Next Easter will fall Sunday, April 5 and, as always, in Naples it will be a deeply felt moment, both religiously and culturally and gastronomically. During the days of the Holy Week, Naples changes pace: the streets of the historic center fill with worshippers, visitors and the curious, and the churches become the beating heart of city life.

As early as the Palm Sunday there is a special atmosphere, which intensifies between the Thursday and the Good Friday, when solemn celebrations, evocative masses and, in some neighborhoods, processions of ancient tradition take place. Good Friday is a very special day, marked by the Way of the Cross and by archaic rituals that combine faith and folk folklore. The Holy Saturday Instead, it is a day of anticipation, culminating in the evening vigil, a much attended moment.

The Easter Sunday is experienced mostly within the family. After Mass, Naples gathers around the table, where there is never a shortage of dishes symbolic of the feast. The Neapolitan pastiera, prepared in the preceding days, is the real star, along with casatiello and tortano, rich with cold cuts and cheeses. The Easter lunch is abundant and convivial, often accompanied by long chats and afternoon walks around downtown or along the sea.

The next day, Easter, is dedicated to lightness and the company of friends. It is customary to organize trips out of doors, picnics in parks, on Mount Vesuvius, along the coast or on the islands of the Gulf. Weather permitting, we fill the green areas and the waterfront, where the spring air is fully felt.

Easter in Naples is therefore a unique mix of spirituality, ancient traditions and the pleasures of the table. It is an ideal time to experience the city authentically, observing how faith, cuisine and conviviality continue to intertwine, year after year, in the heart of Neapolitan culture.

So why not spend a day in Naples at Easter? With Movery you will be spoiled for choice between master classes and excursions to the heart of the city!

Morning

Your stay in Naples at Easter can start in the morning with a half-day or full-day boat trip to Posillipo. The tour departs from the port of Marechiaro and takes about 7 hours, with three stops and three bathroom stops. The first leg includes Donn'Anna Palace, the Roman Grotto and Cenito Bay. The second leads to Gaiola Island and Badessa Bay, with passage in front of Marechiaro, Villa Emma and Villa Rosebery. The last leg is behind Nisida, for the final stop at sea.

For those with limited time, a shortened version of the tour lasting 3 hours, which still allows all the main stops to be reached.

Lunch

After the experience at sea, it is pleasant to stop for lunch at one of the many restaurants on the waterfront or in the historic center of Naples, allowing yourself to be tempted by the great classics of the Neapolitan cuisine, such as Neapolitan pizza, seafood pasta or a fragrant mixed frittura. On Easter Day, however, you cannot fail to taste great dishes typical of the period such as the lasagna Neapolitan style, the baked kid, the casatiello and the ever-present pastiera.

Among the must-see stops is. Concettina at the Three Saints by Ciro Oliva, in the neighborhood Healthcare, where the excellence of pizza is combined with an authentic account of Neapolitan culture, with attention to every detail. The mouthwatering and original tasting menus make the experience even more engaging.

In Sannazzaro Square, in the charming neighborhood of Mergellina a short walk from the waterfront, is located 50 Kalò by Ciro Salvo, famous for its pizzas that reinterpret tradition with great attention to the quality of raw materials from Campania.

For those who love historical places, you can't miss a trip to Mimi at the Railroad, in the area Garibaldi Square. The restaurant is a true institution of Neapolitan dining, appreciated for generations for its tasteful and classic cuisine.

Finally, for a more refined experience, Petrucci Palace to Posillipo represents a star-studded destination of excellence: chef Lino Scarallo's cuisine, strongly linked to the Neapolitan tradition, is accompanied by a breathtaking view of the sea, made even more striking by the large windows.

Afternoon

Your day in Naples at Easter can continue with a walking tours in the historic center of Naples. It is a guided walk of about two hours starting from Piazzetta Matilde Serao, discovering the Spanish Neighborhoods. Accompanied by an experienced guide, you will explore one of Naples' most authentic neighborhoods, admiring the most famous street art, including murals dedicated to Maradona,

If you prefer an activity with tasting or an interactive experience, you can choose a cooking class on pizza and ice cream in Naples. The experience allows you to learn how to make dough, bake pizza in a wood-fired oven and discover the secrets of artisanal ice cream, all the way to tasting your own creations and delving into trivia about the neapolitan culinary tradition.

Equally entertaining is the masterclass on pizza and tiramisu, a gastronomic experience that combines Neapolitan pizza and traditional tiramisu in one course. Guided by local chefs, you will learn how to make pizza starting from the dough to the baking, using authentic ingredients, and making tiramisu from the basics to the final composition. Also of interest is the neapolitan pizza course with tasting. In two hours, you'll participate in a pizza cooking class with a professional chef, learning how to make a perfect dough and use authentic ingredients such as San Marzano tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella.

Ci instead wishes to be on the move among the city's alleys can book a Naples street food tour with tasting of typical products. You will walk for two hours in the historic center of Naples discovering the local cuisine, starting from Via Toledo and stopping at the market of the Pignasecca. In 6 stages You will taste aperitivo with salumi and mozzarella, frittatine, taralli, cuoppo di mare, meatballs with sauce and Neapolitan dessert, accompanied by limoncello or homemade ice cream.

If, on the other hand, you prefer to do something different and more artistic, we offer you a pottery workshop in Vietri sul Mare. In a one-hour creative workshop, an expert will guide you in making a ceramic souvenir, such as a cute small donkey typical of Vietri, customizable with name and date. You can make it with your own hands, while the teacher takes care of drying and baking it: the finished piece will then be sent home to you. Alternatively, you can try your hand at decorating tiles or jars with the dusting technique.

Also very impressive is the Workshop to learn how to use lathe in Vietri sul Mare. With the help of an experienced potter, you will learn how to work the .clay wet and to shape a small object, such as a cup, with your hands. During the class you will receive support to perfect the shape, and at the end the piece will be fired and sent home as a memento of the experience.

Another unmissable experience is also the course on painting and ceramics in Cava de' Tirreni. In about an hour and a half, guided by an art master, you will make a perspective sketch on paper as a draft to decorate a tile of majolica. Then the design will be transferred to the raw tile and decorated with metal oxide colors, creating a unique and personalized piece.

Finally, we recommend a lection on vietrese ceramics. This is a workshop of three dedicated to majolica production, where you can experience all the main stages: from clay modeling and the columbine technique to create unique shapes, to using the lathe to shape objects, to decorating on enamel with custom patterns.