View Mediterranean on the mapA historically rich port town in southern Italy. A base for sightseeing in Pompeii and along the Amalfi Coast, and the birthplace of authentic pizza.

Naples

Naples · Italy · 40.84, 14.26

Naples is a lively Italian port city, widely known as the birthplace of pizza. Mount Vesuvius rises behind it, while the ancient city of Pompeii, buried by the volcano, and the Amalfi Coast and Capri lie within reach. Its energetic atmosphere and layered history create a distinctive destination.

Port highlights

About 900,000 people (about 3 million in the metropolitan area)

Population

The Mediterranean climate brings hot, dry summers with many sunny days and mild, rainy winters. It remains relatively mild throughout the year.

Climate

Italian (English is partially used at tourist facilities)

Language

Euro (EUR)

Currency

April to June and September to October (the heat eases, making it ideal for sightseeing; midsummer brings crowds and intense heat)

Best time to visit

Local food

Naples-style pizza (Margherita), seafood pasta, sfogliatella, baba, mozzarella cheese

Sights

Pompeii ruinsMount VesuviusCastel dell'Ovo (Egg Castle) and Santa Lucia districtAmalfi Coast and Capri (day trip)

Monthly average high / low temperatures

13°

3°Jan

14°

3°Feb

17°

5°Mar

20°

7°Apr

24°

11°May

29°

16°Jun

31°

19°Jul

32°

19°Aug

28°

16°Sep

24°

12°Oct

19°

8°Nov

14°

4°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: GRAZZANISE · about 28.6 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)164 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water is somewhat cheaper; coffee costs about the same; meals, beer and a Big Mac are much more expensive.

€0.40

Water 500 ml

€2.50

Coffee

€9.25

Inexpensive meal

€6.00

Local beer

€6.56

Big Mac

Prices in Naples. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

NAP

Nearest airport

15–20 min

Airport to port (approx.)

B — One connection

Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

MediterraneanOct–Nov 2026

7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)

Costa Pacifica/ Costa Cruises

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Naples

Port highlights

Getting there from Japan

Itineraries calling here

7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)

11-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona to Athens (Piraeus)

7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona

10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)

7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Istanbul

7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)

7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona

7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona

8-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)

12-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona to Venice / Trieste

7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona

7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)

14-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona

9-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona

12-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Marseille

20-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)

14-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)

10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona to Athens (Piraeus)

14-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Barcelona

Sources