Puppets, secret gardens, a seafront made for running and a gelato to finish. And like every adventure worth the name, it all begins aboard a ferry.
Picture your kids with their noses pressed to the ferry window, counting waves and pointing at the coast as it draws closer. By the time you land in Salerno, their adventure has already begun.
And the best is yet to come: a puppet theatre, a garden full of rare plants to touch and smell, a seafront where they can run free while you enjoy the view. A day built around their legs and their curiosity — without wearing you out.
Four stops, from the port to the gelato on the way back. Ask ViTA for the ferry times that fit around it.
As you arrive at Lungomare Trieste, with the morning sun warming your path, take a short stroll towards Via Velia — a magical place is waiting for you.
Between laughter and amazement, kids will be enchanted by the puppets’ stories, brought to life by the skilled hands of the puppeteers. The theater is stroller-friendly, with performances suitable for even the youngest children — and it will bring a smile to your faces too.
Head back along Lungomare Trieste — plenty of space for children to run — and you’ll reach Villa Comunale in no time. Here’s what keeps everyone happy:
A 10-minute walk through the historic centre takes you to the Garden of Minerva, an ancient botanical garden where children discover rare plants and join fun, hands-on workshops. Getting your hands dirty while learning about nature is a rare family experience.
From the port to the Garden of Minerva and back: about 4 km in total, flat along the seafront, with one climb into the historic centre.
Distances and times calculated on OpenStreetMap walking routes, at an adult’s steady pace — with kids and a stroller, allow extra time.
Check real-time availability and book your ferry online with Coastrider — or ask our Virtual Travel Agent to plan the day with kids.
