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Naples Day Tour, Lunch Included
From Naples, spend a full day between the excavated streets of Pompeii and the trail up the Vesuvius crater, with views over the bay from the rim.
Mount Vesuvius In February: Crater Hours, Weather And Tours
February puts Mount Vesuvius in its quietest mode (see From Naples to Vesuvius). The Gran Cono crater trail keeps winter hours, opening at 09:00 with last access at 15:00 and the visit ending within one hour of that. Up at the 1,000 m level the month averages a high of 6.0 C against a low of -0.1 C, all modelled 1991-2020 climate averages rather than forecasts, while Naples below sits milder at 12.2 C and 5.4 C. Expect about 103 mm of rain spread over roughly 11.2 rain days, and around 10.6 hours of daylight by the middle of the month. Check the live listing for the dates you want before committing to a plan.
Crater Access, Weather And Daylight In February
09:00-15:00Crater access hourslast access 15:00
2,160Daily visitor cap
6.0°C / -0.1°CSummit high / low1,000 m level
12.2°C / 5.4°CNaples high / low
103 mmSummit rain11.2 days of 1 mm or more
10.6 hDaylightsunrise 06:58, sunset 17:35 (15th)
| Measure | Summit (1,000 m) | Naples |
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 6.0°C | 12.2°C |
| Average low | -0.1°C | 5.4°C |
| Rain | 103 mm | 101 mm |
| Days with 1 mm or more | 11.2 | 10.7 |
- About 0.6 days of snowfall above 0.5 cm in an average year at the 1,020 m grid cell (1991-2020).
- Average night low at the summit level is at or near freezing.
- Park access to the crater trail ends at 15:00, so sunset (17:35) is after the last entry every month; sunset tours are not Gran Cono hikes.
- Daily visitor cap on the Gran Cono is 2,160.
Temperatures and rain are a modelled 1991-2020 climate average (ERA5 reanalysis) for the 1,000 m level, not station normals or a forecast. The trail and box office close automatically on any day with an orange weather alert or higher, with automatic refunds for slots inside a closure.
Vesuvius Tours Worth Booking In February
The strongest-reviewed options for this time of year span every style of visit. Combine the crater with Pompeii on a full-day guided tour with lunch, keep it simple with a transfer and entry ticket, or spend the day with a volcanological guide on the trail itself. Wine tours on the lower slopes, Herculaneum pairings, private tours and shore excursions from Naples port are all covered further down the page, each with prices, durations and booking details.
Pizza on the Volcano Slopes
3.5 - 8 hours · HP TRAVEL
from €53.25per personStart in Naples, walk the ruins of Pompeii, then head up Vesuvius toward the crater rim. A pizza lunch on the volcano's slopes is built into the day.
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From Rome, Optional Crater Add-On
12 hours (approx.) · City Wonders Ltd
from €56per personA long day out of Rome with City Wonders Ltd, about 12 hours in all. A guided walk through Pompeii comes first. The afternoon is yours to shape: a pizza lunch, the crater trail on Vesuvius, or both together. Rated 4.6 across 6517 reviews, from €56 per person, with free cancellation.
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Skip-the-Line Ruins, Optional Lunch
9 - 12 hours · City Wonders Ltd.
from €56per personTravel from Rome for a full guided day among Pompeii's streets, forum and frescoed villas. Optional extras add the Mount Vesuvius crater trail and a relaxed lunch before the journey back.
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Naples or Sorrento Departure
8 hours · IAMME IA! - Gray Line Amalfi Coast
from €97.75per personOne long day covers both anchors of the 79 AD eruption. From Naples or Sorrento, walk Pompeii's excavated streets with a guide, then ride up to the Vesuvius trailhead and climb to the crater rim for views across the Bay of Naples.
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Skip-Line Ticket, Digital Guide
2.5 hours - 1 day · inStazione
from €16per personSkip the ticket line at Vesuvius and take the Gran Cono path up to the crater rim, a digital guide on your phone narrating the volcano's story.
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Archaeologist Guide, Lava Caves Option
8 hours · WORLDTOURS S.r.l.
from €78.20per personTwo icons in one day from Naples: Pompeii's excavated streets, then the crater rim of the volcano that buried them. Lunch is included. Eight hours, free cancellation.
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Pizza or Wine Tasting Choice
8 hours (approx.) · Worldtours
from €120per personPair the buried streets of Pompeii with the rim of the volcano that buried them. This full-day elite tour from Naples, rated 4.7 across 3,476 reviews, runs about 8 hours and includes lunch. Walk the excavations with a guide, then hike the Gran Cono crater trail for views across the Bay of Naples. Free cancellation and round-trip transport from central Naples are included.
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Lunch and Wine Tasting Included
8 hours · WORLDTOURS S.r.l.
from €127.50per personA full day from Naples: Pompeii's ruins, the Vesuvius crater path, then lunch and wine on the volcano's slopes.
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From Sorrento, Lunch Included
8.5 - 9 hours · HP TRAVEL
from €109.25per personSpend a full day out of Sorrento on the natural pairing: a guided walk through Pompeii's excavated streets, then the crater trail on Vesuvius. Lunch is included, and the whole outing runs 8.5 to 9 hours.
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Bus Transfer, Park Entry Included
3 hours · MOTORENT S.R.L.
from €35.10per personA no-frills shuttle from Pompeii up to the volcano's upper parking area, with the Vesuvio National Park entry fee already covered. Ride up, walk the crater rim at your own pace, and ride back down. About 3 hours in total.
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Direct Transfer, Guaranteed Entry
3 hours · VISITING CAMPANIA S.R.L.
from €35.10per personRound-trip transport plus crater entry tickets, run by Visiting Campania in about 3 hours. At the trailhead you get free time to hike to the rim and take in the Bay of Naples.
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Audio Guide Combo, No Meal
6 - 6.5 hours · MOTORENT S.R.L.
from €77.40per personThis Naples day trip pairs the Pompeii ruins with the crater trail on Mount Vesuvius in roughly six hours. Transport and park entry are handled for you, and the booking can be cancelled free of charge.
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Priority Access From Sorrento
8 hours (approx.) · IAMME IA! - Gray Line Amalfi Coast
from €115per personThis Sorrento departure stacks the two essentials in one day: the buried city below and the volcano that did the burying. Priority access gets you into the Pompeii excavations without the ticket queue, then the coach climbs to the Gran Cono trailhead for the crater rim walk. About 8 hours, from €115, free cancellation, run by IAMME IA! - Gray Line Amalfi Coast.
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From Ercolano, Roundtrip Bus
3 hours · Vesuvio Express
from €36per personVesuvio Express runs this roundtrip bus from Ercolano up to the crater trailhead, with your park entry ticket included. Three hours total, free cancellation, from €36.
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Easy Transfer, Entry Ticket
3 hours · Around Vesuvio
from €39per personA roundtrip shuttle from Pompeii or Naples to the Vesuvius trailhead, with your crater entry ticket handled ahead of time. Around Vesuvio runs the transfer, so you skip the ticket window and go straight to the Gran Cono path.
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Three Sites in One Day
7.5 - 8.5 hours · Around Vesuvio
from €112.50per personTwo buried towns and the volcano responsible: Pompeii's streets, Herculaneum's ruins, then the crater rim walk. Count on 7.5 to 8.5 hours with Around Vesuvio.
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Half-Day Volcano Trip From Naples
3.5 - 4 hours · Project Napoli Service
from €44.80per personRun by Project Napoli Service, this half-day folds the ride from Naples and the Gran Cono crater walk into 3.5 to 4 hours, with rim views over the bay. Rated 4.5 across 891 reviews.
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Skip-the-Line, From Naples
8 hours (approx.) · IAMME IA! - Gray Line Amalfi Coast
from €115per personPairing Pompeii with the volcano that buried it makes for a full day, and the travel between them is not simple on your own. This tour from Naples handles the transport and the logistics in one package. You get priority entry at the Pompeii excavations and a transfer up to the Vesuvius trailhead, with a guide leading the way at both stops. Expect roughly 8 hours door to door.
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What February Changes On Mount Vesuvius
Winter hours compress the crater day into a single window: 09:00 to 15:00, with last access at 15:00 and the visit wrapping up within one hour of that entry. The daily visitor cap sits at 2,160 people, the low end of the year's range. Temperatures tell the winter story clearly, a modelled 1991-2020 average high of 6.0 C at the 1,000 m summit level and a low that dips just below freezing at -0.1 C. Naples stays far gentler at 12.2 C by day and 5.4 C at night. Daylight is short, roughly 10.6 hours around the 15th, when sunrise comes at 06:58 and sunset at 17:35, which lands after the last crater entry and rules out evening summit hikes.
Pack for a summit that sits several degrees colder than Naples, with a real chance of near-freezing conditions at the top even when the city feels mild. Rain falls on about 11.2 days in the month, so waterproof layers matter more than in the drier seasons, and the same storm systems can shut the trail entirely: on any day with an orange weather alert or higher, both the trail and the box office close. With the window running 09:00 to 15:00 only, morning starts are the practical choice. Check the live listing for your dates before booking anything tied to a specific day.
Questions About Mount Vesuvius In February
What are the crater trail hours on Vesuvius in February?
The Gran Cono trail operates on its winter schedule in February, with access from 09:00 and last entry at 15:00, and visits finishing within one hour of that last access. These are the standing February hours; the trail and box office close on any day with an orange weather alert or higher, so confirm the live listing for your date.
How Cold Is The Summit Of Vesuvius In February Compared With Naples?
At the 1,000 m summit level, February averages a high of 6.0 C and a low of -0.1 C, based on modelled 1991-2020 climate averages rather than a forecast. Naples is considerably warmer at 12.2 C by day and 5.4 C by night, so expect a real temperature drop between the city and the crater.
Where Can I Check February Dates For A Vesuvius Crater Tour?
February offers a short, cold window at the crater, 09:00 to 15:00 with a daily cap of 2,160 visitors, alongside the year's lowest visitor pressure compared with the peak months. Every tour on this page can be checked for February dates on the live booking page, and each listing carries free cancellation, which helps around the roughly 11.2 rain days the month averages.