19 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.

Matera is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: appreciate the extensive heritage of Sassi di Matera, don't miss a visit to Casa Noha, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, and examine the collection at MOOM Matera Olive Oil Museum.

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New Delhi, India to Matera is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 4.5 hours traveling from New Delhi to Matera. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from New Delhi in May; daily highs in Matera reach 25°C and lows reach 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can drive to Paestum.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Tue): appreciate the extensive heritage of Le Mura, then stop by Bazar Cerere, then don't miss a visit to Anfiteatro Romano di Paestum, and finally delve into the distant past at Archaeological Park of Paestum.

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Drive from Matera to Paestum in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Matera in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Paestum, with lows of 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can drive to Ravello.

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Ravello: Positano (Boat Tours & Water Sports & Il Sentiero Degli Dei). Dedicate the 19th (Fri) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. And it doesn't end there: take in nature's colorful creations at Villa Cimbrone Gardens, admire the striking features of Villa Rufolo, take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Ravello, and take a memorable drive along Amalfi Coast.

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Drive from Paestum to Ravello in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of train and bus. In May in Ravello, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 21°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to catch the 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Sorrento: Positano (Fornillo, Spiaggia Grande, &more). On the 22nd (Mon), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. Dedicate the 24th (Wed) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. And it doesn't end there: see what you can catch with a fishing tour, don't miss a visit to Piazza Tasso, take in nature's colorful creations at Villa Comunale, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa dei Santi Ciro e Giovanni.

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Ride a ferry from Ravello to Sorrento in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. Traveling from Ravello in May, expect little chillier with lows of 18°C in Sorrento. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to go by car 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: Pompeii (Lupanar & Odeon - Teatro Piccolo) and Salerno (Speed Boats Tours, Duomo di Salerno, &more). There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Pompeii Archaeological Park, see the interesting displays at Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli, take an in-depth tour of Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte, and pause for some serene contemplation at Duomo di Napoli.

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Drive from Sorrento to Naples in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or take a train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to travel back home.