Amalfi Coast itineraries
Ready-made routes for every kind of Amalfi Coast trip — from quick two-day stops to week-long trips that add Naples, Pompeii and the Sorrento peninsula.
By trip length
The classic routes, from short city breaks to full week-long trips. Each one balances palaces, neighbourhoods and day trips for the days available.
By theme
Curated around a specific interest — family travel, hiking the Sentiero degli Dei, beaches, or a single day trip out of Amalfi.
One Day on the Amalfi Coast From Naples
Amalfi Coast by Public Transport: A 4-Day No-Car Itinerary
4-Day Amalfi Coast Hiking Itinerary: Path of the Gods, Fiordo di Furore, Valle delle Ferriere
Amalfi Coast Off-Season Itinerary: 4 Days in April or October
Positano and Praiano Long Weekend: A 4-Day Slow-Travel Itinerary
Amalfi Coast with a Rental Car: A 5-Day Itinerary
Amalfi Coast with Kids: A 5-Day Family Itinerary
Amalfi Coast Honeymoon Itinerary: 6 Days, Two Bases
Amalfi Coast in a Week: A Realistic 7-Day Itinerary
Amalfi Coast and Paestum Extension: An 8-Day Itinerary
Good to know about itineraries for the Amalfi Coast
Planning by length rather than by region gives a more realistic Amalfi Coast trip. One day covers Amalfi and Ravello: the Duomo and its 62-step staircase, the Valle dei Mulini, and up to Ravello's gardens by bus. Two days adds Positano, its 1,700 steps and grey-pebble beach. Three days makes room for the Sentiero degli Dei above Positano, weather and season permitting. Five days extends to Capri or Pompeii, taken as a separate day given the ferry or train time involved. A week allows Naples and Paestum to be added as well, along with more time along the coast road itself.
A hiking-focused itinerary stacks the Sentiero degli Dei and the Valle delle Ferriere across consecutive days for those with the fitness and an early start. A family itinerary favours Amalfi and Ravello's gentler walks over the Sentiero degli Dei's long, shadeless stretch. An off-season itinerary stays close to Amalfi and Ravello, since many hotels, restaurants and ferries close between November and February. A car-based itinerary uses the SS163 directly; a public-transport itinerary relies on SITA Sud buses and seasonal ferries instead, which avoids the scarce and costly parking in Positano and Amalfi.
Frequently asked questions about itineraries for the Amalfi Coast
How many days do I need on the Amalfi Coast?
One day covers Amalfi and Ravello; two adds Positano; five or seven allow Capri, Pompeii, Naples and Paestum to be added as well.
Can I go to Capri as part of a short trip?
Yes, as a single day trip from Amalfi, Positano or Sorrento by ferry, though it works better with an early start given the crossing and the time needed on the island. It is not realistic to combine with another major outing on the same day.
What's a good family itinerary?
Amalfi and Ravello's gentler walks and gardens, keeping clear of the Sentiero degli Dei's longer, exposed stretches.
What does a car-based itinerary look like versus public transport?
A car covers the SS163 directly but faces scarce, costly parking in Positano and Amalfi; SITA Sud buses and seasonal ferries reach the same villages without the parking problem, though they run to their own timetables.
Is an off-season itinerary realistic?
Yes for Amalfi and Ravello, but many hotels, restaurants and ferries close between November and February, and the Sentiero degli Dei is less pleasant in the rainy season.
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