Visit Campania. Fall in Love With Your Future Italian Home.
Book a fully curated Pinelli Discovery Visit and, when you become a co-owner, we'll credit the cost of your Discovery Visit and agreed eligible travel costs against your share purchase.
A Pinelli Discovery Visit is the best way to experience our homes, meet the team, explore the region, and understand whether fractional ownership in Southern Italy is right for you. This is not simply a property viewing trip — it is a personally hosted journey into the Pinelli lifestyle.
Your First Step Towards Owning a Home in Italy
Buying a share in a home abroad is both an emotional and practical decision. You want to see the property, understand the local area, meet the people behind the business, and feel confident that the ownership model is right for you.
That is exactly what a Pinelli Discovery Visit is designed to do.
During your visit, we will personally introduce you to our homes, the surrounding villages, the coastline, the food, the culture, and the lifestyle that make this part of Southern Italy so special.
Visit Cost Credited Against Your Share Purchase
When you go on to purchase a Pinelli share, the cost of your Discovery Visit and agreed eligible travel costs can be credited against your purchase. It is a low-risk, rewarding step towards ownership.
How Your Discovery Visit Credit Works
When you book a Discovery Visit with The Pinelli Group, your visit is more than a short break in Italy. It is a practical and personal step towards understanding whether co-ownership in Campania is right for you.
If you go on to complete a qualifying Pinelli share purchase, we will credit the cost of your Discovery Visit and agreed eligible travel costs against your purchase price.
Important Note
Travel-cost credits must be agreed in advance and supported by valid receipts. The credit applies only upon completion of a qualifying Pinelli share purchase and is deducted from the purchase price. It is not paid as a cash refund.
Choose the Discovery VisitThat Suits You Best
Every prospective owner is different. Some people arrive with one property already in mind. Others want to compare several homes, understand the full portfolio, or bring their family to experience the lifestyle properly.
Our Discovery Visits can be tailored around your interests, timescale, and level of buying intent.
Essential Discovery Visit
2 to 3 days
Ideal if you already have one property in mind or want to understand the Pinelli model in person before making a decision. This focused visit gives you time to view a selected property, explore the local area, and sit down with the Pinelli team to understand how co-ownership works.
Complete Discovery Visit
4 to 5 days
Our most popular option for prospective co-owners who want time to compare homes, experience the lifestyle, and review the ownership structure in detail. The Complete Discovery Visit gives you a deeper understanding of the properties, the region, the Pinelli ownership model, and the experience of returning to Italy year after year.
Bespoke Discovery Retreat
6 to 7 days or custom
A fully tailored experience for prospective buyers who want a deeper understanding of the full Pinelli portfolio, the region, the lifestyle, and the long-term ownership opportunity. This is ideal for families, investors, or buyers considering multiple shares across one or more properties.
Travel Assistance
We can help arrange flights and provide travel recommendations
Accommodation
Accommodation extensions available, subject to availability
Flexible Dates
Schedule your visit at your convenience throughout the year
Why a Discovery Visit Matters
There is only so much a brochure, website, or video can show.
A Discovery Visit allows you to walk through the homes, stand on the terraces, explore the villages, taste the food, meet the team, and understand the rhythm of life in Campania.
It gives you the confidence to make the decision properly.
During your Discovery Visit, you will be able to:
What to Expect DuringYour Discovery Visit
Your itinerary will be shaped around your interests, your preferred properties, and the type of ownership you are considering.
We want you to leave with a clear understanding of the homes, the region, the ownership model, and the people who will support you as a co-owner.
Private Property Viewings
Tour selected Pinelli homes and see the quality, setting, layout, and lifestyle for yourself.
Ownership Consultation
Sit down with the Pinelli team to understand how the fractional ownership structure works, including usage, annual costs, management, resale, and availability.
Lifestyle Experiences
Enjoy curated local experiences that show you the real character of Cilento and Campania, from food and wine to coastlines, villages, artisans, and ancient history.
Local Area Orientation
Explore the surrounding towns, beaches, restaurants, markets, and cultural landmarks so you can understand what life here really feels like.
Personal Time to Reflect
Your visit will be informative and enjoyable, but never pressured. We want you to make the right decision for the right reasons.
Visit cost credited against your share purchase when you buy
Experience the Real Campania
The Pinelli lifestyle is not only about beautiful homes. It is about the places, people, food, wine, history, and traditions that surround them.
Depending on your itinerary, your Discovery Visit can include carefully selected local experiences that bring the region to life.
Wine Tasting at Local Vineyards
Discover the wines of Campania with visits to selected vineyards and producers, including the opportunity to enjoy regional wines in beautiful countryside settings.
Artisan Food Experiences
Taste the flavours that make Southern Italy unforgettable, from fresh mozzarella and olive oil to handmade pasta, local cheeses, and seasonal produce.
Historic Paestum and Velia
Explore some of the most important archaeological sites in Southern Italy, including ancient Greek temples, Roman ruins, and UNESCO-recognised heritage.
Coastal and Village Life
Spend time in the villages, coastal towns, and countryside that make this area so appealing for long-term ownership.
Dining Like a Local
Enjoy authentic restaurants, family-style meals, and regional dishes that reflect the simplicity, generosity, and flavour of Campania.
Wine Tour Experiencesin Cilento
As part of your Discovery Visit, we can arrange exclusive access to Tredaniele Winery — a family estate in Trentinara producing exceptional Campania IGP and Paestum IGP wines from native grape varieties grown on dramatic hillside terraces.
Visit Tredaniele Winery
Trentinara · Province of Salerno
Heroic Viticulture at 450m Above Sea Level
The Daniele brothers cultivate native Cilento vines on steep terraced slopes, where Greek colonisers first planted grapes over two thousand years ago. The result is wine of extraordinary character — shaped by altitude, sea breeze, and ancient soil.
Tredaniele Winery sits in Trentinara, perched in the hills of the Cilento at 450 metres above sea level, with sweeping views stretching from the valley of Paestum all the way to Capri. The three Daniele brothers — heirs to a historic family of winemakers — cultivate native grape varieties using centuries-old techniques passed down through generations. On this guided tour you will walk the terraced vineyards protected by hand-built dry stone walls, learn about the concept of "heroic viticulture" practised on these steep slopes, and discover how the unique microclimate — shaped by sea breezes, mountain air, and spring waters — gives Cilento wines their distinctive character.
- Guided walk through terraced hillside vineyards
- Learn about native Cilento grape varieties
- Discover the ancient dry stone wall cultivation technique
- Panoramic views from Paestum to Capri
Tredaniele produces a celebrated range of wines from local grape varieties grown in the hilly terrain of Cilento. Their portfolio includes the elegant Fiano Campania IGP — a white wine of great finesse — the structured Rosso Campania IGP, the prestigious Rosso Paestum IGP aged at altitude, and the refined Spumante Rosé produced using the Classic Method. In the cellar tasting session you will be guided through each wine by a member of the family, exploring the aromas, flavours, and stories behind every bottle. Paired with local Cilento produce — buffalo mozzarella, cured meats, and artisan breads — this is a true sensory journey into the heart of Campania's gastronomic culture.
- Fiano Campania IGP — white wine of great finesse
- Rosso Campania IGP — structured and expressive red
- Rosso Paestum IGP — flagship wine aged at 450m altitude
- Spumante Rosé — Classic Method sparkling wine
- Paired with local Cilento cheeses and cured meats
Villa Tredaniele offers guests the rare opportunity to live inside a working Cilento winery. Wake up surrounded by vineyards, enjoy breakfast with estate-produced wines and local produce, and spend your days exploring the hills, coastline, and ancient villages of the Cilento National Park. The villa combines authentic Southern Italian character with thoughtful modern comforts, making it the perfect base for discovering the region. Guests can arrange private tastings, cooking experiences with local chefs, and guided excursions to nearby UNESCO heritage sites including Paestum and Velia — all within easy reach of the estate.
- Exclusive stay within a working Cilento winery
- Private tastings and cellar access for guests
- Cooking experiences with local Campanian chefs
- Easy access to Paestum, Velia, and Cilento coast
- Surrounded by vineyards and Mediterranean landscape
The Cilento harvest season — typically September to October — is one of the most magical times to visit Tredaniele. The entire family and local community come together to hand-pick grapes from the steep terraced vineyards, a tradition unchanged for centuries. Guests joining the harvest experience will work alongside the Daniele family, learning the art of selecting and picking ripe clusters by hand. After the harvest, you will follow the grapes into the cellar to witness the first stages of winemaking — pressing, fermentation, and the beginning of the ageing process. The day ends with a celebratory harvest dinner featuring traditional Cilento dishes and, of course, Tredaniele wines.
- Hand-pick grapes on the terraced hillside vineyards
- Work alongside the Daniele family and local community
- Follow grapes from vine to cellar
- Witness pressing and early fermentation
- Traditional harvest dinner with local dishes and wines
Local Artisan Experienceswith Santomiele
As part of your Discovery Visit, we can arrange an exclusive visit to Santomiele — a family artisan producer in Prignano Cilento whose story begins with a flower and a thousand-year-old fig.
Visit Santomiele
Prignano Cilento · Province of Salerno
A Simple Work for an Important Purpose
Inside an ancient oil mill transformed into a contemporary workshop, the Santomiele family has been crafting extraordinary products from the Cilento fig since the early 1900s — combining centuries of tradition with a bold, modern vision.
Téchne is the perfect starting point for anyone curious about Santomiele and the ancient art of Cilento fig-making. This tailor-made experience takes you through the story of the company — a family tradition rooted in the early 1900s — and introduces you to its most representative products and the artistic beauties of the workshop. Set inside the extraordinary Santomiele Officina del Gusto in Prignano Cilento, the tour combines history, craftsmanship, and landscape. You will learn how a thousand-year-old fruit became the foundation of an artisan enterprise that today produces sun-dried figs, artisan chocolates, fig molasses, jams, and honey — all made with the same philosophy: a simple work for an important purpose.
- Introduction to Santomiele's century-old family history
- Tour of the Officina del Gusto workshop in Prignano Cilento
- Overview of the full artisan product range
- Views of the Cilento National Park from the workshop
- Ideal first experience before deeper tastings
The Artisan's Touch is a full immersion in Santomiele's production philosophy. The laboratory becomes the ideal setting to discover the most representative products through an unforgettable tasting experience that engages all five senses. During this journey you will have the opportunity to wander in the Agorà, where sun-powered machines responsible for the slow drying of the figs operate in line with the company's green economy model. The tasting includes sun-dried Dottato figs with toasted almonds, fig jam paired with Paestum cheeses, buffalo ricotta mousse with Giffoni hazelnuts and fig molasses, and artisan fig pralines with cocoa and cinnamon.
- Welcome sun-dried Dottato figs with almonds and citrus
- Fig jam paired with Paestum cheeses
- Fig carpaccio with tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil
- Buffalo ricotta mousse with Giffoni hazelnuts and fig molasses
- Artisan fig pralines with cocoa, cinnamon, and rum
- Visit to the solar-powered fig-drying Agorà
The Fig in Wonderland is an in-depth tour designed for culinary tradition lovers who desire to discover Santomiele's most unusual and hidden nuances. You will see and learn about the technical processes of fig-making through unique machines that have already been awarded for environmental sustainability. This is a food and wine journey exploring over twenty years of the company's history through a sweet and savoury tasting experience with local products, held within the exclusive and charming "Sartoria dei Sapori" — Santomiele's private dining space. Wines from national and international producers are paired throughout, chosen to enhance the Mediterranean diet tradition.
- Welcome fig and glass of sparkling wine
- Buffalo mozzarella with fig molasses and artisan bread
- Gragnano spaghetti with Menaica anchovies and fig leaves
- Dolce Santomiele dessert selection with Giffoni hazelnuts
- Curated wine pairings from national and international producers
- Held in the exclusive "Sartoria dei Sapori" private dining space
The Santomiele Officina del Gusto — "Workshop of Taste" — in Prignano Cilento is one of the most extraordinary artisan spaces in Southern Italy. An ancient oil mill, a grand piano from the 1800s, photographs by Norman Parkinson hanging on the walls, pearl-coloured floors, steel and glass with a reference to Parmenides — ancient memories and testimonies combine with the modernity of refined and evocative architecture. The workshop produces the full Santomiele range: slow sun-dried Dottato figs, artisan chocolates including the celebrated Mediterranean Chocolate and L'Uovo Figo, fig molasses, jams and honey, brittle, and biscuits — all made without the concept of "employee", trusting instead in the creativity of each person to make every single product an excellence.
- Slow sun-dried Dottato figs — a thousand-year-old Cilento tradition
- Mediterranean Chocolate and L'Uovo Figo artisan chocolates
- Fig molasses, jams, honey, brittle, and biscuits
- Extraordinary architecture combining ancient and modern
- Direct purchase from the artisan workshop
- Located in Prignano Cilento, Cilento National Park
Local Artisan Experienceswith Tenuta Vannulo
As part of your Discovery Visit, we can arrange an exclusive visit to Tenuta Vannulo — a certified organic buffalo farm in Capaccio Paestum, where hand-made mozzarella, artisan leather, and a living museum of farming culture come together in one extraordinary estate.
Visit Tenuta Vannulo
Capaccio Paestum · Province of Salerno
A Story According to Nature
In 1907, this was a difficult zone to live in and cultivate. Vannulo has been transformed from a land that was 'worth nothing' to a flourishing area rich in know-how — producing some of Campania's most celebrated buffalo dairy products and artisan goods.
At Tenuta Vannulo, mozzarella is made entirely by hand every day from the milk of their own buffalo herd — a process unchanged since the farm was founded in 1907. Working the curd with water at 100°C, the cheesemakers stretch and shape each piece by hand, a technique that determines the mozzarella's distinctive firm texture and unparalleled flavour. The dairy is open to visitors who can watch the production process from close quarters and purchase the mozzarella fresh from the dairy. Given the limited daily production, advance ordering is strongly recommended. The mozzarella is available in classic rounds, treccia braids, and various sizes — all made that morning and best eaten the same day.
- Entirely hand-made daily from Vannulo's own organic buffalo milk
- Watch the traditional stretching and shaping process
- Available as classic rounds, treccia braids, and various sizes
- Limited daily production — advance ordering recommended
- Dairy open Mon–Sun 8:00–17:00
- Dairy bookings: +39 0828 724 765
The Tenuta Vannulo tasting room offers visitors the opportunity to sit down and savour the full range of the estate's buffalo dairy products in a relaxed, farm setting. Open every day from 12:00 to 16:00, the tasting room showcases Vannulo's full product range: rich buffalo cream, yoghurt and puddings, artisan ice cream, and buffalo milk chocolate — all produced on the estate using entirely organic methods. The yoghurt, in particular, has become a destination in its own right, with the Yoghurt Shop open from 7:00 to 19:30 every day. The tasting experience connects visitors directly to the land — the buffalo graze on the estate's own organic pastures, and everything served is produced within metres of where you are sitting.
- Full range of organic buffalo dairy products
- Buffalo mozzarella, cream, yoghurt, puddings, and ice cream
- Buffalo milk chocolate — a unique Vannulo speciality
- Tasting Room open Mon–Sun 12:00–16:00
- Yoghurt Shop open Mon–Sun 7:00–19:30
- All products made on the estate from organic buffalo milk
The Museum of Farming Culture at Tenuta Vannulo is a place dedicated to culture and memory, showcasing objects and customs from the agricultural world that has always been a central reference point for the estate. The collection brings together tools, artefacts, and everyday objects from the early 1900s — a period when this part of Campania was being transformed from difficult, uncultivated land into the flourishing farm it is today. Among the highlights are a buffalo bell from the early 1900s, a farming screw made of wood and iron, and a copper cabinet — each piece a tangible connection to the generations of farming families who shaped this landscape. The museum is housed within the estate itself, making it an integral part of any visit to Tenuta Vannulo.
- Artefacts and tools from the early 1900s farming world
- Buffalo bell, farming screws, copper cabinets, and more
- Housed within the Tenuta Vannulo estate
- Open Mon–Sat 8:00–18:00, Sun 8:00–14:00
- Combined visit with the Leather Shop
- Free to visit as part of the estate experience
Inside the Tenuta Vannulo farm, skilled workers process buffalo hide entirely by hand in a dedicated workshop, creating a wide range of handcrafted leather products — from classic to designer lines. The leather shop is a natural extension of the estate's philosophy: nothing from the buffalo is wasted, and every product is made with the same care and attention that defines everything Vannulo produces. The workshop is open to visitors, who can watch the artisans at work and browse the full range of leather goods available for purchase. Products range from classic bags, belts, and wallets to more distinctive designer pieces — all made from the hides of Vannulo's own buffalo herd and processed on the estate.
- Buffalo hide processed entirely by hand on the estate
- Classic and designer leather goods — bags, belts, wallets, and more
- Watch artisans at work in the on-farm workshop
- All products made from Vannulo's own buffalo herd
- Open Mon–Sat 8:00–18:00, Sun 8:00–14:00
- Combined visit with the Museum of Farming Culture
3000 Years of Wonder
Paestum & Velia
As part of your Discovery Visit, we can arrange a guided visit to the extraordinary archaeological parks of Paestum and Velia — home to some of the most magnificent Greek temples and artifacts in the Mediterranean, and the birthplace of Western philosophy.
The Temples of Paestum
Where Ancient Greece Meets Southern Italy
UNESCO World Heritage
Recognized since 1998 for outstanding universal value
Combined Tickets Available
Visit temples, museum, and Velia with one pass
Open Year-Round
Daily access with extended summer hours
The Archaeological Park of Paestum is home to three magnificent Doric temples that stand as testament to the glory of Magna Graecia. The Temple of Neptune (c. 460 BC) is considered one of the best-preserved Greek temples in the world. Alongside it stand the Temple of Hera (c. 550 BC) and the Temple of Athena (c. 500 BC). These UNESCO World Heritage monuments offer an unparalleled glimpse into ancient Greek architecture and religious life.
Highlights
- Temple of Neptune — the most complete Doric temple surviving
- Temple of Hera — the oldest temple at Paestum
- Temple of Athena — unique architectural fusion
- Ancient city walls and Roman forum
- UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998
The National Archaeological Museum of Paestum houses one of the most important collections of Magna Graecia artifacts in Italy. The star attraction is the Tomb of the Diver (480 BC), the only known example of Greek painting with figured scenes from the Archaic and Classical periods. The museum also displays metopes from the Heraion at Foce del Sele, bronze vessels, terracotta figurines, and the complete evolution of Paestum from Greek Poseidonia to Roman colony.
Highlights
- Tomb of the Diver — unique Greek fresco masterpiece
- Metopes from the Sanctuary of Hera
- Lucanian tomb paintings and artifacts
- Greek bronze vessels and armor
- Roman period sculptures and mosaics
Founded around 540 BC by Greek refugees from Phocaea, Velia (ancient Elea) became one of the most important intellectual centers of Magna Graecia. It was home to the Eleatic school of philosophy, founded by Parmenides and continued by his student Zeno. The archaeological site preserves the Porta Rosa (4th century BC), one of the earliest examples of a Greek arch, the acropolis with medieval towers, the Roman baths, and the ancient harbor area along the Tyrrhenian coast.
Highlights
- Porta Rosa — earliest example of Greek arch
- Birthplace of Parmenides and Zeno
- Acropolis with Norman-Angevin tower
- Ancient harbor and coastal fortifications
- Roman thermal baths and amphitheater
Throughout the year, the Parchi Paestum Velia offer extraordinary opportunities to experience ancient history come alive. The Poseidonia Paestum festival brings classical theater, music, and dance performances to the temples. Special night openings allow visitors to see the monuments illuminated under the stars. Educational workshops teach ancient crafts, archaeology methods, and Greek mythology. Guided thematic tours explore specific aspects of daily life, religion, and culture in Magna Graecia.
Highlights
- Poseidonia Paestum — summer festival of arts
- Night tours of the illuminated temples
- Archaeological workshops for all ages
- Thematic guided tours (mythology, daily life, architecture)
- Special exhibitions and cultural events
The Temples
The Museum
Velia Ruins
Include Paestum in Your Discovery Trip
Let us arrange a private guided tour of these extraordinary archaeological treasures as part of your Pinelli Discovery Visit
Plan Your Discovery VisitMany Owners Made Their DecisionAfter Visiting
For many Pinelli co-owners, the Discovery Visit was the moment everything became clear.
Seeing the homes in person, meeting the team, and experiencing the region helped them move from interest to confidence.
There is no substitute for being here. Our owners often tell us that the visit helped them understand not only the properties, but the feeling of belonging that comes with Pinelli ownership.
"The Discovery Visit exceeded all our expectations. Seeing the properties in person, meeting the team, and experiencing the region firsthand made our decision easy. We're now proud owners of a share in Vecchio Masseria."
"I was a little hesitant about fractional ownership until the Discovery Visit. The transparency, professionalism, and genuine passion of the entire Pinelli team convinced me this was the right investment. The property management services are exceptional."
"I felt you [Pinelli] had beautiful properties, Dawn had made them into amazing havens, which is what I was looking for, so I scheduled a discovery visit. I was treated like a queen... I now have an extension in my 'Pinelli Family' and I own part of an historic Palazzo!"
Discovery Visit FAQs
Everything you need to know about the Discovery Visit and how the credit works.
The cost of your Discovery Visit can be credited against your share purchase if you go on to complete a qualifying Pinelli ownership purchase.
Flights are not automatically included in the package price. However, agreed eligible travel costs may be credited against your purchase if confirmed in advance and supported by valid receipts.
No. The credit applies only against a qualifying Pinelli share purchase. It is deducted from the purchase price and is not paid as a cash refund.
Yes. Discovery Visits can be tailored for individuals, couples, families, or investment partners.
No. The purpose of the visit is to help you make an informed decision. There is no pressure to commit during the trip.
Yes. Your itinerary can be built around the properties most relevant to your interests and availability.
Subject to availability, Discovery Visits can include properties such as Villa Puro, Vecchio Masseria, Villa Velius, Palazzo Maratea, Casa Tramonto, and other homes within The Pinelli Group portfolio.
Eligible travel costs must be agreed with The Pinelli Group before travel and supported by valid receipts. The agreed amount can then be credited against your share purchase if you complete a qualifying purchase.
No. Some visitors are ready to move quickly, while others are still exploring the idea of ownership. The visit is designed to help you understand whether the Pinelli model is right for you.
Yes. We can tailor your Discovery Visit around your preferred properties, travel dates, family needs, lifestyle interests, and buying questions.
Still have questions? Speak directly with Nigel or Dawn.
+44 7976 609510Ready to See It for Yourself?
A Discovery Visit is the most personal way to understand The Pinelli Group.
You will see the homes, meet the team, experience the region, and discover whether co-ownership in Southern Italy feels right for you.
And when you go on to become a Pinelli co-owner, the cost of your Discovery Visit and agreed eligible travel costs can be credited against your share purchase.
No pressure. No hard sell. Just a carefully hosted visit to help you make a confident, informed decision.
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