For lovers of history, culture and food: a tour of Paestum, its temples and a mozzarella farm

Trip Facts

  • Max 8
  • 8 hours

Why take this tour

We have combined a tour of the temples at Paestum with a visit to the best local mozzarella producing farm. This is a wonderful opportunity for an extraordinary experience, suitable for all ages, young and old. Come spend a day immersed in the wonders of archaeology then see just exactly how your favourite mozzarella is made.

It is impossible not to be moved by the majesty of the Paestum temples which remain preserved perfectly intact today. The timeless beauty of these monuments and the breathtaking surrounding landscape evokes a sense of calm and serenity. An expert tour guide will show you the best of the ancient site, explaining everything you behold. Then you’ll have the chance to gaze upon some exquisite artifacts exhibited in the adjacent museum. Paestum is of course renowned for its painted tombs, none more so than The Tomb of the Diver. You’ll be able to admire this among many other unique finds.

We promise that the visit to the farm will be just as engaging and fascinating for everyone.

You’ll love your favourite cheese even more when you discover just exactly how it is made.

The buffalo mozzarella of Paestum is a specialty celebrated all over the world. We’ll take you to the dairy where you’ll meet the buffaloes from which the precious milk is obtained. You’ll hear how they’re reared and observe how their milk is processed to become the tastiest stretched curd cheese. Try it and you’ll see why it has such a richly deserved reputation.

As you leave, ask your driver for some tips for the best restaurants with locally sourced food - he won’t disappoint!

For lovers of history, culture and food, our tour to Paestum, its temples and a mozzarella farm is a must. It really doesn’t get any better than this.

What's included

  • Expert guide in archeology in Paestum
  • Skip the line tickets
  • Transportation in a modern minivan
  • Professional driver
  • Visit with tasting in the best mozzarella farm

Points of interest

  • Paestum: Temple of Hera, Temple of Neptune, Temple of Athena, the amphitheater, National Archaeological Museum of Paestum: Tomb of the Diver, the Lucanian painted tombs, the archaic metopes of the Heraion del Sele, the Attic vases of Asteas
  • Local Mozzarella farm

Highlights

  •  Be enchanted by the beauty of the Greek temples of ancient Poseidonia
  • Visit a Mozzarella Farm and learn about the stages of production of the delicious buffalo mozzarella
  • Private transport from your accommodation

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Visit the temples of Paestum and see how your favourite buffalo mozzarella is made!

starting from €695

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