Southern Italy | A summer itinerary no one can refuse

|A summer route no one can refuse. Southern Italy is famous for its sunny coast, ancient ruins, volcanic wonders and authentic cuisine. Summer (June-September) is the peak season for tourism. I recommend a 7-day itinerary for everyone: the cliff towns on the Amalfi Coast, the mysterious ruins of Pompeii, the volcanoes and blue sea of ​​Sicily, which will take you to experience the passion of the Mediterranean and the style of southern Italy. 🛬【Itinerary】 D1: Arrive in Naples → Naples Historical Center (Spaccanapoli Old Street) → Castel dell'Ovo → Taste authentic Margherita pizza D2: Pompeii → Hike to Mount Vesuvio → Return to Naples D3: Drive to Sorrento → Stroll in Positano → Stay in Amalfi D4: Amalfi Town → Take a boat to Capri (Grotta Azzurra) → Return to Sorrento D5: Fly to Catania → Taormina Greek Theater → Isola Bella D6: Etna volcano hiking → Syracuse, Ortygia D7: Return or go to other cities -------- ⛺【Must-see attractions】 ☑️Pompeii The ancient city of Rome was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, a shocking "time capsule". ☑️Amalfi Coast World Heritage, the colorful cliff town of Positano and the lemon-scented Amalfi. ☑️Capri Blue Grotto The sea water refracted by sunlight appears a dreamy blue, which is very ornamental. ☑️Taormina Greek Theatre The ancient Greek ruins suspended between the mountains and the sea offer a distant view of Mount Etna. ☑️Mount Etna An active volcano, you can hike the lava landscape in summer. -------- 🍩【Must-eat food】 ✨Naples Margherita pizza: its origin, wood-fired, classic combination of tomato + mozzarella + basil. Fried pancakes: street food, very caloric but super delicious! ✨Amalfi Coast Lemon liqueur: Made from local lemons, it tastes sweet and sour and refreshing when chilled. Seafood pasta: fresh clams + white wine sauce. ✨Sicily Arancini: breaded and deep-fried cheese rice balls, the best version being the Catania version. Cannoli roll: crispy crust + sweet ricotta cheese, sprinkled with chopped pistachios. -------- 🏨【Accommodation Guide】 Naples: Stay in the city center, such as Decumani Hotel de Charme, for easy nighttime travel. Amalfi Coast: Positano recommends Hotel Marincanto, which has cliff-side rooms with sea views; If you have a limited budget, you can choose Ulisse Deluxe Hostel in Sorrento. Sicily: Choose Hotel Villa Belvedere in Taormina, which overlooks the volcano and the sea; In Syracuse, stay at Algilà Ortigia Charme Hotel on Ortygia Island. -------- 🚌【Transportation Guide】 Naples→Amalfi: Take the Circumvesuviana to Sorrento, then change to the SITA bus Naples → Sicily: 1 hour by plane (Ryanair/ITA Airlines) Within Xixi Island: charter car or train. -------- 🧡[Tips] 1. Sun protection and heatstroke prevention: The temperature in southern Italy often exceeds 35℃ in summer. Wear a hat, sunglasses and drink plenty of water. 2. Tour of Pompeii: Go early in the morning or after 3pm to avoid the scorching sun; rent a guide at the entrance (€8). 3. Blue hole probability: closed when the waves are big, check the official website or ask the pier in advance. 4. Cash payment: Small shops and convenience stores in small towns only accept cash, so please prepare enough Euros. 5. Safety tips: Be careful with your backpack around Naples train station, and avoid walking alone in remote alleys in Sicily at night.