11 days in Southern Italy Itinerary

Naples is the capital of the Italian region Campania and the third-largest municipality in Italy after Rome and Milan. Explore hidden gems such as MUSA - Museo Universitario delle Scienze e delle Arti and Cloister of Santa Chiara. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Naples: Pompeii (Villa dei Misteri & Temple of Apollo). There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Pompeii Archaeological Park, appreciate the extensive heritage of Underground Naples, examine the collection at Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli, and pause for some serene contemplation at Duomo di Napoli.

Plan my trip to Naples with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.

London, UK to Naples is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Naples is 1 hour. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from London in May, with highs in Naples at 27°C and lows at 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) to allow time to travel to Forio.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Monte Epomeo, test the waters at Negombo, then pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa del Soccorso, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Giardini Ravino.

To find maps, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, use the Forio online driving holiday planner.

You can do a combination of ferry and taxi from Naples to Forio in 2 hours. Other options are to ride a ferry; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) early enough to travel to Capri.

The island of Capri encompasses all the magical allure of the Mediterranean--dramatic blue waters, lush mountainous landscape, and picturesque island villages.

On the 3rd (Sat), explore the fascinating underground world of White Grotta, appreciate the history behind Natural Arch, make a trip to Giardini di Augusto, take an in-depth tour of Villa San Michele, then take in the awesome beauty at Monte Solaro, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Chiesa San Michele.

To see more things to do, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Capri online route planner.

You can do a combination of taxi and ferry from Forio to Capri in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. June in Capri sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to ride a ferry to Sorrento.

A lovely town easily accessible from almost anywhere in the country, Sorrento overlooks the Bay of Naples and sits right on the Amalfi Drive.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Sun): steep yourself in history at Church of Santa Maria Assunta, take in the exciting artwork at Absolute Positano, enjoy the sand and surf at Fornillo, then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, then take in the spiritual surroundings of St Francis Church and Convent, and finally don't miss a visit to Piazza Tasso. Here are some ideas for day two: let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour.

To find photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Sorrento day trip site.

You can ride a ferry from Capri to Sorrento in an hour. In June, daily temperatures in Sorrento can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 23°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Amalfi.

Known for its impressive hillside cascade of colorful stone buildings down to the Mediterranean shore, Amalfi is the cultural and commercial heart of southern Italy's Amalfi Coast.

On the 6th (Tue), take a memorable drive along Amalfi Coast, Head underground at Cave of Smeraldo, and then get great views at Il Sentiero Degli Dei. On the 7th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duomo di Ravello, admire the striking features of Villa Rufolo, take in nature's colorful creations at Villa Cimbrone Gardens, stop by Ceramiche Cosmolena di Margherita di Palma, then examine the collection at Museo della Carta, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cloister del Paradiso.

To find traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Amalfi road trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Sorrento to Amalfi takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or take a bus. June in Amalfi sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can go by car to Matera.

Famous for its resemblance to the ancient settlements of Jerusalem and Cappadocia, Matera remains one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Thu): admire the landmark architecture of Cattedrale di Matera, don't miss a visit to Casa Noha, then don't miss a visit to Sassi di Matera, and finally walk around Parco della Murgia Materana. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the ancient world of Cripta del Peccato Originale, Head underground at Casa Grotta di Vico Solitario, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Church of Santa Maria de Idris, then explore the ancient world of Materasum Ipogeo, and finally make a trip to Palombaro Lungo.

For reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Matera tour itinerary planner.

Drive from Amalfi to Matera in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. Expect slightly colder evenings in Matera when traveling from Amalfi in June, with lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.