Pompeii: Organic Farm Lunch & Wine Tasting with Shuttle

Organic lunch and wine on Vesuvius slopes with Capri views

You’ll ride a free shuttle from Pompeii up Mount Vesuvius for an organic lunch overlooking Capri and Sorrento. Taste local wines paired with cheeses, cured meats, homemade ravioli, and lemon pie — all made right on the farm. Expect warm hosts and slow moments that linger long after you leave.

Step-by-step itinerary

Organic lunch and wine tasting experience

• Arrive at farm on Mount Vesuvius slopes
• Meet staff and learn farm history
• Taste fresh organic products and regional foods
• Enjoy charcuterie board starter
• Eat homemade ravioli main course
• Have chef's surprise lemon pie dessert
• Drink selected local wines
• Admire views of Gulf of Capri and Sorrento
• Return to Pompeii by shuttle

The Experience

The first thing I noticed was the quiet — not silence, just that soft hum you get when you’re away from the city. We’d just stepped off the shuttle from Pompeii, and there was this smell of warm earth mixed with something sweet, maybe lemon blossoms? Our host, Carmela, waved us in with flour-dusted hands. She told us a bit about her family’s farm — she spoke quickly, half in Italian, but you could feel her pride even if you missed a word or two. The view behind her was ridiculous: Capri floating in the haze, Sorrento curling along the coast.

Lunch started slow, which I liked. Plates of cheese and cured meats showed up first — I tried to remember all the names but honestly just ate what looked good. Someone passed around their homemade honey (I dripped some on my sleeve; Carmela laughed). Then came ravioli stuffed with ricotta and lemon zest. The pasta was softer than I expected — not al dente like at home — but it worked with the tomato sauce. A glass of local red wine made everything taste a little brighter. Our guide explained how the volcanic soil changes the grapes; I pretended to understand terroir for a minute.

I didn’t expect dessert to be so good. Lemon pie, but not too sweet, with this crumbly crust that stuck to my fork. The sun shifted and suddenly the whole table glowed gold for a second. People got quiet — maybe full or just happy. I still think about that view sometimes when I’m eating lunch back home.

What’s included

Your day includes roundtrip shuttle pickup from Pompeii to the farm on Mount Vesuvius, a leisurely organic lunch featuring cheeses, cured meats or vegetarian dishes, homemade ravioli and lemon pie for dessert—all paired naturally with local wines and water before heading back down together in the afternoon.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Top questions

Is transportation from Pompeii included?

Yes, roundtrip shuttle service from Pompeii is included in your booking.

Are vegetarian options available for lunch?

Yes, vegetarian options are available on request.

What wines are served during the tasting?

A selection of local wines produced near Mount Vesuvius is served.

Is this experience suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Are service animals allowed at the farm?

Yes, service animals are allowed during this tour.

Does the tour include dessert?

Yes, dessert is included—a signature lemon pie made on site.

How many people do I need to book?

A minimum of two people per booking is required.

Is public transportation nearby if I don’t use the shuttle?

Yes, public transportation options are available near the meeting point.