Wine Tasting Included From Amalfi

An eight-hour day from the Amalfi Coast: Pompeii with a guide, the Vesuvius crater trail, then lunch and a wine tasting. Rated 4.7 across 156 reviews.

Check park access before you travel. The Gran Cono trail and its ticket office close on orange weather alerts or higher. The booking page shows what runs on your date.

Overview

A van collects you from one of seven Amalfi Coast towns, from Amalfi and Positano to Cetara and Praiano, then drives you to Pompeii for a guided walk of the buried city. D.

From there the vehicle climbs Mount Vesuvius. You start the walk at 1000 m above sea level and follow the Gran Cono path up toward the crater, with the Gulf of Naples spread out below. Reviewers describe the climb as manageable, though one called the hike up to the rim a bit strenuous, so a basic level of fitness helps.

The last stop is a winery for lunch and a wine tasting before the return drive. Everything runs on one ticket: transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, skip-the-line entry for both Pompeii and Vesuvius, the guided tour, and the meal. It suits travellers staying on the Amalfi Coast who want the archaeology, the volcano and the food handled in a single day without arranging any of it themselves. Tips are the only listed exclusion.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Hotel pickupPickup from seven Amalfi Coast locations: Amalfi, Positano, Minori, Ravello, Maiori, Cetara and Praiano, as detailed at booking.
2. Van transfer to PompeiiTravel by air-conditioned van, a drive of 75 minutes.
3. Pompeii guided tourA 2-hour guided tour of the archaeological site with an archaeological guide, covering the basilica, forum, thermal baths, bakery and houses.
4. Vesuvius hikeAn 80-minute visit with hiking, starting at 1000 m above sea level on the Gran Cono path toward the crater.
5. Winery lunchAn 80-minute stop at Casa Setaro winery for lunch and a wine tasting.
6. Return transferA 75-minute van ride back, with drop-off at the same seven towns.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of the day, from what to carry to how the pacing works.

• Pack light. Backpacks are not allowed on this tour, so bring only what fits in a pocket or small bag. Tips are not included in the price either, so carry some cash if you plan to tip the guide or driver.
• Walking at Pompeii. The guided portion at Pompeii lasts 2 hours, and reviewers consistently say the guides are knowledgeable. One traveller noted that two hours covered the most important parts, even though you could spend much longer at the site.
• The Vesuvius climb. You walk the Gran Cono path from 1000 m to the crater. One reviewer called the hike to the rim a bit strenuous; two others described it as easy, so expect a moderate uphill walk and wear proper shoes.
• Shoes for the volcano. The Vesuvius portion of the day is an 80-minute hiking visit on the Gran Cono path. Comfortable shoes make the uphill walk more pleasant.
• Lunch and wine. The meal at the winery comes as part of the package, and reviewers repeatedly call the food and wine excellent. One reviewer reported feeling some pressure to buy after the tasting, so decide your budget before the tasting ends.
• Weather planning. Conditions on the day shape the experience. Reviewers mention hot days at Pompeii and wind and light rain at the summit, so dress with the forecast in mind.

Common issues. One reviewer reported feeling pressure to buy products after the winery visit, and another noted the presentation there leaned more toward olives and olive oil than wine. Accounts of the Vesuvius climb vary, with one traveller calling it a bit strenuous and others describing it as very easy, so readiness for an uphill walk helps. Backpacks are not permitted, which limits what you can carry through Pompeii and up the volcano.

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