Mozzarella Tasting & Paestum Excavations
Strenuous Activity
Includes snack
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Cheese Dairy Buffalo Farm
The Campania region is the birthplace of "mozzarella di bufala" or buffalo mozzarella. First introduced in the 12th century, the buffalo farm carries on the tradition of making this tasty with rich buffalo milk. Following a tour, enjoy samplings of their dairy products produced exclusively from the milk of the buffaloes bred on the farm.
Paestum Archeology Park
No visit to Salerno is complete without a visit to Paestum,a UNESCO World Heritage Site that's home to an array of timeless treasures. Rivaling even Pompeii, Paestum is an uncrowded haven of Greek history. Dating back before recorded history, Salerno found its place as a Greek colony around 600 B.C. Today, Paestum offers a rare look at "Magna Graecia" (Greater Greece) on the Italian mainland. Like the Pantheon in Greece, Paestum boasts three beautiful, columned temples acclaimed as some of the world's best-preserved ancient Greek temples. Step inside the adjacent museum for views of even more ancient artifacts.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
Paestum is a photographer's delight. Focus your lens on the Temple of Hera. Standing six to seven meters tall (19 to 22 feet), it's the oldest dating back to around 550 B.C. Steps away is the Temple of Neptune built between 460 and 450 B.C. with columns reaching 8.88 meters high (29 feet). Located on the opposite side of the archeology park is the Temple of Athena. Constructed around 500 B.C. and measuring approximately 33 meters (108 feet) in length, it typifies iconic classical Greek architecture.
SNACKS
Taste a bit of history as you're treated to mousse with mozzarella cheese and focaccia with mozzarella cheese and tomatoes served with mineral water.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
The ride from Salerno takes you into the flat, agricultural landscapes of the Campania region with views of rolling hills and a rich rural landscape.
Schedule
Special Notes
Guests must be able to walk approximately 1.5 miles over uneven and cobblestone surfaces with a few steps at the farmhouse.
The drive between Salerno and mozzarella dairy is approx. 45 mins, between mozzarella dairy and Paestum is approximately 15 minutes and the return drive from Paestum to Salerno is approximately 1 hr and 15 minutes, dependent on traffic conditions.
Tour itinerary may be reversed but all mentioned sites would be covered. Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience.
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Strenuous Activity
Includes snack
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Cheese Dairy Buffalo Farm
The Campania region is the birthplace of "mozzarella di bufala" or buffalo mozzarella. First introduced in the 12th century, the buffalo farm carries on the tradition of making this tasty with rich buffalo milk. Following a tour, enjoy samplings of their dairy products produced exclusively from the milk of the buffaloes bred on the farm.
Paestum Archeology Park
No visit to Salerno is complete without a visit to Paestum,a UNESCO World Heritage Site that's home to an array of timeless treasures. Rivaling even Pompeii, Paestum is an uncrowded haven of Greek history. Dating back before recorded history, Salerno found its place as a Greek colony around 600 B.C. Today, Paestum offers a rare look at "Magna Graecia" (Greater Greece) on the Italian mainland. Like the Pantheon in Greece, Paestum boasts three beautiful, columned temples acclaimed as some of the world's best-preserved ancient Greek temples. Step inside the adjacent museum for views of even more ancient artifacts.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
Paestum is a photographer's delight. Focus your lens on the Temple of Hera. Standing six to seven meters tall (19 to 22 feet), it's the oldest dating back to around 550 B.C. Steps away is the Temple of Neptune built between 460 and 450 B.C. with columns reaching 8.88 meters high (29 feet). Located on the opposite side of the archeology park is the Temple of Athena. Constructed around 500 B.C. and measuring approximately 33 meters (108 feet) in length, it typifies iconic classical Greek architecture.
SNACKS
Taste a bit of history as you're treated to mousse with mozzarella cheese and focaccia with mozzarella cheese and tomatoes served with mineral water.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
The ride from Salerno takes you into the flat, agricultural landscapes of the Campania region with views of rolling hills and a rich rural landscape.
Schedule
Special Notes
Guests must be able to walk approximately 1.5 miles over uneven and cobblestone surfaces with a few steps at the farmhouse.
The drive between Salerno and mozzarella dairy is approx. 45 mins, between mozzarella dairy and Paestum is approximately 15 minutes and the return drive from Paestum to Salerno is approximately 1 hr and 15 minutes, dependent on traffic conditions.
Tour itinerary may be reversed but all mentioned sites would be covered. Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience.