Four Solo Days in Naples Italy, Naples, Italy
Like countless others throughout history, the famous and the commoners, like me, who visited Naples Italy ( Naples | Italy, History, Map, & Points of Interest | Britannica) for the first time, I was at once amazed by its beauty and concerned with its “grittiness”. Maybe “concerned” isn’t the right word; “upset” would be too severe. Not as bad as New York City and worse than Greeley Colorado.
Like many cities, Naples has its good and bad, the trash, homelessness, and sometimes rudeness, which in my estimation is more than offset by the warmth and hospitality of most of its citizens, the beauty of its monuments and architecture, and did I mention the unforgettable food.
After a few days in Reykjavik, Iceland, I took off for Naples. No direct flights between Reykjavik and Naples, so a quick stop in Milan then onto Naples. From windy, cold, wet weather to sunny, calm, and temps in the 70’s (F). Quite a difference. A quick drive, using a private transfer service through Viator (see here: THE TOP 10 Naples Airport & Hotel Transfers (w/Prices)) to get me from the airport to my AirBnB.
I enjoyed 4 days in Napoli visiting the city’s sights and taking two tours outside of Naples, through Viator ( THE TOP 10 Naples Tours & Excursions (UPDATED 2024)), one to the archeological sites of Herculaneum and Pompeii (THE TOP Pompeii Tours & Excursions (UPDATED 2024) and the other, also through Viator (Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do) to the Amalfi coast and the cities of Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi. I highly recommend a tour of Pompeii, be sure to include Herculaneum if you have the time. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Like many cities, Naples has its good and bad, the trash, homelessness, and sometimes rudeness, which in my estimation is more than offset by the warmth and hospitality of most of its citizens, the beauty of its monuments and architecture, and did I mention the unforgettable food.
After a few days in Reykjavik, Iceland, I took off for Naples. No direct flights between Reykjavik and Naples, so a quick stop in Milan then onto Naples. From windy, cold, wet weather to sunny, calm, and temps in the 70’s (F). Quite a difference. A quick drive, using a private transfer service through Viator (see here: THE TOP 10 Naples Airport & Hotel Transfers (w/Prices)) to get me from the airport to my AirBnB.
I enjoyed 4 days in Napoli visiting the city’s sights and taking two tours outside of Naples, through Viator ( THE TOP 10 Naples Tours & Excursions (UPDATED 2024)), one to the archeological sites of Herculaneum and Pompeii (THE TOP Pompeii Tours & Excursions (UPDATED 2024) and the other, also through Viator (Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do) to the Amalfi coast and the cities of Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi. I highly recommend a tour of Pompeii, be sure to include Herculaneum if you have the time. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Four Solo Days in Naples Italy
Guide Location: Italy » Naples
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Grant Ross
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Guide Location: Italy » Naples
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Grant Ross
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.wanderlustencounters.com/post/four-solo-days-in-naples-italy
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Piazza del Gesu
- Corso Umberto I
- Novità Street Food
- Via Pietro Colletta
- National Museo de Archeologica
- Duomo di Napoli
- Castel Nuovo
- Piazza Municipia
- Piazza del Plebiscito
- Palazzo Reale
- Chiesa di San Ferdinando
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