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From Tuscany, we took a train down to Naples and stayed a couple nights. It was kind of our basecamp to explore the ancient city of Pompeii. Naples is the type of city you could totally love... or do without. It's gritty, there's lots of crime, most people will try to cheat you, the people are talkative and charming, it's vibrant, and it has good pizza. I think you need a lot of energy to really enjoy Naples. I'll confess, we didn't quite have that amount of energy for Naples (especially because I came down with a kidney stone while in Tuscany... ouch).
Here's the train from Naples to Pompeii:
Naples does have the best pizza, IMHO. The crust is delightfully chewy. Our hotel was the Palazzo Turchini, which I'd recommend. Good value, nice place, good location.
Pompeii is fascinating. I've been twice, once with a guide, and this time we just wandered on our own. I'd recommend joining a tour, because there is so much to learn from a guide. Here are some of the victims frozen in ash, when Vesuvius erupted: