Monday · May 18 · Italy

Naples

Six to seven hours ashore. Pompeii is the closest classic — 40-minute Circumvesuviana train, €3 each way. Capri is a tight ferry round-trip with the funicular up and the Anacapri walk. Naples itself rewards a Spaccanapoli stroll plus pizza at L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele or Sorbillo.

Arrive 8:00 AM Depart 4:00 PM 6–7 hours ashore

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All shore excursions

19 options ashore

Every Silversea-bookable excursion in Naples, grouped by tier. Highlight Experiences are the standard catalogue; Signature Experiences are deeper, more curated days; Private Experiences are guided car or van with a custom itinerary.

Highlight Experiences

15 options

The full standard catalogue — half- and full-day group tours.

NAP-003

Available

Explore the Borbonic Gallery & Pizza Experience

Culinary Culture

Savor a hearty slice of Napoli's aboveground sights as well as its immense and fascinating underground Galleria Borbonica tunnel on this half-day guided walk through the heart of the port area. Admire the magnificent landmarks of the Piazza del Plebiscito, descend into the famous Bourbon Tunnel, and emerge for pizza near the Castle of the Egg.

Points of interest

Piazza del Plebiscito
Galleria Borbonica
Neapolitan pizzeria

Price: $119
Duration: 4h 30m
Start: 09:30
Activity: Extensive Activity

NAP-004

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Gragnano: A Culinary Voyage through Pasta Traditions

Culinary Culture

Step into the heart of Italy's pasta capital and experience Gragnano's rich traditions. Discover its ancient mills and enjoy a unique opportunity to watch pasta being made by hand. Experience the rich traditions and flavors of this charming town, and leave with unforgettable memories of Italy's culinary heritage.

Points of interest

Gragnano
Valley of Mills
Pasta factory
Lunch

Price: $449
Duration: 7 hr
Start: 08:30
Activity: Moderate Activity

NAP-008

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Capo Miseno Lighthouse, Wine Tasting and Lunch

Active Culinary

An active culinary outing pairing a hike up to the Capo Miseno Lighthouse with a winery visit and a long Mediterranean lunch.

Points of interest

Capo Miseno Lighthouse
Winery
Lunch

Price: $419
Duration: 5h 30m
Start: 08:45
Activity: Extensive Activity

NAP-010

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Snorkelling in the Archaeological Bay of Baia

Active Culture

Snorkel among the submerged Roman ruins of the ancient resort city of Baia — villas, mosaic floors, and statuary, all preserved underwater after volcanic subsidence dropped the bay over the centuries.

Points of interest

Bay of Baia
Underwater Roman ruins

Price: $699
Duration: 4h 30m
Start: 09:00
Activity: Moderate Activity

NAP-A

Available

Ancient Pompeii

Culture

Mount Vesuvius, a volcano near the Bay of Naples in Italy, has erupted more than 50 times. Its most famous eruption took place in the year 79 A.D., when the volcano buried the ancient Roman city of Pompeii under a thick carpet of volcanic ash. Learn about this devastating event during a memorable, half-day journey to this ancient city.

Points of interest

Mount Vesuvius
Bay of Naples
Pompeii

Price: $129
Duration: 4 hr
Start: 08:30
Activity: Extensive Activity

NAP-D

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The Amalfi Coast by Land and Sea

Nature Culture

The Costiera Amalfitana, or Amalfi Coast, is widely considered Italy's most scenic stretch of coastline. Deemed by UNESCO an outstanding example of a Mediterranean landscape, the coast was awarded a coveted spot on the World Heritage list in 1997. Wander the village of Amalfi and enjoy some free time for own lunch and to shop for souvenirs and majolica ware.

Points of interest

Amalfi Coast
Amalfi Town
Bay of Salerno
Cathedral of St. Andrew

Price: $159
Duration: 6h 30m
Start: 08:45
Activity: Moderate Activity

NAP-G

Available

Panoramic Naples

Culture

Discover the scenic splendour and landmarks of Naples from the comfort of your coach during this panoramic sightseeing tour. Your half-day excursion features a wealth of renowned landmarks, including Piazza Plebiscito, Posillipo and San Martino hills, and Castle of the Egg.

Points of interest

Naples City

Price: $69
Duration: 3 hr
Start: 09:00
Activity: Minimal Activity

NAP-I

Available

Royal Palace of Caserta & Gardens

Culture

Explore the life of 18th-century European royalty during this unforgettable outing to the magnificent Caserta Royal Palace, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tour the elegant Royal Palace and Apartments, then take a stroll in the beautiful English Gardens.

Points of interest

Royal Palace of Caserta
Royal Apartments
Baroque architecture
Antique furniture and décor
English Gardens
Cascades
Marble statues

Price: $119
Duration: 4h 30m
Start: 08:30
Activity: Extensive Activity

NAP-J

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(Wheelchair Accessible) Pompeii

Culture

Specially designed for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair or a scooter. Explore the 2000-year-old Roman city of Pompeii firsthand and enjoy a short walking/rolling tour in Naples unveiling the best highlights of the city including Plebiscito Square and the Palace of Naples.

Points of interest

Pompeii ruins
San Carlo Theatre
Galleria Umberto
Royal Palace of Naples

Price: $389
Duration: 4 hr
Start: 09:00
Activity: Minimal Activity

NAP-L

Available

Family Estate & Tasting in Sorrento

Culinary Culture

Embrace the lovely scenery and flavours of Sorrento and its countryside during this delightful sightseeing tour. Visit a family estate in Sorrento for a guided tour and tasting of local specialities, then proceed to the charming town of Sorrento for a guided exploration.

Points of interest

Sorrento
Family estate
Lemon and olive trees
Sorrento town
Corso Italia
Cathedral

Price: $129
Duration: 6 hr
Start: 08:30
Activity: Moderate Activity

NAP-N

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Local Naples Discovery with Pizza Lunch

Culinary Culture

Enjoy a full day of discovery in magnificent Naples, beginning with the most beautiful part of Europe's underground subway network with its brilliant frescoes, and then stroll the streets of Naples to see Castle San Elmo and the incredible city view offered at San Martino Certosa. Have your camera ready for the Historical Center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After polishing off some local Neapolitan pizza, explore the San Gregorio Armeno district before returning to the ship.

Points of interest

Castle San Elmo
Certosa di San Martino
Metropolitan station frescoes
Historic Center of Naples (UNESCO)
San Gregorio Armeno
Spaccanapoli

Price: $249
Duration: 7h 30m
Start: 08:15
Activity: Extensive Activity

NAP-O

Available

Ruins of Herculaneum

Culture

Forever preserved by a flood of mud during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., the ancient city of Herculaneum was left intact, with marble floors, mosaics, and paintings in excellent condition once unearthed. Explore the quiet streets of the city and the daily life of its residents.

Points of interest

Herculaneum

Price: $109
Duration: 3h 30m
Start: 08:45
Activity: Extensive Activity

NAP-U

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Leisurely Positano by Minibus

Culture

Leisurely visit Positano, one of the most iconic and beautiful cliffside villages of the Amalfi Coast. Travel by minibus while enjoying beautiful views during the scenic drive, with a guided visit and free time on arrival.

Points of interest

Positano

Price: $169
Duration: 7 hr
Start: 08:30
Activity: Moderate Activity

NAP-002

Waitlisted

Capri, The Enchanted Isle

Culinary

The Island of Capri is one of the most picturesque locations in Campania. Celebrated in ancient times, the island has a mythical charm as well as natural treasures, with breathtaking landscapes that have inspired poets, lovers, and travelers throughout the centuries. Includes local lunch in Capri.

Points of interest

Bay of Naples
Capri Town
Anacapri
Local lunch in Capri

Price: $199
Duration: 7 hr
Start: 08:45
Activity: Extensive Activity

NAP-009

Waitlisted

Hiking on the Path of the Gods

Active

The Sentiero degli Dei from Bomerano to Nocelle, ridge-walking high above the Amalfi Coast. Stunning, but bring sun protection, water, and good shoes.

Points of interest

Sentiero degli Dei
Bomerano
Nocelle
Amalfi Coast ridge

Price: $269
Duration: 6 hr
Start: 08:30
Activity: Extensive Activity

Signature Experiences

2 options

Curated, deeper experiences. Often pair a meal with the day.

NAP-005

Waitlisted

Ancient Pompeii & Lunch of Roman Era

Culinary Culture

Travel to the scene of Mt. Vesuvius's devastation and learn about the sudden event that forever changed Pompeii in 79 AD. Walk among ongoing excavations that reveal the daily life of Pompeii's residents in fascinating detail. Adjourn to a nearby winery for a special tasting lunch inspired by the ancients.

Points of interest

Pompeii excavations
Winery tasting lunch
Tour of Roman Necropolis & vineyard

Price: $349
Duration: 7 hr
Start: 08:30
Activity: Extensive Activity

NAP-C

Waitlisted

Scenic Amalfi Drive & Positano with Lunch

Culture

The spectacular coastal road known as the Amalfi Drive is considered to be amongst the most beautiful and romantic routes in Italy. Discover the exquisite beauty and cuisine of the Amalfi Coast during this scenic drive to Positano, with lunch in a 5-star hotel in Positano.

Points of interest

Amalfi Coast
Positano
Lunch

Price: $319
Duration: 6h 30m
Start: 08:45
Activity: Moderate Activity

Age 12+

Private Experiences

2 options

Private guide + vehicle. Customise the day with your guide on the spot.

NAP-X

Available

Naples by Private Van with Guide · Half Day

Culture

Customise your own half-day itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights. Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van.

Points of interest

Naples historical centre
Naples Archaeological Museum
Royal Palace
Pompeii excavations
Herculaneum excavations
Mt. Vesuvius

Price: $899
Duration: 4 hr
Start: 08:30
Activity: Minimal Activity

Up to 4 guests

NAP-V

Waitlisted

Naples by Private Car with Guide · Half Day

Culture

Customise your own half-day itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights. Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car.

Points of interest

Naples historical centre
Naples Archaeological Museum
Royal Palace
Pompeii excavations
Herculaneum excavations
Mt. Vesuvius

Price: $799
Duration: 4 hr
Start: 08:30
Activity: Minimal Activity

Up to 2 guests

After the tour

If you stay in Naples

Spaccanapoli

Walk the spine of the historic center — a single straight street running west to east through the heart of old Naples.

Veiled Christ · Cappella Sansevero

Tiny chapel, huge crowd, breathtaking marble veil sculpture. Book ahead.

Margherita pizza

L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele or Sorbillo — both legendary, both have queues. Worth every minute.

Bring back to ship

Limoncello from Sorrento, fresh mozzarella di bufala from a deli, sfogliatelle from Pintauro (Via Toledo, near the port).

Eat & drink

Naples · restaurant shortlist

Local picks, no tourist traps. Where it says "book ahead," book ahead — these spots fill up two weeks out.

Forcella · Centro storico

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L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele

The Margherita that the entire pizza world copies. Two pies on the menu — that's the point.

Story · Founded 1870 by the Condurro family. Five generations have manned the same wood oven. Made famous globally when Julia Roberts cried into a slice in Eat Pray Love.

Vibe · Old-school marble counter, no decoration, tile floor. You take a numbered ticket and wait.

Order this

Margherita (tomato, mozzarella, basil)
Marinara (tomato, garlic, oregano, no cheese)
Doppia mozzarella for €1 more

Skip · Don't ask for fancy toppings. They have two pies. Order one.

When · Arrive at 11:30 AM for the lunch opening — queue is shortest.

Cash only Pull a ticket from the door 5–6 in the dough, that's it

Walk-in · ticket queue

Where: Via Cesare Sersale 1, 80139 Napoli
Hours: Mon–Sat 11:00–23:00 · closed Sun
Phone: +39 081 553 9204

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Via dei Tribunali

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Sorbillo

The third-generation rival. Bigger menu than Da Michele, queues just as long, equally legitimate.

Story · Run by Gino Sorbillo, who hosts a cooking show and pioneered the gourmet-Neapolitan-pizza movement.

Vibe · Two floors of pizza chaos. The line outside is part of the experience.

Order this

Margherita DOP (San Marzano tomato, fior di latte)
Diavola
Crocchè di patate (potato croquettes) on the side

When · 11:50 AM lunch opening or 6:50 PM dinner opening.

Walk-in · expect 30+ min wait

Where: Via dei Tribunali 32, 80138 Napoli
Hours: Mon–Sat 12:00–15:30 · 19:00–23:30 · closed Sun
Phone: +39 081 446 643

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Via dei Tribunali

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Pizzeria Di Matteo

Cheaper, faster, more local. Bill Clinton came here in 1994; the photo is on the wall.

Vibe · Fast, loud, no-frills. Locals get takeaway from the window; tourists go upstairs.

Order this

Margherita (€4)
Fritti — pizza fritta, frittatine, arancini at the takeaway window
Crocchè

When · Walk-up window for fritti is open all day — perfect 11 AM snack.

Where: Via dei Tribunali 94, 80138 Napoli
Hours: Mon–Sat 9:00–24:00 · closed Sun
Phone: +39 081 455 262

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Quartieri Spagnoli

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Tandem

One dish: ragù napoletano. Slow-cooked for 6+ hours, served over paccheri. Two locations, identical menu.

Vibe · Rough-walled, candle-lit, cosy. Always a wait outside even at 3 PM.

Order this

Ragù napoletano with paccheri
Polpette al ragù (meatballs in the same sauce)
Ricotta zeppole for dessert

Booking · Reservations possible online for the 19:00 first sitting; walk-in otherwise.

Reserve online for 19:00

Where: Vico Lungo Teatro Nuovo 51, 80134 Napoli
Hours: Mon–Sun 12:00–15:30 · 19:00–23:30
Phone: +39 081 1900 2468

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Quartieri Spagnoli

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Trattoria da Nennella

Theatrical neighborhood lunch. Singing waiters, no menu, set price, trust the kitchen.

Story · Run by Nennella's family for decades in the heart of the working-class Quartieri Spagnoli. Lunch is performance art.

Vibe · Tiny, loud, accordion music sometimes, the waiter sings while delivering plates.

Order this

Set lunch (€11–13): pasta + main + side + bread + water + dessert
Pasta e patate con provola

When · 12:00 PM sharp — line builds within 10 min.

No menu Cash preferred Italian only

Where: Vico Lungo Teatro Nuovo 105, 80134 Napoli
Hours: Mon–Sat 12:00–15:30 · 19:00–22:00 · closed Sun
Phone: +39 081 414 338

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Via Toledo · near port

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Pintauro

Sfogliatelle since 1785. Crispy ricotta-filled pastry, hot from the oven, eat walking.

Story · The original sfogliatella shop. The riccia (curly) and frolla (smooth) styles were both perfected here.

Order this

Sfogliatella riccia (curly, flaky)
Sfogliatella frolla (smooth shortcrust)
Babà al rum

When · 9 AM — straight from the oven.

Eat standing on the sidewalk Two minutes from the cruise terminal

Where: Via Toledo 275, 80132 Napoli
Hours: Mon–Sat 8:30–20:00 · closed Sun
Phone: +39 081 417 339

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Centro · Piazza San Domenico Maggiore

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Scaturchio

Old Naples pasticceria. Their cassatina is the perfect post-pizza dessert.

Order this

Cassatina napoletana
Babà al rum
Ministeriale (chocolate medallion with cream)

When · Mid-afternoon, with a coffee, on a spaccanapoli walk.

Where: Piazza San Domenico Maggiore 19, 80134 Napoli
Hours: Mon–Sun 7:00–22:00
Phone: +39 081 551 6944

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Vomero

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Friggitoria Vomero

Stand-up fry shop. Crocchè, frittatine, zucchini blossoms — all out of a paper cone.

Vibe · Vomero's neighborhood institution — locals from the surrounding apartments line up for fritti at 6 PM.

Order this

Crocchè di patate (potato croquettes)
Frittatine di pasta (fried pasta — yes, really)
Zucchini flowers
Arancini

When · Late afternoon for the freshest fritti.

Where: Via Cimarosa 44, 80127 Napoli
Hours: Mon–Sat 9:30–22:00 · closed Sun
Phone: +39 081 578 3130

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Via Toledo

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Casa Infante

Naples' best gelato. Pistachio is the move; nutella is sneakily perfect.

Order this

Pistacchio di Bronte
Cremalatte (their signature plain cream)
Nutella

Where: Via Toledo 258, 80132 Napoli
Hours: Mon–Sun 11:00–24:00

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Piazza Trieste e Trento

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Caffè Gambrinus

Belle Époque grand café. The right place to drink an espresso while looking at the bay.

Story · Opened 1860. Oscar Wilde and Hemingway both came; it was closed under Fascism for being a free-speech hangout. Reopened 1972.

Vibe · Marble columns, frescoed ceilings, white-jacketed waiters. Stand at the bar for €1.50 espresso, sit at a table and pay €5 — the view is the difference.

Order this

Espresso napoletano (sugar pre-stirred unless you say 'amaro')
Caffè alla nocciola (espresso with hazelnut cream)
Sfogliatella with the coffee

Where: Via Chiaia 1-2, 80132 Napoli
Hours: Mon–Sun 7:00–01:00
Phone: +39 081 417 582

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