Best day trips from Naples

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Best day trips from Naples

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When in Italy, the best way to enjoy the city of Naples and make each second of your vacation time fulfilling is to take subtle day trips to famous and swoon worthy tourist spots. From exploring history to tasting some of the finest food the place has to offer, we get you connected with all aspects Naples has to offer. 

Embark on a spectacular journey with State Express Global Voyages, as we venture through some of the amazing locations which are every bit worthy of you giving your day to.

1. Pompeii Ruins & Mount Vesuvius Day Tour

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Spare one day and visit the destroyed and the destroyer as we take you to ruins of Pompeii and adjoining Mount Vesuvius. 

Mount Vesuvius is the infamous active volcano that swallowed the then roman city of Pompeii covering it with a blanket of ash in 79 AD. Today what remains of this rich testament of Naples’ history is ruins of human habilitation habilitation and activities of excavation going on.

  • Transportation to get there:

  1. The best way to get to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius that suits your budget perfectly is by taking a public bus journey from the main city of Naples. 
  2. One can get to Piazza Garibaldi, which is the departure point of Autonomo Volturno (EVA) line 001. 
  3. Alternatively SITA bus line 5001 also can also be taken from that departs from Naples SITA bus station. 
  4. This bus tour to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius takes only about 40 minutes on average. 
  5. A shared train can also be taken from Napoli Centrale to reach pompeii.
  6. Almost 35 trains depart from the station each day which get you to Pompeii in a span of around 35 to 40 minutes.  
  7. If booked well in advance the voyage costs only 2.99, although they can get expensive if booked on the day of the trip itself. 

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2. Tour Downtown, Veiled Christ & Cloister of St Clare

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Discover Naples’ in its rawest form in its downtown where you get the authentic leisure of exploring people, culture, and cuisine. 

This day is also your best opportunity to visit the chapel of  Cappella Sansevero to see the magnificent veiled Christ and the nearby Cloister of St Clare.

  • Highlights of the day:

  1. See the marvelous marble-carved life size statue showcasing the dead body of Jesus, with a thin veil draped around which also is carved out of the same marble!
  2. Ornate Tombs
  3. The convent garden
  4. Ceramic architecture at the Cloister
  5. Archaeological Museums. 
  6. The bustling streets of Naples. 

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3. Capri, Anacapri, and Blue Grotto on a Full-Day Trip

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There is hardly a better way to spend a beautiful sunny day than taking a trip to the sea and adjoining Islands. 

First stop at the Blue Grotto is sure to leave you awestruck with its majestic display of illuminated turquoise glow casted by the sunlight seeping through an underwater cavity in the dark shady Cavern. Discover this wonder of nature by boeing right inside the cave. 

Straight from the Blue Grotto,the day demands, we can head to the beautiful and picturesque steep cliffed Island of Capri. With beautiful beaches and coast lined yachts this Island has been a favorite vacation destination since the early roman times. 

Right from the Island of Capri we can head up further to an encompassed commune of Anacapri. Famous for its cliffed gardens, this place serves as a center of Art and culture in the city of Naples.

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4. Boat Tour to Positano, Amalfi and Ravello

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When planning your day in Italy, never forget to spare one for the Islands to venture through the pristine waters of Naples. And what better way than to take a boat tour to the three of the most enchanting Island locations of Naples. 

A Byzantine maritime trade center Amalfi is a site with a vintage vibe, of the 9th to 11th centuries. Its dramatic natural setup consists of numerous cliffside gardens and majestic sunset views over water of the clear tinted sea. 

Right after, we can continue our day by visiting Positano, an internationally acclaimed center of fashion, this spectacular cliffside village is titled as the most favorite holiday site. 

To add to our beautiful day we can visit just in time, Ravello – the “city of music”.  This muse of artists is beautified with well trimmed gardens and provides a stunning view.

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5. Traditional Neapolitan Music Concert

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Grab a chance to experience some of the finest aspects of Napotalian culture through its music. This performance of authenticity at the famous Neapolitian concert is a treat for any music lover. The artists in the spirit of keeping it as raw as possible don’t make use of any microphone or other electronic tools to give listeners a true taste of Naples musical heritage.
 

  • Tips:

  1. Arrive at the venue 15 minutes prior to the starting of the show.
  2. Groov to the original Neapolitan tunes with fellow music artists. 
  3. Make sure not to leave before the finisher melody – “O Sole Mio” 

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6. Small-Group Tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum

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Enjoy the most important Roman historical sites in Naples with your group of friends. Travel together down through the lanes of ancient history as we spend our day exploring the sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, the twin ancient Roman towns both destroyed by the devastating eruption of volcano Mount Vesuvius. 

Enjoy exploring ruins of Pompeii where subtle indications of human habilitation have been preserved, like houses, utensils, graffiti and preserved artifacts. The site also involves a display of ongoing excavations. 

In better condition than Pompeii, Herculaneum has been developed into a major archaeological park of Naples, a site which was discovered in the late 1700s.

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7. Exploring Naples with a native guide; a city tour

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Abandon the shuttles and train for a day and take a tour of the main city of Naples with a local guide along. Discover Naples’ top historical secrets and stroll down the lanes to find the authentic touch in everything from food to streets to markets.

  • Inclusions:

  1. The bustling Spaccanapoli promenade.
  2. Downtown Naples.
  3. The Royal Palace.
  4. Teatro di San Carlo opera house.
  5. Galleria Umberto I. 

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With that our virtual representation of short day tours to take in the enchanting city of Naples. That would be it from our end with a promise of being back with much more on tourism and travel.


  1. Table of Content

    1. Pompeii Ruins & Mount Vesuvius Day Tour
    2. Tour Downtown, Veiled Christ & Cloister of St Clare
    3. Capri, Anacapri, and Blue Grotto on a Full-Day Trip
    4. Boat Tour to Positano, Amalfi and Ravello
    5. Traditional Neapolitan Music Concert
    6. Small-Group Tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum
    7. Exploring Naples with a native guide; a city tour

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