12 days in Southern Italy Itinerary

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 15th (Thu): contemplate the long history of Antica Matera Casa Grotta, then examine the collection at Museo Laboratorio della Civilta Contadina, then make a trip to Sassi di Matera, and finally see the interesting displays at MOOM Matera Olive Oil Museum.

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New York City, USA to Matera is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is 6 hours. In June in Matera, expect temperatures between 81°F during the day and 61°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Ravello.

Best known for its celebrated terraced gardens, Ravello is a hidden gem of Italy's Amalfi Coast.

Change things up with these side-trips from Ravello: Positano (Il Sentiero Degli Dei & Boat Tours & Water Sports). The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Villa Cimbrone Gardens, take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Sant'Andrea, view the masterpieces at Ceramiche Cosmolena di Margherita di Palma, and take a memorable drive along Amalfi Coast.

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Drive from Matera to Ravello in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. Traveling from Matera in June, plan for a bit warmer nights in Ravello, with lows around 72°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can drive to Naples.

Naples is the capital of the Italian region Campania and the third-largest municipality in Italy after Rome and Milan. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Naples: Salerno (Speed Boats Tours, Duomo di Salerno, &more) and Archaeological Park of Paestum (in Paestum). There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Pompeii Archaeological Park, delve into the distant past at Villa di Poppea, get to know the fascinating history of Underground Naples, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Catacombe di San Gennaro.

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You can drive from Ravello to Naples in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Ravello in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Naples, with lows of 66°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Sorrento: Positano (Miniaci Art Gallery, Absolute Positano, &more). On the 24th (Sat), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. On the 25th (Sun), spend a thrilling day on the water with a speed boat tour. There's more to do: make a trip to Piazza Tasso and take in the spiritual surroundings of St Francis Church and Convent.

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You can drive from Naples to Sorrento in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 82°F in June, and nighttime lows around 68°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can fly back home.