{"id":26597,"date":"2022-10-17T15:59:17","date_gmt":"2022-10-17T15:59:17","guid":{"rendered":"\/?p=26597"},"modified":"2023-08-17T17:37:43","modified_gmt":"2023-08-17T17:37:43","slug":"rome-vs-naples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/rome-vs-naples\/","title":{"rendered":"Rome vs Naples: Which to Visit on Your Next Trip to Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With just a week or so of vacation time to visit Italy, it can be tough to decide where exactly to go! Two of our favorite cities year-round are Rome and Naples, but it\u2019s even hard to just pick one. If you only have a week to ten days in Italy, you won\u2019t want to pack too much into your trip, better to relax and fully take in a bit of La Dolce Vita. Both these cities are amazing for their food and history. We\u2019ve put together this little guide to help you decide <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/destinations\/italy\/rome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rome<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> vs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/why-visit-naples-rome-day-trip-campania-italy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naples<\/a>, which one is right for you?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s start by just taking a little look at each city.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26598\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26598\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/caleb-miller-rome-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"overview of rome\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/caleb-miller-rome-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/caleb-miller-rome-unsplash-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/caleb-miller-rome-unsplash-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/caleb-miller-rome-unsplash-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/caleb-miller-rome-unsplash-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Rome vs Naples &#8211; both considered among Italy\u2019s most incredible destinations. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/0Bs3et8FYyg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caleb Miller<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">What's Included<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6765f278d3f2f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1fc2de;color:#1fc2de\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1fc2de;color:#1fc2de\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6765f278d3f2f\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/rome-vs-naples\/#Rome\" title=\"Rome\">Rome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/rome-vs-naples\/#Naples\" title=\"Naples\">Naples<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/rome-vs-naples\/#Rome_Vs_Naples_Which_is_Better_for_Couples\" title=\"Rome Vs. Naples: Which is Better for Couples\u00a0\">Rome Vs. Naples: Which is Better for Couples\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/rome-vs-naples\/#Rome_Vs_Naples_Which_is_Better_for_Solo_Travelers\" title=\"Rome Vs. Naples: Which is Better for Solo Travelers\">Rome Vs. Naples: Which is Better for Solo Travelers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/rome-vs-naples\/#Rome_Vs_Naples_Which_is_Better_for_Families\" title=\"Rome Vs. Naples: Which is Better for Families\">Rome Vs. Naples: Which is Better for Families<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rome\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rome<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rome is Italy\u2019s capital and a must-see at some point in your life. However, is it the best option for you this time around?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could spend years in Rome and not see it all. Filled with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/art-museums-in-rome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">museums<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, churches, and parks. Plus even just the streets act as an open-air museum to explore. You\u2019ll find your days plenty full of things to see and do without even leaving the city.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The beautiful thing about Rome is every neighborhood has its very own personality. Whether you are looking to be immersed in an ancient world, gaze at renaissance beauty, indulge in some high-end shopping, relax with a peaceful glass of wine, or join in to make new friends and experience nightlife, you\u2019ll find it all!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being the capital, it is a busy city. Businessmen and women, and politicians rush down the streets\u00a0 &#8211; well, Italian rush, so they always have a minute to stop for a cafe. In the popular center streets, visitors stop to gaze which can cause a bit of traffic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But while there is a bit of bustle, you\u2019ll always be able to hop off the main road and find a quiet corner &#8211; especially if you head towards one of Rome\u2019s beautiful parks. You\u2019ll also notice it\u2019s a visitor-friendly city with a bit of an international feel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What we mean by this is that &#8211; Romans are warm people, and they know the city is popular with foreigners. Many will do their best with English signs, and at least give a hand with directions. Areas in the center are designed for foot traffic, so you\u2019ll always be able to find your way.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26599\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26599\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/david-libeert-coloseum-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Colosseum in Rome\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/david-libeert-coloseum-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/david-libeert-coloseum-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/david-libeert-coloseum-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/david-libeert-coloseum-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/david-libeert-coloseum-unsplash-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">From the Colosseum to the Vatican, Rome has some of the most famous sites in the world. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/CzKI2-nejUk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Libeert<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Will You See?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Florence is synonymous with the Renaissance, Rome is most known for its ancient history. But that isn\u2019t all there is to see. While towards the Colosseum and Roman Forum you\u2019ll find much of this ancient world, towards the Vatican, and hidden in many museums the Renaissance and Baroque periods peek out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not Really Into History?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s ok! Visitors still fall in love with Rome for the lifestyle, the food, and the evenings in piazzas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rome\u2019s food is highlighted by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/roman-pasta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">great pasta dishes: <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbonara, Amatriciana, Cacio e Pepe. But the cuisine is more than this, you can taste excellent street food and rich <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">secondi<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> made from the famous <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">quinto quarto <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; offal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to nightlife, Rome has many different clubs from your classic dance ones, to hip hop focused to even piano and jazz ones. But on a fresh evening, you can even step into the piazza, and enjoy a drink with new international friends surrounded by the beautiful Eternal City.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26444\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26444\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/8973614697_34c8d9e25d_k.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of a plate of frutti di mare, a spaghetti dish with clams and seafood, a Giacomo's in Boston\" width=\"1200\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/8973614697_34c8d9e25d_k.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/8973614697_34c8d9e25d_k-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/8973614697_34c8d9e25d_k-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/8973614697_34c8d9e25d_k-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/8973614697_34c8d9e25d_k-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Rome just might be the best Italian city to explore the world of Italian pasta. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bpprice\/8973614697\/in\/photolist-eEY81M-pHbed-KJdhmU-68vdfX-39P3o-atjV7W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brando<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Naples\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naples<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When someone mentions taking a trip to Italy, Naples probably isn\u2019t the first place you think of, but it definitely shouldn\u2019t be overlooked.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naples is a beautiful, yet at times chaotic city. Filled with history, this port city was formed by many different cultures &#8211; notably Roman, French, and Spanish rule &#8211; until being unified under the Italian Kingdom. Naples has taken a little pinch of every culture to have passed through their history, creating a beautiful and unique city.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/naples-walking-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right in the center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you\u2019ll come across mixed architecture from all eras, and be able to visit museums that hold treasures from the ancient, medieval, renaissance, and baroque periods. When the busy historic center seems a little stuffy, take a turn and you\u2019ll find yourself face-to-face with the open sea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naples is filled with lively local scenes and the <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/street-food-naples\/\">mouthwatering smell of street food<\/a>, as well as gorgeous waterside views along the open <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lungomare. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0This contrast between the <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/where-to-stay-in-naples\/\">winding streets of Naples<\/a> and the fresh, peaceful sea air is why so many fall in love with the city. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The beauty of visiting Napoli is that your journey <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/best-day-trips-from-naples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can take you beyond the city,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> even with a short trip. You can easily plan a day in Pompeii, Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast, Capri, and many other close-by islands.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26602\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26602\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-bea-naples.jpg\" alt=\"overview shot of Naples port\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-bea-naples.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-bea-naples-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-bea-naples-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-bea-naples-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-bea-naples-640x480.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Naples&#8217; port has played a crucial role throughout history. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/drone-photography-of-corricella-2972658\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bea<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But What\u2019s Napoli Really Like?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We often hear people hesitant about Napoli, but truthfully there\u2019s nothing to worry about. Naples is a safe city, but of course, its character isn\u2019t for everyone. Napoli can be a bit raw; it moves to its own beat, one that differs from many other Italian cities. Yet Neapolitans are a warm people, who love welcoming visitors, and sharing what makes their city incredible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, truth be told, if small alleyways and busy streets of moped traffic and yelling neighbors tend to stress you out, then Naples might not be the city for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visiting Napoli is an adventure, and the city is always ready to keep you on your toes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t Forget the Food!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, there are plenty of reasons to visit Napoli, but the local cuisine is a real winner. True Neapolitan pizza is a crowd-pleaser, and here you don\u2019t even have to book a restaurant to enjoy it. Try a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pizza al portafoglio<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to go and indulge in the beloved local street food. Then top it off with a sweet like a steaming sfogliatella or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/baba-napoletano\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rum-soaked bab\u00e0.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naples is the capital for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">delicious <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">street<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> food,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but even if you sit down you\u2019ll find <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/best-seafood-naples-italy\">delicious dishes based on both fresh seafood<\/a> and local produce.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26603\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26603\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/flickr-sfogliatella.jpg\" alt=\"sfogliatella\" width=\"1200\" height=\"803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/flickr-sfogliatella.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/flickr-sfogliatella-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/flickr-sfogliatella-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/flickr-sfogliatella-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/flickr-sfogliatella-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Sfogliatella alone is a good enough reason to visit Naples. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/avlxyz\/4749040866\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alpha<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Curious to know the secrets behind why Neapolitan pizza is so amazing? Join our <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/tours\/naples-secrets-of-pizza-tour\/\">Original Naples Pizza Tour<\/a> to discover the magic behind the world&#8217;s most popular food!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rome_Vs_Naples_Which_is_Better_for_Couples\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rome Vs. Naples: Which is Better for Couples\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When thinking about the cities on their own, rather than the surrounding area, couples might find Rome more romantic. With the cobblestoned alleys, quiet and intimate wine bars, and peaceful corners, there\u2019s just more space to enjoy each other\u2019s company.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whereas Napoli might be a bit more lively, while beautiful, it won\u2019t give you the quiet moments together you might be hoping for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That being said, the nearby Amalfi Coast is a favorite for couples, which is easily reached from Naples. You could consider a few days in Napoli, then continue your trip to relax on the Amalfi Coast for your remaining days.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rome_Vs_Naples_Which_is_Better_for_Solo_Travelers\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rome Vs. Naples: Which is Better for Solo Travelers<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deciding which city to visit as a solo traveler is really up to every individual visitor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have an itch for adventure and love to take on things on your own, Napoli might be the option for you. <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/solo-travel-naples\">Naples is great for intrepid solo travelers<\/a>; it\u2019s a step out of the usual route around Italy and gives you the challenge of navigating and practicing a bit more Italian on your own.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a first-time solo traveler and want to ease your way into it, <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/solo-travel-rome\/\">Rome is a solid option for solo travelers<\/a>. Rome has quite an active international community, making it easy for you to connect with others in your native language if you feel nervous using Italian. The city also lets you take it easy, or be as active as you like.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26604\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26604\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-arthouse-studio-solo-traveler.jpg\" alt=\"female standing on narrow street of old city\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-arthouse-studio-solo-traveler.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-arthouse-studio-solo-traveler-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-arthouse-studio-solo-traveler-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-arthouse-studio-solo-traveler-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-arthouse-studio-solo-traveler-1025x1536.jpg 1025w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Both Rome and Naples are great options for solo travelers. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/anonymous-female-tourist-standing-on-narrow-street-of-old-city-4558684\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ArtHouse Studio<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rome_Vs_Naples_Which_is_Better_for_Families\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rome Vs. Naples: Which is Better for Families<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to planning the family trip, it all depends on every family. Both Rome and Naples have extraordinary events and activities for kids. You\u2019ll always find a new adventure to entertain the little ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both cities offer excellent cuisine that the whole family will fall in love with. They also both offer walking areas, plus transportation for when it becomes a little too much for the little legs of the family.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you take the family to Naples, mark off a day to take them to Pompeii. In a large open archaeological park, they will be able to run around and love exploring all the hidden stories of the ancient city.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>And if you go to Rome? Join our <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/tours\/rome-pasta-making-class\/\">pasta-making class<\/a><\/b><b> or <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/tours\/rome-pizza-class\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pizza-making class<\/a> for a fun-filled afternoon of interactive experiences and delicious local treats that will captivate kids and adults alike.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With just a week or so of vacation time to visit Italy, it can be tough to decide where exactly to go! 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