Hike the crater rim of the volcano that buried Pompeii, then taste Lacryma Christi wine grown on its mineral-rich slopes.
What to expect
A short drive climbs to the trailhead, from where a 30–40 minute walk brings you to the crater's smoking rim with sweeping views to Capri and Sorrento. Descending, you're welcomed at a family vineyard growing vines in volcanic ash soil for a seated tasting of Lacryma Christi wines. The setting is quiet, dramatic, and unmistakably Neapolitan.
Book it with
Book it → Parco Nazionale del Vesuvio (official park) with private local guide
EUR 12 park entry; private guide and vineyard visit from EUR 260 per group
Good to know
Mornings offer the clearest skies before afternoon haze; bring sturdy shoes and a light jacket even in summer for wind at altitude.