Top Salerno Archaeology Tours

Go beyond merely marveling at the ancient Greek temples at Paestum and delve into their history and lore with this archaeologist-led tour. Gain a better understanding of these UNESCO-listed ruins and learn why Italy is home to a smattering of spectacular Greek temples, as well as an amphitheater, forum, and market. Cover the archaeological site and its excellent museum in just two hours.

See two of southern Italy’s most popular destinations when you embark on a full-day, private tour of Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast. Meet your guide directly at the Salerno port, or at your local accommodation, and travel first to Pompeii. Upon arrival, you’ll go on an extensive tour of the sprawling archaeological site, and will learn how Mt. Vesuvius leveled the Roman city in 79 AD. Then, return to your vehicle and head to the Amalfi Coast, where you’ll have free time to explore both Ravello and Amalfi.

Experience the magic of the Amalfi Coast with a 6-hour private tour from Salerno. The Amalfi Coast is one of the most beautiful places in Italy, with its breathtaking landscapes, its colorful cities and its fascinating history. With this 6-hour private tour from Salerno, you will have the opportunity to independently visit four of the most iconic locations on the Coast: Vietri sul Mare, Amalfi, Ravello and Positano. Upon your arrival in Salerno, a private driver will be waiting for you in the car. He will accompany you throughout the tour, leaving you free to explore the cities at your own pace. Visit Vietri sul Mare, the city of ceramics A city famous for its ceramics. Admire the beauty of Amalfi The capital of the Coast. Discover the magic of Ravello A city rich in history and culture. Get pampered in Positano A lively and colorful city. This tour is a unique opportunity to experience the magic of the Amalfi Coast in a unique and unforgettable way.

Explore the well-preserved Greek ruins at Paestum on this private tour. See the Doric temples, the markets, forum, and amphitheater of the ancient Greek settlement as you learn about the life of the people who lived there. After touring the site, pay a visit to the National Archeological Museum with great works of art from the Magna Greece region.

Get an intimate look at the stunning Amalfi Coast on this day cruise from Positano. Led by an expert skipper, glide past the Emerald Grotto sea cave in Conca dei Marini, the Furore fjord, and the fishing village of Praiano, marveling at the UNESCO-listed seashore as you go. Hop off the boat for a dip or some time to snorkel, and explore the town of Ravello or Amalfi at your leisure. Numbers are limited to 12 people on this small-group tour to ensure a more personal experience.

Optimize your sightseeing time with this Amalfi Coast boat cruise that departs directly from the Salerno port. Avoid the hassle and delays of the ferry and set off with a small group of just 12 passengers to skirt the coastline, stopping to swim and snorkel in pristine coves along the way. Enjoy free time in both Amalfi and Positano to visit the sights and shop before returning to Salerno.

With no train service and notoriously overcrowded buses, the Amalfi Coast can be a hassle to explore by land. Avoid the stress and delays with this boat tour from Salerno that takes in some of the most picturesque corners of the coast from the waters of the Mediterranean. Enjoy free time in Positano and Amalfi to sightsee and shop and swim breaks to cool off in the crystalline waters.

Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast are two must-sees, but visiting means facing the area’s challenging roads or overcrowded public transportation. Instead, enjoy these two highlights stress-free with this private driving tour that includes a flexible pickup location and time. Stop in Pompeii to explore on your own before continuing on to the Amalfi Coast. Enjoy free time in Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello plus plenty of photo ops along the drive.

Let yourself be enchanted by the majestic beauty of the Amalfi Coast, discovering in detail all its wonders including Ravello, Amalfi and Positano. Thanks to an expert in the country you will have the opportunity to experience a wonderful day discovering the most beautiful places where you can take the most beautiful souvenir photos.

Experience both the destructive and productive power of Mt. Vesuvius with this private driving tour that includes stops to visit the ruins of Pompeii and the lush vineyards on the rich volcanic slopes. Enjoy free time to explore the ancient Roman city on your own, followed by a tour of the family-run Cantina del Vesuvius winery and a three-course tasting lunch featuring five Lacryma Christi wines, olive oil, and wine vinegar.

Explore the panoramic peak and vineyard-covered slopes of Mt. Vesuvius without the hassle of arranging transportation with this private day trip from the Amalfi Coast. Save time with pickup directly at your Amalfi Coast hotel and head straight to the volcanic peak to hike the trail to the crater. Then relax at a family-run winery at the foot of the mountain to sample wines and local specialties over lunch.

Live a fantastic experience by visiting the Archaeological Park of Pompeii where you can admire the ruins of the ancient city that fell victim to the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Let yourself be fascinated by the beauty of the remains of the ancient frescoes that you can admire inside the domus and don't miss a visit to the plaster casts of the ancient Pompeian inhabitants.

Paestum is one of the most important italian archeological sites. Hear a guided tour that will take you in some of the best preserved ruins, architecture and monuments of the Greek world, such as the Temple of Poseidon (Neptune), the temple of Ceres and the Basilica dating from the 6th Century. In the museum you can admire the Tomb of the Diver, a magnificent example of a Greek painting representing a funeral banquet. The tomb depicts a young man diving into the water is considered one of the greatest archeological discoveries of the 20th century.

Paestum is home to three of the most spectacular ancient Greek temples in the world. With this tour, visit these Doric treasures and learn how and why the Greeks erected them 2,500 years ago from your archaeologist guide. End with a stroll through the National Archaeological Museum to admire the collection of ancient art and decorated tombs, including the Tomb of the Diver.

Make the most of your Salerno shore excursion—and visit two of southern Italy’s top landmarks in one day—on this seamless, private tour. Meet your driver directly at the port and head to Pompeii, where you’ll skip right past the long lines and tour the UNESCO-listed archaeological site. Then, continue to the postcard-perfect Amalfi Coast, where you’ll have free time to soak up the views and idyllic lifestyle in Positano.

Exciting guided visit at Vannulo's, an organic farm producing the famous bufala's mozzarella cheese and tasting. Then we will continue our tour visiting the Greek-Roman Temples archaeological site and the nearby museum

You can be sure to experience wonders of Paestum's preserved temples on this private tour. Discover the ancient city of Magna Grecia and delve into its history as you wander through the ruins. Behold the oldest temple, dedicated to Hera, with its large dimensions and Doric style. Marvel at the temple of Poseidon and the temple of Ceres, and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Paestum. Plus, make a trip to the National Archaeological Museum.

Poseidonia was founded by the Greeks at the end of the 7th century BC. The name was related to the Greek god Poseidon, protector of the sea. This archaeological area is now one of the best preserved cities from the times of Greek colonization. We will go to discover the evolution of this ancient city from the Greeks to the Romans through the ruins of temples dedicated to Athena, Hera, Apollo and Zeus. In Paestum there is also an incredible National Museum that show us some of the most important artifacts of Greek and Roman times, where is possible to see the painted Tomb of the Diver, a masterpiece of 2500 years ago. Poseidonia/Paestum is a wonderfull cultural heritage protected by the UNESCO. ***The first and the third monday of every month the National Museum is closed***

The ancient Greek colony dedicated to the god Poseidon is still intact with its monumental temples, the amphitheatre and paved roads. An ancient legend tells that Giason, leader of the the Argonauts expedition, arrived to the mouths of the Sele where he built a sanctuary in honour of Hera. Here, across the river, Greek settlers from Sibari founded Poseidonia around 600 B.C. The guided tour includes the sacred area of the Greek city with the temples, the square intended for political and commercial activities, the amphitheatre, some shops and houses. After visiting the archaeological area, you reach the Archaeological Museum, to see architectural materials from the temples, Greek vases decorated with mythological scenes and, above all, the famous Tomb of the Diver dated back to 470 B.C., an extraordinary document for its uniqueness.

Paestum’s ancient Greek temples are spectacular, but the ruins and museum collection can be hard to interpret on your own. With this private tour, explore the archaeological site with a guide for insights into its history and significance. Marvel at the Doric temples, amphitheater, forum, and other ruins plus explore the collection at the site’s archeological museum in just over two hours.

Start in Salerno, this 8 day tour package taking you through Naples, Amalfi Coast, Pompeii, Capri, Paestum and Caserta. We'll visit Positano, the most well-known summer resort area on the whole peninsula where you have to be sure to buy one of the straw handbags or handmade sandals for which Positano is famous. Amalfi, the capital of an ancient maritime republic and a current UNESCO World Heritage Site; Naples with the historical center and the Royal Palace; the wonders of the UNESCO World listed archaeological site of Pompeii and Herculaneum; Capri, with Augustus Gardens, the famous Piazzetta, Anacapri and Blue Grotto; Paestum and its temples, another UNESCO site, founded by the anci; Salerno, famous as earliest university of Medieval Europe called “The Medical School of Salerno”; Caserta with Royal Palace and its park. Don’t miss to taste a pizza, a fresh buffalo mozzarella, a warm sfogliatella, drinking the famous Limoncello.

Vesuvio National Park, of great geological and historical interest, has been established in order to safeguard the values of the territory, use suitable means to allow a correct integration between man and environment, promote environmental education and scientific research activities. The Park was also born from the need to defend the most famous volcano in the world: Vesuvius, a typical example of fence volcano consisting of an external truncated cone, the extinct Mt. Somma, with a crateric perimeter which has been mainly destroyed and in which there is a smaller cone represented by Vesuvius, which is still active. The territory, rich in historical-naturalistic beauties, boasts of a unique agricultural production for the great variety and originality of its tastes. During the tour ,you will stop for 1hr.30 for your lunch in a beatiful local restaurant .

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.