Morning: Land at Naples International Airport around noon and enjoy a quick coffee and cornetto at the airport café before heading to the rental car desk.
Afternoon: Take the Circumvesuviana train (or a private transfer) to Salerno (≈1 hour); check‑in at the family‑friendly Hotel Palazzo and freshen up.
Evening: Dine at Pizzeria Da Franco for a classic Margherita and try the unique pistachio pizza while strolling along the Salerno waterfront.
Book a HotelMorning: Catch a local train to Herculaneum Archaeological Park, exploring the well‑preserved ruins for 2–3 hours.
Afternoon: Continue with a guided tour of Mount Vesuvius, walking to the crater rim and enjoying panoramic views of the Bay of Naples.
Evening: Return to Salerno for dinner at Ristorante Il Gambero Rosso, where you can savor fresh seafood and a creamy tiramisu for dessert.
Book a HotelMorning: Board the high‑speed ferry from Salerno to Ischia (≈1 hour); drop luggage at Hotel La Scogliera and start with a stroll through Ischia Town.
Afternoon: Participate in a family cooking class at Ischia Culinary School, learning to make fresh pasta and a traditional limoncello tasting.
Evening: Enjoy the class‑prepared dinner at the school, followed by a leisurely walk to the seaside promenade for gelato at Gelateria Dolce Vita.
Book a HotelMorning: Take a private boat from Ischia to the Amalfi Coast, cruising past the stunning cliffs of Positano and Amalfi.
Afternoon: Stop at Vietri sul Mare to admire its famous ceramic tiles and have lunch at Trattoria da Maria, sampling local pizza and espresso.
Evening: Return by ferry to Ischia; unwind with a nightcap of chilled limoncello at the hotel bar.
Book a HotelMorning: Ferry back to Naples; store luggage at Hotel Piazza Bellini before joining a guided Naples Street Food Tour in the historic center.
Afternoon: Sample iconic foods including authentic pizza, espresso, and fresh gelato while learning about the city's culinary history.
Evening: Explore the Naples Underground Catacombs with a lantern tour, then enjoy a final dinner at Pizzeria Sorbillo, renowned for its airy crust.
Book a HotelMorning: Enjoy a relaxed breakfast with coffee and a croissant at Caffè Gambrinus before checking out of the hotel.
Afternoon: Transfer to Naples International Airport for your noon departure.
Book a HotelIf you wish to extend the trip, add a day in Capri to explore the Blue Grotto or spend an extra night in Naples to visit the Royal Palace and the National Archaeological Museum. To shorten the itinerary, you could skip the Amalfi boat tour and explore Positano by bus instead, or replace the cooking class with a quick food market visit on Ischia.