Day 1: Exploring Naples
Morning:
8:00 AM – Breakfast at Gran Caffè Gambrinus (Historic café with Neapolitan sfogliatella and espresso)
9:00 AM – Visit Castel dell’Ovo (Scenic sea views and a light morning stroll)
10:00 AM – Explore Spaccanapoli & Centro Storico (Wander through historic streets, see churches like Gesù Nuovo & Santa Chiara)
11:30 AM – Sansevero Chapel (Admire the stunning Veiled Christ sculpture)
Lunch:
1:00 PM – Pizza at L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele or Sorbillo
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) (Home to artifacts from Pompeii & Herculaneum)
6:00 PM – Sunset at Lungomare Caracciolo (Enjoy a scenic walk along the waterfront)
Dinner:
8:00 PM – Seafood dinner at Trattoria da Nennella or La Cantina dei Lazzari
Day 2: Pompeii & Mount Vesuvius
Morning:
7:30 AM – Take the Circumvesuviana Train to Pompeii (from Napoli Garibaldi Station, ~35 min)
8:30 AM – Explore Pompeii Ruins (Visit the Forum, amphitheater, Villa of the Mysteries; plan at least 3-4 hours)
Lunch:
12:30 PM – Lunch at Caupona Pompeii (Roman-style eatery near the ruins)
Afternoon:
1:30 PM – Take a shuttle to Mount Vesuvius (Hike to the crater for breathtaking views; ~1-hour walk up)
4:00 PM – Return to Naples
Evening in Naples:
6:00 PM – Visit Galleria Umberto I & Toledo Metro Station (Famous for its stunning design)
7:00 PM – Last-minute shopping or coffee at Piazza del Plebiscito
8:00 PM – Farewell dinner at a rooftop restaurant like Ristorante Mattozzi or Palazzo Petrucci