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Discover Cilento, in the southern corner of Campania where legends were made and time has stood still. walk through the olive groves and vineyards, taste the delicacies of this rich and fertile land. See mozzarella being made by hand and learn about the famous Mediterranean diet where it all started. Enjoy this and more as you venture to an unforgettable part of the country.
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Day One
Your journey begins as we warmly welcome you at the Naples airport or at your hotel. From there, we'll whisk you away to the captivating ancient city of Paestum, where Greek temples dating back to 600 BC stand as enduring testaments to the region's rich history. Explore the archaeological site, unlock the mysteries of these majestic structures and let yourself be enchanted before the stunning painted tombs preserved in the small archaeological museum.
Following this, we'll have a delightful lunch at a renowned buffalo mozzarella farm, immersing ourselves in the flavours of the region. Witness the traditional techniques of mozzarella-making and learn about its cultural significance. Enjoy a lunch of freshly made mozzarella as we share captivating tales of buffaloes in Southern Italy.
Our adventure continues in the afternoon as we go through the heart of Cilento, reaching our picturesque accommodation in Pisciotta, perched majestically overlooking the sea. Here, amidst the tranquillity of olive trees, we'll indulge in a sumptuous evening meal, sampling local dishes paired with exquisite wines.
Day Two
After breakfast, we'll set off to explore the intriguing abandoned village of San Severino di Centola, retracing the footsteps of its former inhabitants.
Afterwards, we will move onto a family-owned winery and farm, nestled in the mountains behind the famous coast of Palinuro, where we will be taken in a 4X4 around the vineyards. We will learn about the winemaking and extra virgin olive oil traditions of the area and then indulge in a delightful wine tasting, where you'll have the chance to sample some of the finest local wines made from Aglianico and Fiano grapes which are paired with some appetizers sprinkled with their extra virgin olive oil.
We will then head back to our accommodation for a short rest or walk around the town before our evening meal.
Day Three
As we bid farewell to our hosts after breakfast, we'll journey to Pioppi, renowned for its pivotal role in the study of the Mediterranean diet and longevity. Here, we'll make a brief stop at the museum of the sea and of the Mediterranean diet to delve deeper into this fascinating subject. Continuing our coastal exploration, we'll make our way to Santa Maria di Castellabate, where a scenic road leads us to one of our favourite wineries where we will have lunch and sample their wines while taking in the views of the Salerno Bay. After lunch we will return to Salerno where we will say our farewells.
This tour can be adjusted to your own needs and can be made longer at your request. Please notice that some of the venues could change according to the availability.
Interest: Wine Food Sea views Walking Cooking demo Archeology Nature Culture
At Vinviaggiando, we try our best to make people live an experience of a life time. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any special request. Whatever additional service you desire, we will try and satisfy any request you may have. Please feel free to fill in our customize tour form, in order to help us planning your trip at our best. We have over 20 years of experience and plenty of contacts around the Campania Region and the South of Italy and we will do our best to make any of your dreams come true!
English speaking professional guide
Guided tour
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Lunch
Food demo
Wine tasting/Winery visit
Food tasting
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Accomodation
Booking should be done in advance. We recommend contacting us at least 3 months before your arrival, especially if you are booking a customised trip. Of course, we would do our best to satisfy your request also at a shorter notice but in high season (June, July, August) late bookings cannot be guaranteed.
The best months are in Spring and Fall when the weather is not too hot.
April, May, early June, late September and October being the best option.
Completely off the season tours are suggested also in Winter when the weather can still be surprisingly mild and there are very few tourists.
We usually avoid taking people around in the first three weeks of August when it is Summer high season over here. Places are packed and roads are very busy, especially along the coast and the heat can condition the visits to farms and vineyards.
This will depend on the number of guests. We supply comfortable mini vans or small buses.
Yes, however these must be communicated in advance. Please see special requirements.
If you are unsure about a trip, we can customise a trip for you. Please see link customised tours).
Bookings can be made by contacting us directly on the website. Please detail how many people and which is the type of tour you are interested in.
Each tour is different from the other and you can choose the tour which is more suitable to your requirements. Most of our tours include some walking but some are little heavier than the others, depending on the sites visited and also on the heat during the summer months. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any information about our tours.