12 days in Southern Italy Itinerary

Castel Sant'Elmo and Tesoro di San Gennaro are good opportunities to explore the local culture. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Gesu Nuovo Church and Napoli Sotterranea.

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Ko Similan, Thailand to Naples is an approximately 22-hour flight. You'll gain 6 hours traveling from Ko Similan to Naples due to the time zone difference. In April, Naples is colder than Ko Similan - with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to drive to Matera.

On the 14th (Fri), don't miss a visit to Palombaro Lungo, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Church of Santa Maria de Idris, explore the fascinating underground world of Casa Grotta di Vico Solitario, then don't miss a visit to Casa Noha, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Cattedrale di Matera. On the next day, examine the collection at Museo Laboratorio della Civilta Contadina, then stroll around Parco della Murgia Materana, then steep yourself in history at Parco delle Chiese Rupestri di Matera, and finally explore the ancient world of Cripta del Peccato Originale.

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Getting from Naples to Matera by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Naples in April; daily highs in Matera reach 20°C and lows reach 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Reggio Calabria.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sun): pause for some serene contemplation at Parrocchia Maria S.S Immacolata di Scilla e Favazzina, explore the historical opulence of Castello Ruffo di Scilla, go for a walk through Chianalea di Scilla, explore the ancient world of Le Terme Romane (Roman Baths), then get to know the fascinating history of Lungomare Falcomata, and finally take an in-depth tour of Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Reggio Calabria.

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You can drive from Matera to Reggio Calabria in 4.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Matera in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Reggio Calabria, with lows of 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to travel to Forio.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Mon): take in the natural beauty of Baia di Sorgeto, then pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa del Soccorso, and then see where the ancients bathed at Negombo.

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Traveling by combination of flight and ferry from Reggio Calabria to Forio takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. In April, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can travel to Capri.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Tue): appreciate the history behind Natural Arch, get engrossed in the history at Villa San Michele, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Monte Solaro, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chiesa San Michele, then head outdoors with Via Krupp, and finally admire the natural beauty at Giardini di Augusto.

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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, daytime highs in Capri are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. You'll set off for Sorrento on the 19th (Wed).

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Thu): see what you can catch with a fishing tour, kick back and relax at Villa di Pollio Felice - Bagni della Regina Giovanna, take in the waterfront at Marina Grande - Antico Borgo Marinaro, then don't miss a visit to Piazza Tasso, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St Francis Church and Convent.

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Traveling by ferry from Capri to Sorrento takes an hour. In April, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.