6 days in Rome, Amalfi Coast & Naples Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 17th (Mon): enjoy breathtaking views from Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo, then explore the world behind art at Vatican Museums, and then explore the world behind art at Galleria Borghese. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: delve into the distant past at Colosseum, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Navona, contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Basilica, explore the ancient world of Pantheon, then admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola.

To find other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Rome travel route planner.

Newark, USA to Rome is an approximately 13-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 6 hours traveling from Newark to Rome. In July in Rome, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 24°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Amalfi.

On the 19th (Wed), kick back and relax at Fornillo, get outside with Outdoor Activities, and then awaken your taste buds at Amalfi Coast Drive. On your second day here, take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Ravello, admire the landmark architecture of Villa Rufolo, admire the natural beauty at Villa Cimbrone Gardens, then get some fabulous bargains at Ceramiche D'Arte Pascal, then see the interesting displays at Museo della Carta, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Duomo di Sant'Andrea.

To see where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Amalfi online trip itinerary builder.

You can drive from Rome to Amalfi in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. When traveling from Rome in July, plan for little chillier days and a bit warmer nights in Amalfi: temperatures range from 34°C by day to 29°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can go by car to Naples.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Fri): steep yourself in history at House of Menander (Casa del Menandro), then make a trip to Pompeii Archaeological Park, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Duomo di Napoli.

For traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read our Naples trip planner.

Traveling by car from Amalfi to Naples takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Amalfi in July, Naples is little chillier at night with lows of 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.