60 days in Southern Italy Itinerary

Reggio di Calabria, commonly known as Reggio Calabria or simply Reggio in Southern Italy, is the largest city and the most populated comune of Calabria, Southern Italy. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Pentedattilo and Cattedrale di Gerace. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Reggio Calabria: Cattolica di Stilo (in Stilo), Area Archeologica Archeoderi (in Bova Marina) and Monumento alla Famiglia (in Gioia Tauro). There's much more to do: step into the grandiose world of Castello Ruffo di Scilla, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Parrocchia Maria S.S Immacolata di Scilla e Favazzina, kick back and relax at Lido Coco Beach, and stroll through Lungomare di Locri.

To find where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Reggio Calabria planning website.

Buenos Aires, Argentina to Reggio Calabria is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Argentina Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is 4 hours. Traveling from Buenos Aires in August, things will get warmer in Reggio Calabria: highs are around 37°C and lows about 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Tropea.

Tropea is a municipality located within the province of Vibo Valentia, in Calabria (southern Italy).The town is a famous bathing place, situated on a reef, in the gulf of St. Step off the beaten path and head to Spiaggia Paradiso del sub and Spiaggia di Riaci. Venture out of the city with trips to Parco della Biodiversita Mediterranea (in Catanzaro), Museo all'aperto Bilotti (Mab) (in Cosenza) and Pizzo (Le Spiagge di Pizzo, Piedigrotta Church, &more). There's much more to do: kick back and relax at Michelino Beach, take in the spiritual surroundings of The Sanctuary of Santa Maria dell'Isola, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa dell'Annunziata, and get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To see traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Tropea trip itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by car from Reggio Calabria to Tropea takes 2 hours. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Reggio Calabria in August since evenings lows in Tropea dip to 23°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can go by car to Le Castella.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Spiaggia Le Castella and Chiesa della Visitazione della Beata Vergine Maria. Venture out of the city with trips to Cropani (Chiesa dell'Assunta & Piccolo Museo d'Arte Sacra), Sena Park (in Cropani Marina) and Parrocchia Santissimo Crocifisso (in Cutro).

To see ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Le Castella holiday planning website.

Getting from Tropea to Le Castella by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) to allow time to drive to Matera.

Famous for its resemblance to the ancient settlements of Jerusalem and Cappadocia, Matera remains one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world.

Step off the beaten path and head to Cattedrale di Matera and Parco della Murgia Materana. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Matera: Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Metaponto (in Metaponto), Castello Di Lagopesole (in Lagopesole) and Centro Storico di Craco (in Craco). There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Chiesa rupestre di San Pietro Barisano, take in the spiritual surroundings of Church of Santa Maria de Idris, contemplate the long history of Piazza San Pietro Caveoso, and take in the dramatic scenery at Cascate di San Fele.

To see more things to do and tourist information, you can read our Matera tour itinerary maker site.

Traveling by car from Le Castella to Matera takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in September, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Maratea.

Maratea is a town and comune of Basilicata, in the province of Potenza. Step off the beaten path and head to Arco Magno and La Secca. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Maratea: Santuario della Madonna del Grumentino (in Grumento Nova), Grotta Azzurra (in Praia A Mare) and Paradise Beach (in Scalea). Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 16th (Wed) at AcquaPark Odissea 2000. Spend the 14th (Mon) exploring nature at Sila National Park. There's lots more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Il Mirto Solarium Bar, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Certosa di Padula, head off the coast to Island Dino, and appreciate the history behind Statua in Bronzo della Spigolatrice.

To find traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Maratea trip builder app.

Getting from Matera to Maratea by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can go by car to Marina di Camerota.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Cooperativa Rosa dei Venti and Area Marina Protetta Costa degli Infreschi e della Masseta. Get out of town with these interesting Marina di Camerota side-trips: Cala Bianca Beach (in Castellammare del Golfo), Sub center fomdale (in Scario) and Centro Storico de Roccagloriosa (in Roccagloriosa).

To find photos, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Marina di Camerota trip planning site.

Drive from Maratea to Marina di Camerota in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) so you can drive to Agropoli.

Agropoli is a town and comune, former bishopric and present Latin Catholic titular see located in the Cilento area of the province of Salerno, Campania, Italy. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Baia di Trentova and Oasi Valle della Caccia. Venture out of the city with trips to Le Sorgenti del Sele (in Caposele), Piazza della Repubblica (in Eboli) and Grotte di Pertosa-Auletta (in Pertosa). There's much more to do: make a trip to Agropoli, explore the historical opulence of Borgo Medievale di Agropoli, take a leisurely stroll along Acciaroli Port, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Spiaggia La Grotta.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Agropoli travel tool.

Drive from Marina di Camerota to Agropoli in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train. In September, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Naples.

Naples is the capital of the Italian region Campania and the third-largest municipality in Italy after Rome and Milan. Explore hidden gems such as Catacombe di San Gaudioso and Parco Sommerso di Gaiola - Area Marina Protetta. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Naples: Santuario dell'Addolorata di Castelpetroso (in Castelpetroso), Piazza Celestino V (in Isernia) and Castello di Pesche (in Pesche). And it doesn't end there: explore the ancient world of Parco Archeologico Pausilypon, explore the world behind art at Gallerie di Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano, steep yourself in history at Forum, and admire the striking features of Palazzo Reale.

To see more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Naples trip itinerary builder website.

Getting from Agropoli to Naples by car takes about 2 hours. Traveling from Agropoli in September, plan for little chillier nights in Naples, with lows around 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) so you can travel to Forio.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Giardini Ravino and Stabilimento Balneare Blumar. Get out of town with these interesting Forio side-trips: Maronti Beach (in Ischia) and Procida (Terra Murata, The Port of Corricella, &more).

To find maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Forio day trip planner.

You can do a combination of ferry and taxi from Naples to Forio in 2 hours. Other options are to ride a ferry; or do a combination of ferry and bus. October in Forio sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can travel to Anacapri.

Anacapri is a comune on the island of Capri, in the Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Chiesa San Michele and White Grotta. And it doesn't end there: get the lay of the land with Tours of Capri, see the interesting displays at Casa Rossa, take a memorable drive along Via Krupp, and look for gifts at Eureka.

To find where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read our Anacapri trip planning app.

Traveling by combination of taxi and ferry from Forio to Anacapri takes 2 hours. In October in Anacapri, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 20°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) early enough to catch the ferry to Sorrento.

A lovely town easily accessible from almost anywhere in the country, Sorrento overlooks the Bay of Naples and sits right on the Amalfi Drive.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Villa di Pollio Felice - Bagni della Regina Giovanna and Cattedrale di Sorrento. Explore Sorrento's surroundings by going to Positano (Bagni d'Arienzo Beach Club, Positano, Art & Craft Gallery, &more) and Cloister del Paradiso (in Amalfi). Dedicate the 16th (Fri) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. And it doesn't end there: stroll through Baia di Ieranto, delve into the distant past at Scavi di Stabia, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St Francis Church and Convent, and take a leisurely stroll along Marina Grande - Antico Borgo Marinaro.

For photos, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Sorrento day trip app.

Traveling by ferry from Anacapri to Sorrento takes an hour. In October, daily temperatures in Sorrento can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can travel back home.