14 Day Itinerary – Central South Italy

First time in Italy and you are visiting Central-South Italy

Read here! Central-South Italy is a fascinating region full of beautiful cities, delicious food, and ancient history. Here is a suggested itinerary for a 2-3 week trip during June or July:

Day 1-3: Rome

Arrive in Rome and spend the first few days exploring the city's highlights, such as the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Vatican City.
Visit the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona.
Enjoy some delicious Italian cuisine and try some gelato!

Day 4-6: Naples and Pompeii

Take a train to Naples and explore the historic city center.
Visit Pompeii, an ancient Roman city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.
Enjoy some of the city's famous pizza and seafood dishes.

Day 7-9: Amalfi Coast

Take a scenic bus or boat ride along the stunning Amalfi Coast.
Visit the towns of Amalfi and Positano, and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea.
Relax on one of the region's beautiful beaches.

Day 10-12: Puglia

Take a train or rent a car to the region of Puglia.
Visit the charming town of Alberobello, famous for its unique trulli houses.
Explore the historic city of Lecce, known as the "Florence of the South" for its Baroque architecture.

Day 13-15: Sicily

Take a ferry or flight to the island of Sicily.
Visit the historic city of Palermo and its famous markets.
Explore the ancient Greek ruins of the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento.
Relax on the beautiful beaches of Taormina.

Transportation:

Trains are a convenient way to travel between most of the destinations on this itinerary.
For Puglia and Sicily, it may be more convenient to rent a car to explore the region.

Special events and activities:

Rome hosts the Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul on June 29th, with a papal blessing and a traditional fireworks display.
Naples hosts the Pizzafest in June, a celebration of the city's famous pizza.
Palermo hosts the famous Festival of Saint Rosalia in July, with a religious procession and fireworks.

I hope this itinerary gives you some inspiration for your trip to Central-South Italy. Enjoy your travels!

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Valeria

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