Naples & Pompeii Weekend Getaway Itinerary


Day 1: Exploring Naples

Morning:

8:00 AM – Breakfast at Gran Caffè Gambrinus :hot_beverage::shortcake: (Historic café with Neapolitan sfogliatella and espresso)

9:00 AM – Visit Castel dell’Ovo :castle: (Scenic sea views and a light morning stroll)

10:00 AM – Explore Spaccanapoli & Centro Storico :classical_building: (Wander through historic streets, see churches like Gesù Nuovo & Santa Chiara)

11:30 AM – Sansevero Chapel :framed_picture: (Admire the stunning Veiled Christ sculpture)

Lunch:

1:00 PM – Pizza at L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele or Sorbillo :pizza:

Afternoon:

2:30 PM – Naples Underground Tour (Napoli Sotterranea) (Explore ancient tunnels & WWII shelters)

4:00 PM – Visit the National Archaeological Museum of Naples (MANN) :amphora: (Home to artifacts from Pompeii & Herculaneum)

6:00 PM – Sunset at Lungomare Caracciolo :sunrise: (Enjoy a scenic walk along the waterfront)

Dinner:

8:00 PM – Seafood dinner at Trattoria da Nennella or La Cantina dei Lazzari :wine_glass::fish:


Day 2: Pompeii & Mount Vesuvius

Morning:

7:30 AM – Take the Circumvesuviana Train to Pompeii (from Napoli Garibaldi Station, ~35 min) :train:

8:30 AM – Explore Pompeii Ruins :classical_building: (Visit the Forum, amphitheater, Villa of the Mysteries; plan at least 3-4 hours)

Lunch:

12:30 PM – Lunch at Caupona Pompeii :spaghetti: (Roman-style eatery near the ruins)

Afternoon:

1:30 PM – Take a shuttle to Mount Vesuvius :bus: (Hike to the crater for breathtaking views; ~1-hour walk up)

4:00 PM – Return to Naples :train:

Evening in Naples:

6:00 PM – Visit Galleria Umberto I & Toledo Metro Station :performing_arts: (Famous for its stunning design)

7:00 PM – Last-minute shopping or coffee at Piazza del Plebiscito :hot_beverage:

8:00 PM – Farewell dinner at a rooftop restaurant like Ristorante Mattozzi or Palazzo Petrucci :wine_glass: