Sorrento: Gulf of Naples This is a beautiful place to base yourself when exploring some of the most popular sites in Italy’s Campania region. With great connections to surrounding islands, towns and cities, this destination is perfect for any traveller. DAY 1 - POMPEII I recommend hiring a tour guide as the site covers several miles and can take days to see. A two hour guided tour ensures you visit all the key spots and means you have plenty of time to explore more of Pompeii at your own pace. I recommend spending a full day here. DAY 2 - HERCULANEUM AND VESUVIUS The site of Herculaneum is smaller than that of Pompeii so is easier to navigate on your own especially with the detailed map provided with your entry ticket. I opted not to use a tour guide in Herculaneum but instead used my knowledge of Pompeii to explore the city, which can be done in half a day. After seeing the destruction caused by Mount Vesuvius I recommend...
This blog is designed to help travellers optimise their time spent in different cities based on my own personal experiences. Each post is based on the amount of time I spent in that city and the itinerary that I followed. I will also provide some additional tips to help readers when planning their own travels – this includes some of the things I wish I knew before arriving in each destination.