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7 Hours
Culture and History, Food Tours, Private, Walking Tours
8 people
English, Italian
This is sa Full Day private tour with private driver and guide. Visit Herculaneum and explore one of the best-preserved archaeological site in the world. Discover the vineyards of a local Winery located on a gentle slope of Mt Vesuvius and enjoy a tasting of four organic wines served with a traditional food-pairing lunch.
Additional information::
This is a private tour, exclusively for your group.
This full day excursion can be customised on request. Different starting time available on request (subject to availability).
Herculaneum is vast area and also very exposed, with minimal shade, so it is recommended to use a sunscreen and to wear a hat. Make sure to take plenty of water.
It is highly recommended to wear comfortable closed-toe shoes.
Private Transfer to Herculaneum, with pick up from one of the town of the Amalfi Coast (Positano, Amalfi, Praiano, Ravello, Conca dei Marini, Furore, Agerola, Minori, Maiori).
*Please confirm your pick-up point at the time of booking: travelers must comunicate the address/hotel of pick-up located in one of the town/area we serve. Our driver will meet and pick up the travelers at the address provided, when reachable by car/van. Alternatively we'll define a pick up point as close as possible to the address/hotel provided by the travelers. The exact location of pick-up will be communicated well in advance.
The city was buried under 16 meters of ash during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD: this thick layer of rubbles and aches has preserved intact the domus homes with the internal architecture and décor, including decorations, jewellery as well as some organic remains like food. This give us the opportunity to have a clear view of the daily lives of the ancient population of Herculaneum.
Explore the most important public buildings, homes, and shops for a fascinating journey back to the Roman Empire together with your local licensed guide, that will take you to the most evocative parts of the site.
Private transfer from Herculaneum to a local winery on a gentle slope of Mount Vesuvius.
The winery is located within the Vesuvius National Park: the visit to the vineyards and the terrace where the wine and food tasting take place, offer a stunning view on Sorrento Coast, Capri Island, Pompei and the the Vesuvius itself.
Enjoy 4 types of wine all paired with traditional food in a delicious lunch that includes 1 antipasti (bruschetta with fresh tomatoes, local salami, organic vegetables, provolone cheese DOP, homemade casatiello), 1 main courses, pasta with fresh tomato sauce, and a homemade dessert. You'll enjoy the Lacryma Christi, a wine made by native grapes of Caprettone, Falanghina, Piedirosso and Aglianico. Lacryma Christithe literally "tears of Christ", has been produced since Ancient Roman times and all the vines of the vineyards you'll visit grow on volcanic soil with distintive properties and taste of the wine.
An extra virgin olive oil tasting and walk through the vineyards is also included.
Private Transfer from the Winery to your hotel on the Amalfi Coast (your initial pick up point).
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