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5 Days in Naples: Unveiling Ancient Marvels and Savoring Authentic Pizza

Manuel Alejandro Afanador

Manuel Alejandro Afanador

16 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through the historic streets of Naples, uncovering ancient wonders and indulging in mouthwatering pizza. From the Naples National Archaeological Museum to the iconic Castel Sant'Elmo, this itinerary is a perfect blend of history, culture, and culinary delights.

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Day 1Unearthing Treasures and Castle Charms
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$119

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$ 3

Girasole Pancaffè
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
4 - 5 min

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Naples National Archaeological Museum
Converted 17th-century palace & museum, home to prehistoric artifacts, coins & ancient works of art.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
9 - 14 min

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Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta
Lavish cathedral with neo-Gothic facade & art-filled chapels, plus 4th-century mosaics & relics.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Sansevero Chapel Museum
Chapel remodeled by Prince Raimondo di Sangro of Sansevero to house sculptures of veiled figures.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$20
18 - 22 min

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Ovo Castle
Imposing fortress & former royal residence, with 2 towers offering views & halls for conferences.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$25
Day 2Conquering Mount Vesuvius and Exploring Castel Nuovo
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$109

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$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$34
46 - 56 min

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Mount Vesuvius
Famed volcano known for the destruction of Pompeii in AD 79, with a hiking trail to the top.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$50
49 - 59 min

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Castel Nuovo
Medieval fortress with 5 towers & a Renaissance triumphal arch, plus civic art museum & chapel.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$25
Day 3Sipping Coffee, Roaming Piazzas, and Visiting San Martino
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$94

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$ 9

Bar Giulia
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
41 - 50 min

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Vesuvio National Park
Network of trails exploring the scenery, flora & fauna around the slopes of an active volcano.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$50
39 - 47 min

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Piazza del Plebiscito
Pedestrianized landmark square with equestrian statues, home to the neo-classical Royal Palace.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Certosa e Museo di San Martino
Monastery housing baroque church with ceiling frescoes & a marble altar, plus museum art collection.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$30
Day 4Delving into Royal Splendor and Mysteries of the Catacombs
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$99

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$ 3

Caffe Del Professore
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
2 - 3 min

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Royal Palace of Naples
17th century palace with period furnishings, a home theatre & lavish ballroom restored after war.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
4 - 5 min

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San Carlo Theatre
Opulent, horse-shoe-shaped auditorium, opened in 1737, with a ceiling fresco & guided tours.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$38
24 - 29 min

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Catacombs of San Gennaro
Guided tours offered in a subterranean Christian cemetery built in the 2nd & 4th centuries.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$20
Day 5Breathtaking Views, Serene Parks, and Santa Chiara's Complex
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$54

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$ 9

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
14 - 17 min

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Parco Virgiliano
Park with terraces & panoramic views, plus a playground & amphitheater used for summer events.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
36 - 44 min

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Castel Sant'Elmo
Star-shaped, 14th-century, hilltop fortress & former prison with panoramic views from its terraces.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$20
24 - 29 min

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Complesso Monumentale di Santa Chiara
Religious complex dating from the 1300s with a vast church, majolica-tiled cloisters & a museum.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$20

Budget breakdown: $503 In total

Activities & Food:$474
Transport:$29