Morning: Land at Naples International Airport and collect your rental car or take the Trenitalia train to Salerno (≈1 hour). Enjoy a quick snack at the airport café.
Afternoon: Check‑in at Hotel Palazzo Margherita in Salerno, a family‑friendly boutique hotel with sea‑view rooms. Stroll along the historic waterfront and explore the Salerno Cathedral.
Evening: Dine at Ristorante Cicirinella, celebrated for fresh seafood pasta and a welcoming atmosphere for kids. After dinner, unwind on the hotel terrace and get a good night’s rest.
Find HotelsMorning: Take a short train ride to Herculaneum (Ercolano) and explore the remarkably preserved ancient ruins (≈2 hours). Grab a panini at Caffè del Vesuvio before heading out.
Afternoon: Join a guided tour to Mount Vesuvius, hike to the crater rim, and enjoy panoramic views of the Bay of Naples (≈3 hours). Return to Salerno via the same train.
Evening: Savor traditional Campanian dishes at Ristorante Il Gallo, known for its pizza and grilled fish. Return to Hotel Palazzo Margherita for a relaxed night.
Find HotelsMorning: Board the high‑speed ferry from Salerno Port to Ischia (≈1 hour). Check‑in at Hotel Villa Franca, offering family suites and a rooftop pool.
Afternoon: Explore the charming town of Ischia Porto and enjoy a gelato at Gelateria La Perla. Later, participate in a hands‑on cooking class at Ischia Culinary Studio, learning to make fresh pasta and limoncello.
Evening: Relish the dishes you prepared during the class, paired with local wines. End the night with a leisurely walk along the harbor before returning to Hotel Villa Franca.
Find HotelsMorning: Take a private boat from Ischia Marina for a scenic cruise along the Amalfi Coast, stopping at hidden coves for swimming (≈3 hours).
Afternoon: Dock at Vietri sul Mare, famous for its colorful ceramics; browse the artisan shops and have a light lunch at Ristorante da Ciccio.
Evening: Return to Ischia and dine at Trattoria Da Franco, offering hearty island specialties. Retire to your room at Hotel Villa Franca for a restful night.
Find HotelsMorning: Catch the early ferry from Ischia Port back to Naples (≈1 hour). Check‑in at Hotel Piazza Bellini, centrally located and family‑friendly.
Afternoon: Join a guided Naples Street Food Tour, sampling pizza margherita, sfogliatella, and espresso while learning about the city’s culinary history (≈3 hours).
Evening: Explore the eerie Catacombs of San Gennaro on a twilight visit, then enjoy dinner at Trattoria da Nennella in the lively Spanish Quarter. Return to Hotel Piazza Bellini for the night.
Find HotelsMorning: Take a leisurely walk to the Naples Cathedral for final photos, then enjoy a quick breakfast at Caffè Gambrinus.
Afternoon: Transfer to Naples International Airport by private shuttle (≈30 minutes) for your noon departure.
Evening: (Optional) If your flight is delayed, consider a brief visit to the National Archaeological Museum before heading home.
Find HotelsIf you’d like to extend your stay, add a day in Capri with a boat excursion from Naples, or spend an extra night on Ischia to relax at the thermal spas. To shorten the trip, skip the Vietri sul Mare stop and combine the Amalfi boat tour with a quick lunch in Positano, allowing an early ferry back to Naples on Day 5.