Things to do in Paestum, Campania: The Best Archaeology Tours

Visit the amazing Temple of Paestum and taste the real Mozzarella with this tour, exploring the history and the amazing landscape. The pickup from your accommodation (from any place in Naples city; from outside Naples it can be quoted on request) and the admission ticket to the Temples are included.

Inclusions: Food tasting, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Hotel/port drop-off, Snacks, Bottled water

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Explore the ruins of the wonderful Paestum, including its three amazing  Doric temples, the amphitheater, the forum and the markets. After the ruins you’ll visit the National  Archeological Museum where are displayed some of the most beautiful artworks of the Magna Greece. Paestum is one of the precious archaeological pearls of Italy, it is located in the northern part of the Cilento region, not far from the river Sele, on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The town was founded by the Greeks colonists, under the name of Poseidonia, became the most popular city of the Magna Graecia.

Inclusions: Guidance and assistance for the entire duration of the tour by a certified archaeological guide, Admission fees

Exclusions: Transportation, Meals

Discover with the hidden history of Cilento, the stories and legends of the place. The famous landing of the allies on the beaches of Paestum and the production of the typical cheeses are just a few things that will be told

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour leader in Italian and English

Exclusions: Anything not written under "What's included"

In 62 A.D. a violent earthquake struck the Vesuvius area. Seventeen years later, on August 24, 79 A.D., the sudden eruption of Vesuvius buried Pompeii and Herculaneum with ashes and lapillus. The buried cities were rediscovered in the 16th Century, but it was only in 1748 that the exploration phase began under the King of Naples Charles III of Bourbon. Our guides will bring you this ancient resort towns to life. After a lovely travel along the Tirrenian Coast we will reach Paestum. Here myth and legend coexist. The Temple of Ceres, the Temple of the Neptune, the Amphitheater (a Typical Roman Building), and the National Archeological Museum, which allows the visitors to retrace the Greek, Lucan and Roman History of the city. Here a unique example of Greek painting is kept: The Diver's Tomb.

Inclusions: Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur, Private English-speaking tour escort at your disposal, Private professional guide inside the archeological areas of Pompeii and Herculanum, Entrance tickets in the archeological areas of Pompeii and Herculaneum, Entrance tickets in the archeological area of Herculaneum, Private professional guide inside the archeological area of Paestum, Entrance tickets in the archeological area of Paestum

Exclusions: Food and beverages, Gratuities (optional)

Leave the hotel to Paestum, the capital of the buffalo mozzarella cheese. Visit a buffalo mozzarella factory where you will be invited to see the complete process to make the mozzarella. You will have the chance to taste the real mozzarella. After the visit, continue to visit the archaeological site with Private guide: Paestum. Its Doric temples, surpassed even by those of Athens in noble simplicity and good preservation, produces an incomparable effect of majesty and grandeur. The ancient site is set in a grassy field surrounded by gardens and hills. The site is small, but it is very charming. Here you will find the tomb paintings, one of which, the so-called "Tomb of the Diver", is a graceful and expressive naturalistic piece of Greek wall painting in Italy.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Parking Fees, Highway tolls, gasoline, fluent english speaking driver, Private guide for 2h in Paestum, Bottled water, Guided visit at Buffalo Mozzarella factory

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance fee in Paestum

For a comfortable and safe 6-seater car rental choose us! We offer you a magnificent day to spend in the name of fun, on board our minivan, discovering the beauties of Cilento through a nice and interesting on the road tour. The Cilento coast has been declared a World Heritage Site. We offer you a service with unique comfort. A road tour with driver to enjoy the beauties of Cilento without any stress and with maximum comfort. The idea was born to guarantee guests a day to discover Paestum or Agropoli which represent the places of greatest historical and cultural interest as well as landscape. The trip can be an excellent idea for those who stay in the city of Salerno and are interested in discovering the beauties of Cilento between nature, culture and excellent food The departure is scheduled for 9:30 from the Manfredi Pier in Salerno. The return to Salerno is scheduled for 16:30.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Fuel surcharge

Exclusions: Entrance tickets to archaeological sites, Tourist guide on request, with the addition of a supplement.

The tour starts with the drive to Paestum where you will visit the ancient Greek colony founded in the 7th century BC. You will admire in the archeological area the three Doric temples – they are said to be the best-preserved Greek temples in the world. You will also visit Paestum’s museum which displays many fascinating artifacts, such as sculptures and tomb paintings discovered during excavations. After visiting the temples, you will visit a local farm, where the famous buffalo mozzarella cheese is produced, entirely made by hand and exclusively with buffalo milk. Here a guided tour will show you the daily production and the stables where the most avantgarde techniques of milking are used, to safeguard animal welfare, hygiene and milk quality.Taste of a piece of mozzarella After the visit, you will have some free time where you are free to purchase lunch from the farm’s own bistro or, of course if you prefer, you can bring your own packed lunch. Return to Sorrento.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Authorized Guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Paestum Entrance fees, Museum entrance fees

Paestum is famous for two things, its ancient Greek Temples and its Mozzarella. The temples considered some of the best-preserved temples in the world and the Mozzarella is unparalleled. Group excursion by comfortable air conditioned bus and licensed expert guide to discover the archaeological site of Paestum. Experience an unforgettable escorted tour of the Greek ruins in Paestum.

Inclusions: Authorized tour guide, Pick-up from your hotel (it will depends of the hotel location) or meeting point, Whisper Radio Headsets, Mozzarella Tour and taste of 1 “Bocconcino” cheese.

Exclusions: Entrance fees to the temples , Entrance fees to the Museum , Lunch

Your day tour will start from yor location the drive he will pick up you and than he drive to enjoy the Ruins of Paestum the ancient city situated on  the tirreno sea coast originaly part of Magna Grecia.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Local taxes, Bottled water, Live commentary on board, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Paestum is famous for two things, its ancient Greek Temples and its Mozzarella. The temples considered some of the best-preserved temples in the world and the Mozzarella is unparalleled.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned coach;, English speaking Tour Leader;, Radio Headsets;, Mozzarella Tour and taste of 1 “Bocconcino” cheese.

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities