Sorrento · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
The good lunch experiences go early in summer and the best go earliest. Below: the 15 to book ahead, what each includes, and where they differ.
Skip lines at Pompeii, hike Vesuvius, then refuel with vineyard lunch and wine. 8 hours from Naples with multilingual guides.
“Mario and Daniel were excellent guides! Very prompt with time, and entertaining throughout the trip.”
Capri boat tour from Sorrento with grottos, swim stops, Faraglioni views, and a light Caprese lunch. Small group, drinks included.
“We did not get to go swimming or Snorkling as was promised. Everyone on board brought swim suits and towels. In hind sight the ferry is a better way to go.”
Amalfi Coast day tour from Sorrento to Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello with pickup, light lunch and wine, plus optional boat cruise.
“The day tour with Anthony was wonderful: the sites were amazing and Anthony'sexpert driving on the narrow roads, knowledge of the sites and enthusiasm really made the tour special.”
Guided Pompeii and Vesuvius from Sorrento with A/C bus, Neapolitan pizza lunch, Pompeii entry, and crater views when weather allows.
“A great way to see Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii. The hike up the volcano was moderate and you need to be pretty quick to get up and back in the time they provide. Make sure you wear good footwear too. Getting to see the crater with smoke coming out was incredible! The tour at Pompeii was great, the place is huge so it was nice getting shown all the most interesting parts with a guide. The lunch was a simple pizza bust very tasty. Only downside was the bus, it was quite old a bit cramped, the aircon was also freezing for everyone on board.”
Boat excursion with lunch on Ischia, from Forio. Swim at thermal Sorgeto, see Castello Aragonese, and enjoy wine and Neapolitan food.
“The captain cancelled on us at 11pm (23:00) just 9 hours before the trip. Too late for us to find another boat for the day. Not weather related, I suspect there were not enough people signed up but you need to cancel at least a full day in advance so we have time to find other options.”
Skip-the-line Pompeii tour, then horse riding on Vesuvius slopes and a vineyard lunch with wine tasting. Small group, pickup options.
“This package packed so many great experiences into one afternoon! It was helpful to visit Pompeii with a guide to hear a more detailed history of the city before and after the disaster. We wish that the tour had been a little longer because we felt like we saw such a small portion of the city. The farm to table lunch with wine tasting was AMAZING and felt very special! The setting was a picturesque tent in a vineyard, with delicious fresh food and locally produced wines. And the horse back ride was entertaining. The ride is on well worn paths through a vineyard and our horses, Brenda and Mary,…”
A small-group boat tour from Sorrento to Amalfi and Positano with swimming stops, Li Galli views, and a light Caprese lunch plus drinks.
“Great tour on the water with impeccable views. Our captain, Alfonzo was so much fun. Plenty of time to explore Amalfi and Positano. The water was a little cool for snorkeling but some enjoyed it. We were offered snacks and a variety of drinks including alcohol. Most of the tour was on the water but the views are worth it. The ride back was a slow smooth leisurely ride. We stopped at a waterfall and a blue water small cave to feed fish. The ride was rough at times from all of the boats making waves. If you have motion sickness, I’d bring medication for that. Otherwise, a great day…”
Small-group Pompeii archaeology plus a Vesuvius wine tasting lunch with local food, guided by an expert, with pickup options and a laid-back vineyard finish.
“Good, reliable communication. Everything was the same as we expected. Friendly service. On time. We had a great time and were treated with respect.”
Private wine tasting and 3-course lunch at Bosco de Medici near Pompeii, with vineyard tour, necropolis stop, and transport included.
“At first we weren’t sure where our car was taking us but we were pleasantly surprised when we arrived at the vineyard. We got a quick tour by golf cart and history of the vineyard followed by a several course tasting and lunch. It was the perfect stop on our way from Naples to the Amalfi Coast.”
Guided day tour from Sorrento to Pompeii and Herculaneum, with skip-the-line entry and a light lunch with wine, led by expert guides.
“It was so worth visiting both places. We had 2 lovely guides that kept us informed the whole day. It may not seem like much time in both places but it was enough to appreciate the incredible history. Lunch was also really good.”
Rome day trip to Pompeii and Sorrento with lunch and limoncello, unlimited bus Wi-Fi, and bilingual guides. 13 hours.
“It was a wonderful day, and I'm grateful to our guide Antonella for providing us with such an amazing experience.”
7-hour Ischia boat tour with Green Grotto swim stops, snorkeling breaks, and Neapolitan lunch on board with unlimited wine and water.
“It was so fun, a wonderful atmosphere, amazing food so fresh and authentic to ischia... delicious. Lots of relaxing areas and areas to be sociable. I can't think you could beat this tour around the beautiful island , by sea, for the money.”
Relax on Mount Vesuvius for a guided organic vineyard tour, Lacryma Christi DOC tastings, and a lunch paired with local flavors.
“The people who organized the tasting and wine food pairing were excellent! They were well organized and provided good insight on how the wines paired with the food.”
Sorrento hands-on pasta and tiramisu class with Prosecco, wine lunch, and sea views. Learn dough, ravioli, and tiramisu in 3 hours.
“We really had a nice time, everything was well coordinated, the only thing was missing was not introducing ourselves”
Guided Pompeii ruins with tickets and a winery lunch, then a hike up Mount Vesuvius for Gulf of Naples views from Sorrento.
“Pompeii and vesuvius was great. We were lucky it wasn't overly hot, can only imagine how bad the heat is in the summer. The lunch and wine were ok, no one told us anything about the wine we were tasting and the food was ok.”
Every kind of day the peninsula does, and the best of each.
