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 Lido Playa del Sol. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Church of Santa Maria de Idris and Museo Laboratorio della Civilta Contadina. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Matera: Grotte di Pertosa-Auletta (in Pertosa) and Chiesa Matrice (in Rocca Imperiale). Spend the 22nd (Sun) exploring nature at Ente Parco Nazionale Del Pollino. There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Parco delle Chiese Rupestri di Matera, explore the ancient world of Cripta del Peccato Originale, walk around Parco della Murgia Materana, and don't miss a visit to Palombaro Lungo.

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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 Monte Epomeo and West Coast Ischia - Boat Rental. Sant'Angelo (Serrara Fontana) and Basilica Di Santa Maria Di Loreto 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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Traveling by combination of car and ferry from Matera to Forio takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, train, and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Traveling from Matera in April, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Forio, with lows around 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) early enough 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 Scala Fenicia (Phoenician Steps). Explore hidden gems such as Monte Solaro and Fortini Coastal Walk. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chiesa San Michele, explore the fascinating underground world of White Grotta, choose your vessel at Capri Rent Boats, and stroll through I Faraglioni.

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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: Convento di Santa Maria a Castro (in Praiano), Il Sentiero Degli Dei (in Positano) and Vesuvio National Park (in Ottaviano). 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).