Excursion of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius with Wine Tasting

Experience one of Southern Italy’s most iconic journeys with this private full-day tour available from Sorrento, Naples, Salerno, and Amalfi. Explore the ancient ruins of Pompeii, hike the legendary Mount Vesuvius, and enjoy a volcanic wine tasting lunch overlooking the Bay of Naples—all with the comfort of a professional English-speaking driver.

Pompeii – 2-Hour Visit
Begin your day in Pompeii, the ancient Roman city frozen in time by the eruption of AD 79. Walk through its streets, villas, baths, temples, and frescoes that reveal what daily life looked like nearly 2,000 years ago.

Licensed Guide (Optional):
If you would like to add a licensed guide in Pompeii, please select this option in the box that appears during the booking process.
Cost: €140 cash — paid directly to the guide at the end of the visit.

Important – Tickets:
Pompeii tickets must be purchased online in advance for the 9:00 AM entrance, valid until 1:00 PM.
👉 https://www.ticketone.it/eventseries/988882

Wine Tasting & Lunch on Mount Vesuvius
After your visit, continue to a family-run winery located on the fertile slopes of Mount Vesuvius. Enjoy a relaxing lunch featuring traditional dishes such as bruschetta, fresh cheeses, salami, homemade bread with extra-virgin olive oil, pasta with cherry tomatoes and basil, and the classic Neapolitan Pastiera.

Your meal is paired with a tasting of four volcanic wines (white, red, rosé, and sparkling) produced from native grape varieties grown in the lava-rich soil.

Mount Vesuvius – Crater Hike
Your final stop is Mount Vesuvius, where your driver will take you to the parking area at approximately 1,000 meters. From here, enjoy a scenic 20–30 minute hike to the crater rim for breathtaking views over the Gulf of Naples (weather permitting).

Important – Tickets:
Please pre-book your Mount Vesuvius tickets for the 14:00 - 14:50 time slot.

Entry allowed: 40 minutes before or 100 minutes after the booked time
No ticket office on site
Tickets released 1 month before the visit:
👉 https://vesuviopark.vivaticket.it
Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended.

End of Tour
Relax during the return drive to your hotel or port in the late afternoon after a full day of archaeology, nature, and local flavors.