15 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.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Tue): appreciate the extensive heritage of Sasso Barisano. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Wed): get engrossed in the history at MUST Matera, 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.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Matera tour itinerary planning site.

Vancouver, Canada to Matera is an approximately 17-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 9 hours traveling from Vancouver to Matera. When traveling from Vancouver in May, plan for somewhat warmer days in Matera, with highs around 25°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can drive to Paestum.

On the 18th (Thu), relax in the rural setting at Caseificio Rivabianca, then explore the ancient world of Archaeological Park of Paestum, then make a trip to Anfiteatro Romano di Paestum, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Le Mura.

For traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Paestum online road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Matera to Paestum takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Matera in May since evenings lows in Paestum dip to 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to drive to Naples.

Naples is the capital of the Italian region Campania and the third-largest municipality in Italy after Rome and Milan. Venture out of the city with trips to Pompeii (Villa dei Misteri, Temple of Apollo, &more). And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Pompeii Archaeological Park, examine the collection at Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli, get engrossed in the history at Galleria Borbonica, and get to know the fascinating history of Underground Naples.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Naples online travel route planner.

Traveling by car from Paestum to Naples takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Paestum in May, Naples is a bit cooler at night with lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Sorrento: Positano (Food Tours, Artigianato Rallo, &more) and Chiesa di Santa Croce (in Nocelle). There's much more to do: get outside with Outdoor Activities, take in the exciting artwork at Marcello Aversa Studio d'Arte, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica di Sant'Antonino, and admire the natural beauty at I Giardini di Cataldo.

For ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Sorrento trip maker.

Traveling by car from Naples to Sorrento takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or take a train. In May in Sorrento, expect temperatures between 27°C during the day and 18°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can ride a ferry to Ravello.

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

Get out of town with these interesting Ravello side-trips: Positano (Il Sentiero Degli Dei & Boat Tours & Water Sports). And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Villa Cimbrone Gardens, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duomo di Sant'Andrea, take some stellar pictures from Belvedere Principessa di Piemonte, and take a memorable drive along Amalfi Coast.

For where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Ravello online sightseeing planner.

You can ride a ferry from Sorrento to Ravello in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. In May, daytime highs in Ravello are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) so you can fly back home.