Having wiped out Pompeii back in the first century AD, Vesuvius is undoubtedly Italy's most famous volcano. Pull on your hiking boots and join an alpine guide for a trek to the summit and you'll peer inside her smoking crater – the architect of the Roman city's destruction.
Nature trails, caves, woods and lava flows typify the landscape that leads to the top of Vesuvius. With an expert alpine guide, you'll make the rewarding, zigzag trek to the summit.
Italy's best-known volcano hasn't been active since the 1940's, but she still rumbles every now and again as a reminder she's only sleeping. Hiking all the way to the smoking crater, the legwork is worth it – as you can imagine, the views from here are staggering. And on the return journey, you'll make one last stop at a museum showcasing minerals that have been found in and around Vesuvius.
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