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Naples in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Naples lets you add the Amalfi Coast or Capri to the city and Pompeii. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Naples — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: old town & pizza
  2. 2Day 2: Pompeii & Vesuvius
  3. 3Day 3: Amalfi Coast or Capri
  4. 4Seafront evenings

Day 1: the city

Explore the historic centre, eat real pizza and go underground.

Day 2: Pompeii and Vesuvius

Day-trip to the ruins of Pompeii and the crater of Mount Vesuvius.

Day 3: Amalfi Coast or Capri

Choose the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast and Positano, or the island of Capri and the Blue Grotto.

Naples in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Naples?
Three days is ideal — the city and its pizza and underground, a Pompeii and Vesuvius day trip, and a third day on the Amalfi Coast or the island of Capri.
What is the best day trip from Naples for 3 days?
Pompeii with Vesuvius is the essential first; the Amalfi Coast with Positano is the most scenic; and Capri with the Blue Grotto is the most glamorous.
How do I plan a 3-day Naples itinerary?
Spend day one in the old town, day two at Pompeii and Vesuvius, and day three on the Amalfi Coast or Capri, booking popular day trips ahead.