Herculaneum & Mount Vesuvius Hike with Lunch and Wine Tasting
- 100% Private Experience
- Fully Customizable Itinerary
- Two Icons in One Day
- Authentic Lunch Experience
- Vineyard Visit & Wine Tasting
- Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Why book this tour
- Enjoy a completely private shore excursion tailored precisely to your ship’s schedule
- Explore the ruins of Herculaneum, hike up Mount Vesuvius, and visit a vineyard for wine tasting and lunch
- Travel in comfort in a luxury, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver
- Enhance your experience with an expert local guide who brings each destination to life
- Discover the ancient ruins of Herculaneum with a professional archaeologist guide
What To Expect
We offer an English speaking driver who can provide transportation but highly recommend adding a private guide for a more memorable experience. A private guide is available for the whole day or only the two hour tour of Herculaenum. Your driver will be waiting for you at your port of arrival, holding a sign with your name on it.
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Herculaneum
Herculaneum, the smaller sister of Pompeii, is a destination for lovers of beauty. Visitors to the ancient city have the rare opportunity to see perfectly intact patrician villas. A miracle of preservation where even the wood and ropes of the 2000-year-old city are on display, along with stunning brick work, mosaics, and frescos. The detail with which Herculaneum has been preserved is remarkable considering the violence of the 500 C° volcanic flows which ravaged the city.
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Vesuvius
Explore Vesuvius, the giant volcano dominating the Bay of Naples. Drive up 3000 feet through the old crater and then make the final 25 minute hike up to the top, zigzagging along a path of volcanic gravel. Once at the summit, peer into the 700ft deep and 2000ft wide crater of the Vesuvius--both the destroyer and keeper of Pompeii and Herculaneum—and take in unparalleled views of the Peninsula of Sorrento and the islands Capri, Ischia, and Procida.
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Vesuvius Wine Tasting
Having wandered through the culturally rich ruins of Herculaneum all morning, it is time for some well deserved relaxation. Retreat into the vineyard which produces the celebrated vintage Lacryma Christi, literally “Tear of Christ”, and boasts a terrific view of Mount Vesuvius. Enjoy a leisurely lunch and wine tasting and soon you too will gaze at Vesuvio, the sacred mountain of wine, as the ancient inhabitants of Herculaneum once did.
What’s included
- Private Mercedes Car or Minivan with English-Speaking Driver
- Private Mercedes Minibus with Driver
- 8-Hour Private English-Speaking Guide (Optional)
- 2-Hour Private Walking Tour of the Ruins of Herculaneum (Optional)
- All City Taxes, Parking, Tolls and Gasoline
Not included
- Food and Drinks
- Herculaneum entrance fee € 17 Per Person
- Vesuvius entrance fee € 12 Per Person
- Only at Herculaneum Children under 18 y.o. enter for free, showing a valid form of ID
- Please do bring a valid ID with you on the day of the tour
- Please write us and we will buy the Skip the line entrance ticket for you!
Additional Options
Elevate your day with the addition of a Mondo Guide private guide.
Your dedicated expert will accompany you throughout the journey, sharing refined storytelling, cultural insight and authentic local perspective — revealing the true character of each destination with depth and discretion.
For groups of 1–8 guests traveling by car or minivan, you may enrich your experience with a 2-Hour Private Herculaneum Tour led by a licensed Archaeologist, or select a full-day private guide for a seamless and thoughtfully curated exploration.
For groups of 9–19 guests traveling by minibus, a full-day private guide is highly recommended. While your driver ensures safe and comfortable transportation, your guide provides continuous commentary, personalized attention and smooth coordination —allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the history, beauty, and atmosphere of Herculaneum and Mount Vesuvius.
With a private guide, your tour becomes more than a visit — it becomes a refined and immersive Italian experience, designed around you.
Vesuvius Vineyard Visit, Wine Tasting and Lunch
Enhance your Mount Vesuvius adventure with an optional local lunch and wine tasting. Your visit begins with a warm welcome and a celebratory toast, followed by the iconic Neapolitan cuoppo fritto, enjoyed while strolling through the vineyard on a guided tour. Continue to the cellar to discover two wines aged in amphora and learn about the winemaking traditions of the Vesuvius slopes.
Menu
Welcome to the garden with Neapolitan fried cuoppo,bread from Piennolo of Vesuvius, and EVO oil
Typical appetizer
Traditional first course
Dessert
All dishes are paired with wines from the local winery.
Know Before You Go
- We recommend sunscreen, sunglasses, and light, comfortable clothing, especially during the warmer months
- Herculaneum features well-preserved ancient structures and steps; supportive footwear is advised for a comfortable visit
- The Mount Vesuvius hike includes a moderate 20–25 minute uphill walk on volcanic gravel; comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended
- Children are welcome; both the summit walk and vineyard visit are generally easy and suitable for families, with comfortable footwear recommended
- The tour operates weather permitting; access to the crater may be restricted in case of adverse conditions
- The vineyard lunch and wine tasting are optional and must be selected in advance
Our Commitment to Responsible Travel
At Mondo Guide, every private tour and transfer is designed with sustainability in mind. We aim to create meaningful experiences with minimal environmental impact while supporting local communities and businesses in every destination. Discover how we promote responsible travel and how you can be part of it, click here: https://greenstep.ca/
Booking & Cancellation Policy
Reservations are confirmed with a 20% deposit, payable on our website.
The remaining 80% balance is due 15 days prior to the scheduled service.
The remaining 80% balance is due 15 days prior to the scheduled service.
Cancellations must be submitted in writing via email and are valid from the date received: up to 15 days before with no penalty; 14–8 days before, 20% fee; 7 days or less, 100% non-refundable.
Meeting and Pickup
At Sorrento's port, at the pier where your cruise shuttle docks.
We will be waiting for you outside Ristorante Bar Ruccio in Piazza dei Marinai d'Italia, 33 holding a sign with your name on it.
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We will be waiting for you outside Ristorante Bar Ruccio in Piazza dei Marinai d'Italia, 33 holding a sign with your name on it.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.