Campania Travel Forum

I will be in Napoli from May 22 2008 until May 27... I want to know if I can go there by ferry from Napoli, eventualy first to Sorrento and then from there to Paestum?

How long does the boat trip from Naples to Sicily take? Where does it arrive in Sicily ?. How much does it cost ?. Where does it leave from ?. How often does it run ?.
Thank You for your help.
Jacko 34.

Sorry guys, the drive to Rome from Naples is to take 2 days
Cheers
L

Hi everyone, my Hubbie and I will be in Naples on 17th Sept 08 we will be spending 3 nights in Sorrento, going to Pompeii, Positano, Ravello etc, we will then plan a drive from Naples to Rome along the coast road. Past Gaeta & Terracina etc.

My question what is there to see along the coast road, is this the best route to take, or are we better on the inland roads? Is there more to see inland?

And can you advise where to stay on the coast rd if this is the route we take.
Thanks VT Mates
Linda

I shall cruise to Naples late this May and would like to visit both Pompeii and Sorrento during the port call. May I take a train from cruise port to Pompeii and then continue the train to Sorennto for a visit before taking the hydrofoil back to cruise port. Can I make it within 10 hours? Should I? Please give me suggestion and/or comment. Thanks.

Hello;
I will be vacationing in Praiano this coming September and I would like to visit friends in Cava dei Tirreni. I know there is a bus that goes along the coast to Salerno, but is there a train from Salerno to Cava? My friends live in the old part of cava. I would appreciate any travel tips. Thank you

What is the name of the port near the Excelsior as I plan a boat trip to Procida and it seems to leave from various locations.Many thanks-Gene

I read today a bunch of reviews of the hotel and area from another travel site and out of 50 or so that I read three people posted that they had been held up at knifepoint right in front of the hotel. This really sounds nuts to me. Is this a bad area and is something like this possible right in front of the hotel??

is there space on the sita bus for luggage, will be travelling to positano june 6 and will have 2 small cases, also do you pay for luggage on the bus? Thanks for any help

I would like to spend 2 nights and one full day in Pompeii in July but fly out of Naples early morning. Does anyone know if there is a direct bus or train between Pompeii and Naples Capodichino airport and where I might find timetable information? If there isn't a direct bus or train is it possible to take a taxi and how much would this likely cost? Thanks.

Any limo drivers that would meet a flight in Naples to take us to the hotel--Thank you-Gene

Hi All,
We're docking for a day in Naples and are desperate to visit Pompeii.
I know we can only get a taste of Pompeii in a few hours, but would love to go.
Tour rates from the ship are stupid prices - is is feasable to get reliable, reasonable public train / bus services to Pompeii from Naples and back again.
If so how much does it cost and how often do they run.
Any other tips would be greatfully received.
Thanks in advance

my family will be arriving in sorrento on my daughter's 3rd birthday. i know this is a little specific, but can anyone recommend a bakery where i can order a cake that is near via rubinacci?

Hi everyone, we have a few questions and any help/advice would be appreciated.
We are wanting to travel to Sorrento from Athens - can we fly direct to Naples or do you have to go via Rome? Also, what would be the best way of then getting to Sorrento using public transport (we don't want to hire a car)? How easy is it to get to Pompei - Positano - Capri and other nice places in the area? Last but not least, if we then wanted to get to Venice is it feasible to fly there from Naples or would trains be the answer? As we have been to Rome twice already would prefer not to have to go via there.
Many thanks.

Hello,

I need to get from Amalfi to the Capodichino airport in Naples by 10 am on a Sunday morning in early October. Could any one please tell me what is the most reliable way and how long it will take. Also, is it possible to catch a taxi that far and approx how much would that cost?

Thanks :)

Our ship docks in Naples on a Wednesday, early November. We've already been to the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii. Is it easy to take the hydrofoil from Naples to Sorrento? Would there be much to see and do, walking, from where the hydrofoil leaves us off? I understand it is really "off season" so any suggestions would really be helpful...................Thanks, Karen

La nostra nave attracco a Napoli il mercoledì, l'inizio di novembre.
Già siamo stati al litorale ed a Pompeii de Amalfi. È facile da
prendere il hydrofoil da Napoli a Sorrento? Ci sarebbe molto da vedere
e, camminando, da dove il hydrofoil li lascia fuori? Capisco che ha
luogo realmente "fuori della stagione" in modo da tutti i suggerimenti
realmente sarebbero...................Thanks utili, Karen

What is the recommended transportaion going south? Is there a way to pick up a train across the boot?

Please help here:

which is a better and nicer hotel to stay in Sorrento;

Best Wwestern or Grand Aamnita?

I head that both of them alittle out of town, which is further form downtown? any views will be appreciated..

Thnaks
Mo:

what is the distance and the best mean of transportation between (train, bus):

Sorrento- Naples?

Sorrento- Rome?

Sorrento - Capri?

thnaks and regds
MO:)

Does anyone know anything about the too to train that's advertised on the official site please

All replies greatfully received

So, why is Naples for the "faint-hearted"? If I did go to see the sights in Naples, what is worth seeing? Someone mentioned a few churches and the museum, but is there any kind of street or plaza that is worth seeing?

Ok, so, driving is out of the question. Thank you so very much for the advice. I know I won't be sorry as I sit comfortably in the train watching all the traffic snarled up along the roads! So, my final question. Are you all already laughing? Would it be worth doing a couple of hours in Pompeii (I'm pretty sure that is about the amount of tolerance I can handle- ADHD!) going on train to Sorrento and then back to Naples or should I simply head back to Naples to see the sights there after Pompeii? Oh yeah, I am from Vancouver, Canada, and the drving here is pretty civilized. I have driven in places such as LA, so I figured it wouldn't be that difficult. I will heed your warnings everyone. Thanks.

Sorry. One last question (somehow I doubt that!) If I skip Sorrento and head back to Naples, what is there that might of interest to see and do? Shops? Plazas? Cafes? Best Pizza place?

Me again. Thank you all for your answers to my questions. It would seem everyone is in agreement. Could you answer these questions then. Why not rent a car? I could drive to Pompeii and get there by 10:00, do a couple of hours (from what some of you have said 2 hours is enough and I am not one to look in nooks and crannies), leave Pompeii at 12:00ish, head to Sorrento (or would there be a similarly charming town / village to see near by?)and get there by 01:00. Hang out for an hour or so, leave at 2:00ish (or when the train leaves) and be back in time? The ship actually departs at 18:00, so if we are back by 16:30, that should leave lots of time for any kind of delay. Or maybe I am fooling myself!

Hi Everyone, I have really enjoyed the forum on Sorrento.
My Question is:
We are arriving in Naples from Crete, at 11.30am mid september, we will be picking up a hire car, I had decided to stay in Positano, I am rethinking this as I am concerned about the steep streets in Positano and where to park the car.
Am I better staying in Sorrento and doing my day trips by car to Positano, Pompeii, Capri etc. Or is the parking not so bad in Positano. Are we wasting valualbe time staying in Positano as sights seem to be closer to Sorrento?
We have 5 days to see the sights on Amalfi coast and drive to Rome for 3 days.

Kindest Regards
Linda

Anyone know of a fair and good escorted half day walking tour of naples?-Thank you--Gene

I am thinking that I would like to go to Pompeii for sure, but it sounds like Sorrento is worth a visit. Is it possible to do by train. We will be getting a train from Naples at about 10:00 and will need to be back in Naples at 16:30. If we do Pompeii for 2-3 hours, will we still have time to get to Sorrento, spend a couple of hours there and then head back to Naples? Would I do this all by train? or should I rent a car and do it on my own?

Hello All,
I have been to Pompeii before and am knowledgable about the eruption of Vesuvio, but I am bringing 2 friends to the site for their first visit in May and I really want them to get a good tour. Can anyone recommend a good tour guide who knows the history of the place, speaks English well, and would be a good guide for a few hours visit to the site. I'd be equally interested in someone for Herculaneum as well.

We will be staying in Sorrento and have transportation, so we're just looking for a reputable guide we can meet at the sites. Thanks in advance for any recommendations.

Matt

disastermatt1958@yahoo.com

We will be cruising into Naples in the summer. I have a few questions I would like answered and if someone could help it would be great.
1. Is Naples safe? If not, where should I avoid?
2. Is it easy to get to the train station from the cruise ship to travel to Pompeii? How do I get there? If I take a taxi, about how much will it cost?
3. I have read that the other site, Hercu... is worth seeing. What is the difference, and is it worth stopping on the way back from Pompeii?
4. Pizza originated in Naples. Where would I get the best, most authentic pizza? How would I get there.
5. Is there a plaza or town center in Naples where there are shops and cafes etc to visit that is a must see?
6. Any other suggestions... quaint towns, villages outside of Naples?

Hello - Can someone recommend a hotel about $200 euros/night (during first 2 weeks of June) that would have a nice thermal pool and nice clean rooms? Also we would love a terrace overlooking the sea.
Grazi!