Naples

Naples is about 50 km north of Sorrento in the Campania region of Italy. It is reached in about 70-75 minutes by Circumvesuviana train or about 40 minutes by hydrofoil. The train runs from Sorrento to Napoli Garibaldi for EUR 5 one way, about every 30 minutes from 05:30, with the last train back leaving Napoli Garibaldi at about 22:14. Hydrofoils from Marina Piccola to Molo Beverello take about 40 minutes at EUR 16-20.50 one way, with listed sailings from about 07:20 to 17:00 (Alilauro, NLG and Lucibello on some days), so the return time should be checked. In the city, the metro and funiculars run from Garibaldi (anm.it), and the Museo Archeologico Nazionale at Piazza Museo Nazionale 19 is a short ride on metro Line 1 or Line 2 from Napoli Centrale. Naples is a large, loud city that rewards one focused day. The Archaeological Museum holds the finds from Pompeii and Herculaneum, including mosaics and frescoes, and is the logical morning stop. The centro storico along Spaccanapoli offers churches, shops and street life, and the Cappella Sansevero houses the Veiled Christ sculpture. Lunch is traditionally pizza at a historic pizzeria, and a coffee and sfogliatella follow. The afternoon can include a walk toward the waterfront, the Castel Nuovo near Molo Beverello, and Piazza del Plebiscito. Museum entry varies, so cultura.gov.it and the museum site should be checked. The best months are March-June and September-November, because July and August are hot and busy. Transport costs about EUR 10-41 for a return depending on train or hydrofoil. Valuables should be kept close on the train and in the centro storico, where pickpocketing is a known issue. The hydrofoil suits visitors who want a faster, scenic arrival, while the train is cheaper and runs later in the evening.