What to do and see in Province of Avellino, Campania: The Best Tours

Team a forest hike with a truffle hunt on a private full-day tour from Sorrento. After a journey through Monti Picentini Regional Park, stop at the foot of Mt Terminio and follow a truffle hunter and his dogs through the leafy mountain forest. Make the most of frequent stops to take in the peaceful surroundings and sample truffle, straight from the ground. Afterward, relax in a nearby restaurant where a 3-course dinner with wine is served. The star of the menu? Truffle, of course.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Professional guide, Truffle tasting with cheese, 3-course lunch with wine, coffee and a liqueur

Exclusions: Gratuities

Go truffle hunting in Italy’s Campania region on this private day trip from Naples! Traveling through the beautiful Monti Picentini mountains, stop at the foot of Mt Terminio and follow a hunter and his dogs on a truffle hunt through the mountain forest. Pause to taste freshly picked truffles paired with cheese, learn about the art of truffle hunting and enjoy the views. After your unforgettable truffle experience, travel to a restaurant for a relaxing 3-course lunch of local specialties accompanied with Italian wine, coffee and a liqueur.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Professional guide, Truffle tastings with cheese, 3-course lunch with wine, coffee and a liqueur

Exclusions: Gratuities

Savor the gourmet delights of Campania on this full-day private tour from Naples. While traveling through the beautiful countryside surrounding Avellino, visit family-owned orchards, factories, farms and wineries to see the production processes of olive oil, cured meat, chocolate, wine and other classic Italian specialties. Enjoy tastings after each visit, and take home any products that you especially enjoy. Have a 3-course lunch at a local restaurant and end the day tasting award-winning wines overlooking vineyards.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Professional guide, Food tastings, Wine tastings, Lunch

Exclusions: Gratuities

Spend a day getting to know the wines of Italy’s Irpinia region on this private full-day tour from Sorrento. With an expert sommelier as your guide, travel into the Apennine Mountains in southern Campania. Visit two highly acclaimed wineries to sample their signature varieties, many produced using the region’s famous aglianico and fiano grapes. Sample three wines at each stop, and learn about Campania’s fascinating wine history and winemaking during a vineyard tour. Enjoy undivided attention and hear illuminating facts from your private sommelier.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Driver / Guide (expert sommelier), Guided wine tasting (6 glasses of wine), Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Lunch

Are you ready for new food and wine experience? This is not Chianti! This is not Montalcino! This is Irpinia. And there is a difference between a driver and a driver/sommelier. We provide the ability to walk through the vineyards, to touch the grapes, to be in contact with nature, to open an oak barrel to smell the scents of wine is not ready yet, to taste wines in the vineyard. Enjoy the tour visiting a winery and tasting prestigious DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) status wines: Fiano di avellino, Greco di Tufo and Taurasi. At the end of wine tasting we visit a cheese factory, very similar to a farm. Don't forget the ricotta and caciocavallo are waiting for us! The last stop is at salami factory to see the live production. The best Prosciutto of Campania is from Irpinia.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Driver / Guide (food&wine expert), Bottled water, Guided wine tasting (3 glasses of wine), Food tasting (3 different types of cheese), Food tasting (2 different types of salami), All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Lunch

Are you ready for a new food and wine experience? This is not Chianti! This is not Montalcino! This is Irpinia. And there is a difference between a driver and a driver/sommelier. We provide the ability to walk through the vineyards, to touch the grapes, to be in contact with nature, to open an oak barrel to smell the scents of wine is not ready yet, to taste wines in the vineyard. Enjoy the tour visiting a winery and tasting prestigious DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) status wines: Fiano di avellino, Greco di Tufo and Taurasi. At the end of wine tasting we visit a cheese factory, very similar to a farm. Don't forget the ricotta and caciocavallo are waiting for us! The last stop is at salami factory to see the live production. The best Prosciutto of Campania is from Irpinia.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled water, Food tasting (3 different types of cheese), Food tasting (2 different types of salami), Guided Wine tasting (3 glasses of wine), All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Are you ready for new food and wine experience? This is not Chianti! This is not Montalcino! This is Irpinia. And there is a difference between a driver and a driver/sommelier. We provide the ability to walk through the vineyards, to touch the grapes, to be in contact with nature, to open an oak barrel to smell the scents of wine is not ready yet, to taste wines in the vineyard. Enjoy the tour visiting a winery and tasting prestigious DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) status wines: Fiano di avellino, Greco di Tufo and Taurasi. At the end of wine tasting we visit a cheese factory, very similar to a farm. Don't forget the ricotta and caciocavallo are waiting for us! The last stop is at salami factory to see the live production. The best Prosciutto of Campania is from Irpinia.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Driver / Guide (food&wine expert), Bottled water, Guided wine tasting (3 glasses of wine), Food tasting (3 different types of cheese), Food tasting (2 different types of salami), All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Lunch

Are you ready for the Feudi di San Gregorio Experience? Feudi di San Gregorio is not only one of the best wineries in Italy, it is also an art expression. Established in 1986 by two Irpinian families, Feudi di San Gregorio is located in the charming little town of Sorbo Serpico in the province of Avellino. Since its early days, the winery focused on the preservation of authentic top quality productions and on the definition of a premium quality standard that could meet the highest and most severe market requirements. The tour of this outstanding winery begins with a walk through the beautiful gardens surrounding the facility; the English-speaking guide will then lead you to the peaceful Pietracalda vineyard and the breathtaking cellar. At the end of the tour, you will enjoy lunch at the Marennà, a Michelin star restaurant with four top wines perfectly paired.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, English-speaking driver, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Lunch

This winery is located in the green of the typical vineyards of the area. It is a company created by young people who believe in the value of their land. Their enthusiasm and the high quality of the products, make the winery a place of the best wines in Irpinia. Sabino, the young owner, will take you to visit his vineyard while his grandmother prepares lunch for you

Inclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Lunch

Exclusions: Private transportation

IRPINIA AND THE ABBEY OF GOLETO The Campania Region is one of the richest in history and culture in Italy: the treasures to be discovered are endless, and some of these are small gems set in natural landscapes far from the chaos of the big cities. Dedicate a day to your relaxation, to discover new places: your local guide, expert in the history of the area, will be able to accompany you to timeless places and stories! The Irpinia area of Campania has the appearance of a place of the past, poetically unchanged and genuine: small villages that follow one another, among deeply rooted local traditions and typical products. These are still places of great devotion today, as evidenced by the Goleto Abbey - which you will visit together with your guide. Founded in 1133, over the years it has grown so much that it has become a real citadel, hosting a male and a female convent.

Inclusions: Guided tour with expert, Authorized tour guide, Archaeologist, Insurance, 24h assistance service, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch