22 days in Southern Italy Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Naples: Pompeii (Forum Baths & Lupanar) and Salerno (Museo Diocesano San Matteo di Salerno, Duomo di Salerno, &more).

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Toronto, Canada to Naples is an approximately 14-hour combination of flight and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 6 hours traveling from Toronto to Naples. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Toronto in May: high temperatures in Naples hover around 27°C and lows are around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to drive to Sorrento.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Sorrento: Positano (Miniaci Art Gallery, Absolute Positano, &more). There's still lots to do: indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chiesa e Convento di S. Francesco, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and take in nature's colorful creations at Villa Comunale.

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You can drive from Naples to Sorrento in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or ride a ferry; or take a train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can catch the ferry to Ravello.

Explore Ravello's surroundings by going to Praiano (Grotte di Suppraiano & Torre di Grado) and Positano (Il Sentiero Degli Dei, Boat Tours & Water Sports, &more). Next up on the itinerary: admire the natural beauty at Villa Cimbrone Gardens, take in the dramatic scenery at Valle delle Ferriere, examine the collection at Museo della Carta, and view the masterpieces at Ceramiche Cosmolena di Margherita di Palma.

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You can ride a ferry from Sorrento to Ravello in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in May, and nighttime lows around 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Paestum.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Thu): look for gifts at Bazar Cerere, take in the spiritual surroundings of Parrocchia Ss. Annunziata, then don't miss a visit to Anfiteatro Romano di Paestum, then delve into the distant past at Archaeological Park of Paestum, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Torre di Paestum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Fri): appreciate the extensive heritage of Le Mura, kick back and relax at Lido Mediterraneo Beach, and then get to know the fascinating history of Borgo Medievale Di Terravecchia.

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Traveling by car from Ravello to Paestum takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of bus and train. In May in Paestum, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 21°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Matera.

When in Matera, make a side trip to see Latteria Nicola in Montescaglioso, approximately Montescaglioso away. There's still lots to do: get to know the fascinating history of Sassi di Matera, have fun and explore at Racconti in Pietra, relax and rejuvenate at Palazzo Gattini Spa, and examine the collection at Museo Laboratorio della Civilta Contadina.

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You can drive from Paestum to Matera in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Paestum in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Matera, with lows of 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to catch the flight back home.