https://www.helenonherholidays.com/category/europe/italy/ Explore the best of Italy, from the historic ruins of <a href='/pompeii-visit-advice-climb-vesuvius/'>Pompeii</a> to the sun-drenched islands of Ischia and Sicily. These guides are designed to help you plan your perfect Italian adventure. 2026-08-13T22:08:40 en-GB hourly 1 Eleventy https://www.helenonherholidays.com/naples-to-sicily-train-ferry/ 2026-08-13T22:08:40 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/naples-to-sicily-train-ferry/ Did you know that there’s a train in Italy that goes on a boat? Here’s how to take the train from mainland Italy to Sicily on the Strait of Messina train ferry.

]]> https://www.helenonherholidays.com/3-days-naples-italy-itinerary/ 2026-08-05T23:09:03 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/3-days-naples-italy-itinerary/ The perfect itinerary for 3 days in Naples, Italy. Tried and tested day-by-day guide with the best sights, food stops and day trip ideas.

]]> https://www.helenonherholidays.com/bourbon-tunnels-naples-review/ 2026-08-01T15:06:00 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/bourbon-tunnels-naples-review/ My full, honest guide to what it was like to visit the Bourbon Tunnels (Galleria Borbonica) and if it’s worth your time in Naples.

]]> https://www.helenonherholidays.com/naples-cathedral-rooftop-tour-review/ 2026-06-27T23:08:47 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/naples-cathedral-rooftop-tour-review/ What it’s like to take the new rooftop tour of Naples Cathedral (the Duomo). Find out how to get tickets, what you’ll see when you’re up there and if it’s worth your time.

]]> https://www.helenonherholidays.com/things-to-do-in-naples-italy/ 2026-05-20T13:52:44 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/things-to-do-in-naples-italy/ Planning a trip to Naples? Here’s everything worth doing in Italy’s most exhilarating city, from tunnels, museums and football to the world’s best pizza.

]]> https://www.helenonherholidays.com/campania-artecard/ 2026-05-02T12:20:30 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/campania-artecard/ The Campania Artecard is the most popular tourist card for Naples, but the different versions can be complicated. See which one offers the best value for your trip.

]]> https://www.helenonherholidays.com/pompeii-visit-advice-climb-vesuvius/ 2026-05-01T22:53:34 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/pompeii-visit-advice-climb-vesuvius/ Pompeii is on a lot of people’s travel bucket lists but can seem daunting to visit. Here’s some of the advice I found most useful, along with some tips from my visit.

]]> https://www.helenonherholidays.com/bernina-express-to-lake-como/ 2026-01-06T23:07:18 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/bernina-express-to-lake-como/ How to combine a trip on the Bernina Express, Switzerland with a stay on Lake Como, Italy – with a bonus stop in Liechtenstein!

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]]> https://www.helenonherholidays.com/visit-herculaneum/ 2024-11-15T21:02:20 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/visit-herculaneum/ Visiting Herculaneum, a Roman city destroyed by the same volcano that engulfed Pompeii, is really rewarding. Here’s how to visit Herculaneum, and why it should be as much of a priority on your trip to Italy as seeing Pompeii.

]]> https://www.helenonherholidays.com/things-to-do-in-ischia-italy/ 2024-07-13T21:07:23 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/things-to-do-in-ischia-italy/ Ischia’s an idyllic island off the coast of southern Italy. It’s only around six miles wide, but manages to pack in an amazing number of attractions. Here are the very best things to do in Ischia,

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