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 Museo Laboratorio della Civilta Contadina 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: contemplate the long history of Parco delle Chiese Rupestri di Matera, admire the striking features of Cattedrale di Matera, don't miss a visit to Casa Noha, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Santa Maria de Idris.

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Baden-Baden, Germany to Matera is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in April, and nighttime lows around 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. Chiesa del Soccorso 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 Barano d'Ischia, about 38 minutes away.

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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. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Forio when traveling from Matera in April, with lows around 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can 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.

Explore hidden gems such as Monte Solaro and Fortini Coastal Walk. Get some cultural insight at Villa San Michele and Chiesa San Michele. The adventure continues: explore the fascinating underground world of White Grotta, see the interesting displays at La Bottega dell'Arte di Sergio Rubino, contemplate the long history of Villa Jovis, and take in the dramatic natural features at 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. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) early enough to catch the 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 Napoli Sotterranea are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Discover out-of-the-way places like Gesu Nuovo Church and Cloister of Santa Chiara. 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). Next up on the itinerary: stroll the grounds of Cimitero delle Fontanelle, see the interesting displays at Certosa e Museo di San Martino Napoli, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Duomo di Napoli, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Museo Cappella Sansevero.

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Ride a ferry from Capri to Naples in 1.5 hours. In May in Naples, expect temperatures between 27°C during the day and 17°C at night. You will leave for home on the 10th (Thu).