Reach the crater of one of the most famous still active volcanoes in the world-Vesuvius and discover, under the guidance of expert sommeliers, the tastes of wines from the vineyards born from the generous volcanic soil, accompanied by the typical products of Campania's cuisine.
The excursion starts from Porta Marina Superiore, the main entrance to Pompeii excavations. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign from our agency.
You will be accompanied to an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level and then reach the crater of Vesuvius on foot for a walk of about 25 minutes. Once at the top, it will be possible to admire one of the most majestic volcanoes still active in the world located in the center of the beautiful Gulf of Naples. On the way back, there will be a stop at the wineries located on the slopes of Vesuvius that offer the opportunity to embark on an exciting journey from a visit to the vineyards to the tasting of their own production.
The tour is structured as follows:
– Visit to the vineyard to admire the vines laden with bunches through a unique panoramic route.
– Wine tasting which consists of the tasting of 4 typical wines, under the guidance of expert sommeliers.
– Tasting of the menu that accompanies the drinks and includes: tasting of extra virgin olive oil of own production, bruschetta with fresh cherry tomatoes, local cured meats, seasonal vegetables, provolone del monaco DOP, casatiello, fresh pasta with tomato and homemade dessert.
– There will also be a visit to the centuries-old cellars so that you can learn about the entire wine production process that starts from the harvest to the production of a unique wine.
At the end of the wine tour, you will be dropped off by your driver at your accommodation (or other previously arranged meeting point).