Italy 2025

Day 1 - Naples

visited Naples National Archeological Museum, that offers a fascinating historical overview of the art and culture of ancient Pompei - The majority on the recovered artefacts from Pompeii are displayed here so if Pompeii interests you make sure to take in both venues
visited Duomo di Santa Maria Assunta - Naples Cathedral
witnessed a Sunday procession going around Cathedral and down the small narrow streets of the Old City
enjoyed the energy of Via dei Tribunali and the hundreds of Diego Maradona murals and shrines

Day 2 - Naples

visited the Toledo Station - ⁠the glittering silver-blue walls that were designed to make you feel like you’re traversing through the ground and into the sea were definitely worth the visit - Simply Amazing!
savoured tradition Italian coffee while admiring the glass roof and dome of the Galleria Umberto I
visited Piazza del Plebiscito and took a peak at Vesuvius Mountain and Bay of Naples
enjoyed a Affogato at the oldest cafe in Naples - the famous Gran Caffe Gambrinus originally opened in 1860 and still exudes Old World charm
joined Walking Tour and took funicular to the Upper City - on the walk down we learned about Castel Sant’Elmo, Castel dell’Ovo, Spanish neighbourhood, Royal Palace of Naples and San Carlo Theatre
visited Via San Gregorio Armeno District and found the original Banksy Madonna - Madonna con la Pistola -painted by Banksy

Day 3 - Pompeii and Sorrento

Day 4 - Capri

Day 5 - Sorrento to Amalfi

experienced one of the best bus rides of our life - for 3,40 euro each we spent 2 exciting hours hanging to our lives and experiencing amazing views, winding roads, high cliffs, 90 degrees curves, vertical villages, cars parked on the cliff edges, scary over taking, and some serious crazy Italian-style driving

Day 6 - Amalfi

explored the beautiful village of Amalfi - situated on a mountainside overlooking the sea

Day 7 - Positano and Salerno

took the early morning ferry
walked around colorful, picturesque village, beautifully hidden among the hills and cliffs
decided to beat arriving crowds and jumped on the ferry to Salerno
enjoyed a slow ferry ride along famous Amalfi coast
took a walk on the Lungomare Trieste - beautiful pedestrian walkway along the beach
visited Salerno Cathedral and the Crypt - the most stunning cathedral crypt we have ever encountered
explored Salerno’s historic center - felt like a real Italian city
enjoyed the evening ferry ride back to Amalfi

Day 8 - Amalfi to Naples

spent the morning in Amalfi
took the Jet-boat from Amalfi Town to Naples
spent the afternoon exploring the Maradona District
enjoyed our last pizza at Naples oldest Pizzeria, L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele (Featured in Eat-Pray-Love)

airport is very close to the city - take green Alibus (5 euro, 15 min) lub taxi (fixed price 21-23 euro)
they add „coperto” to the restaurant bill - 2-5 euro per pax
coffee standing at the bar is cheaper (1,50 euro) that when sitting at the table (3,50 euro)
breakfast at the hotel is usually „Italian style” - coffee and sweet pastry
from Naples to Pompeii take CON express, then carry on to Sorrento (15 euro, 5x a day) - use front door to board
SITA bus from Sorrento to Amalfi - (1,5h, every 30 min, 3,40 euro) - sit on the right site to see the amazing views
buses get crowded, especially in summer—get to the stop early!
if you’re prone to motion sickness, take a window seat (but be warned, the cliffs are steep)
validate your ticket as soon as you board to avoid a fine
there is Capri tax - 10 euro per person per day, take a bus from the marina (every 30 min)
there is tax in every hotel - 3-4,50 euro day, need to pay cash at check in
Amalfi coast ferry - book tickets online earlier (need to check in at the both) or buy them for the same day at the pier, for bags you pay extra (3 euro)