8 Days in Naples: Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Pizza

Milica Marić

16 Jan 2024

Join me on an exciting 8-day adventure in Naples, where we'll uncover ancient wonders, visit stunning castles, explore fascinating museums, and indulge in mouthwatering authentic pizza. Get ready for a journey filled with history, culture, and unforgettable experiences!

Trip to Naples

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Viator

Day 1Roaming with Exotic Animals and Discovering a Castle

$63

Historic setting for boat tours through islands of monkeys & lemurs, gator feedings & animal shows.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

Imposing fortress & former royal residence, with 2 towers offering views & halls for conferences.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

Day 2Unveiling Ancient Treasures and Exploring a Majestic Monastery

$68

$ 3

Converted 17th-century palace & museum, home to prehistoric artifacts, coins & ancient works of art.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

19 - 23 min

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Monastery housing baroque church with ceiling frescoes & a marble altar, plus museum art collection.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$30

Day 3Immersing in Art, Religion, and the Mysteries of Catacombs

$40

$ 3

Religious complex dating from the 1300s with a vast church, majolica-tiled cloisters & a museum.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

2 - 3 min

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The quirky 1400s stone facade of this church opens to opulent interiors filled with religious art.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Guided tours offered in a subterranean Christian cemetery built in the 2nd & 4th centuries.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$20

Day 4Conquering Castles, Admiring Squares, and Witnessing Divine Art

$40

$ 6

Star-shaped, 14th-century, hilltop fortress & former prison with panoramic views from its terraces.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

24 - 29 min

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Pedestrianized landmark square with equestrian statues, home to the neo-classical Royal Palace.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Chapel remodeled by Prince Raimondo di Sangro of Sansevero to house sculptures of veiled figures.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$20

9 - 14 min

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Lavish cathedral with neo-Gothic facade & art-filled chapels, plus 4th-century mosaics & relics.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Delving into History at a National Museum and Conquering a Volcano

$70

$ 3

National Museum of the Palazzo di Venezia

15th-century palace museum housing collections of medieval & renaissance art, sculpture & weaponry.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

179 - 215 min

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Famed volcano known for the destruction of Pompeii in AD 79, with a hiking trail to the top.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$50

Day 6Embracing Nature's Beauty at Vesuvio National Park

$50

Network of trails exploring the scenery, flora & fauna around the slopes of an active volcano.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

Day 7Stepping into the Railway World, Unveiling a Castle, and Visiting a Royal Palace

$75

$ 3

Museo Nazionale Ferroviario di Pietrarsa

Spacious museum dedicated to the charming retired stock of the Italian national railway networks.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

18 - 22 min

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Medieval fortress with 5 towers & a Renaissance triumphal arch, plus civic art museum & chapel.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

8 - 11 min

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17th century palace with period furnishings, a home theatre & lavish ballroom restored after war.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$25

Day 8Reveling in Serenity at a Scenic Park and Admiring Art at Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano

$20

$ 3

Park with terraces & panoramic views, plus a playground & amphitheater used for summer events.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

29 - 35 min

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Ornate 17th-century Baroque palace that is now an art gallery with frescoes & works by Caravaggio.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

Budget breakdown: $446 In total

Activities & Food:$425

Transport:$21