37 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.

Explore Matera's surroundings by going to Museo Archeologico di Broglio (in Trebisacce), TEMPERE Azienda Vitivinicola f.lli Pica (in Salerno) and Setteventi del Pollino (in Civita). There's still lots to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Sassi di Matera, examine the collection at MOOM Matera Olive Oil Museum, admire the landmark architecture of Cattedrale di Matera, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Casa Grotta di Vico Solitario.

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Perth, Australia to Matera is an approximately 23-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 7 hours traveling from Perth to Matera. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Perth in April, with highs in Matera at 20°C and lows at 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can go by car to Naples.

Naples is the capital of the Italian region Campania and the third-largest municipality in Italy after Rome and Milan. Get out of town with these interesting Naples side-trips: Museo Acropolis (in Agropoli), Pompeii (Forum Baths, Terme del Foro, &more) and Paestum (Archaeological Park of Paestum & Torre di Paestum). There's much more to do: delve into the distant past at Pompeii Archaeological Park, examine the collection at Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli, get engrossed in the history at Galleria Borbonica, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Duomo di Napoli.

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You can drive from Matera to Naples in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Matera in May, expect a bit warmer with lows of 17°C in Naples. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Forio.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Forio: Procida (T2 Procida, The Port of Corricella, &more).

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You can do a combination of ferry and taxi from Naples to Forio in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In May in Forio, expect temperatures between 27°C during the day and 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) 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.

Capri is known for nature, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Monte Solaro, look for all kinds of wild species at Parco Astarita, get a dose of the wild on Nesea Capri, and enjoy breathtaking views from Belvedere di Tragara.

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Traveling by combination of taxi and ferry from Forio to Capri takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in May, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to Sorrento.

A lovely town easily accessible from almost anywhere in the country, Sorrento overlooks the Bay of Naples and sits right on the Amalfi Drive.

Explore Sorrento's surroundings by going to Salerno (Chiesa di Sant'Agostino, Fontana del Tenna, &more) and Positano (Chiesa di Santa Caterina, Spiaggia Grande, &more). There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Arciconfraternita della Santissima Annunziata e del Santissimo Rosario, kick back and relax at Villa di Pollio Felice - Bagni della Regina Giovanna, pause for some serene contemplation at Cattedrale di Sorrento, and surround yourself with nature on Vivaio Ruoppo - Lemon Tour Sorrento.

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You can ride a ferry from Capri to Sorrento in an hour. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in May, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Amalfi.

Known for its impressive hillside cascade of colorful stone buildings down to the Mediterranean shore, Amalfi is the cultural and commercial heart of southern Italy's Amalfi Coast.

Get out of town with these interesting Amalfi side-trips: Praiano (Torre di Grado & Cappella Madonna di Costantinopoli) and Positano (Il Sentiero Degli Dei & Le Ali nel Vento - Birds of Prey Experience). And it doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duomo di Ravello, admire the natural beauty at Villa Cimbrone Gardens, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Duomo di Sant'Andrea, and examine the collection at Museo della Carta.

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You can drive from Sorrento to Amalfi in 1.5 hours. Other options are to ride a ferry; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to catch the flight back home.