A Naples itinerary with Pompeii, Vesuvius and the best pizza
Naples is loud, chaotic and full of things to see: baroque churches, an ancient city underground, the finest Roman treasures, and Pompeii and Vesuvius a short train ride away. This prompt has your todo.is agent order it so you see the museum before the ruins, climb the volcano on a clear day and eat pizza at the right places.
The prompt
- Plan a [NUMBER OF DAYS]-day Naples itinerary for [WHO IS TRAVELLING] in [MONTH], staying in [AREA]. Include Spaccanapoli and Via San Gregorio Armeno, the Veiled Christ in the Sansevero Chapel (timed tickets), Napoli Sotterranea, the National Archaeological Museum, the seafront and Castel dell'Ovo, and the view from Castel Sant'Elmo. Plan Pompeii [EXTRA SITES] with how to get there on the Circumvesuviana and how long to allow. Add [DAY TRIP] if it fits. Give 4 classic pizzerias and what else to try (sfogliatella, cuoppo, babà). Add safety tips for pickpockets. Email me a PDF with links to official sites. Don't book anything.
What to change
- [NUMBER OF DAYS]: E.g. "4". Two days for the city, one for Pompeii and Vesuvius, one for a day trip.
- [WHO IS TRAVELLING]: E.g. "a couple", "three friends", "family with kids aged 10 and 13".
- [MONTH]: E.g. "April". Spring and autumn are best; Pompeii in July and August is very hot.
- [AREA]: E.g. "the centro storico", "Chiaia", "near Napoli Centrale".
- [EXTRA SITES]: E.g. "and Vesuvius on the same day", "and Herculaneum", "only".
- [DAY TRIP]: E.g. "Capri", "Procida", "the Amalfi Coast", or "no day trip".
Example result
- Naples in 4 days, a couple in April
- Staying in the centro storico · history, food, one island day
- Day 1: The old centre
- • Morning: Spaccanapoli, the straight street that cuts the old city in two. Santa Chiara's majolica-tiled cloister.
- • Sansevero Chapel for the Veiled Christ, the marble statue that looks like it is under a thin cloth. Timed tickets; book ahead.
- • Lunch: pizza at a classic pizzeria on Via dei Tribunali. Expect a queue; it moves fast.
- • Afternoon: Napoli Sotterranea: Greek and Roman tunnels and cisterns 40 m below the streets. Via San Gregorio Armeno for nativity workshops.
- • Evening: aperitivo in Piazza Bellini.
- Day 2: Treasures and views
- • Morning: National Archaeological Museum: the Farnese sculptures and the mosaics and frescoes taken from Pompeii, including the Alexander Mosaic. Seeing it first makes Pompeii make sense.
- • Afternoon: funicular to Vomero; Castel Sant'Elmo and the Certosa di San Martino for the view of the bay and Vesuvius.
- • Evening: walk the seafront to Castel dell'Ovo and dinner in Borgo Marinari.
- Day 3: Pompeii and Vesuvius
- • Circumvesuviana train to Pompei Scavi (about 35 to 40 minutes). Arrive at opening.
- • Plan 3 to 4 hours: the Forum, the House of the Faun, the Lupanare, the amphitheatre. Bring water and a hat.
- • Afternoon: shuttle bus up Vesuvius; timed tickets to walk the crater path (about 30 to 45 minutes up). It may close in bad weather.
- Day 4: Capri
- • Ferry from Molo Beverello (about 45 to 50 minutes on the fast boat).
- • Chairlift up Monte Solaro, the Gardens of Augustus, the Faraglioni rocks. The Blue Grotto only when the sea is calm.
- Good to know
- • Keep phones and wallets in front pockets on buses and the Circumvesuviana.
- • Sfogliatella at breakfast, a cuoppo of fried seafood as a snack, baba for dessert.
- • Check opening days and ticket rules on official sites before you go.
How to do it with todo.is
- Copy the prompt and fill in your days, travellers, month, area, extra sites and day trip.
- Paste it on the Today screen in todo.is or send it to your agent on WhatsApp or Telegram.
- Your agent orders the days, checks timed tickets and emails a PDF with transport and food stops.
- Ask for changes like "swap Capri for Procida" and book tickets and ferries yourself.
Tips for a better result
- Visit the Archaeological Museum before Pompeii. The best frescoes and mosaics from the ruins are in Naples.
- Book Sansevero Chapel and Vesuvius crater slots ahead. Both use timed tickets with limited places.
- Go to Pompeii at opening time. There is little shade, and tour groups arrive by mid-morning.
- Ask your agent to check the sea forecast before Capri. The Blue Grotto closes in choppy water.
Naples itinerary: FAQ
- How many days do you need in Naples? Two days covers the historic centre and the Archaeological Museum. Add a day for Pompeii and Vesuvius, and another for Capri or the Amalfi Coast.
- Can you do Pompeii and Vesuvius in one day? Yes. Visit Pompeii in the morning and take a shuttle bus up Vesuvius in the afternoon. It is a long day, so start early.
- Is Naples safe for tourists? Generally yes, with the usual city care. Watch for pickpockets on crowded transport and keep valuables out of sight.
- Can my agent plan the Amalfi Coast after Naples? Yes. Ask for Naples plus the Amalfi Coast and it will add ferries or buses to Sorrento and Positano with timings.
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