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Discover the Hidden Gems of Naples: 6-Day Itinerary

Joseba Garitano Iriondo

Joseba Garitano Iriondo

27 Sep 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Naples, exploring its iconic landmarks and hidden treasures. This 6-day itinerary takes you to must-visit attractions like Ovo Castle, Piazza del Plebiscito, and Castel Nuovo, as well as lesser-known gems like Chiesa del Gesù Nuovo and Complesso Monumentale di Santa Chiara. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Naples, and create unforgettable memories along the way.

Trip to Naples

Day 1
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$250

Ovo Castle
Imposing fortress & former royal residence, with 2 towers offering views & halls for conferences.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$125
12 - 18 min

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Piazza del Plebiscito
Pedestrianized landmark square with equestrian statues, home to the neo-classical Royal Palace.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Castel Nuovo
Medieval fortress with 5 towers & a Renaissance triumphal arch, plus civic art museum & chapel.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$125
Day 2
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$200

Chiesa del Gesù Nuovo
The quirky 1400s stone facade of this church opens to opulent interiors filled with religious art.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
2 - 3 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.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$100
6 - 9 min

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Sansevero Chapel Museum
Chapel remodeled by Prince Raimondo di Sangro of Sansevero to house sculptures of veiled figures.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$100
Day 3
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$100

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$ 15

Castel Sant'Elmo
Star-shaped, 14th-century, hilltop fortress & former prison with panoramic views from its terraces.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$100
17 - 21 min

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Galleria Umberto I
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
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$288

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
Historic setting for boat tours through islands of monkeys & lemurs, gator feedings & animal shows.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$188
Anfiteatro Flavio Neroniano
Roman amphitheater for 40,000 from the 1st century AD, with a well-preserved interior underground.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$100
Day 5
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$288

Complesso Monumentale Sant'Anna dei Lombardi
Elegant church on a grand piazza, housing chapels filled with noted Renaissance art & sculpture.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$100
12 - 18 min

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Naples National Archaeological Museum
Converted 17th-century palace & museum, home to prehistoric artifacts, coins & ancient works of art.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$188
Day 6
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$200

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$ 15

Catacombs of San Gennaro
Guided tours offered in a subterranean Christian cemetery built in the 2nd & 4th centuries.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$100
9 - 11 min

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Palazzo dello Spagnolo
Palace from the 18th century with an elaborate double stairway in a courtyard, plus ornate stucco.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$100
8 - 11 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
8 - 11 min

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Chiesa di San Domenico Maggiore
Ornate basilica from the early 1300s featuring frescos, sacred relics & tombs of a royal family.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1354 In total

Activities & Food:$1325
Transport:$29