Rome to Naples: The Perfect Day Trip

The city of Naples is so fascinating because the bustle of the metropolis coexists with ancient ruins, fairy-take castles, and royal palaces. A day trip to Naples from Rome will leave you enthralled by its breath-taking scenery, historic museums, and culinary excellence.

Whether you're traveling between Rome and Naples by bus, train, or car, the duration is around 3 hours.

The famous Archaeology Museum, Capodimonte Museum and the Royal Palace of Naples are all worth a visit.

But if the churches and the museums don’t interest you, you can always visit Naples for its delicious pizza, after all, Naples is the birthplace of the modern pizza as we know it.

Here are a few sights you definitely must not miss out on, while in Naples.

Pompeii

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Mount Vesuvius

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Archaeological Museum

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Herculaneum

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Naples Cathedral

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The Drive from Naples to Sorrento

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Sorrento

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