61 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. Change things up with these side-trips from Naples: Salerno (Speed Boats Tours, Pinacoteca Provinciale Salerno, &more) and Pompeii (Odeon - Teatro Piccolo, Lupanar, &more). There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Pompeii Archaeological Park, take an in-depth tour of Galleria Borbonica, get to know the fascinating history of Underground Naples, and explore the world behind art at Museo Cappella Sansevero.

For traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Naples trip planning website.

Melbourne, Australia to Naples is an approximately 26-hour combination of flight and train. You can also fly. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -9 hour difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Melbourne in September: high temperatures in Naples hover around 31°C and lows are around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) so you can 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sorrento: Salerno (Made In Salerno, Chiesa di Sant'Agostino, &more), Positano (Boat Tours & Water Sports, Spiaggia Grande, &more) and Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista (in Praiano). On the 14th (Thu), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. There's lots more to do: experience rural life at Agriturismo Primaluce - Fattoria Didattica e Tour, take a leisurely stroll along Marina Grande - Antico Borgo Marinaro, stroll around Villa Comunale, and kick back and relax at Villa di Pollio Felice - Bagni della Regina Giovanna.

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Drive from Naples to Sorrento in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or ride a ferry; or take a train. In September, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive 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.

Explore Amalfi's surroundings by going to Chiesa San Pietro Apostolo (in Cetara), Positano (Il Sentiero Degli Dei & Arienzo Beach Club, Positano) and Praiano (I Suoni degli Dei - Pelagos & Torre di Grado). The adventure continues: stroll through Villa Cimbrone Gardens, admire the local landmark of Fontana Cap e Ciuccio, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duomo di Sant'Andrea, and surround yourself with nature on Lemon Tour De Riso.

For more things to do, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Amalfi online route planner.

Drive from Sorrento to Amalfi in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or ride a ferry; or take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Amalfi can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive 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.

Explore Matera's surroundings by going to Museo Diocesano E Palazzo Vescovile (in Melfi), Chiesa di Santa Maria ad Nives (in Atella) and Cantine del Notaio (in Rionero in Vulture). Pack the 2nd (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Lucania Outdoor Park. There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Sassi di Matera, see the interesting displays at Museo Laboratorio della Civilta Contadina, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and delve into the distant past at Materasum Ipogeo.

For other places to visit, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read our Matera trip website.

You can drive from Amalfi to Matera in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. Traveling from Amalfi in September, Matera is a bit cooler at night with lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can drive to Capo Vaticano.

Capo Vaticano is a wide bathing place in the Municipality of Ricadi in Calabria, Italy. Venture out of the city with trips to Palmi (Cala di Rovaglioso & Villa Comunale Giuseppe Mazzini), Lido da Peppe (in San Ferdinando) and Cattedrale Santuario Maria Ss. Annunziata (in Oppido Mamertina). There's still lots to do: discover the deep blue sea with Tirrenian Diving Center, enjoy the sand and surf at Lido La Carioca, stroll through Grotticelle beach, and make a trip to Villa Comunale Carlo Ruggiero.

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You can drive from Matera to Capo Vaticano in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from Matera in October, plan for a bit warmer days in Capo Vaticano, with highs around 28°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Civita.

Civita is a hilltown and comune in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Civita: Morano Calabro (le case del nibbio & Ruderi del Monastero di Colloreto), Papasidero (Santuario della Madonna di Costantinopoli & River Rafting & Tubing) and Chiesa di Santa Maria del Piano (in Villapiana). There's still lots to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Setteventi del Pollino, pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa di San Giorgio, stroll around Bosco Difesa, and take in the awesome beauty at Ferrata Ramo Imperiale.

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Drive from Capo Vaticano to Civita in 3 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Marina di Camerota.

Get out of town with these interesting Marina di Camerota side-trips: Maratea (Rena d'u Nastru Beach, Spiaggia D'i Vranne, &more), Praia A Mare (Island Dino, Libreria Victoria, &more) and San Nicola Arcella (Crawford Beach Marinella, Arco Magno, &more).

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Drive from Civita to Marina di Camerota in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) early enough to go by car to Paestum.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Paestum: Oasi Valle della Caccia (in Senerchia), Campanile (in Oliveto Citra) and Santuario Santa Maria della Speranza (in Battipaglia).

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You can drive from Marina di Camerota to Paestum in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of ferry and bus. October in Paestum sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C at night. On the 30th (Mon), you're off to home.