52 days in Southern Italy Itinerary

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Amalfi: Positano (Arienzo Beach Club, Positano & Le Ali nel Vento - Birds of Prey Experience), Praiano (Parrocchia Di San Gennaro, Torre di Grado, &more) and Tramonti (Giardino Segreto dell'Anima & Societa Agricola Tenuta San Francesco - S.R.L.). There's much more to do: admire the landmark architecture of Villa Rufolo, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duomo di Sant'Andrea, stroll through Villa Cimbrone Gardens, and get outside with Amalfi Coast.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Amalfi vacation maker app.

Belfast, UK to Amalfi is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Belfast in September, expect Amalfi to be a bit warmer, temps between 30°C and 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Matera.

Get out of town with these interesting Matera side-trips: Ferrata Ramo Imperiale (in Cerchiara di Calabria), Fontana Monumentale di Piazza Mario Pagano (in Tolve) and Setteventi del Pollino (in Civita). The adventure continues: appreciate the extensive heritage of Sassi di Matera, learn about winemaking at TEMPERE Azienda Vitivinicola f.lli Pica, don't miss a visit to Casa Noha, and visit Volo dell'Angelo.

To find photos, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Matera trip planner.

Traveling by car from Amalfi to Matera takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. Traveling from Amalfi in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Matera, with lows of 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Paestum.

Explore Paestum's surroundings by going to Borgo Medievale Di Terravecchia (in Giffoni Valle Piana), Grotte Marine di Capo Palinuro (in Palinuro) and Marina di Camerota (Cooperativa Rosa dei Venti & MUVIP Museo Virtuale del Paleolitico).

To see more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Paestum road trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Matera to Paestum takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Matera in September, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 24°C in Paestum. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Naples.

Change things up with these side-trips from Naples: Pompeii (Temple of Apollo, Villa dei Misteri, &more) and Salerno (Museo Diocesano San Matteo di Salerno, Duomo di Salerno, &more).

For where to stay, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Naples online tour builder.

You can drive from Paestum to Naples in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Paestum in October since evenings lows in Naples dip to 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) so you can travel to Forio.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Forio: Castello Aragonese d'Ischia (in Ischia), Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta (in Ischia Porto) and Maronti Beach (in Barano d'Ischia).

To find reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Forio trip itinerary builder website.

Traveling by combination of ferry and taxi from Naples to Forio takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) so you can travel to Capri.

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, don't miss a visit to Villa Lysis, Head underground at Blue Grotto, and stroll through I Faraglioni.

For photos, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Capri attractions planner.

You can 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 October, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 20°C. You will leave for Sorrento on the 21st (Sat).

Change things up with these side-trips from Sorrento: Positano (Spas, Boat Tours & Water Sports, &more) and Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista (in Praiano). Dedicate the 29th (Sun) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. Next up on the itinerary: indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, pause for some serene contemplation at Cattedrale di Sorrento, enjoy the sand and surf at Villa di Pollio Felice - Bagni della Regina Giovanna, and experience rural life at Agriturismo Primaluce - Fattoria Didattica e Tour.

To find more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Sorrento travel planner.

You can ride a ferry from Capri to Sorrento in an hour. In October in Sorrento, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 20°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.