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

Fabio D'Alessandro

23 Dec 2023

Join me on a thrilling adventure through the historic streets of Naples, as we uncover ancient marvels and indulge in mouthwatering authentic pizza. From grand palaces to hidden chapels, this itinerary is packed with excitement and cultural immersion. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

Trip to Naples

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Day 1Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano, Royal Palace of Naples, Piazza del Plebiscito

$133

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

4 - 6 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

1 - 2 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Opulent, horse-shoe-shaped auditorium, opened in 1737, with a ceiling fresco & guided tours.

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$38

5 - 8 min

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Napoli Sotterranea Guided Authorized Tour

Underground system of ancient catacombs, tunnels, caverns, cisterns & hideouts accessible by tour.

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$25

13 - 16 min

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

No time set

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$25

Day 2Castel Nuovo, Naples National Archaeological Museum

$63

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

11 - 14 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$38

Day 3Complesso Monumentale di Santa Chiara, Sansevero Chapel Museum, Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta

$40

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

6 - 9 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$20

7 - 10 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Unfussy rooms with balconies & en suite bathrooms in a straightforward guesthouse.

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Free

Day 4Pio Monte della Misericordia, Certosa e Museo di San Martino, National Museum of the Palazzo di Venezia

$70

$ 6

Octagonal chapel with collection by Neapolitan 17th/18th-century masters including Luca Giordano.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$20

24 - 29 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$30

159 - 191 min

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National Museum of the Palazzo di Venezia

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$20

Budget breakdown: $317 In total

Activities & Food:$305

Transport:$12