Travelling to Italy, the Southern Italy definitely have answers to your dilemma of mountain vs Beach. Naples and Sorrento, cities in Southern Italy along with Amalfi coast and Capri Islands adds to the extraordinary list of some serene and breathtakingly beautiful landscapes covering both the land and sea.
This photo itinerary will help you plan out your travel options from Rome.
My trip was during the summers (June 1st week)
Trip duration - 3-4 days
Trip cost- 250- 300 € ( Roughly 20000- 25000 Rs)
1. Pompeii ruins and Mount Vesuvius
Take a early morning trenitalia from Rome to reach Napoli Centrale. From Piazza Garibaldi in Naples, take a Circumvesuviana train on the Sorrento route and get down at Pompeii ruins. Visit the Pompeii ruins by afternoon and then take a bus to Mount Vesuvius. Take a trek to the crater. Take a Circumvesuviana train and spend the night in Sorrento.
2. Sorrento and Capri Islands
Enjoy the sunrise from the mountains or by the beach in Sorrento. Take a ferry to Capri Island. Take a 4 hour complete tour of Capri and Anacapri Island in separate ferry which covers the Blue Grotto, Faraglioni, Green Grotto and Marina Piccola. Visit the other places in Capri and savor the delicacies in the local eateries. Take a ferry to either Postaino or Amalfi coast in the evening. Shop and enjoy the local markets.
3. Postaino and Amalfi coast
Relish the sunrise at the coast. Enjoy the private beaches in Postaino. Hike to the Sentiero degli Dei (Path of the Gods) to get the amazing view of the coast. Visit the Church of Santa Maria Assunta and other catherdals. Shop clothes and shoes at local markets. Try out the eateries. Take a bus back to Sorrento and take Circumvesuviana train from Sorrento to Naples.
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Happy traveling 😊