Naples in one weekend

Discovering Naples ..in one weekend

Naples is the largest city in southern Italy (third Italian city by population) and among the most populous and densely populated metropolitan areas of the European Union.
The city has something for everyone: rich in places of art, beauty, history, narrow streets, wonderful landscapes, attractions and contradictions. From world-class monuments to archaeological treasures, from the best pizza to the amazing street nightlife, Naples will never be boring.
Have you landed in Naples for a trip for only a weekend? International Community IC Napoli recommends in this section an itinerary that will take you to discover what deserves to be visited and admired. One weekend in Naples will not let you explore everything, but it will give you time to fall under its southern charm.
For your first day in Naples we have already structured a complete daily itinerary that will allow you to get to know most of the city.
You can find it below in the section *Discovering Naples… in one day.* Naples in one day
If you are in Naples for a day your starting point is almost certainly the Napoli Centrale train station in Piazza Garibaldi.
Regarding the itinerary proposed for your second day in the city we have chosen to propose three alternatives: the visit to the ruins of Pompeii, a day in Capri or we suggest you to spend a day in Sorrento.


Practical information reviewed: 3 November 2026. Choose stops to suit the time you have and check opening, transport and visitor notices through the official links before setting out.

Discovering the Pompeii ruins

Choose the admission ticket that covers the places you want to see: the options do not all include the same sites. Check the Pompeii Archaeological Park's official tickets, reductions, free-entry days and opening times before travelling. Your daily cost also depends on transport and your choices.
For Pompeii, check EAV's Napoli-Sorrento railway timetable for Pompei Scavi - Villa dei Misteri, the service running that day and the appropriate fare.
Pompeii is the largest archaeological site in the world, you just have to spend a whole day to visit it all and let yourself be enchanted by its magical atmosphere of antiquity that will make you relive the greatness of past eras. In particular, we advise you not to miss some of the stops on the site:
Il Foro e il Tempio di Apollo;
L’Anfiteatro;
Casa del Fauno;
Teatro Grande;

The magic Capri island

For Capri, choose the operator and check the departure pier shown on your ticket: services from Naples may leave from Molo Beverello or Calata Porta di Massa. Check outward and return sailings and sea-condition notices before setting out. See Caremar's official Naples-Capri timetable; fares, services and conditions depend on the sailing you choose.
Lush, extraordinary, with a mild climate, Capri is the Mediterranean island that has seen over time intellectuals, artists and writers, all captured by its magical beauty.
A mix of history, nature, worldliness, culture, events, which meet here every day and which gave life to the Myth of Capri, a legend without equal in the world.

Things to see in Capri:
La grotta azzurra – I faraglioni;
La piazzetta di Capri;
Villa jovis;
Monte solaro;
Giardini di augusto e via krupp;
Punta carena e faro;
Arco naturale e pizzolungo;
Marina grande;
La migliera;
Villa san michele;
Centro di Anacapri.

Walking in Sorrento

For Sorrento, check EAV's Napoli-Sorrento railway timetable, the journey fare and return services. If you want to continue to Capo di Sorrento, check EAV bus services in the Sorrento area separately.
Set in a picturesque position on a tufaceous terrace overlooking the Gulf of Naples, Sorrento is the most famous town on the Sorrento coast. Known resort since ancient times, Sorrento fascinates tourists and visitors with its breathtaking views, the landscape of gardens and citrus groves, the marinas, the charming old town, an interesting historical and religious architecture, the ancient tradition of inlaying and of laces. In particular, we advise you not to miss some of the stops on the itinerary:
Vallone dei Mulini;
Museo Correale;
Chiesa di San Francesco;
Piazza Tasso;
Basilica di Sant’Antonino;
Il Duomo;
Sedile Dominova;
Marina Grande e Marina Piccola;
I Bagni della Regina Giovanna;