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Europe

Pompeii/Capri (Naples), Italy

Dive into the soulful, chaotic birthplace of pizza, your gateway to ancient wonders. Pack your curiosity—and maybe your camera.

Quick Facts

Weather Range

50-77F (10-25C)

Currency

EUR

Language

Italian

Time Zone

CET (UTC+1)

Overview

Naples is a full-on sensory assault in the best possible way. This is the raw, gritty, and passionate heart of southern Italy. But its also the jumping-off point for two bucket-list destinations. You can journey back 2,000 years to Pompeii, the vast, Roman city that was perfectly, and tragically, preserved under volcanic ash from Mount Vesuvius. Walk its stone streets, enter its homes and temples, and feel the history. Or, you can take a 45-minute hydrofoil to the island of Capri, the ultimate, jet-set, Mediterranean dream. Ride a boat to the electric-blue Blue Grotto, take a chairlift to the highest peak, and soak in the pure, movie-star glamour.

Top Sights

  • Archaeological Park of Pompeii
This is the main event: a vast, 170-acre, 2,000-year-old Roman city, frozen in time by the 79 A.D. eruption. of Vesuvius. It's a haunting, full-day, must-do experience to walk its ancient streets.
  • Island of Capri
The legendary, jet-set, Island of Dreams. Take a 45-minute hydrofoil to this stunning, limestone rock, famous for its. Blue Grotto, its chic, designer-filled Piazzetta (main square), and its breathtaking natural beauty.
  • Spaccanapoli
This is the 2,000-year-old, arrow-straight, Roman-era street that famously splits the historic, UNESCO-listed, chaotic heart of Naples. It's not. one street, but a series of them, and its the soul of the city.
  • Herculaneum (Ercolano)
The other city destroyed by Vesuvius. It's much smaller, more compact, and arguably better preserved than. Pompeii, with its two-story buildings and carbonized wooden furniture still intact.
  • Naples National Archaeological Museum
If you cant get to Pompeii, this is the next best thing. This is the world's single-best museum for Roman art. housing the *actual* mosaics, frescoes, and statues that were excavated from Pompeii and Herculaneum.
  • Mount Vesuvius
The 4,200-foot volcano that is the cause of it all. You can take a bus part-way up and then hike the. final 30 minutes on a gravel path to the rim of the crater itself.

Neighborhoods

Spaccanapoli (Centro Storico)

Local eats and photo spots

Capri

Local eats and photo spots

Pompeii (Nearby)

Local eats and photo spots

Sorrento (Nearby)

Local eats and photo spots

Shore Things Excursions

Make the most of your time in port. These popular excursions are just a sampling of what's available—whether you're after thrills, culture, or pure relaxation.

Private Blue Grotto Boat Tour & Lunch

Set out on a private odyssey from the Gulf of Naples to Capri Town for a four-course Neapolitan lunch, shopping and Italian adventures.
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Exclusive Capri Boat Tour

Enjoy Capri the best way possible, aboard a luxurious motor boat complete with free time to explore this magical island.
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Amalfi Coast Hiking Tour

Hike along the Path of Gods 1,500 feet above sea level to bear witness to the spectacular views of the Amalfi Coast and Mount Pertuso.
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Exclusive Tour of Sorrento, Positano & Ravello

Take a private tour of Naples' surrounding sights and cities of Sorrento, Positano and Ravello.
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Shore Excursions

Make the most of your time in port. These popular excursions are just a sampling of what's available—whether you're after thrills, culture, or pure relaxation.
Worry-free excursions powered by Viator

Private Blue Grotto Boat Tour & Lunch

Set out on a private odyssey from the Gulf of Naples to Capri Town for a four-course Neapolitan lunch, shopping and Italian adventures.
View Details

Exclusive Capri Boat Tour

Enjoy Capri the best way possible, aboard a luxurious motor boat complete with free time to explore this magical island.
View Details

Amalfi Coast Hiking Tour

Hike along the Path of Gods 1,500 feet above sea level to bear witness to the spectacular views of the Amalfi Coast and Mount Pertuso.
View Details

Exclusive Tour of Sorrento, Positano & Ravello

Take a private tour of Naples' surrounding sights and cities of Sorrento, Positano and Ravello.
View Details
Explore all Pompeii/Capri (Naples) Shore Things
© Shore Things photos courtesy of Virgin Voyages®

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Quick Facts

Weather Range

50-77F (10-25C)

Currency

EUR

Language

Italian

Time Zone

CET (UTC+1)

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