Mount Vesuvius Crater Tour with Lunch at a Vineyard
Excursions & day trips

Mount Vesuvius Crater Tour with Lunch at a Vineyard

4.5/5
Excellent
Based on 104 reviews
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£86.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Do this because
  • Hike up to the crater of Mount Vesuvius to take in the panorama
  • Visit a local winery to learn about its Lacryma Cristi wines
  • Tuck into a light lunch made with the vineyard's own produce
  • Experience the finest black label wines at the tasting session
  • Expert local guide with unrivalled knowledge of Mount Vesuvius
What to expect

Sometimes nature provides us with a perfect pairing – and this tour is just that. Combine a climb up to the crater of Mount Vesuvius with lunch and a tasting at a vineyard. It'll bring you closer to the awesome intensity of mainland Europe's only active volcano and feed you with life borne out of its volcanic soil. Mattia, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘The vineyard sits on the slopes of Vesuvius, and produces Lacryma Cristi grapes, which means “tears of Christ”. This is down to a legend that God was crying about Lucifer stealing a corner of heaven, and where his divine tears fell, the vines of Lacryma Cristi thrived.'

First, you'll travel by bus up the flanks of Vesuvius to 1,000 metres altitude. The volcano looms large over the Gulf of Naples, and it was a huge eruption here that buried Pompeii in AD79. Volcanic soils are extremely fertile, explaining why the area around the volcano has been populated for millennia. Once you leave the bus, you'll finish the journey to the crater on foot. With top-drawer views over the bay from the top, you'll want to take your camera for this one.

After your trip to the crater, we'll discover all there is to know about Lacryma Cristi wine, grown on the slopes of the volcano. You'll tour the winery and learn how the unique soil and climate create ideal growing conditions, resulting in wines that reflect the terroir. We'll also enjoy a light lunch of freshly prepared dishes made with the vineyard's own produce, accompanied by their finest black label wines.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Admission fees
  • check Lunch
  • check Winery tour and wine tasting
What to remember
  • Please note that there's no guide on Vesuvius
  • Menu: bruschetta with cherry tomatoes, salami, cheese, Neapolitan Castillo, coppa ham, bread of the day with extra virgin olive oil and seasoning vinegar of Lacrima Christi, spaghetti with Piennolo cherry tomatoes and basil, typical Neapolitan pastiera cake, tasting of three black label wines
  • In the event that access to the crater is not possible due to adverse weather conditions, customers will receive a refund equivalent to the entrance fee
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Bring a hat
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Subject to weather conditions
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Provider
TUI ITALIA S.R.L.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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4.5/5

Based on 104 reviews from verified customers

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  • Andy

    From United Kingdom - October 2024

    Solo traveller

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    A lovely day with nice food and wine. Plenty of time to get up to the volcano crater and take photos despite what other reviews have said. Excellent g ...

  • Sue

    From United States of America - October 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Antony

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    The overall experience was excellent, the guide and driver were very good. The pickup and dropoff point for out hotel is not good, a fifteen minute wa ...

  • Peter

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Good driver and comfortable coach. Time on Vesuvius was plenty. Guide info was good throughout. Lunch was basic and tasting was limited.

  • Charles Prior

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Excellent all round. Informative and very helpful guide. Fascinating experience followed by a pleasant lunch with charming hosts. I don't think it nee ...

  • Huckle

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Not enough time to complete the walk to the top of the crater. Very grulling hike in 30 degree temperature . Had we realised it was as tough s it was ...

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