Guided tours of Vesuvius for school groups

Name: Educational excursions to Vesuvius for schools
Start: 2022-07-21T19:00-05:00
End: 2025-07-21T23:00-05:00
Location: Educational excursions to Vesuvius for schools

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Duration

Languages

English, Francais, Italiano

Participants

Unlimited

Type

Experiences

Suitable for children

Suitable for couples

Pets allowed

Parking available

Barrier-free

Language supports

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Important things to know

Services included

Exclusive Movery money back guarantee
Tourist assistance service included
Instant ticket delivery
Tickets are accepted on smartphones

Tickets and discounts

The price is €10 per student
Teachers and people with disabilities do not pay

Tour information

The excursion is available every day upon reservation
It is necessary to wear trekking or sneakers with molded soles, layered clothing, sweatshirt, jacket, torch, water, packed snack and a backpack (shoulder bags or bags prohibited)
The tour is available from 9:00 to 17:00
The guide is available in Italian, English and French
Il sentiero "Pineta di Terzigno" è l'unico adatto per le persone disabili, tutti gli altri sentieri non sono adatti

Limitations

La visita al Gran Cono del Vesuvio da quota 1000m in su è a pagamento e contempla l’acquisto di un ticket di accesso on-line a cura dell’Ente Parco Nazionale del Vesuvio
The price does not include the parking fee
Each tour guide can accompany a maximum of 20 students

Cancellation

Cancellation within 24 hours of the event date provides a refund of 20%
Cancellation within 12 hours of the event provides a refund of 60%
Cancellation less than 12 hours after the event provides a refund of 100%
Reservations cancelled within 72 hours do not incur a surcharge

Tirone Alto Vesuvio Forest Reserve - Trail No. 4

Recommended classes: Kindergarten, Primary I-V grade-Sec I and II grade
Duration: 3 hours - 3km
Entrance from: Ercolano, reachable by bus within 12 m of length

Lava River - Trail No. 9

Recommended classes: Primary I-V class-Sec I and II grade
Duration: 2 hours - 1.5 km
Entrance from: Ercolano, reachable by bus within 12 m of length

Great Cone of Vesuvius – Path n. 5

Recommended classes: Primary I-V class-Sec I and II grade
Duration: 3 hours - 4km
Access with tickets to be purchased online only
Entrance from: Ercolano, reachable by bus within 12 m of length

Crater side walk - Trail No. 1 and No. 6

Recommended classes: Primary I-V class-Sec I and II grade
Duration: 2/3 hours - 3km
Entrance from: Ercolano, reachable by bus within 12 m of length

The Valley of Hell – Path no. 1

Recommended classes: Secondary I and II cycle
Duration: 3 hours - 4km
Entrance from: Ercolano, reachable by bus within 12 m of length

Terzigno pine forest – Path n. 11

Recommended classes: Kindergarten, Primary
Duration: 2 hours - 2km
Entrance from: Terzigno, reachable by bus without limitations

About this activity

Are you planning a unique and unforgettable day for your students? Then book a fantastic hike in the Vesuvius National Park. This is the ideal activity for children and teenagers of various age groups.

In the company of experienced guides, you will walk along 6 different routes which wind between Vesuvius and Monte Somma and from which you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view. Each path covers a different area of the park and it will be possible to get to know the different botanical varieties and many species of animals that populate this fascinating area.

In addition, children will be able to appreciate the different lava formations bearing witness to the eruptions that have characterized Vesuvius over the millennia. So let's see in detail what paths are passable for this educational experience.

Tirone Alto Vesuvio Forest Reserve - Trail No. 4

This 6-kilometer trail runs through the Broom Plan and it is one of the best protected areas of the Vesuvius National Park. The route moves along a mostly flat road and is therefore ideal for high school students and also for elementary and middle school children. The territory is mostly wooded and you can see them lava flows and volcanic formations. Here you can learn about the history of the Somma-Vesuvius complex and its biodiversity. The route at 600 meters above sea level will last 3 hours and have a height difference of 50 metres.

Lava River - Trail No. 9

The path at an altitude of 550 meters is short and alternates flat sections with downhill sections through mixed woods with chestnut trees, acacias, black hornbeams and different species of oak. In the end we will reach a spectacular one lava flow which was formed during the last Vesuvian eruption in 1944. On these pyroclastic deposits you will see colored patches of vegetation, among which the Stereocaulon vesuvianum, the brooms, valerian and rumex scudatum. From this point you can then admire a suggestive panorama of the Gulf of Naples. The 1.5 km route takes about 2 hours and is perfect for primary school children and middle and high school children.

Great Cone of Vesuvius – Path n. 5

This route starts at an altitude of 1,000 meters and is therefore more challenging than others. In fact, it is especially suitable for fifth grade children and middle and high school children. The path allows you to reach the edge of the crater of Vesuvius and climbs along a series of panoramic hairpin bends from which you can enjoy an excellent view of Monte Somma and Valle del Gigante. During the climb the tourist guides will talk about the geological and naturalistic characteristics of the landscape and you will be able to see many animal and plant species. For this experience you can choose between a yellow itinerary for primary and secondary schools and a red itinerary for high school kids. The trail will be 4 km long, with a difference in altitude of 170 meters and will last 3 hours.

Crater side walk - Trail No. 1 and No. 6

With this excursion between paths n. 1 and no. 6 you can reach the Octavian Square at an altitude of 1,050 meters along the eastern slope of the crater of Vesuvius which offers a suggestive view of the Valle dell'Inferno and Monte Somma. The route allows you to walk on the slopes of the Gran Cono in an area where observation is favorable and without particular differences in height. The guides will explain to the students the geological and naturalistic history of the place and the main ones will be observed native species of flora and fauna. For those who wish, it is possible to extend the journey by climbing to the top of the crater. The 3km walk lasts approximately 2 hours and has a height difference of 70 metres. In general it is suitable for third, fourth and fifth grade students and middle and high school students.

The Valley of Hell – Path no. 1

This route begins at an altitude of 965 meters and descends into the caldera of Mount Somma for a couple of kilometers. Due to its conformation it is the ideal choice to note in detail the typical geological structure of the Somma-Vesuvius complex. In fact, the Valle dell'Inferno divides Monte Somma from the nearby volcano and is dotted with lava flows from the eruptions of the twentieth century. Halfway along the path there are the Cognoli di Levante, where you can see the "rope lava" dating back to the 1929 eruption. The route with a difference in altitude of 180 meters is 4 km long and will take around 3 hours to cover. It is especially recommended for lower and upper secondary school children.

Terzigno pine forest – Path n. 11

The trail at 250 meters is mostly flat and it has been structured to be traveled even by people with motor or visual difficulties. The most modern engineering techniques and natural materials were used for its construction. The walkway includes a wooden platform which winds through an area formed by layers of recent lava, on which a pine forest has been planted. The wooden path draws curves and changes of direction and offers picturesque views of the western side of Vesuvius. This experience is suitable for children of all levels of school, from childhood to high school. The route is just 2km and will take a couple of hours to cover.

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Activity's Location

80056 Herculaneum, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy

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How to get there

How to reach the meeting point by car

From Piazza Garibaldi move onto Corso Lucci and Via Ferraris to take the A3. Continue for 10 km and take the exit for Ercolano. Then turn into Via Cupa Monti and Via Vesuvio. After 1.5 km take Contrada Osservatorio and follow the road for 400 metres.

How to reach the meeting point by public transportation

From Naples central station take Line L4 to the Ercolano Scavi stop. On foot reach Via Panoramica and take bus 5. Get off after 21 stops and continue on foot along Via Vesuvio and Contrada Osservatorio.

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