Stand before three of the best-preserved Greek temples on Earth — older and more intact than the Parthenon — then retire to a working buffalo farm for a private mozzarella tasting paired with local wines. This is Campania at its most gloriously uncrowded.
What to expect
Your private car heads south along the Tyrrhenian coast to the UNESCO-listed ruins of Paestum, arriving early before the heat and day-trip coaches. Roberto brings the Temple of Neptune (c. 450 BC) to life through myth, politics, and architectural analysis. The National Museum of Paestum, with its stunning Tomb of the Diver fresco, follows. Lunch is a private tour of a Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP farm — you watch the cheese pulled by hand and taste it warm with local EVOO, prosciutto di Parma, and Fiano di Avellino.
Good to know
Half-day excursion, approximately 5–6 hours total. Pre-book the farm visit separately as availability is limited. Comfortable walking shoes essential — the archaeological site has uneven stone paths. Paestum is in the opposite direction from the Amalfi Coast, so this excursion works best for guests who want to avoid the coast-road traffic entirely.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Salerno — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Salerno
- Amalfi Coast Private Boat: Positano, Amalfi & Sea Caves
- Pompeii: Exclusive After-Hours Access with Expert Archaeologist
- Castello di Arechi & Salerno Old Town: Private Guided Immersion
- Ravello & Amalfi: Private Cliffside Villa Concert & Coastal Walk
- Salerno Culinary Masterclass: Market, Mozzarella & Pasta Making