Pompeii, Herculaneum, Vesuvius Wine Tasting and Lunch from Naples

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8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Pompeii is one of Italy’s most stunning archaeological sites, an open-air museum where visitors can step back over 2,000 years and explore a city buried in ash until 1748. Herculaneum, Pompeii’s smaller sister, is a treasure of perfectly preserved patrician villas, brickwork, mosaics, frescoes, and even ancient wood and ropes, surviving 500°C volcanic flows. After a morning among these culturally rich ruins, relax at a vineyard producing Lacryma Christi, “Tear of Christ,” with breathtaking views of Mount Vesuvius. Enjoy a leisurely lunch and wine tasting, gazing at Vesuvio as the ancient inhabitants once did.

What's Included

Private tour (maximum 15 passengers)
2 hour tour of Herculaneum with an Archaeologist
Semi-Private tour (maximum 12 passengers)
Small-group tour (maximum 19/21 passengers)
2 hour tour of Pompeii with an Archaeologist
Port pickup and drop-off
Air-Conditioned Transportation with Driver, or Driver and English-Speaking Assistant
All taxes, parking, tolls and gasoline
Skip the line Pompeii express entrance tickets to be paid in cash on the day of the tour
Skip the line Herculaneum entrance tickets to be paid in cash on the day of the tour
Wine tasting and lunch at Mount Vesuvius- Euro 50.00 per person to be paid in cash or by credit card on the day of the tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Outside the main terminal exit of the Naples cruise terminal building. There your driver or guide will be waiting for you, holding a sign of company name.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Pompeii Archaeological Park

    At the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, travelers will walk through one of the world’s most extraordinary open-air museums, where an entire Roman city was preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Strolling along ancient stone streets, you’ll discover remarkably intact houses, villas, temples, shops, and public baths that reveal how daily life once unfolded nearly 2,000 years ago. Highlights include the Forum, elegant homes decorated with vivid frescoes and mosaics, bakeries with original ovens, and the amphitheater where citizens gathered for entertainment. You’ll also see the haunting plaster casts of Pompeii’s inhabitants, offering a powerful glimpse into the city’s final moments. Throughout the visit, Mount Vesuvius remains in view, adding dramatic context to the story. This immersive experience brings Roman history vividly to life, allowing travelers to connect with the people, culture, and tragedy of ancient Pompeii.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Archeological Park of Herculaneum

    At the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum, travelers will explore one of the best-preserved Roman towns in the world, offering an intimate and remarkably detailed glimpse into daily life in antiquity. Buried by volcanic mud during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, Herculaneum was sealed and protected in a way that preserved multi-story buildings, wooden structures, furniture, and even carbonized food. As you walk through the ancient streets, you’ll visit elegant houses with balconies, vivid frescoes, intricate mosaics, and well-maintained baths. Highlights include the House of the Wooden Partition, the College of the Augustales, and the ancient shoreline where haunting human remains were discovered. With Mount Vesuvius towering nearby, this immersive visit reveals the sophistication, artistry, and human stories of a Roman seaside town frozen in time.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Mount Vesuvius

    After a morning wandering through the culturally rich ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum, this experience invites you to slow down and savor the flavors of the land. You’ll retreat to a scenic vineyard on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, home to the celebrated wine Lacryma Christi—literally, the “Tear of Christ.” Surrounded by rows of vines rooted in volcanic soil, you’ll enjoy a leisurely lunch paired with a guided wine tasting, learning how the unique terrain and centuries-old traditions shape each bottle. As you sip and dine, take in the striking views of Mount Vesuvius rising above the vineyard—a sight as powerful today as it was for the ancient inhabitants of Pompeii and Herculaneum. This is a moment of calm and connection after history-filled exploration: great wine, authentic local food, and the chance to gaze upon Vesuvio, the sacred mountain of wine, just as people did thousands of years ago.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that Pompeii, Herculaneum tickets are non-refundable.
  • Please bring a valid ID with you on the day of the tour.
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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