u/Pale-Opening7650

Hello!

I’ll start by saying that I’ve searched Reddit, Facebook, and elsewhere trying to find answers on my own. But because everyone’s trip is so unique, I’ve had a hard time finding information that really applies to our situation. Apologies if I missed something—I know it can be frustrating to see the same questions posted over and over when there are mountains of previous posts with all the information already available!

That said, I could really use some advice putting together the itinerary for our upcoming trip to Ischia and the Amalfi Coast. Here’s what I have so far:

Day 1 — Naples

• Arrive in Naples on 9/9 at 7:30 AM
• Check into Palazzo Doria Napoli for one night
• Explore Naples
• Complesso Monumentale di Santa Chiara
• Sansevero Chapel Museum

Day 2 — Ischia

• Ferry to Ischia
• Check into Villa Ravino Secret Retreat
• Walk around Forio and visit Chiesa del Soccorso
• Take the bus to Sant’Angelo for dinner

Day 3 — Ischia

• Negombo or Poseidon?
• Visit Giardini La Mortella in the afternoon

Day 4 — Ischia + Procida

• Visit Aragonese Castle
• Ferry to Procida

Day 5 — Capri

• Villa San Michele
• Spiaggia Bagni di Tiberio
• Gardens of Augustus

Day 6 — Ischia → Salerno

• Check out of Villa Ravino
• Ferry to Salerno
• Check into our Airbnb

Days 7 & 8 — Amalfi Coast
Take ferries/water taxis/boat tour to explore some of the towns along the coast. Our top contenders right now are Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello.

Day 9 — Rome

• Train to Rome
• Flight departs at 3 PM

And now for the questions!

• Negombo vs. Poseidon: Any advice on choosing between the two? Is one a better fit for a first-time visit to Ischia?
• Capri: This is where I’m most in need of advice. We already have four nights booked at Villa Ravino in Ischia, but I’m starting to wonder if we’re missing out by not spending a night in Capri.
  • The ferries back to Ischia seem to depart fairly early, so it doesn’t seem like we’d have much time to experience Capri on a day trip. Would it be worth giving up the fourth night in Ischia (which we’ve already paid for) to spend one night in Capri instead?
  • It also looks like getting to Salerno from Capri the following morning might actually be easier, so I’m wondering if that makes the decision more obvious.
• Amalfi Coast itinerary: I haven’t had much time to wrap my head around a good itinerary for our two nights in Salerno. Which towns would you prioritize? Are there any boat tours or water-taxi options that you’d particularly recommend?

A little about us: We’re cousins in our late 30s who travel frequently. We love beaches, art, architecture, cocktails, wine, food, and culture. We’re both fairly active, but we also have pretty demanding jobs, so we’re not looking to completely exhaust ourselves on vacation. Budget isn't huge, but we also don't mind paying a bit to be comfortable.

Thanks so much in advance for any advice! For whatever reason, this is the trip I’ve had the hardest time making decisions about. 😂 I just can’t seem to wrap my head around all the logistics and details!

Hello!

I’ll start by saying that I’ve searched Reddit, Facebook, and elsewhere trying to find answers on my own. But because everyone’s trip is so unique, I’ve had a hard time finding information that really applies to our situation. Apologies if I missed something—I know it can be frustrating to see the same questions posted over and over when there are mountains of previous posts with all the information already available!

That said, I could really use some advice putting together the itinerary for our upcoming trip to Ischia and the Amalfi Coast. Here’s what I have so far:

Day 1 — Naples

• Arrive in Naples on 9/9 at 7:30 AM
• Check into Palazzo Doria Napoli for one night
• Explore Naples
• Complesso Monumentale di Santa Chiara
• Sansevero Chapel Museum

Day 2 — Ischia

• Ferry to Ischia
• Check into Villa Ravino Secret Retreat
• Walk around Forio and visit Chiesa del Soccorso
• Take the bus to Sant’Angelo for dinner

Day 3 — Ischia

• Negombo or Poseidon?
• Visit Giardini La Mortella in the afternoon

Day 4 — Ischia + Procida

• Visit Aragonese Castle
• Ferry to Procida

Day 5 — Capri

• Villa San Michele
• Spiaggia Bagni di Tiberio
• Gardens of Augustus

Day 6 — Ischia → Salerno

• Check out of Villa Ravino
• Ferry to Salerno
• Check into our Airbnb

Days 7 & 8 — Amalfi Coast
Take ferries/water taxis/boat tour to explore some of the towns along the coast. Our top contenders right now are Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello.

Day 9 — Rome

• Train to Rome
• Flight departs at 3 PM

And now for the questions!

• Negombo vs. Poseidon: Any advice on choosing between the two? Is one a better fit for a first-time visit to Ischia?
• Capri: This is where I’m most in need of advice. We already have four nights booked at Villa Ravino in Ischia, but I’m starting to wonder if we’re missing out by not spending a night in Capri.
  • The ferries back to Ischia seem to depart fairly early, so it doesn’t seem like we’d have much time to experience Capri on a day trip. Would it be worth giving up the fourth night in Ischia (which we’ve already paid for) to spend one night in Capri instead?
  • It also looks like getting to Salerno from Capri the following morning might actually be easier, so I’m wondering if that makes the decision more obvious.
• Amalfi Coast itinerary: I haven’t had much time to wrap my head around a good itinerary for our two nights in Salerno. Which towns would you prioritize? Are there any boat tours or water-taxi options that you’d particularly recommend?

A little about us: We’re cousins in our late 30s who travel frequently. We love beaches, art, architecture, cocktails, wine, food, and culture. We’re both fairly active, but we also have pretty demanding jobs, so we’re not looking to completely exhaust ourselves on vacation. Budget isn't huge, but we also don't mind paying a bit to be comfortable.

Thanks so much in advance for any advice! For whatever reason, this is the trip I’ve had the hardest time making decisions about. 😂 I just can’t seem to wrap my head around all the logistics and details!