Paestum and Mozzarella Farm experience

About this tour

Combine two pillars of southern Italian culture in a single seven-hour outing. Start at a working buffalo mozzarella farm near Paestum, where you'll watch cheesemakers transform fresh curds and taste the warm result minutes after production. Then explore the archaeological site's three Doric temples—the finest intact Greek structures outside Greece—dating to the fifth century BCE. Transport, site admission, and expert guidance included.

Highlights

• Watch buffalo mozzarella being made from scratch at working farm
• Taste warm, just-made mozzarella di bufala straight from production
• Three intact Greek temples from Magna Graecia period
• Museum galleries with artefacts from the ancient city
• Minivan transport with comfortable seating throughout
• Guided walkthrough of temples and archaeological context

What to expect

You'll begin at the mozzarella farm, where skilled workers demonstrate how local buffalo milk transforms into fresh cheese. The production area is active and hands-on; you'll see the curds being worked and stretched, then taste the product while still warm. Afterwards, transfer to Paestum's archaeological precinct. Your guide will walk you through the three temples—the Basilica, Temple of Hera II, and Temple of Athena—explaining their architectural details and religious significance. You'll also browse the site museum before returning. Expect roughly a mile of walking across uneven ancient stone.

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