Pompeii & Mount Vesuvius Wine Tour: Archaeology & Tasting

Walk Pompeii's preserved streets, then taste wine where Vesuvius slopes meet the sea

A private full-day tour from Amalfi combines self-paced exploration of Pompeii Archaeological Park with a winery visit on Mount Vesuvius's fertile slopes, including entrance tickets, wine tasting and lunch featuring local Campanian dishes. The tour runs seven hours with round-trip transfer from Amalfi. A private guide inside Pompeii is available at extra cost. Minimum age is 14.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Pompeii Archaeological Site2h · entry included
2. Mt. Vesuvius2h · entry included

Pompeii visit and wine tasting

• Drive from Amalfi to Pompeii
• Explore Pompeii ruins at own pace
• Visit historic winery on Mount Vesuvius
• Enjoy wine tasting and Mediterranean lunch
• Drive back to Amalfi

The experience

Amalfi is your starting point. The driver picks you up and takes you inland toward Pompeii, where the ancient Roman city sits frozen in ash from the AD 79 eruption. Your entrance ticket is included, and you explore at your own pace: walking the streets where Romans lived, viewing the intricate mosaics in the public baths, the House of the Faun with its Hellenistic design, and the frescoed Villa of the Mysteries. Without a car or local knowledge, this beats navigating the site alone or joining a crowded group tour.

After Pompeii, you drive to a family winery on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, within the Vesuvius National Park. A walk through 16 hectares of vineyards opens onto views of the Gulf of Naples, Sorrento and Capri. The winery entrance is included. You taste regional wines, including selections from the renowned Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio, paired with a Mediterranean lunch of local Italian dishes. The whole experience (from the archaeological site to the vineyard to the table) stays private, so the pace and conversation stay yours.

The driver returns you to Amalfi at the end of the day. If you want deeper context at Pompeii, you can book a private guide for two hours at an extra cost. Otherwise, the self-paced walk lets you linger on what catches your eye.

What’s included

• Round-trip transfer from Amalfi.
• entrance tickets to Pompeii Archaeological Park.
• self-paced exploration of the ancient Roman city.
• winery visit on Mount Vesuvius with entrance included.
• wine tasting of regional Campanian wines.
• Mediterranean lunch with local Italian dishes.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (14 to 80 years) · Under 14: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Meeting Point in front of Amalfi Terminal Bar”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Exploring Amalfi Coast Private Tours

Is this one for you?The tour departs from Amalfi with pickup at your hotel, so you don't need a rental car or local transport to reach Pompeii and the Vesuvius vineyards. The private format means the pace stays yours: linger at Pompeii's mosaics and frescoes as long as you want, then move to the winery when you're ready.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can I hire a guide to walk through Pompeii with me on this tour?

A private guide for Pompeii is available on request at extra cost. A two-hour guided tour costs 200 euros. Without a guide, you explore the archaeological site at your own pace with your included entrance ticket.

What wines do I taste at the Mount Vesuvius winery?

The tasting features regional Campanian wines, including selections from Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio, the renowned wine grown on Vesuvius's volcanic slopes. The winery entrance and tasting are both included.

Does the tour include lunch, and what kind of food is served?

Lunch is included and features local Italian dishes and Mediterranean specialties paired with the wines you taste at the winery.

How long is the full tour, and what time do I need to be ready?

The tour runs seven hours total, including the drive from Amalfi, time at Pompeii, the winery visit, wine tasting and lunch, and the return drive to Amalfi. Your hotel or accommodation in Amalfi will provide the pickup time.

What is the House of the Faun, and will I see it at Pompeii?

The House of the Faun is one of Pompeii's largest and most ornate private homes, featuring Hellenistic design and mosaics preserved from the eruption. It is among the highlights you can view during your self-paced walk through the archaeological site.