12 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. Kids will enjoy Via San Gregorio Armeno and Villa Comunale. Get out of town with these interesting Naples side-trips: Eden Parco Giochi (in Pompeii) and Salerno (Chiesa di San Giorgio, Tempio di Pomona, &more). There's still lots to do: learn about all things military at Galleria Borbonica, steep yourself in history at Parco Acheologico di Ercolano, browse the exhibits of Museo Cappella Sansevero, and pause for some serene contemplation at Cloister of Santa Chiara.

To see photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Naples trip planner.

Krakow, Poland to Naples is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In December, Naples is somewhat warmer than Krakow - with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) to allow 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.

Family-friendly places like Spiaggia Grande and Fornillo will thrill your kids. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Amalfi: Il Sentiero Degli Dei (in Positano) and Chiesa San Pietro Apostolo (in Cetara). The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Sant'Andrea, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa di San Francesco, enjoy the sand and surf at Spiaggia di castiglione, and stroll through Lido di Ravello.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Amalfi trip itinerary planning website.

Traveling by car from Naples to Amalfi takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of subway and taxi; or take a bus. Traveling from Naples in December, plan for a bit warmer nights in Amalfi, with lows around 11°C. On the 2nd (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.