Can you see Naples and Pompeii in one day?

Can you see Naples and Pompeii in one day?

While gritty, it is authentic, and far less touristy than other popular cities in Italy and Naples is packed full of history, art & architecture. And because Naples is so close to Mt. Vesuvius, it makes it easy to see Pompeii and Naples in one day!

Can you do a day trip to Pompeii from Naples?

From Naples to Pompeii: You can visit Pompeii from Naples via several forms of public transportation. The easiest is to hop on the Campania Express or Circumvesuviana local train. From Sorrento to Pompeii: A Pompeii day trip from Sorrento will take you approximately the same amount of time: 30 minutes.

Can you do Pompeii and Amalfi Coast in one day?

Re: Pompeii and Amalfi coast in one day? It is not really practical to visit Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast in one day arriving by air in Naples. You really need 2-3 hours min to look around Pompeii, you can either hire an audio guide or join a guided group tour by an authorised guide at the entrrance to the site.

How much time do you need in Pompeii?

The ruins of Pompeii cover 44 square hectares, and it would take at least two full days to tour the entire park. Realistically, you can see most of the highlights in 4 hours and longer visits can be very tiring, especially on a hot day.

Should I stay in Naples or Pompeii?

Pompeii is a large site so the earlier you get there the better. Do stay in Naples. While Naples has mixed reviews, it is full of life and its grittiness is part of the experience. Take pickpocket precautions and then enjoy it.

What is nicer Sorrento or Naples?

Naples is cheaper and has more accommodation options. Sorrento – being a touristy town – doesn’t have the traffic or noise of its big city sister down the road.

Is Pompeii closer to Naples or Sorrento?

Pompeii is about 8 or 9 stations from Sorrento on a direct train and takes about 20 minutes. There are 36 stations between Naples and Sorrento and the train is rickety at best, prone to break down and is often full leaving Naples so you need to stand.

Is a day trip to Pompeii worth it?

There is a great trip report somewhere on this site about a day trip to Pompeii and I was tempted. But for us, it was lots of travel for the ultimate site. However, we did go to Ostia Antica and found that to be a great substitute for us. It’s a 45 min train ride from Rome and has lots of ruins to amble through.

Is there a dress code for Pompeii?

There is no dress code to visit Pompeii. The landmarks in Italy that do have rules about what you can wear are usually places like the Vatican and churches, which do have a dress code.

Can you visit Pompeii and Vesuvius in one day?

It’s possible to visit both Pompeii and Vesuvius in one day, but it will be a very tiring day. Pompeii has almost no shade, and it can get very hot there. You should get there as early in the day as possible.

Is Naples worth visiting?

We love Naples and yes, it is worth a visit. During our stay, we enjoyed the diversity of things to see and do in Naples and, of course, eating pizzas! The food and pizza are very good in Naples and we also loved our wine tasting tour in the Pompeii area.

Is one day in Naples enough?

How much time to spend in Naples? Well… There’s no way you can visit a town as rich and fascinating as Naples in less than two or three days! However, one day is enough to visit Naples old city center, a Unesco Heritage site, taste some of its amazing street food and, of course, eat the original pizza!

How many days to spend in Pompeii and Naples?

A day trip to Pompeii and Naples is not the only option we have departing from Rome . If you have more than one day at your disposal, we highly suggest: In just 3 or 2 days, you can head South and experience the allure of the Naples area: famous history, archaeology, and unique natural beauty.

How long is the train from Naples to Pompeii?

The train from Naples to Pompeii takes about 30 minutes. You’ll find that the trains run 2-3 times per hour during most of the day. You can also book a shuttle to take you from Naples to Pompeii.

Is Pompeii too crowded to visit?

But Pompeii is so vast that it’s unlikely you’ll be troubled by crowds for long – especially if you’re not following the same tour route as everyone else. The schedule I followed, and that I’m discussing below, is: Pompeii in the morning, followed by a lunch break near Pompeii, and an afternoon visit to Herculaneum.

Is Naples Italy worth a visit?

While gritty, it is authentic, and far less touristy than other popular cities in Italy and Naples is packed full of history, art & architecture. And because Naples is so close to Mt. Vesuvius, it makes it easy to see Pompeii and Naples in one day!