The Neapolitan Riviera is Italy's most spectacular stretch of coastline and an idyllic holiday spot that has remained popular over many centuries. Whether a seasoned traveller or a first time visitor to Italy, Neapolitan Riviera holidays are the perfect choice for those wanting to experience some of the best scenery, cuisine and weather that the country has to offer.
Stretching along the coast of Campania, the Neapolitan Riviera starts in Sorrento – a bustling town with lively bars and restaurants as well as scenic beauty with dramatic views over the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. Head further south and you'll find the iconic towns of the Amalfi Coast: steep-stepped Positano clinging to tall cliffs; Amalfi with its whitewashed villas, fishermen's dwellings, merchant town houses and luxury hotels that overlook sapphire seas; and beautiful Ravello, whose lofty setting commands inspirational views.
Naples Airport (NAP) is the closest to the Neapolitan Riviera. Direct flights are available from Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, Manchester and Newcastle and take approximately 2 hours 45 minutes.
At the current time, British citizens do not require a visa to visit Italy.
Whilst tipping isn’t embedded into Italian culture it is always appreciated as an acknowledgement of good service. Nowadays people generally round up a bill in a bar or cafe and leave 5-10% extra on a restaurant bill. Taxi bills are usually also rounded up.
On guided tours/excursions, it is customary to leave a token of appreciation for the driver and guide.
On small group escorted tours, it is customary to leave a token of appreciation for the driver and guide at the end of the tour.
The official language of Italy is Italian. English is widely spoken too, so getting by is easy.