Pompeii, Vesuvius and Wine Tasting from Positano
Walk through ancient ruins, climb a legendary volcano, and raise a glass in a vineyard within the national park.
This full-day excursion combines the most compelling historical and natural landmarks south of Naples into a single, well-paced journey. The Pompeii and Vesuvius tour from Positano takes you from the preserved streets of a Roman city to the crater rim of an active volcano, finishing with a wine tasting lunch at a family winery inside the Vesuvius National Park.
Pompeii is one of the most significant archaeological sites in the world, and a guided walk here reveals far more than any self-guided visit could. Your archaeological guide leads you through the Basilica, the Forum, the thermal baths, a working bakery, and residential houses that together paint a vivid picture of life before the eruption of 79 AD.
The ascent of Mount Vesuvius begins at the 1,000-metre square, from where you follow the Gran Cono path up to the crater edge. The views over the Gulf of Naples from this point are among the most striking in southern Italy, and the scale of the volcano becomes fully apparent only when you stand at its rim.
The day closes at Casa Setaro in Trecase, a winery operating within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve established in 1995. The estate produces wines from ungrafted vines with a strong local identity, and the lunch and tasting here offer a genuine introduction to the volcanic terroir of the Campania region.
Tour Highlights
Guided walk through Pompeii covering the Forum, Basilica, thermal baths, and residential quarters with an archaeological expert.
Hike along the Gran Cono path to the crater of Mount Vesuvius, one of the most recognised active volcanoes in the world.
Panoramic views of the entire Gulf of Naples from an altitude of over 1,000 metres above sea level.
Wine tasting lunch at Casa Setaro, a historic estate inside the Vesuvius National Park growing rare ungrafted vines.
Visit to a working vineyard within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, combining gastronomy with natural heritage.
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Positano, with all transfers included for a seamless day without logistical concerns.
Itinerary
Your driver collects you from your accommodation or the nearest accessible point. The transfer to Pompeii takes approximately one hour.
Spend around two hours exploring Pompeii with your archaeological guide. Key stops include the Basilica, the Forum, the thermal baths, the bakery, and several well-preserved residential houses.
Drive up to the 1,000-metre square, the starting point for the Gran Cono hiking path. Follow the trail to the crater rim and take in the sweeping views across the Gulf of Naples.
Visit the Casa Setaro winery in Trecase, located inside the Vesuvius National Park. Enjoy a lunch accompanied by wines produced from ungrafted vines unique to this volcanic landscape.
Your driver returns you to your accommodation in Positano. The return transfer takes approximately one hour and twenty minutes.
What Is Included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Positano
- All transfers by private vehicle
- Archaeological guide at Pompeii
- Entrance fees to Pompeii
- Guided hike to the crater of Mount Vesuvius
- Entrance fees to Mount Vesuvius
- Wine tasting lunch at Casa Setaro winery
- Small group experience
Not Included
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal purchases at the winery
- Items of a personal nature
Important Information
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