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With tasting · 4 hours

Vesuvius wine tour: Lacryma Christi vineyards and a long lunch

Half a day on Vesuvius devoted to wine. You leave Naples in the late morning with a pick-up near where you’re staying, head up into the vineyards on the slopes of the volcano and walk between the rows with a guide who explains what grows in lava soil. Then you sit down: a full Mediterranean lunch with Falanghina, Lacryma Christi, Aglianico and other local wines. Four hours in all, transport included, groups of up to 15.

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Vesuvius wine tour: Lacryma Christi vineyards and a long lunch
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Duration

4 hours

Group

up to 15

Languages

English, Italian

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

Days

every day

Start

Vesuvius, hotel pick-up

What you’ll do

You meet at the pick-up point nearest your accommodation, at around eleven. From there the organised transport takes you up to the slopes of Vesuvius, where the vineyards are. With the guide you stroll between the rows: it isn’t a demanding walk, you go slowly, look at the vines, take in the smells and hear how volcanic soil changes the wine.

The second part is at the table. Lunch is a full Mediterranean meal, served with local wines: Falanghina, Lacryma Christi, Aglianico and other typical labels, paired with the courses. You stay seated for a good while, the way people do in the countryside. At the end the same transport brings you back to Naples. About four hours in total.

The tour runs with a minimum of two people and a maximum of 15, so the table stays intimate. The guide speaks Italian or English.

Who it’s for

For wine lovers who want to understand what Vesuvius puts in the glass, and for anyone after a slow day after several days in the old town. Good for couples and friends. If you only have one day in Naples, think about whether to give four hours to this; if you don’t drink you’ll still get a good lunch, but you’re mostly paying for the tasting.

Local tip

Light breakfast: lunch is generous and there’s more than one wine. Comfortable closed shoes for the vineyards, a hat in summer. If you like, the next day you can go up to the Vesuvius crater or visit the ruins of Herculaneum, which are on the same side of the mountain. Book early: the tour runs with two people, but there are only fifteen places.

What’s included

Transport + tasting + full lunch.

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Frequently asked questions

How does the pick-up work and how long does it last?

The tour lasts about 4 hours. You meet at the pick-up point nearest your accommodation, in the late morning, from those set by the organisers; the return to Naples is included. Departure is guaranteed with just two participants.

What’s included?

Transport to and from Naples, the guided walk through the vineyards, the tasting and a full Mediterranean lunch with Falanghina, Lacryma Christi, Aglianico and other typical Vesuvius wines.

What language is it in, and can I cancel?

The guide speaks Italian and English. The group is 15 people at most. You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before departure, with a full refund; after that there’s no refund.

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