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Ischia by Ferry from Naples: The Complete Guide to Getting There and Getting Around
Ischia is larger, greener and more varied than Capri — a volcanic island with thermal pools, vineyards, a medieval castle on a rock and beaches only reachable by boat. A ferry from Naples gets you there in around an hour, and a bus network connects everything without a hire car.
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Mount Vesuvius by Train and Bus: The Complete Guide to Getting There and What to Expect
Mount Vesuvius is reachable by train and bus from Naples, Pompeii and Sorrento — no hire car required. This guide covers every transport option, tickets you must book in advance, what the climb is like, and how to combine it with Pompeii, Herculaneum or a vineyard on the slopes.
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Capri by Ferry: A Full Day on the Island from Naples or Sorrento
Capri is worth every bit of its reputation — the limestone cliffs, the Blue Grotto, the two very different sides of the island, and the views from Monte Solaro that stretch to the Amalfi Coast. A full day by ferry from Naples or Sorrento, with no hire car required.
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Salerno: The Smarter Base for the Amalfi Coast (and How to Get Everywhere by Boat, Bus, and Train)
Salerno is cheaper, calmer, and better connected than anywhere else on the Amalfi Coast. Ferries leave directly for Positano and Amalfi. Vietri is two minutes by train. And with Naples just 30 - 60 minutes away on the regional line, it sits at the heart of everything Campania has to offer.
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Pompeii vs Herculaneum: Two Cities, One Volcano, and Why You Should Visit Both
Pompeii and Herculaneum are both within an hour of Naples by train. The same volcano buried both in 79 AD — but differently. Here's how to reach both and what to expect.