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Nápoles, Pompeia and Capri

Campânia · Italy

Nápoles, Pompeia and Capri

The capital of Campânia, the ruins buried by Vesúvio in 79 AD, and the island of Capri, linked by regional train and boat from Nápoles.

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Nápoles is the capital of Campânia in southern Italy and the gateway to a stretch of coast that combines a big city, archaeological sites and an island. The historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, preserves streets laid out by the Greeks, Baroque churches, the Cappella Sansevero with the Cristo Velado and the Museo Archeologico Nazionale, which houses the mosaics and frescoes taken from Pompeia and Herculano.

About 25 kilometres away lies Pompeia. The Roman city was buried by the ashes of Vesúvio in 79 AD and today is one of the largest archaeological sites in the world, with streets, houses, baths and an amphitheatre. The modern town next to it revolves around the sanctuary of Nossa Senhora do Rosário. Herculano, the Villa di Poppea in Oplontis and the trail up to the crater of Vesúvio complete the tour of the volcano area.

Capri is the island at the end of the gulf, about 50 minutes by aliscafo (fast boat) from Nápoles. It has the Piazzetta, the Giardini di Augusto with views of the Faraglioni, Anacapri with the Villa San Michele and the Monte Solaro chairlift, the ruins of the Villa Jovis of emperor Tibério and the Grotta Azzurra, which is only visited by boat when the sea allows.

Neapolitan pizza, strong coffee and limoncello are part of the local culture.

This destination brings together 3 cities: Nápoles, Capri, Pompeia.

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Where Nápoles, Pompeia and Capri is
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Contornos: ISTAT, limites administrativos 2026, CC BY 4.0. Adaptação do Cidade Turismo.

How to get there: Nápoles, Pompeia and Capri

✈ Aeroporto Internazionale di Napoli (Capodichino) (NAP) · 7 km to Nápoles

Check before buying. Those arriving in Rome continue by high-speed train to Napoli Centrale in about 1h10. Nápoles also has an international airport (NAP). From Nápoles, the Circumvesuviana goes to Pompeia and boats depart from Molo Beverello for Capri.

Suggested arrival point: Nápoles

Nápoles
Campânia · Nápoles, Pompeia and Capri Capital Suggested arrival point

Nápoles

Capital of Campania, Nápoles has a historic center with a Greek layout, a World Heritage site, cut through by the Spaccanapoli. It houses the Cappella Sansevero with the Veiled Christ, the Museo Archeologico Nazionale with the treasures of Pompeia, the Napoli Sotterranea, the Duomo of San Gennaro, the Piazza del Plebiscito, the Palazzo Reale and the waterfront in front of the Vesúvio. It is the city where pizza was born.

The local experience

Things to do in Nápoles, Pompeia and Capri

Centro storico di Napoli
Nápoles · Campânia · Historic neighborhood

Centro storico di Napoli

The historic center of Nápoles, a UNESCO World Heritage site, preserves the layout of the Greek city of Neápolis, intersected by the Spaccanapoli and the Via dei Tribunali.

Grotta Azzurra
Capri · Campânia · Grotto

Grotta Azzurra

Sea cave on the northwest coast of Capri, where the light that enters from below the water paints the sea blue. The entrance is made by lying down in a small rowing boat.

Parco Archeologico di Pompei
Pompeia · Campânia · Archaeological site

Parco Archeologico di Pompei

The Roman city buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, with streets, houses, baths, theatres and an amphitheatre. UNESCO World Heritage.

Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli
Nápoles · Campânia · Museum

Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli

The MANN houses one of the largest collections of Roman art in the world: sculptures from the Farnese collection and mosaics and frescoes taken from Pompeii and Herculaneum.

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Piazzetta di Capri
Capri · Campânia · Square

Piazzetta di Capri

The Piazza Umberto I, the small square in the centre of the town of Capri, with the clock tower, the church of Santo Stefano and café tables.

Villa dei Misteri
Pompeia · Campânia · Ruins

Villa dei Misteri

Large Roman villa outside Pompeia's walls, famous for the cycle of red-background frescoes depicting a rite linked to Dionysus.

Cappella Sansevero
Nápoles · Campânia · Museum

Cappella Sansevero

Baroque chapel in the historic center that houses the Veiled Christ, a marble sculpture by Giuseppe Sanmartino from 1753.

Giardini di Augusto
Capri · Campânia · Garden

Giardini di Augusto

Terraced gardens on the south of the island, with views of the Faraglioni, the bay of Marina Piccola and the curves of Via Krupp.

Santuario della Beata Vergine del Rosario di Pompei
Pompeia · Campânia · Church

Santuario della Beata Vergine del Rosario di Pompei

Late-19th-century basilica in the center of modern Pompeia, one of Italy's most visited Marian shrines.

Faraglioni di Capri
Capri · Campânia · Natural monument

Faraglioni di Capri

The three rocks that rise from the sea on Capri's southeast coast. One of them has an arch that boats pass through.

Napoli Sotterranea
Nápoles · Campânia · Historical site

Napoli Sotterranea

Guided tour through the tunnels and cisterns carved into the tuff beneath the historic center, used as an aqueduct in Antiquity and as an air-raid shelter in World War II.

Parco Archeologico di Ercolano
Pompeia · Campânia · Archaeological site

Parco Archeologico di Ercolano

Herculano, the neighboring Roman town buried by the same AD 79 eruption, smaller than Pompeia and with two-storey houses and preserved wood.

Duomo di Napoli
Nápoles · Campânia · Cathedral

Duomo di Napoli

The cathedral of Naples, dedicated to Nossa Senhora da Assunção, houses the capela do Tesouro de San Gennaro, the city's patron saint.

Vesuvio – Gran Cono
Pompeia · Campânia · Park

Vesuvio – Gran Cono

Trail to the rim of the Vesúvio crater, the volcano that destroyed Pompeia, within the Vesúvio National Park. Tickets are sold online only, with timed entry.

Villa San Michele
Capri · Campânia · House museum

Villa San Michele

House and garden of the Swedish doctor and writer Axel Munthe in Anacapri, built over the remains of a Roman villa, with a view of the golfo de Nápoles.

Monte Solaro
Capri · Campânia · Lookout

Monte Solaro

The highest point of Capri, at 589 meters, reached by a single-seat chairlift that departs from Anacapri.

Piazza del Plebiscito
Nápoles · Campânia · Square

Piazza del Plebiscito

The largest square in Naples, between the Palazzo Reale and the church of San Francesco di Paola, with its semicircular colonnade.

Villa di Poppea
Pompeia · Campânia · Ruins

Villa di Poppea

Luxury Roman villa in Oplontis, now Torre Annunziata, attributed to Popeia, wife of Nero, with large frescoes and gardens.

Palazzo Reale di Napoli
Nápoles · Campânia · Palace

Palazzo Reale di Napoli

Palace of the Spanish viceroys and the Bourbon kings, with royal apartments, an honor staircase and a chapel, facing the Piazza del Plebiscito.

Villa Jovis
Capri · Campânia · Ruins

Villa Jovis

Ruins of the largest villa of emperor Tibério, on the top of Monte Tiberio, at the northeastern tip of the island, overlooking the golfo de Nápoles.

Giro dell'isola in barca
Capri · Campânia · Boat ride

Giro dell'isola in barca

Boat trip around Capri, departing from Marina Grande, passing the coastal grottos, the Faraglioni and the Punta Carena lighthouse.

Lungomare di Napoli
Nápoles · Campânia · Street

Lungomare di Napoli

Naples' seafront along the Via Partenope and the Via Caracciolo, with the Castel dell'Ovo, the Borgo Marinari and views of the gulf stretching to Mount Vesuvius.

Castel Sant'Elmo
Nápoles · Campânia · Castle

Castel Sant'Elmo

Star-shaped fortress atop the Vomero, with the widest view of Naples, the bay and Vesuvius.

Certosa e Museo di San Martino
Nápoles · Campânia · Museum

Certosa e Museo di San Martino

Former Carthusian monastery in the Vomero, now a museum, with a Baroque church, cloister and a large collection of Neapolitan nativity scenes.

Galleria Umberto I
Nápoles · Campânia · Architecture

Galleria Umberto I

Late 19th-century shopping arcade with a glass-and-iron dome, mosaic floor and an entrance facing the Teatro di San Carlo.

Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte
Nápoles · Campânia · Museum

Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte

Former Bourbon hunting palace high on Capodimonte, housing the Farnese painting collection (Titian, Raphael, Caravaggio) and a large park.

Quartieri Spagnoli
Nápoles · Campânia · Historic neighborhood

Quartieri Spagnoli

A neighbourhood of narrow, uphill streets beside the Via Toledo, built in the 16th century for Spanish troops, where the large Maradona mural is located.

Before you go

Practical information

A little planning leaves more time to enjoy the journey.

When to go

Spring (April to June) and early autumn (September and October) usually have pleasant weather for walking around the ruins and going to the sea. July and August are hot and crowded, and there is little shade in Pompeia. In winter, from December to February, there are fewer boats to Capri and the Grotta Azzurra closes more often because of the sea.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

How many days to stay

Three to four days work well: two in Nápoles (historic centre, museums and the waterfront), one in Pompeia (or Pompeia and Herculano, for those with stamina) and one in Capri. With five days you can include the ascent to Vesúvio and a night on the island. Pompeia and Capri can be done as day trips from Nápoles, returning to sleep in the city.

Which city to stay in

In Nápoles, the historic centre (between Via dei Tribunali and Spaccanapoli) puts churches and the Cappella Sansevero within walking distance. The Via Toledo and Piazza del Plebiscito area is central and close to the port. Chiaia and the seafront on Via Partenope are by the sea, with easy access to Molo Beverello. Staying near Napoli Centrale is convenient for those catching an early train. In Capri, staying on the island lets you see the Piazzetta quieter at night; Anacapri is usually more peaceful. In Pompeia there is accommodation near the ruins’ entrance for those who want to start early. The tourist tax is charged at accommodation.

Respect the place

Take your trash with you, follow the signs and support local businesses. In natural areas, follow the visiting guidelines.

Get your questions answered

Frequently asked questions about Nápoles, Pompeia and Capri

How many days should I reserve for Nápoles, Pompeia and Capri?

A comfortable minimum is three days: one for Nápoles, one for Pompeia and one for Capri. With four or five days you can see Nápoles’ museums at a relaxed pace, add Herculano or Vesúvio to the Pompeia visit, and spend a night in Capri.

Do I need to rent a car?

No. Nápoles has metro, funiculars and buses, and the historic centre is a limited-traffic zone (ZTL), closed to outside cars. The Circumvesuviana connects Nápoles to Herculano, Pompeia and Sorrento, and Capri is only reached by boat. On the island there are buses, taxis and the funicular; a visitor’s car is not the way to go.

Can you go to Pompeia and Capri from Rome in the same day?

Pompeia is possible with effort: a high-speed train to Nápoles (about 1h10) and then roughly 35–40 minutes on the Circumvesuviana to Pompei Scavi, making it feasible as a same-day round trip. Capri from Rome is too rushed because it depends on train and boat. It’s best to sleep in Nápoles and do each trip on a separate day.

What's the best time to go?

From April to June and in September and October the weather is usually good for walking and boats to Capri run more frequently. July and August are the hottest and busiest months. In winter there are fewer boats and the Grotta Azzurra closes more often because of the sea.

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