Pompeii Archaeology, Cooking Class, and Wine Tasting
The tour departs at 8:30 a.m. and offers a day dedicated to the history, culinary tradition, and authentic flavors of Campania. The first stop is a visit to the city of Pompeii, lasting approximately two hours. Accompanied by a personal, licensed guide, guests will be led through the archaeological excavations while learning about daily life in the ancient Roman city and the events surrounding the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD.
After the visit, the tour continues to Villa Grande Belvedere, an elegant property located near Pompeii, where a cooking class with a wine tasting will take place over approximately three to four hours. Guests will be welcomed with a local appetizer, followed by a cooking class led by a local chef, who will demonstrate step by step how to prepare gnocchi alla sorrentina, tagliatelle al sugo, and tiramisu using fresh, traditional ingredients.
At the conclusion of the cooking class, lunch will be served and accompanied by a tasting of local wines, carefully selected to enhance the flavors of the dishes prepared. Upon prior request, the chef is also available to teach you how to prepare other typical Neapolitan dishes, making the experience even more personalized and authentic.
An ideal tour for those who want to experience Pompeii not only through its history, but also through the local cuisine and hospitality.
