Amalfi Coast
Day 1
Day 2 - Positano
Day 3 - Capri
10:30AM
Pizza in Naples
Honestly just find a street cart and you will not be disappointed! Try the arancini too! Then head to the train station.
11:30AM
Pompei
If you have the time we recommend stopping here en route to Amalfi. Spend 1-2 hours touring before taking train 1 hour to Sorrento.
1:30PM
Arrive Sorrento
Most students stay in Sorrento bc it is the least expensive and is a good home base.
2:30PM
Walk Around Sorrento
Maybe grab an amazing sandwich at A'Marenna (bring cash) and then check out the beautiful sandals
4:00PM
Head back to hotel to relax
6:30PM
Koral Secret Rooftop
Grab a drink and watch the sunset from their gorgeous rooftop!
9:00AM
Positano
Take the ferry (about an hour) or a bus and spend the day!
3:00PM
Shop
Walk around the cute town. Check out CB Positano for cute dresses and skirts! Then grab gelato at Collina Bakery
4:00PM
Head Back
Take the ferry or bus back to Sorrento
10:00AM
Capri
Arrange for pick-up in Sorrento to spend the day in Capri. Book a tour that allows you to explore for several hours
3:15PM
Walk Around Capri
Check out more cute shops. We like La Bambolina for their handmade beach bags
4:30PM
Head back to Sorrento
Good To Know
Home Base Alternative
Tour Options
Good To Know
*This trip requires more planning than usual!
*Weather can be very iffy in the Spring so prepare for that affecting some activities.
*If you fly/train into Naples, you may want to stop to check out Pompei on your way to Amalfi.
*Sorrento is less expensive and the most central to stay but Positano is prettier.
*If dining in a neighboring town you should pre-plan your ride home bc ferry's stop running early.
*Some hotels offer shuttles into town which is a big perk!
*If you are taking the bus, you can buy SITA tickets at a tobacco shop (they are cheap).
*You can buy ferry tickets on Omio (with a 15% discount through May 31) or ferryhopper.com
*BRING CASH! The locals prefer it!
*If you want the most budget friendly mode of transport we recommend Flix Bus which has stops all over Italy. Bonus points that the buses have wifi and outlets!
*Weather can be very iffy in the Spring so prepare for that affecting some activities.
*If you fly/train into Naples, you may want to stop to check out Pompei on your way to Amalfi.
*Sorrento is less expensive and the most central to stay but Positano is prettier.
*If dining in a neighboring town you should pre-plan your ride home bc ferry's stop running early.
*Some hotels offer shuttles into town which is a big perk!
*If you are taking the bus, you can buy SITA tickets at a tobacco shop (they are cheap).
*You can buy ferry tickets on Omio (with a 15% discount through May 31) or ferryhopper.com
*BRING CASH! The locals prefer it!
*If you want the most budget friendly mode of transport we recommend Flix Bus which has stops all over Italy. Bonus points that the buses have wifi and outlets!
Home Base Alternative
Meta
Meta is a smaller town just 8 min by train to Sorrento and 30 min by ferry to Capri. It is more affordable and has tons of abroad kids! Check our other recs below for lodging, dining and activities in Meta!
Tour Options
Four Day Trip
If you aren't much of a planner this is a great opportunity to consider visiting through Bus2Alps. They have several trip options and even include transportation from Florence & Rome. Also great option if for big groups!
Weekend Away
Another great option for a quick trip! Bus2Alps knows all the highlights for a stress free weekend.
Sorrento
A'Marenna
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Great sandwiches! So many awesome options from vegan to gluten-free to vegetarian. They also have salads. The #7 was to die for and we are also obsessed with the #8- definitely go here! Order ahead on their app rather then wait for your food.
Caseificio Apreda Antonino & Figli
V
Good sandwiches, snacks and amazing cheese! Get sandwiches to bring to the beach.
$ - $$
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La Lanterna
V
GF
DF
Fan favorites are the risotto with seafood, grilled fish and amazing mozzarella and must get the fried platter!
$$ - $$$
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Misaki
V
GF
Great for sushi when you get sick of Italian! Soooo good! They have locations in Positano and Pompeii too!
$$ - $$$
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Ristorante O’Schizzariello
V
GF
Classic Italian. Service is great and food is very fresh. The steak and wine are known to be amazing!
Ristorante Zi’intonio
V
GF
DF
Margherita pizza is to die for!! Also best gnocchi ever!! Get the gnocchi alla sorrentina and thank us later! They also cut the grilled fresh fish right in front of you!
$$ - $$$
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Ristorante O Parrucchian
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GF
DF
Gorgeous dinner spot in Sorrento. Sit outside under all the greenery. The pasta with butter, linguine with clams, and eggplant parm are all delicious. Some recent visitors found that although the views are stunning, the food didn't meet expectations!
Positano
Da Vincenzo Positano
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GF
Great spot in Positano! Must get the truffle pasta!! Has a Michelin star.
La Tagliata
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VE
GF
DF
Fun dinner with no menu, they bring out a ton of food. Food was fine but definitely a fun experience. Unlimited wine and major dancing vibes. They also have a cooking class that people like. Closed until 3/20.
$$ - $$$
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Restaurant Bruno
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GF
Amazing food and incredible views!! Get the pasta with mussels!
Ristorante Buca di Bacco
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GF
Get the pasta with red sauce and fresh parm. So yum!
$$ - $$$
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Il Cantuccio
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VE
GF
Located in Massa Lubrense. "The hotel recommended it for us and the restaurant had a courtesy car come get us."
$$ - $$$
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Il Fornillo
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GF
DF
Get the caesar and cacio e pepe! Sit outside and enjoy the incredible views!
$$ - $$$
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Da Gabrisa
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DF
Very good Italian option! They have a vegan menu. Overlooks the water.
$$ - $$$
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La Conca del Sogno
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GF
DF
Has incredible views! Get the zucchini pasta and the octopus!
Lo Guarracino
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DF
Delicious food with great views! We recommend the mussels, pasta with clams and the seafood risotto!!
Strainer
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VE
Great spot away from the more touristy area. Get the trofie al pesto!
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Capri
La Fontelina
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A must! Most beautiful overwater restaurant in Capri. Delicious food and the views are incredible. They also have chairs by the water you can rent. "OH! If you are going to go try to take a boat because we hiked down/up from the shops and were miserable." Opens mid-April.
La Focacciera Capri
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It is just €4 a slice, so many different flavors! "Literally the best pizza I’ve had!!" Voted best street food 2024. There are two locations and one is near the port.
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Lo Zodiaco
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VE
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DF
Cute lunch place on the water in Capri. Open from April 1 - October 31. Call +39 081 837 63 32 or +39 338 1965685 for reservations.
$$ - $$$
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Il Gabbiano
V
GF
Right on the water and the docks
near the boats. Eggplant parm is amazing plus the plate of cooked veggies. Gnocchi is also delicious
$$ - $$$
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Panorama
V
Set among the famous capri lemon trees! Good for lunch or dinner. Opens late March
Villa Verde
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GF
DF
Has a very pretty terrace. Get the tomato and mozarella!
Gelateria Buonocore
Located in the city center. Amazing flavors and so fresh! They make the cones right in front of you!
Amalfi
Trattoria San Giuseppe
V
GF
Delicious for lunch or dinner! Must get the caprese con bufala, tuna tartar, ravioli and octopus!
Meta
Don Giovanni
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VE
Very affordable and delicious classic Italian. Get the Margherita pizza!
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Sorrento
Walk Around
Walk around the town (Corso Italia) and explore but honestly there’s not much to do. If you plan on buying sandals they are cheapest here.
Cooking Class
Great rainy day activity! Learn to cook like a local.
Sorrento Pasta Masterclass
"The cooking class was AMAZING! They don’t accept groups over 7. We made three different types of pasta and then had a stunning lunch it was beyond"
Rating: 10/10
Rating: 10/10
Bagni della regina Giovanna
Beautiful area about a 10 min drive or 40 min walk from Sorrento. You can hike, swim and explore. Get there early to get a good spot on the rocks and bring a towel! Total hidden gem!
Maya Beach Club
No reservation..no problem (at least in September!). You may have to spend around $300 minimum for food, drinks and 3 sunbeds but that is actually a good price for Amalfi!
Valley of the Mills
Check out the abandoned ruins of Sorrento!
I Giardini di Cataldo - Lemon Garden
Free view of the lemon garden
Lemons aren’t always in season but still pretty to visit. Also offers tours, gelato, and a restaurant. Not a MUST do, but a nice to do if you’re looking
Public Beach
We found a great public beach option by the port! It's not huge but it is a great place to cool off and relax!
Positano
Ferry To Positano
Take the ferry there, it will drop you off on the beach. Explore the town, shop, and relax on the beach all day. They have stands to rent paddle boards. Plan to set up a car service or cab on the way home bc ferries stop running early.
Bus to Positano
If there are no ferry's due to weather you can always take a bus to Positano and explore the village. It is a €5 bus ticket and is 1 hour by bus or can arrange a car through hotel or airbnb. Taxi’s are very expensive so better to avoid.
Positano Beaches
Positano Spiaggia Grande (Marina Grande Beach), Fornillo Beach, Arienzo Beach, and Laurito Beach. Positano Spiaggia Grande is the most famous and the one you see in all the photos.
Path of the Gods
This is an incredible hike for the most amazing views of the Amalfi Coast. There are a lot of options in terms of distance and level of hike but we like the option that deposits you in Positano (you would need to get a ride back to your home town).
MAR Museum
The museum is a series of archeological excavations of old crypts and an ancient Roman villa with a beautifully preserved fresco.
Cooking Class
Enjoy "the most fun cooking class" at Buca di Bacco in Positano! Great for extended stays in the Amalfi Coast.
Capri
Private Small Boat Cruise
Perfect boat day for up to 6 people. Spend the day on this private cruise!
Private Boat Cruise
Another great option recommended to us by a student!
Chair Lift For Views
You can take a taxi to the chair lift (not the cable car) ride 13 minutes up to the top of Capri to STUNNING views, then 13 min down. It is a single person chair btw and costs $14 per person. A MUST!!!
Pompei
En Route to Sorrento
A great option when you are heading from the Naples Airport to the Amalfi Coast is a stop in Pompei. It is super easy and well worth it if you have the time! Do the guided tour so you get all the cool information.
Wine & Dine
If you decide to spend longer in Pompei this is a great activity! The wine tasting includes lunch at Bosco De Medici. €50 per person
Food & Wine Tour
This is a great option if Pompei is on your list but you are leaving from Rome!
Sorrento
Airbnb
This one books up quick! Amazing location just a five minute walk from Sorrento Square!
Hotel Villa Garden
Location has water views. Doubles approx $103 pp per night seasonally
Best Western La Solara
Not the nicest but the staff is amazing and so helpful. Queen room for $215 per night, per person seasonally
Hotel Palazzo Guardati
Lovely hotel. Doubles approx $91 pp per night seasonally
La Tonnarella
Great location on the water. Doubles approx $167 pp per night seasonally
Parco dei Principi Hotel
Very pretty interior and on the more expensive side. Doubles approx $324 pp per night seasonally
Meta
Bleu Village
Fantastic affordable option near Sorrento! AMAZING Staff, speaks English, has adapters, soap, and things if you forget, has the best information about how to get to the station, dinner recs, and everything in between. Has wifi and is full of study abroad students! Great way to meet people too. Beachfront view, free public beach as well (4 minute walk)
Boat parties and live dj most nights
Really close access to the convenience stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, beaches, and bars!
Boat parties and live dj most nights
Really close access to the convenience stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, beaches, and bars!
Positano
Hotel Pensione Maria Luisa
Very affordable. Triples approx $60 pp per night seasonally
Villa Fortuna
Lots of stairs so beware! Very pretty on the water. Doubles Approx $159 pp per night seasonally
Hotel Savoia
Sick view! Family room (4 ppl) approx $204 pp per night seasonally
