15 days in Southern Italy & Cinque Terre Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 18th (Wed): take in the waterfront at Marina Grande - Antico Borgo Marinaro, delve into the distant past at Pompeii Archaeological Park, then admire the striking features of Villa dei Misteri, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St Francis Church and Convent, and finally make a trip to Piazza Tasso. Keep things going the next day: kick back and relax at Fornillo and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To find more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Sorrento journey builder site.

Dallas, USA to Sorrento is an approximately 16.5-hour combination of flight and train. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 7 hours. Traveling from Dallas in October, you will find days in Sorrento are little chillier (72°F), and nights are about the same (63°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) to allow time to ride a ferry to Anacapri.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Fri): Head underground at Blue Grotto, get engrossed in the history at Villa San Michele, take in the awesome beauty at Monte Solaro, stroll through Marina Piccola, then take in nature's colorful creations at Giardini di Augusto, and finally explore the striking landscape at I Faraglioni.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Anacapri trip itinerary site.

Traveling by ferry from Sorrento to Anacapri takes an hour. In October, plan for daily highs up to 72°F, and evening lows to 63°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can catch the ferry to Amalfi.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Valle delle Ferriere and Sentiero dei Limoni. Visiting Amalfi Coast and Le Ali nel Vento - Birds of Prey Experience will get you outdoors. Go for a jaunt from Amalfi to Positano to see Walk of the Gods about 34 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: admire the landmark architecture of Villa Rufolo, take in nature's colorful creations at Villa Cimbrone Gardens, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duomo di Sant'Andrea, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cloister del Paradiso.

For reviews, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Amalfi vacation planner.

Ride a ferry from Anacapri to Amalfi in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and taxi; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In October, daily temperatures in Amalfi can reach 73°F, while at night they dip to 63°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Cinque Terre.

Visiting Parco Nazionale Cinque Terre and Hike the Punta Manara will get you outdoors. Explore hidden gems such as 5 Terre Pelagos Boat Tours and Baia del Silenzio. Get out of town with these interesting Cinque Terre side-trips: Camogli - San Rocco - Batterie - San Fruttuoso Trail (in Camogli), Genoa (Cattedrale di San Lorenzo - Duomo di Genova, Palazzi dei Rolli, &more) and Parrocchia di Sant'Anna (in Rapallo). There's lots more to do: hike along Levanto to Monterosso Trail, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Oratorio dei Disciplinati di Santa Caterina, appreciate the extensive heritage of Cinque Terre Trails, and explore the landscape on two wheels at Pista Ciclopedonale Levanto - Framura.

For where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Cinque Terre trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Amalfi to Cinque Terre takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. Traveling from Amalfi in October, Cinque Terre is slightly colder at night with lows of 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.