Sorrento: Pompeii, Herculaneum, Vesuvius Wine Tasting and Lunch

At the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, travelers will walk through one of the world’s most extraordinary open-air museums, where an entire Roman city was preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Strolling along ancient stone streets, you’ll discover remarkably intact houses, villas, temples, shops, and public baths that reveal how daily life once unfolded nearly 2,000 years ago. Highlights include the Forum, elegant homes decorated with vivid frescoes and mosaics, bakeries with original ovens, and the amphitheater where citizens gathered for entertainment. You’ll also see the haunting plaster casts of Pompeii’s inhabitants, offering a powerful glimpse into the city’s final moments. Throughout the visit, Mount Vesuvius remains in view, adding dramatic context to the story. This immersive experience brings Roman history vividly to life, allowing travelers to connect with the people, culture, and tragedy of ancient Pompeii.

At the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum, travelers will explore one of the best-preserved Roman towns in the world, offering an intimate and remarkably detailed glimpse into daily life in antiquity. Buried by volcanic mud during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, Herculaneum was sealed and protected in a way that preserved multi-story buildings, wooden structures, furniture, and even carbonized food. As you walk through the ancient streets, you’ll visit elegant houses with balconies, vivid frescoes, intricate mosaics, and well-maintained baths. Highlights include the House of the Wooden Partition, the College of the Augustales, and the ancient shoreline where haunting human remains were discovered. With Mount Vesuvius towering nearby, this immersive visit reveals the sophistication, artistry, and human stories of a Roman seaside town frozen in time.

After a morning wandering through the culturally rich ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum, this experience invites you to slow down and savor the flavors of the land. You’ll retreat to a scenic vineyard on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, home to the celebrated wine Lacryma Christi—literally, the “Tear of Christ.” Surrounded by rows of vines rooted in volcanic soil, you’ll enjoy a leisurely lunch paired with a guided wine tasting, learning how the unique terrain and centuries-old traditions shape each bottle. As you sip and dine, take in the striking views of Mount Vesuvius rising above the vineyard—a sight as powerful today as it was for the ancient inhabitants of Pompeii and Herculaneum. This is a moment of calm and connection after history-filled exploration: great wine, authentic local food, and the chance to gaze upon Vesuvio, the sacred mountain of wine, just as people did thousands of years ago.