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Lagos to southern Italy: Naples, Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast and Capri

Lagos → Naples → Pompeii → Amalfi Coast → Capri

Naples
"Napoli_-_Maschio_Angioino_-_202209302342_3.jpg" by Richard Nevell, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons· licence
Capri in Cartolina - Vista da Termini (Massa Lubrense) (Capri)
Photo: Mario Apuzzo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Amalfi & ruins Best season (general guide): May–Sep

The Bay of Naples and the Amalfi Coast bring together ancient ruins, Italy's most dramatic coastline and a famous island, all within a short distance of each other. From Lagos you'll connect via a European hub to Naples. From there, trains, buses and boats do all the work, so a car isn't needed.

Naples is the start, with its archaeological museum, underground tunnels and lively street life, and it is said to be the home of pizza. A train ride takes you to Pompeii, where streets, houses and frescoes were preserved under volcanic ash. Mount Vesuvius can be climbed nearby. The road and boats continue to the Amalfi Coast: pastel Positano down its cliff, Amalfi's cathedral and the gardens of Ravello high above the sea. The Path of the Gods is a scenic walk between villages. Ferries then cross to Capri, where boat trips circle the island and visit the Blue Grotto when the sea allows.

Ferries along the coast and to Capri run mainly from about April to October, with fewer sailings at the start and end. May and September tend to offer the best balance of weather and crowds. July and August are very busy.

Book accommodation early on the coast, as space is limited. The Blue Grotto closes when the sea is rough, so plan a flexible day for Capri.

Suggested outline

  1. Lagos

    Start

  2. Naples

    By air · 2 nights suggested

    A loud, historic city. The National Archaeological Museum holds finds from Pompeii; the historic centre is famous for its pizza.

  3. Pompeii

    Overland · 1 night suggested

    The Roman town buried by Vesuvius in AD 79, reached by train from Naples. Herculaneum is a smaller, well-preserved alternative.

    Pompeii
    "Aerial_image_of_Pompeii_and_Mount_Vesuvius_(view_from_the_southeast).jpg" by Carsten Steger, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons· licence

  4. Amalfi Coast

    Overland · 3 nights suggested

    Cliffside towns such as Positano, Amalfi and Ravello, linked by a winding coast road and ferries.

    Amalfi Coast
    "Amalfi_Coast_(Italy,_October_2020)_-_75_(50558355441).jpg" by Bruno Rijsman, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons· licence

  5. Capri

    By ferry · 2 nights suggested

    An island reached by ferry from the coast or Naples. The Blue Grotto, the Gardens of Augustus and the chairlift up Monte Solaro.

    Capri
    "Capri_in_Cartolina_-_Vista_da_Termini_(Massa_Lubrense).jpg" by Mario Apuzzo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons· licence

Day by day

  1. Day 1 · Naples — Arrive; historic centre· Lagos → Naples (by air)
  2. Day 2 · Naples — Archaeological Museum
  3. Day 3 · Pompeii — Pompeii by train· Naples → Pompeii (overland)
  4. Day 4 · Amalfi Coast — To the coast; Positano· Pompeii → Amalfi Coast (overland)
  5. Day 5 · Amalfi Coast — Amalfi and Ravello
  6. Day 6 · Amalfi Coast — Path of the Gods
  7. Day 7 · Capri — Ferry to Capri; boat round the island· Amalfi Coast → Capri (by ferry)
  8. Day 8 · Capri — Monte Solaro and gardens
  9. Day 9 · Capri — Travel home from Capri· Capri → Naples (by ferry), then Naples → Lagos (by air)

A suggested pace only; expedition days are set by the operator.

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