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Sometimes nature provides us with a perfect pairing – and this tour is just that. Combine a climb up to the crater of Mount Vesuvius with lunch and a tasting at a vineyard. It'll bring you closer to the awesome intensity of mainland Europe's only active volcano and feed you with life borne out of its volcanic soil. Mattia, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘The vineyard sits on the slopes of Vesuvius, and produces Lacryma Cristi grapes, which means “tears of Christ”. This is down to a legend that God was crying about Lucifer stealing a corner of heaven, and where his divine tears fell, the vines of Lacryma Cristi thrived.'

First, you'll travel by bus up the flanks of Vesuvius to 1,000 metres altitude. The volcano looms large over the Gulf of Naples, and it was a huge eruption here that buried Pompeii in AD79. Volcanic soils are extremely fertile, explaining why the area around the volcano has been populated for millennia. Once you leave the bus, you'll finish the journey to the crater on foot. With top-drawer views over the bay from the top, you'll want to take your camera for this one.

After your trip to the crater, we'll discover all there is to know about Lacryma Cristi wine, grown on the slopes of the volcano. You'll tour the winery and learn how the unique soil and climate create ideal growing conditions, resulting in wines that reflect the terroir. We'll also enjoy a light lunch of freshly prepared dishes made with the vineyard's own produce, accompanied by their finest black label wines.

Hike up to the crater of Mount Vesuvius to take in the panorama
Visit a local winery to learn about its Lacryma Cristi wines
Tuck into a light lunch made with the vineyard's own produce
Experience the finest black label wines at the tasting session
Expert local guide with unrivalled knowledge of Mount Vesuvius

Please note that there's no guide on Vesuvius
Menu: bruschetta with cherry tomatoes, salami, cheese, Neapolitan Castillo, coppa ham, bread of the day with extra virgin olive oil and seasoning vinegar of Lacrima Christi, spaghetti with Piennolo cherry tomatoes and basil, typical Neapolitan pastiera cake, tasting of three black label wines
In the event that access to the crater is not possible due to adverse weather conditions, customers will receive a refund equivalent to the entrance fee
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Bring a hat
Bring suitable footwear
Subject to weather conditions

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

Transport
Guide
Admission fees
Lunch
Winery tour and wine tasting

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.