Visit to the Nativity Scenes of Naples 2026 from Oppido Mamertina: coach trip on 29 November

Cattedrale di Oppido Mamertina (partenza del pullman) · Oppido Mamertina, Costa Viola, Calabria

29 November 2026

On Sunday 29 November 2026 Don Mimmo Caruso, the parish priest of Oppido Mamertina, is running a one-day coach trip to see the nativity scenes of Naples. The 52-seat coach leaves the Cathedral of Oppido, in Piazza Duomo, at 5am and sets off from Naples for the return journey at 5:30pm. The cost is €45 per person, with €30 payable when you sign up. Lunch is not organised: everyone makes their own arrangements, with the chance to try traditional Neapolitan pizza. Registration is open until Sunday 15 November.

The Sunday 29 November trip from Oppido Mamertina to Naples

The «Visita ai Presepi di Napoli» (Visit to the Nativity Scenes of Naples) is a one-day coach trip offered by Don Mimmo Caruso, the parish priest of Oppido Mamertina, on Sunday 29 November 2026. The day has two fixed times: departure from the Cathedral of Oppido at 5am and departure from Naples for the return journey at 5:30pm.

In between is the day in the city, with the nativity scenes as the reason for the trip and lunch left to each person. The poster does not list the stops on the visit or the arrival time in Naples, and it does not say when the coach will be back in Oppido, so these are details to ask about when you sign up.

Cost and how to sign up: €45 per person, registration until 15 November

The cost is €45 per person, and €30 is paid when you sign up. The coach has 52 seats, and registration stays open until Sunday 15 November, two weeks before departure.

The poster gives no phone number or email address, so to sign up you need to speak to Don Mimmo or to the Cathedral parish in Piazza Duomo, Oppido Mamertina. Lunch is outside the group arrangements. The poster does not say whether the fee covers guides or any entrance tickets, so it is worth asking when you sign up, along with how and when the payment is completed.

Who is organising: Don Mimmo Caruso and the Cathedral parish

The poster is signed «don Mimmo, parroco» (Don Mimmo, parish priest). The directory of the Diocese of Oppido Mamertina-Palmi lists Father Domenico Caruso as parish priest and rector of the Cathedral-Shrine of Maria Santissima Annunziata in Oppido Mamertina.

The Cathedral is the mother church of the diocese, which has a second seat at the Co-Cathedral of San Nicola in Palmi. As this is a parish initiative, anything the poster leaves out, from the itinerary to the payment arrangements, should be asked at the parish directly.

Free time for lunch in Naples and Neapolitan pizza

Lunch is not organised: everyone makes their own arrangements, and the poster mentions the chance to enjoy traditional Neapolitan pizza. There is therefore no group meal.

In Naples this break also has a cultural side: the art of the Neapolitan pizzaiuolo has been on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 2017. The poster gives no time for lunch or meeting point for the afternoon, so it is worth asking the organisers. The time to keep in mind is the departure for the return journey, at 5:30pm.

The nativity scenes of Naples: Via San Gregorio Armeno and the Cuciniello crib

The poster does not list the group's stops, so the places below describe the Neapolitan tradition and are not the trip's programme. The best-known name is Via San Gregorio Armeno, in the old town, the street linking the Lower and Upper Decumanus. Craftsmen display their figures and scenes all year round, and the Christmas period brings the most visitors. Halfway along are the bell tower and the church of San Gregorio Armeno.

Another reference point is the Cuciniello crib at the Museo Nazionale di San Martino, a collection of 18th-century figures assembled by Michele Cuciniello and donated by him to the city. More places and details are in the Italia.it guide to the nativity scenes of Naples.

Where the trip starts: the Cathedral in Piazza Duomo and getting to Oppido Mamertina

The coach leaves from the Cathedral of Oppido Mamertina, in Piazza Duomo, next to the Bishop's Palace and the Seminary. The present building was rebuilt after the 1908 earthquake and consecrated in 1935.

If you are coming from elsewhere, Oppido Mamertina is reached from the A2 Autostrada del Mediterraneo, taking the Rosarno or Gioia Tauro exit and heading inland along the roads that climb from the Piana. The poster gives only the 5am departure time and no meeting time, so it is sensible to reach the square a little early. Bars, restaurants and places to stay nearby are listed on the Oppido Mamertina businesses page.

Frequently asked questions

When is the visit to the nativity scenes of Naples from Oppido Mamertina?

On Sunday 29 November 2026. The coach leaves Oppido Mamertina at 5am and sets off from Naples for the return journey at 5:30pm.

Where does the coach leave from?

From the Cathedral of Oppido Mamertina, in Piazza Duomo. The poster does not mention any other pick-up points.

How much does the trip cost?

The cost is €45 per person. €30 is paid when you sign up.

How and by when do I sign up?

Registration is open until Sunday 15 November. The poster gives no contact details, so speak to Don Mimmo Caruso or to the Cathedral parish in Oppido Mamertina.

How many seats are there?

The coach has 52 seats.

Is lunch included?

No, lunch is not organised and everyone makes their own arrangements. The poster mentions the chance to enjoy traditional Neapolitan pizza.

What time do we get back?

The coach leaves Naples at 5:30pm. The poster does not give an arrival time in Oppido Mamertina.

Which nativity scenes does the trip visit?

The poster does not list the stops. Ask Don Mimmo Caruso or the parish for the programme when you sign up.

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