Le Stagioni della Campania: free walks and guided visits in Torre del Greco, Ercolano and Trecase from 15 November
Eleven free events, from 15 November 2026 to 9 May 2027, to discover Vesuvius, underground crypts, villas and vineyards in Torre del Greco, Ercolano and Trecase. Most outings last four hours, from 9:30 to 13:30, and end with a tasting.
At a glance
- When
- 15 November 2026 to 9 May 2027, 11 dates
- Times
- Usually 9:30-13:30; two dates until 15:30
- Ticket
- Free entry, booking required
- Booking
- On vesuvionatura.it, from the week before each date
- First event
- Sunday 15 November, Valle dell'Inferno from Trecase
Autumn dates
| Date | Where | What |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 15 November | Trecase | Electric-car ride up the Strada Matrone, Valle dell'Inferno trail, Casa Setaro vineyards and DOC wines |
| Saturday 21 November | Ercolano | Churches and underground spaces of the old town, via delle «pezze» and Resina market, lunch with tasting |
| Sunday 29 November | Torre del Greco | Walk in the Tirone-Alto Vesuvio Reserve to a viewpoint, local produce tasting |
| Sunday 6 December | All three towns | Vesuvius crater (Gran Cono), shuttle from Ercolano Scavi station and guided walk |
All autumn outings run from 9:30 to 13:30.
Winter and spring 2027
- Sunday 17 January, Torre del Greco: Villa Sora and the Gymnasium Baths on the seafront, with Vesuvio DOC wines.
- Saturday 23 January, Torre del Greco: the crypts of Santa Maria del Principio and delle Anime, Palazzo Baronale and the MAC3 museum (9:30-15:30).
- Saturday 30 January, Trecase: old town and the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie e San Gennaro.
- Sunday 14 March, Ercolano: Villa Campolieto and the gardens of the Miglio d'Oro.
- Sunday 21 March, Torre del Greco: Villa delle Ginestre, the poet Leopardi's house.
- Saturday 10 April, Trecase: Casa Setaro's vineyards and lava-stone cellars.
- Sunday 9 May, special event: the Vesuvius Observatory museum and the 1944 lava flows (9:30-15:30).
How to join
The town's page says free entry with compulsory booking on www.vesuvionatura.it, from the week before each event. It does not give exact meeting points or the number of places.
Tip: for 15 November, bookings open in the week before the outing, so check the site now. For information, Torre del Greco's events office answers on +39 081 8830279.
The project is run by Torre del Greco (lead town), Ercolano and Trecase with support from the Campania Region.
In the Vesuvius area
- Mount Vesuviushow to reach the crater
- Vesuvius crater, winter hourscrater opening times
- Herculaneumthe ruins in 2-3 hours
- Circumvesuviana, new timetablethe train to Torre del Greco and Ercolano
Frequently asked questions
What is Le Stagioni della Campania?
A programme of 11 hikes, guided visits and tastings run by the towns of Torre del Greco, Ercolano and Trecase, from 15 November 2026 to 9 May 2027.
Are the November 2026 Vesuvius walks free?
Yes: Torre del Greco's town council says entry is free, with compulsory booking on vesuvionatura.it from the week before each date.
When is the Valle dell'Inferno walk?
Sunday 15 November 2026, 9:30-13:30, starting from Trecase: electric-car ride up the Strada Matrone, the trail and a tasting at Casa Setaro.
How do you get to the Vesuvius crater on 6 December?
The programme includes a shuttle from Ercolano Scavi station on the Circumvesuviana and a guided walk along the Gran Cono trail, 9:30-13:30.
Where to stay in Torre del Greco
23 places to stay in the Vesuvius area on Napolibnb.it, the Naples holiday-rental portal: you contact the host directly, with no booking fees. Every listing shows its official CIN code.
