Vesuvius dominates the Bay of Naples. It is the only active volcano on the mainland of Europe.

The slopes were once covered with vineyard and woods and provided an innocent looking backdrop for the bustling towns of Pompei and Herculaneum below.

We will take you to within 1.000 m of the top of Vesuvius and from here you can walk to the very top and admire the splendid panoramic view across the Bay.

From blackened crater rises a single plume of smoke, a reminder that the the volcano is only sleeping for now?