22 days in Southern Italy Itinerary

Famous for its resemblance to the ancient settlements of Jerusalem and Cappadocia, Matera remains one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world.

Get outdoors at Casa Grotta di Vico Solitario and Grotte di Pertosa-Auletta. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Church of Santa Maria de Idris and Ente Parco Nazionale Del Pollino. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Matera: Lido Playa del Sol (in Montegiordano) and Chiesa Matrice (in Rocca Imperiale). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Museo Laboratorio della Civilta Contadina, explore the ancient world of Cripta del Peccato Originale, don't miss a visit to Casa Noha, and contemplate the long history of Parco delle Chiese Rupestri di Matera.

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Baden-Baden, Germany to Matera is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Forio.

Step out of the city life by going to Baia di Sorgeto and Monte Epomeo. Chiesa del Soccorso and Sant'Angelo (Serrara Fontana) are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Take a break from Forio with a short trip to Maronti Beach in Ischia, about 38 minutes away.

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You can do a combination of car and ferry from Matera to Forio in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Traveling from Matera in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Forio, with lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Capri.

The island of Capri encompasses all the magical allure of the Mediterranean--dramatic blue waters, lush mountainous landscape, and picturesque island villages.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Villa San Michele and La Bottega dell'Arte di Sergio Rubino. Explore hidden gems such as Monte Solaro and Chiesa San Michele. There's much more to do: explore the fascinating underground world of White Grotta, appreciate the history behind Natural Arch, enjoy the sand and surf at Marina Grande Public Beach, and hike along Fortini Coastal Walk.

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Do a combination of taxi and ferry from Forio to Capri in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. In April, daily temperatures in Capri can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) early enough to ride a ferry to Naples.

Naples is the capital of the Italian region Campania and the third-largest municipality in Italy after Rome and Milan. Pompeii Archaeological Park and Gesu Nuovo Church are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Discover out-of-the-way places like Cimitero delle Fontanelle and Toledo (Stazione della Metropolitana dell'Arte). Get out of town with these interesting Naples side-trips: Vesuvio National Park (in Ottaviano), Il Sentiero Degli Dei (in Positano) and Convento di Santa Maria a Castro (in Praiano). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at LAES - La Napoli Sotterranea, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Duomo di Napoli, take an in-depth tour of Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte, and admire the striking features of Villa dei Misteri.

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You can ride a ferry from Capri to Naples in 1.5 hours. In May, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 17°C. You'll set off for home on the 10th (Thu).