Naples and The Amalfi Coast

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About Naples and The Amalfi Coast
4-7 Days

4-7 Days

The Campania region in the southwestern coast of Italy is one of the most beautiful and versatile Italian regions, combining some of the best Italian attractions.

The region offers different experiences while fulfilling different interests for every traveler including Culture experiences, History and Art, Nature, and leisure time on the beach.

Naples, the region’s capital and the third largest city in Italy, offers beautiful architecture, art treasures, lively culture, and chaotic atmosphere.

Enjoy Naples while admiring its Cathedral, the impressive Capodimonte Art Museum and National Galleries, the National Archaeological Museum with its unique displays, the numerous castles and palaces, the “active” Solfatara volcano in the Phlegraean Fields, and much more.

Near Naples visit the crater of the majestic Mount Vesuvius, and for the history lovers, explore the amazingly preserved, ash buried, Roman towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Explore the Sorrento Bay and the Amalfi Mediterranean coastline with its beautiful landscapes, beaches and picturesque towns and villages.
Enjoy some relaxation and recreation time on a beach, enjoying the sun, the water, and the great Italian food and wine.

Visit the beautiful Isles of Ischia and Capri with their lovely towns, resorts, gardens, and great scenery.

The best time to visit the Campania region would be April through to October.

The same as in other coastal areas, consider that the region and especially the Sorrento and the Amalfi coast will be highly packed with tourists during the Summer.

To reach the Campania region fly into Naples, take a train, or drive from Rome.

Visiting the Campania region and all its versatile attractions, Thetjoy.com suggests a 7-12 days’ time frame;

Spend 2-3 days in Naples and its nearby attractions.
Spend 1-2 days visiting the Mount Vesuvius and the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum
Spend 2 days visiting the islands of Ischia, and Capri that can be visited also from Sorrento.
Spend 2-5 days traveling the Sorrento Bay and the coast of Amalfi including relaxation and recreation time on a Mediterranean beach.
If time allows take a train or fly into Rome, and spend 2-3 days in the beautiful capital of Italy, or alternatively, take a ferry to Palermo, Sicily spending few days in the beautiful island.