From Sorrento: Mount Vesuvius Tour with Entry Ticket & Lunch
Description
Departure from Sorrento or Naples and transfer to a typical Vineyard to enjoy a wine tasting & light lunch Join our best seller tour to visit the imposing Vesuvius, a perfect mix of nature and typical food! The mountain is one of only two active volcanos in Continental Europe and stands about 1281 meters tall, with a symmetrical central cone and steep wood slopes. The whole of the Mount Vesuvius National Park is both beautiful and productive, dotted with small farms and wineries planted with heirloom varietals boasting a unique territory. Visiting the crater is a must, and tourists from across the globe climb the path each year to peer into its depths. First stop will be at a local vineyard at the slopes of the Vesuvius to enjoy a glass of wine while eating an Italian traditional light lunch, after that your journey continues with the visit of the imposing Vesuvius for about 2 hours.
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The territory of the National Park of Mt Vesuvius is a concentration of natural riches, history of volcanology, breathtaking landscapes, centuries-old crops and traditions that make the Vesuvius area one of the most fascinating and visited places in the world. The Vesuvius National Park was officially created on 5 June 1995 to preserve animal and plant species, plant and forest associations, geological singularities, paleontological formations, biological communities, biotopes, scenic and panoramic values, Natural processes, hydraulic and hydrogeological balances and ecological balances of the Vesuvian territory.
Vesuvius is an example of a fenced volcano consisting of an external cone, Monte Somma, with crateric belt largely demolished within which there is a smaller cone represented by Vesuvius, separated by a valley called Valle del Gigante, part of the ancient caldera, where during the eruption of 79 AD, the Great Cone was formed. Vesuvius is a polygenic and mixed volcano, consisting of lava of different chemical composition (for example trachyte, tephrites, leucitites) and formed by both lava flows and pyroclastic deposits.
Sorrentino Vini was founded in 1990 by the passion of Paolo Sorrentino. The farm is currently the largest of Vesuvius as it has 35 hectares of property, all located within the National Park of Vesuvius. The most famous wine produced on Vesuvius is the Lacryma Christi. It’s the only DOC (Controlled Designation of Origin) produced on Vesuvius.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The tour can be operated by a multilingual guide
- The duration and times of the route may vary due to local traffic conditions or other circumstances
- In case the Vesuvius is closed due to bad weather, alternatively a partial refund of the tour will be provided
- This experience will only take place under favourable climatic conditions. In case of cancellation due to bad weather, you can choose between a different date or full refund.