Ever imagined what Pompeii make have looked like during the Roman empire? To Roman Emperors, generals and high officials, Pompeii was the rich French Riviera of past days... Today, the extensive and varied ruins of Pompeii now provide us with a rich history of life at the time of the Roman Empire. Destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 BC, this dugout treasure represents an amazing day trip for children and adults alike. On view are temples, forums, amphitheaters, a brothel and the casts of those killed by the falling ash and pumice stone.

Mount Vesuvius â?? 1281 meters high â?? was brought into volcanological history after the eruption of 79 BC, when it destroyed the towns and thousands of residents of Pompeii, Stabiae, and Herculaneum. Climb till the summit of the â??mountâ?? this afternoon with your guide and admire the splendid views across the Bay of Naples. Lose yourself admiring its slopes, once covered with vineyards and woods that nowadays provide a spectacular backdrop for the bustling town below.