Nearly 2,000 years ago, in the year 76 AD, Mount Vesuvius erupted and changed the course of history for the town of Pompeii. Buried under thick ash, Pompeii wasn’t discovered again until the mid-16th century and was later excavated beginning in the 1700s. This guide will help you easily plan your Rome to Pompeii day trip. It includes a full-day itinerary, transportation tips, and some tour options. -- rome to pompeii | pompeii from rome | pompeii day trip from rome | rome italy pompeii | train from rome to pompeii