With its intoxicating street life, fascinating neighborhoods, abundant green spaces and exhilarating sea views, urban Naples cooks up plenty of things to see and do. But the pace of life in the city is full-throttle – taking your foot off the pedal on a day trip out of Naples promises a breath of fresh air.

Within a few hours, you could be out on the Amalfi Coast or relaxing on a Gulf of Naples island – ticking some of Italy’s most iconic sights off your bucket list in the process. The top day trips from Naples cover a huge range of interests, from hiking, boating and swimming to archeology, architecture and Italian beach glamour.