15 days in Southern Italy Itinerary

Kids will appreciate attractions like Pompeii Archaeological Park and Speed Boats Tours. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Pompeii: Parco Sul Mare Di Villa Favorita (in Ercolano), Vesuvio National Park (in Ottaviano) and Salerno (Castello di Arechi & Centro Storico Salerno). The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Parco Acheologico di Ercolano, make a trip to Lupanar, admire the striking features of Villa dei Misteri, and delve into the distant past at Temple of Apollo.

For photos, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Pompeii trip maker website.

Toronto, Canada to Pompeii is an approximately 14-hour combination of flight and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Toronto to Pompeii is 6 hours. Traveling from Toronto in July, things will get a bit warmer in Pompeii: highs are around 36°C and lows about 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to drive to Positano.

Family-friendly places like Fornillo and Duomo di Sant'Andrea will thrill your kids. Change things up with these side-trips from Positano: Amalfi (Torre dello Ziro, Centro Storico, &more), Atrani (Spiaggia di Atrani & Collegiate Santa Maria Maddalena) and Lido di Ravello (in Castiglione). And it doesn't end there: get outside with Outdoor Activities, enjoy the sand and surf at Arienzo Beach Club, Positano, cruise along Amalfi Coast, and stroll through Villa Cimbrone Gardens.

For reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Positano trip planner.

Drive from Pompeii to Positano in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in July, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) to allow time to drive to Paestum.

On the 2nd (Wed), kick back and relax at Otium Mare Felix, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Lido Mec, then get to know the fascinating history of Archaeological Park of Paestum, and finally head outdoors with Lido Esercito. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: don't miss a visit to Anfiteatro Romano di Paestum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Parrocchia Ss. Annunziata, then look for gifts at Bazar Cerere, and finally kick back and relax at Lido Mediterraneo Beach.

To find other places to visit, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Paestum day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Positano to Paestum takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in August, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) early enough to go by car to Civita.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Fri): take an in-depth tour of Museo Etonico Arbresh, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa di S. Maria Assunta, identify plant and animal life at Setteventi del Pollino, then take in the views from Il ponte del diavolo, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Santuario della Madonna del Castello.

To see other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Civita route planning site.

You can drive from Paestum to Civita in 2.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Matera.

On the 5th (Sat), appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Duomo, see the interesting displays at Museo Laboratorio della Civilta Contadina, appreciate the extensive heritage of Sassi di Matera, then examine the collection at MOOM Matera Olive Oil Museum, and finally get engrossed in the history at MUST Matera. On the 6th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the ancient world of Materasum Ipogeo, pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa San Giovanni Battista, and then delve into the distant past at Cripta del Peccato Originale.

To find reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Matera holiday planner.

Getting from Civita to Matera by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive. August in Matera sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.