Amalfi Coast

Transfer from Naples to Amalfi Coast(1.5-2.5 hours)

Private car for comfort (120-150 EUR) or budget combo of Alibus to Naples port (5 EUR) + ferry to Amalfi (from 15 EUR, April-October)

Check-in and settle(1 hour)

Hotels in Amalfi from 100-200 EUR/night. Budget options in Minori or Maiori (more authentic, better food, 60-100 EUR)

Amalfi Town evening walk(1.5 hours)

The compact historic center — winding lanes, lemon-scented air, the sound of church bells. Walk to the waterfront and along the breakwater for views back at the pastel town

Dinner at Trattoria Il Mulino(1.5 hours)

On a quiet piazza in Amalfi. Scialatielli ai frutti di mare (fresh pasta with seafood, 16 EUR) is the coast's signature dish. Pair with local Falanghina white wine (6 EUR glass). Book ahead in high season

Amalfi Cathedral (Duomo di Sant'Andrea)(1 hour)

3 EUR entry to Cloister of Paradise with its interlacing Arab arches. The striped Moorish-Norman facade and the staircase leading up are iconic. Open 9AM-6:45PM

Sfogliatella at Pasticceria Pansa(30 minutes)

Since 1830. The sfogliatella pastry (3.50 EUR) — crispy shell with ricotta filling — is the best on the coast. Sit at the piazza table and watch the town wake up

SITA bus to Ravello(25 minutes)

2.40 EUR. Hairpin bends climbing 350 meters above the sea. Buses every 30 minutes from Amalfi

Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone gardens(3 hours)

8 EUR each. Rufolo has the concert terrace (Ravello Festival July-August). Cimbrone's Terrace of Infinity is one of Italy's most spectacular viewpoints — statues framing infinite Mediterranean views. Allow time for both

Lunch at Ristorante Salvatore in Ravello(1 hour)

Family-run since 1948. Their lemon profiteroles (8 EUR) are legendary. Pasta e fagioli (12 EUR) is hearty and honest. Garden terrace with valley views

Ferry from Amalfi to Positano(20 minutes)

Travelmar, ~8 EUR. The approach by sea gives the postcard view — pastel buildings cascading down to the dark-sand beach. Buy tickets at the dock

Positano village walk (many stairs)(2.5 hours)

Free to walk (but vertical — hundreds of steps). Browse boutiques selling handmade leather sandals (from 40 EUR, made while you wait), linen clothing, and ceramics. Descend via the main road, ascend via the quieter stepped back lanes

Spiaggia Grande beach(1.5 hours)

Free access to the dark volcanic sand. Sunbed rental 15-25 EUR. Swim in the clear waters with Positano's colorful cliff face behind you

Lunch at Da Vincenzo(1.5 hours)

Steps up from the beach. Totani e patate (squid and potatoes, 15 EUR) — an Amalfi Coast classic. The house delizia al limone (lemon cream dessert, 10 EUR) is heavenly. Reserve for dinner

Return ferry to Amalfi(20 minutes)

Last ferry usually around 5:30-6PM. Check schedule at the dock in the morning

SITA bus to Agerola (Bomerano)(1 hour)

Bus from Amalfi via Ravello or from Positano. Or taxi to the trailhead. Starting from Agerola is easier (mostly downhill)

Sentiero degli Dei (Path of the Gods)(3.5 hours)

7.8km from Bomerano to Nocelle (above Positano). Free. Moderate difficulty — well-marked but narrow with steep drops (not for vertigo). Bring 2 liters of water, sunscreen, and good shoes. The views of the coast and Capri are extraordinary

Lunch at Trattoria Santa Croce at the start in Bomerano(1 hour)

Fuel up before the hike. Pasta with local sausage ragu (10 EUR) and fresh salad

Bus or stairs from Nocelle to Positano(45 minutes)

1,700 stairs down from Nocelle to Positano beach (brutal on the knees) or local bus. Then ferry back to Amalfi

Lemon grove tour and limoncello tasting(1.5 hours)

Giardini di Cataldo in Amalfi (10-15 EUR). Walk through groves of the giant sfusato amalfitano lemon. Taste limoncello, lemon marmalade, and delizia al limone. Buy bottles direct (from 8 EUR)

Emerald Grotto (Grotta dello Smeraldo)(1 hour)

5 EUR entry including boat ride inside (15 min). Near Conca dei Marini, between Amalfi and Positano. Access by elevator from the road or by boat from Amalfi (10 EUR return). Sunlight filters through underwater openings creating an emerald glow. Equally impressive as Capri's Blue Grotto and less crowded

Lunch in Atrani — the hidden village(1.5 hours)

Walk 10 minutes east from Amalfi through a tunnel to Atrani — the coast's smallest and most authentic village. Piazza Umberto I is a perfect square. Le Arcate serves fresh grilled fish (market price, usually 14-18 EUR) right on the piazza

Evening passeggiata in Amalfi(1 hour)

Join the locals for the evening walk along the waterfront. Gelato from Dolceria dell'Antico Portico (3 EUR) — their lemon is made from the local sfusato lemons

Ferry from Amalfi to Capri(1.5 hours)

From 22 EUR. NLG or Positano Jet (seasonal). First ferry usually around 8:30AM

Anacapri and Monte Solaro chairlift(2 hours)

Bus from Marina Grande to Anacapri (2.20 EUR). Chairlift to Monte Solaro summit (13 EUR return) — 12 minutes of open-air ride with views to Naples, Vesuvius, and the Amalfi Coast. The 360-degree panorama from the top is breathtaking

Capri town and Piazzetta(1.5 hours)

The famous Piazzetta is tiny but the people-watching is world-class (coffee 5-8 EUR). Walk to the Augustus Gardens (1 EUR) for views of the Faraglioni rock stacks — Capri's most iconic image

Lunch at Lo Smeraldo(1 hour)

Off the main tourist drag near Capri town center. Ravioli Caprese (stuffed with caciotta cheese, 14 EUR) and insalata Caprese with real buffalo mozzarella (12 EUR)

Return ferry to Amalfi(1.5 hours)

Last ferries usually 5-6PM. Check schedule — missing it means overnight on Capri (expensive)

Early morning swim at Amalfi beach(1 hour)

The small beach in Amalfi town is lovely and uncrowded before 9AM. A perfect farewell to the Mediterranean

Last sfogliatella at Pansa(30 minutes)

One more. You deserve it after all those stairs

Transfer to Naples airport(1.5-2.5 hours)

Private car (120-150 EUR) or SITA bus to Sorrento + Circumvesuviana to Naples + Alibus to airport (~8 EUR, 3 hours total). Allow extra time — coastal road traffic is unpredictable. Book private transfer in advance for stress-free departure

Check-in(1 hour)

Amalfi or Minori/Maiori for better value

Dinner at Trattoria Il Mulino(1.5 hours)

Scialatielli ai frutti di mare 16 EUR

Amalfi Cathedral(1 hour)

3 EUR. Cloister of Paradise

Sfogliatella at Pansa(30 minutes)

3.50 EUR. Since 1830

Bus to Ravello(25 minutes)

2.40 EUR

Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone(3 hours)

8 EUR each. Terrace of Infinity

Lunch at Ristorante Salvatore(1 hour)

Lemon profiteroles 8 EUR

Ferry to Positano(20 minutes)

~8 EUR

Village walk and shopping(2.5 hours)

Leather sandals from 40 EUR

Spiaggia Grande beach(1.5 hours)

Sunbed 15-25 EUR

Lunch at Da Vincenzo(1.5 hours)

Totani e patate 15 EUR

Pre-hike lunch at Trattoria Santa Croce(1 hour)

Pasta with sausage ragu 10 EUR

Sentiero degli Dei hike(3.5 hours)

7.8km. Free. Bring water, sunscreen, good shoes

Lemon grove tour at Giardini di Cataldo(1.5 hours)

10-15 EUR. Limoncello tasting

Emerald Grotto(1 hour)

5 EUR. Elevator or boat from Amalfi (10 EUR return)

Lunch in Atrani(1.5 hours)

Le Arcate. Grilled fish 14-18 EUR. Hidden gem village

Ferry to Capri(1.5 hours)

From 22 EUR

Anacapri and Monte Solaro chairlift(2 hours)

13 EUR return. 360-degree views

Capri town, Piazzetta, Augustus Gardens(1.5 hours)

Gardens 1 EUR. Faraglioni views

Lunch at Lo Smeraldo(1 hour)

Ravioli Caprese 14 EUR

Walk or bus to Minori(20 minutes)

2.40 EUR bus or coastal walk through a tunnel. Minori is cheaper, more authentic, and has a real sandy beach

Lunch at Sal De Riso in Minori(1.5 hours)

Italy's most famous pastry chef. His delizia al limone (8 EUR) is the gold standard. Also excellent seafood pasta (14 EUR). The pastry shop next door sells cakes and cookies to take away

Roman Villa remains in Minori(30 minutes)

Free. 1st-century Roman villa with intact mosaics, discovered in the 1930s. Small but atmospheric

Bus or ferry to Cetara(20 minutes from Amalfi)

SITA bus 2.40 EUR

Cetara village walk(1 hour)

A working fishing village that tourism forgot. Watch fishermen mend nets, explore the Norman tower, and visit the anchovy processing shops. Buy colatura di alici (anchovy sauce, 8-15 EUR bottle) — the coast's most precious condiment

Lunch at Acqua Pazza(2 hours)

Two Michelin stars. Seafood tasting menu from 120 EUR. Or a la carte — the spaghetti con colatura di alici (16 EUR) is the signature dish of the entire coast. Reserve well ahead

Cetara beach afternoon(2 hours)

Small pebble beach surrounded by the village. Far less crowded than Amalfi or Positano. Sunbeds from 10 EUR

Private boat charter from Amalfi(6 hours)

Hire a gozzo (traditional wooden boat with captain) for 150-300 EUR for the day (fits 6-8 people). Or join a group boat tour (from 60 EUR per person). The captain knows hidden coves, sea caves, and the best swimming spots

Fjord of Furore(1 hour)

A dramatic narrow inlet between Amalfi and Positano, only visible from the sea. The boat passes between 30-meter cliffs. There's a tiny beach at the base

Swimming stops at hidden coves(2 hours)

The captain drops anchor at spots inaccessible by land. Crystal-clear water, sea caves to swim into, and complete privacy. Bring snorkel gear

Lunch anchored off Positano(1 hour)

Many boats include a simple lunch (bread, mozzarella, prosciutto, wine). Or arrange to stop at a beach restaurant accessible by boat

Sunset return to Amalfi(1 hour)

Watching the coast turn golden from the water as you motor back is the trip's most memorable moment

Transfer to Pompeii(1.5 hours)

SITA bus to Salerno, then Circumvesuviana train. Or private driver (~100 EUR round trip)

Pompeii archaeological site(3 hours)

16 EUR. The most complete Roman city — streets, houses, theaters, and the famous plaster casts of victims. Audio guide 8 EUR. Open 9AM-7PM (April-October). Bring water and sunscreen — there's little shade

Lunch near Pompeii(1 hour)

Avoid the tourist traps at the entrance. Walk 5 minutes to Hostaria di Bacco on Via Plinio for honest Neapolitan food (primi 10-13 EUR)

Herculaneum (if time permits)(2 hours)

13 EUR. 15 minutes by Circumvesuviana from Pompeii. Smaller but better preserved — intact wooden beams, mosaics, and a carbonized wooden boat. Less crowded and more intimate than Pompeii

Amalfi Coast cooking class(3.5 hours)

Mamma Agata (above Ravello, from 250 EUR) is legendary — taught Humphrey Bogart and Jacqueline Kennedy to cook. More affordable options in Amalfi (from 80 EUR). Learn scialatielli, limoncello, and delizia al limone

Bus to Vietri sul Mare(30 minutes from Amalfi)

The ceramic capital of the Amalfi Coast. Every building is decorated with hand-painted tiles. Browse the ceramic workshops and buy directly from artisans — plates from 15 EUR, hand-painted tiles from 5 EUR

Ceramica Artistica Solimene factory(1 hour)

The building designed by Paolo Soleri is an artwork itself — a ceramic-clad curving facade. Shop inside for factory prices. The rooftop terrace has views to Salerno

Ferry from Amalfi to Sorrento(1 hour)

From 12 EUR. Scenic crossing past Positano

Sorrento Old Town walk(2 hours)

Piazza Tasso, the view from Villa Comunale gardens (free), narrow shopping streets selling limoncello and marquetry (inlaid woodwork — Sorrento's specialty). Walk down to Marina Grande fishing harbor

Lunch at Inn Bufalito(1 hour)

Mozzarella di bufala specialist. Every dish features fresh buffalo mozzarella from local farms. Mozzarella platter with different preparations (12 EUR), pasta alla sorrentina (14 EUR)

Limoncello factory visit(1 hour)

Several factories on Via San Cesareo offer free tastings. Limonoro is particularly good. Buy at source — cheaper than tourist shops

Morning activity of choice(3 hours)

Options: return to Ravello for a classical concert (July-August), revisit Positano for more shopping, or hike the Valle delle Ferriere trail from Amalfi to ancient waterfalls (3 hours, moderate)

Farewell seafood lunch(2 hours)

Da Gemma in Amalfi — operating since 1872. Their frittura mista (mixed fried seafood, 18 EUR) and zuppa di pesce (fish soup, 20 EUR) are legendary. Terrace tables overlook the cathedral. Reserve

Last sunset from your favorite spot(1.5 hours)

Whether it's the Terrace of Infinity in Ravello, a boat in the bay, or simply a chair on Amalfi's waterfront — soak in your final Amalfi Coast sunset

Farewell limoncello toast(30 minutes)

A glass of homemade limoncello at any bar. The perfect conclusion to a coast built on lemons

Early morning swim(45 minutes)

The coast is quietest at dawn. One last dip in the Mediterranean

Farewell sfogliatella at Pansa(30 minutes)

3.50 EUR. Warm from the oven

Transfer to Naples airport(1.5-2.5 hours)

Pre-book private car (120-150 EUR) for stress-free departure. Allow extra time for coastal road traffic. The drive itself is one last scenic gift

Check-in(1 hour)

Amalfi or Minori/Maiori for better value

Dinner at Trattoria Il Mulino(1.5 hours)

Scialatielli ai frutti di mare 16 EUR

Amalfi Cathedral(1 hour)

3 EUR. Cloister of Paradise

Sfogliatella at Pansa(30 minutes)

3.50 EUR. Since 1830

Bus to Ravello(25 minutes)

2.40 EUR

Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone(3 hours)

8 EUR each. Terrace of Infinity

Lunch at Ristorante Salvatore(1 hour)

Lemon profiteroles 8 EUR

Ferry to Positano(20 minutes)

~8 EUR

Village walk and shopping(2.5 hours)

Leather sandals from 40 EUR

Spiaggia Grande beach(1.5 hours)

Sunbed 15-25 EUR

Lunch at Da Vincenzo(1.5 hours)

Totani e patate 15 EUR

Pre-hike lunch at Trattoria Santa Croce(1 hour)

Pasta with sausage ragu 10 EUR

Sentiero degli Dei hike(3.5 hours)

7.8km. Free. Bring water, sunscreen, good shoes

Lemon grove tour at Giardini di Cataldo(1.5 hours)

10-15 EUR. Limoncello tasting

Emerald Grotto(1 hour)

5 EUR. Elevator or boat from Amalfi (10 EUR)

Lunch in Atrani(1.5 hours)

Le Arcate. Grilled fish 14-18 EUR. Hidden gem village

Ferry to Capri(1.5 hours)

From 22 EUR

Anacapri and Monte Solaro chairlift(2 hours)

13 EUR return. 360-degree views

Capri town, Piazzetta, Augustus Gardens(1.5 hours)

Gardens 1 EUR. Faraglioni views

Lunch at Lo Smeraldo(1 hour)

Ravioli Caprese 14 EUR

Walk or bus to Minori(20 minutes)

Minori has a real sandy beach

Lunch at Sal De Riso in Minori(1.5 hours)

Italy's most famous pastry chef. Delizia al limone 8 EUR

Roman Villa in Minori(30 minutes)

Free. 1st-century mosaics

Bus to Cetara(20 minutes)

2.40 EUR

Cetara village walk(1 hour)

Working fishing village. Buy colatura di alici (8-15 EUR)

Lunch at Acqua Pazza(2 hours)

Two Michelin stars. Spaghetti con colatura 16 EUR. Reserve ahead

Cetara beach afternoon(2 hours)

Sunbeds from 10 EUR

Private boat charter from Amalfi(6 hours)

Gozzo with captain 150-300 EUR. Group tours from 60 EUR/person

Fjord of Furore(1 hour)

Dramatic narrow inlet between 30-meter cliffs

Swimming at hidden coves(2 hours)

Crystal-clear water, sea caves

Lunch anchored off Positano(1 hour)

Many boats include simple lunch

Pompeii archaeological site(3 hours)

16 EUR. Audio guide 8 EUR

Lunch near Pompeii(1 hour)

Hostaria di Bacco. Primi 10-13 EUR

Herculaneum(2 hours)

13 EUR. Better preserved than Pompeii

Amalfi Coast cooking class(3.5 hours)

From 80 EUR. Scialatielli, limoncello, delizia al limone

Bus to Vietri sul Mare(30 minutes)

The ceramic capital. Plates from 15 EUR, tiles from 5 EUR

Ceramica Solimene factory(1 hour)

Paolo Soleri building. Factory prices

Ferry to Sorrento(1 hour)

From 12 EUR

Sorrento Old Town walk(2 hours)

Villa Comunale views, Marina Grande harbor

Lunch at Inn Bufalito(1 hour)

Buffalo mozzarella specialist. Platter 12 EUR

Limoncello factory visit(1 hour)

Free tastings. Buy at source

Ferry from Amalfi to Naples(1.5 hours)

From 15 EUR. Or private car. Check into a hotel in the Centro Storico area

Spaccanapoli walking tour(2 hours)

The 'street that splits Naples' — a dead-straight Greek-era road cutting through the ancient center. Churches, shrines, street vendors, and laundry hanging from every balcony. The intensity is unlike anywhere else in Europe

Napoli Sotterranea(1.5 hours)

10 EUR. Descend 40 meters below the city through 2,400 years of tunnels — Greek aqueducts, Roman cisterns, WWII bomb shelters. The narrow passages require squeezing through gaps

Pizza at Sorbillo(1 hour)

Margherita 5 EUR. Gino Sorbillo's family has been making pizza for generations. Queue from 6PM or reserve. The dough is airy perfection

National Archaeological Museum(2.5 hours)

18 EUR. Pompeii treasures — Alexander Mosaic, Secret Cabinet, Farnese Hercules. One of the world's most important museums

Cappella Sansevero(1 hour)

9 EUR. Book online. The Veiled Christ is the most technically stunning sculpture in Italy

Street food crawl on Via dei Tribunali(2 hours)

Frittatina di pasta (2 EUR), pizza fritta (folded fried pizza, 3 EUR), cuoppo (fried seafood cone, 5 EUR), sfogliatella at Sfogliatella Mary (3 EUR). This is Italy's street food capital

Evening at Piazza del Plebiscito(1.5 hours)

Naples's grand main piazza flanked by the Royal Palace (6 EUR) and San Francesco di Paola church. The scale is imperial. Gelato from any of the surrounding cafes

Bus or taxi to Vesuvius summit(1 hour from Naples)

EAV bus from Piazza Piedigrotta (return 25 EUR). Or taxi to the car park (~50 EUR). The last 30 minutes is a moderate hike up the volcanic cone

Mount Vesuvius crater walk(1 hour)

10 EUR entry. Walk around the rim of the crater — fumaroles still vent steam, and the views extend from Naples to Capri. Standing above the volcano that buried Pompeii is a powerful experience

Lunch at a Vesuvius winery(1.5 hours)

Cantina del Vesuvio (from 15 EUR for tasting and light lunch). The volcanic soil produces Lacryma Christi wine — 'Tears of Christ.' The red is volcanic and earthy

Return to Amalfi Coast(1.5 hours)

Bus or car back to your coast base. The contrast between Naples's chaos and the coast's beauty is dramatic

Morning at Amalfi or Minori beach(3 hours)

Swim, read, let the Mediterranean work its magic

Long lunch at Da Maria in Ravello(2 hours)

No menu — they bring what's fresh. Multiple courses of simple, extraordinary food. From 30 EUR per person. The terrace has valley views. Reserve ahead

Evening passeggiata(1.5 hours)

The Italian evening walk — gelato in hand, nowhere to be

Valle delle Ferriere hike from Amalfi(3 hours)

Starting from Piazza Duomo, follow signs up through the valley. The trail passes through lemon terraces, ancient paper mills (Amalfi was a paper-making center), and into a protected nature reserve with subtropical ferns and a beautiful waterfall. Moderate difficulty, 5km round trip. Free but donations to the WWF preserve welcome

Lunch at Torre dello Ziro(1.5 hours)

A restaurant with views from the tower above Atrani. Scialatielli with fresh seafood 14 EUR. The climb to the medieval tower itself (free) gives panoramic views of the entire coast from Amalfi to Minori

Afternoon at Atrani(2 hours)

Italy's smallest municipality by area — a tiny piazza, a beach tucked between cliffs, and almost no tourists despite being a 5-minute walk from Amalfi. Swim at the small beach, then sit in the piazza with a granita al limone (3 EUR)

Drive or bus to Paestum(1.5 hours)

Via Salerno (bus from SITA terminal). Or hire car ~80 EUR round trip. The flat coastal plain is dramatically different from the Amalfi cliffs

Paestum temples(2 hours)

12 EUR (includes museum). Three magnificent Doric temples from the 6th-5th century BC standing in open grassland. The Temple of Hera II is one of the most complete Greek temples anywhere. The setting — golden stone against green grass and blue sky — is utterly serene

Paestum Museum(1 hour)

Included in ticket. The Tomb of the Diver — a 480 BC painted tomb showing a figure diving into the sea — is the only surviving example of Greek painting. Haunting and beautiful

Lunch at Tenuta Vannulo mozzarella farm(1.5 hours)

Near Paestum. Free to visit the organic buffalo farm. The mozzarella is made fresh multiple times daily (tasting from 8 EUR). The creamiest, freshest buffalo mozzarella you'll ever eat. They also make gelato from buffalo milk

Ceramic painting workshop in Vietri or Amalfi(2.5 hours)

Several studios offer hands-on workshops (from 40 EUR). Paint a tile or plate using traditional Vietri designs — lemons, fish, geometric patterns in blue, yellow, and green. They fire and ship your creation home

Scala village exploration(2 hours)

Bus from Ravello (10 minutes). The oldest settlement on the Amalfi Coast — founded before Amalfi itself. Virtually unknown to tourists. Medieval churches, stone houses, and valley views. Walk from Scala to Ravello through the valley (1 hour, easy trail)

Lunch at Zi'Ntonio in Scala(1 hour)

Family-run trattoria where nonna still cooks. Pasta e fagioli (6 EUR), melanzane parmigiana (8 EUR). The kind of meal that reminds you why Italian food conquered the world

Evening at Ravello for sunset(1.5 hours)

If a Ravello Festival concert is running (June-September), splurge on tickets at Villa Rufolo — classical music on a terrace suspended over the Mediterranean as the sun sets. From 25 EUR. The most romantic concert setting in Italy

Morning activity of choice(3 hours)

Return to Capri for the Blue Grotto (18 EUR), revisit Positano for final shopping, or hike from Ravello to Minori through the lemon groves (1 hour, easy)

Farewell seafood lunch(2 hours)

Da Gemma in Amalfi since 1872. Frittura mista 18 EUR, zuppa di pesce 20 EUR. Terrace over the cathedral

Last sunset from favorite spot(1.5 hours)

Terrace of Infinity in Ravello, a boat in the bay, or a chair on Amalfi's waterfront

Farewell limoncello toast(30 minutes)

Homemade limoncello at any bar. The perfect conclusion to a coast built on lemons

Early morning swim(45 minutes)

The coast is quietest at dawn. One last dip

Farewell sfogliatella at Pansa(30 minutes)

3.50 EUR. Warm from the oven

Transfer to Naples airport(1.5-2.5 hours)

Pre-book private car (120-150 EUR). The coastal drive is one last scenic gift. Arrivederci, Costiera Amalfitana