It's been more than 2,000 years since the eruption that destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum, but Vesuvius is still known as the bad boy of the Neapolitan Riviera. On this trip, though, you'll discover its passive side. You'll start the day by taking a 4x4 to a lookout point just below the crater. Then you'll have the option of hiking to the top to get grandstand views of the Bay of Naples. Next, you'll take the thirst you've worked up to Cantina del Vesuvio vineyards. It's here that Vesuvius gives life rather than takes it away. The volcanic soil of this vineyard feeds pergolas full of white grapes, trellises stuffed with red ones, and groves of olive trees. But this trip isn't about looking and not touching. Once you've taken a tour of the grounds, you'll get to taste the wine. The Lacryma Christi will be the food pairing to your light lunch. Expect the menu to include tomatoes grown in the garden, garlic bread from the wood-fired oven and locally sourced meats and cheeses.