Campania

A region in southern Italy that brings together classic destinations such as Naples, Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast and the island of Capri.

Campania lies on Italy's southern Tyrrhenian coast. Its capital, Naples, is the birthplace of pizza, and its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At the foot of Mount Vesuvius, the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum preserve the look and feel of a Roman town. On the Amalfi Coast, Positano, Amalfi and Ravello cling to the cliffs, while islands such as Capri and Ischia are beautiful in their own right. The Royal Palace of Caserta and the Greek temples of Paestum are also well worth a visit. Spring and early autumn are the best times to visit; in high summer the coast is crowded and the roads clogged. Naples International Airport and the high-speed rail station are the main gateways, and ferries link the islands with the coast.

Destinations

• Naples & Amalfi Coast

Itineraries

• Naples, Pompeii & Amalfi Coast Car-Free – Start in historic Naples, then base yourself in Sorrento to visit Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast, and Capri without driving.
• Rome, Pompeii and the City in the Sky in – Based in Rome, with three day trips to Pompeii, Orvieto and Bagnoregio, the 'City in the Sky,' and Ostia Antica.
• Grand Southern Italy: Naples to Sicily – Cross from Naples to Puglia, travel down the toe of Italy to cross the strait to Taormina, using trains and buses with…