Paestum: Private Tour of Mozzarella Farm and Archaeological Site
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Paestum
Experience the best of Paestum with a private tour of a mozzarella farm and the archaeological site. Witness the mozzarella-making process and taste the real deal, then explore the majestic Doric temples and ancient tomb paintings.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Archaeological Park of Paestum - The Greek temples of Paestum are some of the most stunning ancient monuments in Italy. Still standing after 2500 years, they embody the Greek ideals of beauty, rationality, and the sacred. This is a day trip to the bottom of the sea. You will have time to explore the vast site. Tomb of the Diver, terra cotta clay pots still filled with now-crystallized honey, and other treasures from the site.

These fertile grassy plains are perfect for nourishing the famous water buffalo of Campania, most likely brought from Sicily by the Normans in 1000 AD. And, luckily for us, close to Paestum is one of the region’s top buffalo mozzarella producers where we can arrange to taste their wonderful cheeses, followed by a classic pasta from the area and a scrumptious, seasonal dessert

What's Included
  • 2-hour private guided tour in Paestum
  • Personal transportation included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Fluent English-speaking driver
  • Tolls and gasoline covered
  • Guided visit at a Buffalo Mozzarella factory
  • All parking fees paid for
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fee in Paestum
Additional Information

Embark from your hotel to the heart of buffalo mozzarella production, Paestum. Tour a buffalo mozzarella factory to observe the entire process of creating this cheese delicacy, with an opportunity to sample the authentic product. Following the factory visit, discover the archaeological treasures of Paestum guided by a professional. Presence of Doric temples here outshine even the ones in Athens, in their noble simplicity and preservation, imbuing a sense of awe-inspiring majesty and grandeur. This historical location is nestled amidst grass fields, enchanting gardens, and serene hills. Despite its compact size, its charm is irresistible. An exploration of this site will unveil the tomb paintings, including the one famously known as the ‘Tomb of the Diver’, a finely detailed and expressively naturalistic piece of Greek wall painting in Italy.

Location
Archaeological Park of Paestum
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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150oliverm
May 31, 2023
Excellent tour with Mario - Our guide Mario was exceptional. He was extremely knowledgable and his passion and excitement about the site was contagious. He was very friendly, relatable, and had a great sense of humor. I had a great time asking questions and discussing the ancient Greeks and Romans. I really recommend this tour!
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Rynbin
Oct 14, 2022
One of our favorite days during our two week tour of Italy! - This tour was amazing!! After Aldo picked us up at our flat, we started with the Buffalo Farm tour. Then, we traveled a short distance to Paestum. We chose the private guide option and Maria was worth every penny and more!! A private guide absolutely makes the tour - otherwise, you're simply looking at ruins with no context. Maria made the entire site come to life through her trip through history. Unlike Pompeii, in Paestum you are able to see both Greek and Roman ruins all in one place. After the Paestum tour, we traveled back to the Buffalo Farm for a fabulous lunch. From the aperitivo to the pasta, everything was insanely delicious - as was the wine. We highly recommend the cheese sampler plate. Each of us had a different favroite, but all agreed that every single one was sublime! Warning - you'll want to take more home with you. We couldn't recommend this tour more! We hope you enjoy this tour as well as we enjoyed it!
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613staceya
Oct 10, 2021
A mixture of Greek and Roman ruins experience and Bufalo cheese tour too - If you've been to Athens, this is a great treat. You'll see 3 greek temples unbelievably intact, alters, and much more. It was such a treat to see both Roman and Greek roads and to learn the history of Paestum and the surrounding areas. Our guide, Francesca, was very knowledgeable. The Bufalo Factory tour was pretty amazing too - and of course the cheese was creamy and tasty. Our base was near Amalfi. Our driver Aldo picked us up and kept us entertained throughout the day. Everyone enjoyed the day. If you are looking to see ancient history beyond Pompei, I recommend this day trip.
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Hnrosen
Oct 25, 2019
Paestum & Buffalo Mozzarella - Marco was on time, polite, spoke good English. The local guides at each destination were also excellent. Enjoyed the tour!
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