A Food and Wine Itinerary Between Amalfi and Cilento

Between the sea and the hills, the Amalfi Coast and Cilento represent two sides of Southern Italy’s soul — beauty, flavor, and authenticity.

A food and wine journey through these regions is a sensory adventure that reveals the essence of Italian culture: slow rhythms, genuine people, and unforgettable tastes.

Amalfi and the Scent of Lemons

Start your journey among the lemon terraces of the Amalfi Coast.Visit a lemon farm in Minori or Amalfi, learn about traditional cultivation, and taste the famous artisan limoncello.

Don’t miss a cooking class focused on lemon-based recipes and Amalfi pastries.

Vietri and Cetara: The Taste of the Sea

Head to Vietri sul Mare, known for its ceramics and coastal cuisine, and stop in Cetara, a charming fishing village.Here you can try the unique anchovy sauce (colatura di alici), an ancient delicacy still produced by hand.

Epicureo Tip: join a guided tasting or a workshop with local fishermen for an authentic culinary experience.

Paestum and the Wines of Cilento

Continue inland to Paestum, home to the famous Greek temples and the finest buffalo mozzarella DOP. Nearby wineries in Agropoli and Torchiara offer tastings of Aglianico and Fiano, two of Cilento’s signature wines.

Enjoy a vineyard lunch or visit traditional dairies for a full experience.

Mediterranean Lifestyle in Pollica, Acciaroli & Castellabate

In the heart of Cilento, the Mediterranean Diet is a way of life. In Pollica and Acciaroli, you’ll find dishes inspired by sea, land, and simplicity — bluefish, grains, legumes, and olive oil.

Visit an olive oil mill for a tasting session and learn about the secrets of organic production.

Hilltop Flavors: Wine, Cheese & Heritage

End your journey in the Cilento hinterland, among the hills of Ceraso and Vallo della Lucania. Here, small producers preserve ancient traditions, crafting natural wines, goat cheeses, and homemade bread.

Epicureo Tip: book a tailor-made food & wine tour to meet local artisans and enjoy authentic Cilento hospitality.

A food and wine itinerary between Amalfi and Cilento, every flavor tells a story — of passion, nature, and time.With Epicureo, you can turn this itinerary into a custom travel experience, where gastronomy and authenticity meet in the heart of Southern Italy.