Pompeii Small Group Tour & Food/Wine tasting at Mt. Vesuvius





Description
Discover the highlights of Pompeii with a skip-the-line guided tour led by an archaeologist in a small group, followed by a wine tasting and lunch at a vineyard on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. Meet your guide at Porta Marina Superiore and enter the archaeological site directly with priority tickets included. Explore Pompeii’s most important landmarks, including the Basilica, Forum and market, the Temples of Apollo and Jupiter and the Plaster Casts. Walk through well-preserved Roman houses decorated with frescoes, mosaics, and gardens. After the visit, relax during a comfortable van transfer to a family-run vineyard at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, where winemaking traditions span over three generations. Enjoy a traditional local lunch prepared by a signature chef, paired with a premium tasting of award-winning Lacryma Christi wines grown on volcanic soil. Transfer back to Pompeii at the end of the experience. *Menus available for all diets (gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, etc.)
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Discover Pompeii with a skip-the-line guided tour led by a licensed archaeologist, designed to offer an in-depth and engaging insight into one of the world’s most fascinating ancient cities. Meet your guide at Porta Marina Superiore and enter the archaeological site directly with priority tickets included. With Mount Vesuvius as a dramatic backdrop, explore Pompeii’s most significant landmarks, including the Basilica, Forum and market, and the Temples of Apollo and Jupiter. Walk through remarkably preserved Roman houses adorned with gardens, frescoes, and mosaics, and follow the original streets lined with shops and workshops that reveal daily life in Roman times. The tour also includes the powerful Plaster Casts, the Gladiators’ Training Ground, and the impressive Great Theatre. Thanks to the small-group format, enjoy a more personal experience with time for questions and deeper explanations from your expert guide.
Enjoy a refined wine tasting experience at a family-run vineyard on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. The experience begins with a round-trip transfer by comfortable van, introducing the history of the land and its ancient winemaking roots. Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed with a sparkling wine as a toast to the experience ahead. Discover the flavors of the territory through a curated tasting of award-winning wines, including an exclusive amphora-aged wine, inspired by ancient Roman winemaking techniques. The tasting is paired with a luxury chef–crafted menu: a refined antipasto paired with white wine, followed by a first course paired with red wine, carefully selected to enhance each dish. To conclude, indulge in a unique wine-infused gelato, offering a creative and memorable finale. Set among vineyards grown on volcanic soil, this immersive experience blends taste, history, and elegance in a truly unforgettable setting. Menus for all available diets (gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan)
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- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels