One of the best experiences I've ever had. We had an archaeologist-led private tour and couldn't…read morehave asked for more. Amazing history, absolutely huge - I didn't understand the scale of Pompeii until we were there. Worth the trip to Napoli to visit Pompeii alone! Spectacular 10/10 highly recommend!!

The Scavi di Pompei is the English name for the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, which is an ancient…read morecity once buried by ash from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. It's one of the most remarkable sites in Italy for visiting, and I would suggest at least make it a half day trip or a minimum three hours visit here.

What a really fun concept. We purchased our tickets online but the scanner and code did not work. I…read moreshowed my email to the man at the register and he provided us with two tickets. No hassle. Two tickets will get you 3 special flavors and two obligatory flavors- Nutella (Nutella seems pretty big here?) and a milk chocolate. When you vote you get a 6th free sample. We then tested all 8 flavors. I was so fortunate to start at number two. Please see my photos for details. The chef(?), what do you call a gelato creator?, was so friendly. She explained the contest to me and then described her gelato. When I first read the description online o thought hers was going to be too much. Lots of ingredients, hazelnut, pistachio, chocolate, orange. But wow the Orange really pops with the gelato. Hands down my favorite. My number two slot goes to the parmesan and honey creation-- number 5. Who knew Parmesan cheese could taste so good with honey? Very unique these flavors really balance each other. Very nice and passionate gelato creator. Number three pick goes to number three gelato Fig and lemon. Well done. Unique. The lemon really stands out. There is a cooking demonstration where they will teach you how to make gelato and then provide you with samples. In Italian however. You can also watch them make gelato in a huge truck. The gelato fair is in Naples for 4 days then travels on. I highly suggest going if they are in your city. I'm glad we took the time out of our vacation to try this!

So I'm giving it five stars not for the museum because in all honesty I am not a museum person and…read moreas far as Italy goes this would hardly rate as a museum unless your really into that author. That being said what I enjoyed was exploring the house and grounds and the views! The house itself is the "museum" aspect that I enjoyed most because it was an insight into how some really fortunate people lived. I enjoyed walking the grounds and the immaculate views the property offered. There was a room at the top that had a piano in it and it had a painting showing people partying there back in the day with the most amazing views behind them- I'll admit it had me daydreaming for a minute! It's peaceful up there with beautiful flowers, views and birds chirping. I'm not sure if you will think it's worth paying 8 euro for, but after tons of crowds everyday on our trip- I enjoyed the quite and birds chirping while gazing out at a immaculate view!

Villa Michele is a beautiful museum located on the tip top of the Isle of Capri. The property was…read moreonce owned by Axel Munthe, a Swedish doctor (to the Swedish royal fam) who called Capri home for many years. Inside the museum is filled with sculptures, paintings and artifacts dating back to 17th Century. Outside the museum offers up spectacular views of the northern coast of Capri. The garden surrounding the property is also gorgeous. Admission is €7 and I thought a bit steep for the few minutes we spent touring the buildings and snapping photos of the view. Although I'm sure many could spend an afternoon having lunch (they have a bar & restaurant on site) and enjoying the grounds. Despite the cost I'm so glad we got to see Capri from this vantage point.

Sorrento musical is a must ! Entertaining with engaged happy performers. Sat near the front and…read morefelt part of the scene. Singers and musicians were awesome. I recommend!

This was another highlight during our visit of Naples. It's not to be missed if you're a WWII buff,…read moreor have any personal connections to this era. We purchased the standard tour (there are 3) which starts at the entrance of Vico del Grottone. It's close to the Piazza del Plebiscito. There are timed entries. We just happened to get there just before the guided English tour at 11:00am. The timing was perfect. I would rethink this one if you have mobility or night vision issues. The very first thing you'll do is walk down a very high, narrow, and dimly lit stairway with pumice walls surrounding you. I'm pretty sure our tunnel guide said it was 90 steps down. The good news is that you won't have to climb up at the end. You'll exit out into a covered parking area along Via Monte de Dio. Our guide was so passionate & knowledgeable. I think his name was David. He also made sure that every question was answered. It's quite a long & rocky history of why the King had it built, and the obstacles they had building around the aqueducts and holding tanks. The vision was never fully realized after the fall of the Bourbon monarchy. It was abandoned until WWII when it was used as a shelter from bombs. It's an incredible story, and you can see how the residents of Naples lived under the brutal conditions of war. Some lived there longer because they had nowhere else to live after houses were destroyed. We were very impressed with how well the tunnels were restored, and hearing about how all these secrets (artifacts) were uncovered. It had been hiding under Naples all these years until being rediscovered some time in 2005. I don't think it even opened to the public until 2010. It was a very memorable & unique experience. Very much worth the small admission fee. Definitely seek it out if you are in Naples. It only takes an hour, and it's well worth the time.

An inspiring tour to take. Long history of use in Naples. Started hundreds of years ago and used…read morethrough WWII and after. Excellent tour guides. Multiple tour options ranging from easy to more involved requiring hard hats. Unique antiques shop included as part of tour. Well worth the price of 10€ to see this amazing underground area.

I was very impressed by Salerno and its Mercatini di Natale (Christmas Market) and that is not an…read moreeasy thing to do! I lived a 40-minute drive from Salerno for three years and have passed by or through it on many occasions, but yesterday was the first time I actually visited the city. We took the train from Napoli Centrale to meet one of my wife's friends and visit Salerno's renowned Mercatini di Natale ... and am I glad we did! Salerno, on the sea with fabulous views of the Amalfi Coast, is a city of a little over 130,000 people. The lungomare, a path along the sea next to the main road in town, is gorgeous and the buildings lining the street opposite the sea old and majestic. We walked down lungomare admiring the many Christmas vendors displaying their wares, including ceramics, local delicacies and liqueurs, sweets of every variety, puppet shows, clothing, candles ... well, you get the picture. You cannot miss it if you stay on the road that goes along the sea through downtown. They even have porta-potties, something you rarely see in Italy along with a public toilet. The breakwater that forms a lagoon adjacent to the lungomare and market was dotted with large, oversized penguins as the lights of Vietri Sul Mare and Positano twinkled in the distance and as daylight fell behind the massive Peninsula Sorrentina. A little further up the lungomare at the north end of the market was the villa comunale (Salerno's "Central Park"), filled with objects of all varieties made of brilliant lights, from Big Ben to Cinderella's coach, even Captain Hook's ship complete with crocodiles. Above villa comunale sits the brightly lit and impressive Castello di Arechi, an 8th Century castle built atop the mountain overlooking the city and once occupied by Lombard Prince Arechi II. CombatCritic Gives Mercatini Di Salerno And The City Of Salerno My Exclusive And Coveted 10 Bombs Out Of 10 Rating And A Spot On My "WALL OF FAME" ... More Bombs Are Better!

One of the top 5 meals I've ever eaten, in one of the most beautiful places I've ever been, with…read moresome of the best service I've ever experienced, for an amazingly realistic price. 2 entrees, a shared salad (that was plenty for 2), a tremendous bottle of wine recommended by the head waiter, and dessert, plus they offer Prosecco to start, and little breads and sweets as you go, for 100 euros. Worth every penny.

This is one of the main highlights during my trip in Italy. The flower gardens and the grounds are…read morebeautiful. The villa overlooks the Amalfi Coast. You can also climb the tower to admire the views from atop.

The great garden of Ravello. Absolutely a must-see with rich history. Too many photo ops to…read moredescribe. If you come to Ravello and miss Villa Rufolo, you've missed Ravello.