Naples and the South Of Italy

[Rogue Trader]

Any hints, tips or suggestions for travelling around the south of Italy, is Rome a must? And any hidden gems or anything off the beaten track. Keep changing my mind but initial thoughts were Naples and then over to Bari/Leece area. Any suggestions much appreciated.

 

[lancs blue]

Scrub your balls in dettol

Italian women love the smell

 

[Prevenger17]

I effing loved Rome. Hadrian's Mausoleum would be the main event in most parts of the world, it's a barely notable pre show warmup in Rome

 

[moggeridge]

went to naples in the summer of 2019. Enjoyed it as you can get to the isle of capri and sorrento (both beautiful places) quite easily via ferry. the only issue i experienced was the waste management dept. was on strike when we went and there was piles of rubbish at the end of each street corner...

 

[Rita_Poon]

Any hints, tips or suggestions for travelling around the south of Italy, is Rome a must? And any hidden gems or anything off the beaten track. Keep changing my mind but initial thoughts were Naples and then over to Bari/Leece area. Any suggestions much appreciated.

Someone was there 2 weeks ago that posts on here, I'll find them now.

 

[Rita_Poon]

Was in Naples the other day and most of the locals eat it with a knife and fork and leave the crust.
just sayin like.

Edit; didn't see any with pineapple on either, not even on those picture boards they have outside with all the menu variations on

@degsy

 

[Nightman]

Naples - be careful!
Sorrento
Pompei
Climb Mount Vesuvius
Drive the Amalfi Coast in a convertible
Boat to Capri and hire mopeds to explore
Train to Rome if you've never been

Pretty touristy, but an amazing experience.

 

[Rogue Trader]

Scrub your balls in dettol

Italian women love the smell

Good man

went to naples in the summer of 2019. Enjoyed it as you can get to the isle of capri and sorrento (both beautiful places) quite easily via ferry. the only issue i experienced was the waste management dept. was on strike when we went and there was piles of rubbish at the end of each street corner...

I could be wrong but I think that dispute has been settled now.

 

[moggeridge]

I could be wrong but I think that dispute has been settled now.

you're probably right. another thing, funnily enough my nana told me to do the mount vesuvius tour backwards as theres less traffic also less stopping and starting with the tour guide. surprisingly effective...

 

[jazzy]

Went last year.
IMO the Amalfi coast is overrated.
My tip is to travel by sea and avoid the roads.
Sorrento, Herculeneum, Pompeii, Positano, Ischcia and Capri all with a visit.

 

[Rogue Trader]

you're probably right. another thing, funnily enough my nana told me to do the mount vesuvius tour backwards as theres less traffic also less stopping and starting with the tour guide. surprisingly effective...

Is the city of Naples cheap say for food and drink?

 

[GoodisonRoadSupperBarWool]

Want to get to Naples and Rome in the next few years. Naples as footy nerdy as it sounds to see. Diego Maradonnas Muriel.

 

[Rogue Trader]

Went last year.
IMO the Amalfi coast is overrated.
My tip is to travel by sea and avoid the roads.
Sorrento, Herculeneum, Pompeii, Positano, Ischcia and Capri all with a visit.

That's the thing, myself and herself went to Greece, we went slightly off the beaten track, still went to Athens mind but we had a great time, always wanted to see Naples and thought I could do something similar this year in Italy but Naples is far more touristy that i initially thought.

 

[peteblue]

I used to go to Italy every two weeks, Florence and Rome are fabulous, but anywhere proper south (Naples) and my chauffeur carried a gun…true….

 

[moggeridge]

Is the city of Naples cheap say for food and drink?

at the time I went it was relatively so, I did it on a modest budget. Would recommend trying L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele. but get there early as the queues form and you cant book.