Naples
Pizza birthplace, underground tombs and Vesuvius views.
Overview
Naples is raw, authentic and intoxicating — the birthplace of pizza, where a margherita in a roadside shop tastes better than any Michelin star. The underground Naples tour descends into Greco-Roman tombs; the National Archaeological Museum holds the finest Roman mosaics.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit
April to June for milder temperatures; September for harvest warmth.
How to get there
Naples Airport (NAP) is 7 km northeast with a bus or Alibus to the centre. Rome is 1h10 by high-speed train; Pompeii is 40 min.
Getting around
The metro extends north-south; the Circumvesuviana reaches Pompeii, Sorrento and Oplontis; buses serve the hilly centre.
Travel budget
Three-star hotels EUR 70-140/night; a true Neapolitan pizza EUR 5-10; underground tour EUR 12.
Safety
Take care in the Spanish Quarter at night; the centro storico and the museum are safe and lively.
Visa information
Schengen visa; EU/EEA free entry.
Internet & eSIM
Excellent 4G/5G; EU eSIMs reliable in Campania.
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