tour by an authorised guide at the entrrance to the site.

Should I buy Pompeii tickets in advance?

Do I need to book them in advance? Especially during summer and at the weekends you are likely to face with long queues to enter the site. For this reason we recommend buying in advance online tickets to avoid the line. Skip-the-line tickets for Pompeii.

Does Pompeii have a dress code?

There is no dress code to visit Pompeii. The landmarks in Italy that do have rules about what you can wear are usually places like the Vatican and churches, which do have a dress code.

How much does it cost to enter Pompeii?

Expect to spend 15 Euro to enter the Pompeii Ruins. To get the most out of your visit, prepare to spend about 4-5 hours exploring the ruins and rent an audio guide. If you hire a guide, confirm the language of the tour and specify the duration and cost of the tour beforehand.

Is Mount Vesuvius worth visiting?

Today, Pompeii and the crater of Mount Vesuvius are both extremely popular tourist attractions in Italy and are absolutely unmissable if you're going to be stopping anywhere near Naples on your trip.

What do I need to know before going to Pompeii?

Is it worth staying in Pompeii?

It depends. A day trip is doable, but if you would like to spend most of a day in Pompeii, staying overnight is not a bad idea. I'd suggest Naples rather than Pompeii itself: you can still get an early start in Pompeii, and there are more things to do and see in Naples.

Is Pompeii or Herculaneum better?

Best for preservation of objects: Herculaneum

Herculaneum has a lot of things that Pompeii doesn't – buildings which are almost entirely intact, delicate items such as wood and even food which survived, two-storey houses.

Is it cold at the top of Vesuvius?

It's fairly hot at the top.

Is Pompeii free on the first Sunday of the month?

As established by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage every first Sunday of the month admission is free for all the monuments and the artistic and historical sites in Italy. So also for the Pompeii Excavations. The opening hours will be the regular ones.

How far is Mt Vesuvius from Pompeii?

What is the distance between Vesuvius and Pompeii? The distance between Vesuvius and Pompeii is 9 km. The road distance is 25.9 km.

How long should I spend in Pompeii?

Two and a half hours is plenty of time to take in such landmarks as the Antiquarium, the museum that houses plenty of artefacts found during the numerous excavations that have taken place there.

Is Pompeii open every day?

The ancient city of Pompeii is fenced and can only be visited with a ticket. The sightseeing is open almost every day of the year. Normal opening hours are 8:30 to 19:30. From November to March opening hours are only 17:30.

How many survived Pompeii?

What followed was a long, deathly silence. "It was impossible to survive that eruption. Even though we calculated that 75 to 92 percent of the residents escaped the town at the first signs of the crisis, it is not possible to know how successful those fugitives were.

Can I bring a backpack into Pompeii?

13. Large backpacks, umbrellas, luggage or bags (cm 30x30x15) and other bulky items are not allowed and must be left at the cloakroom (the service is free of charge).

Can you take food into Pompeii?

ensure the safety is NOT ALLOWED introduce inside the excavations of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis, Stabia and the Museum of Boscoreale, handbags, backpacks, luggage, cases, whose dimensions are larger than 30x30x15 cm. 3. Re: food and drink if backpacks are not allowed in... We took small bags in and water bottles.

Is Naples or Sorrento better?

Naples is cheaper and has more accommodation options. Sorrento - being a touristy town - doesn't have the traffic or noise of its big city sister down the road. It also has no sights to see - as in world class museums or anything of significance like catacombs, castles or churches (yeah it has one church...

Can you do Pompeii and Vesuvius in one day?

It's possible to visit both Pompeii and Vesuvius in one day, but it will be a very tiring day. Pompeii has almost no shade, and it can get very hot there. You should get there as early in the day as possible.

How long is the line at Pompeii?

Pompeii Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line

Duration: 2 hr. - 3 hr.