I visited Pompeii in May 2017 and the Cilento coast in May 2019, Puglia is a possible future destination.
I had a great time on both holidays, but rather different experiences. Pompeii was my first JY holiday, somewhere I’d always wanted to visit, so I overcame my first time nerves (unfounded as it turned out) and booked. I included all the optional excursions so it was quite an energetic but very rewarding week. Capri was a particularly long day. Some sites were a bit crowded particularly if a cruise ship was in port. I stayed at the Hotel Parma in Pompeii which worked well logistically – it is listed in the brochure, but a hotel in Minori on the Amalfi Coast is shown on the website???
The Cilento coast is a bit off the beaten track and less crowded. I visited many interesting places including all the optional excursions but the pace seemed generally more relaxed and we were usually back by mid afternoon. The Hotel le Palme was really good with its beautiful swimming pool and private beach. A great place to chill but sadly the weather that May wasn’t good for bathing – September might be better.
Hope this helps.
Charles