Amalfi Coast, Italy
Plan a trip to Amalfi Coast
Cliff towns strung along one narrow road. Ferries beat driving between May and October, and the town you sleep in shapes the whole trip.
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Amalfi Coast at a glance
Most trips run 4 to 6 days. This page covers the 4 stops worth anchoring a plan around, 3 neighborhoods to base yourself in, and what the timing looks like across the year — then you can turn any of it into a mapped Amalfi Coast itinerary you can edit and share.
- How long
- 4–6 days
- When to go
- Late May to June and September, when the water is warm and the road is passable. July and August are peak crowds and peak prices. Many hotels and ferries close from November to March.
- Getting around
- Take ferries between towns in season; the coast road is narrow, slow, and stressful to drive. SITA buses are cheap and crowded. Trains reach Sorrento and Salerno from Naples.
What to build the plan around
- 1
Positano
The postcard town, built as stairs. Arrive by ferry and expect to climb everywhere.
- 2
Path of the Gods
A ridge trail from Bomerano down to Nocelle, about three hours with the coast below the whole way.
- 3
Ravello
Above the coast road, with the Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone gardens and far fewer day-trippers.
- 4
Capri
A ferry day trip. Take the chairlift up Monte Solaro and skip the Blue Grotto queue.
Where to stay in Amalfi Coast
- Positano
- Most beautiful and most expensive, with stairs instead of streets.
- Amalfi town
- Flatter, cheaper, the ferry hub, and the easiest base without a car.
- Sorrento
- Outside the coast proper but on the rail line, best transport links and value.
A ready-made Amalfi Coast itinerary
Cliffside villages, lemon-grove lunches, and boat days on impossible blue water.
Amalfi Coast Couples Getaway: 3-Day Itinerary13 mapped places across 3 days, free to read and copy.Amalfi Coast planning questions
- How many days do you need in Amalfi Coast?
- 4 to 6 days. Four days covers two towns, one hike, and a boat day. Six lets you add Capri and Pompeii without a rushed morning.
- What is the best time to visit Amalfi Coast?
- Late May to June and September, when the water is warm and the road is passable. July and August are peak crowds and peak prices. Many hotels and ferries close from November to March.
- Where should I stay in Amalfi Coast?
- Three areas cover most trips — Positano (most beautiful and most expensive, with stairs instead of streets); Amalfi town (flatter, cheaper, the ferry hub, and the easiest base without a car); Sorrento (outside the coast proper but on the rail line, best transport links and value). Pick based on whether you'd rather walk to dinner or pay less per night.
- How do you get around Amalfi Coast?
- Take ferries between towns in season; the coast road is narrow, slow, and stressful to drive. SITA buses are cheap and crowded. Trains reach Sorrento and Salerno from Naples.
- What should I see first in Amalfi Coast?
- Start with Positano, Path of the Gods, Ravello. Positano is the one to schedule first: the postcard town, built as stairs. Arrive by ferry and expect to climb everywhere.
- Is there a free Amalfi Coast itinerary I can copy?
- Yes. Arriv has a curated Amalfi Coast itinerary with every stop mapped and a suggested day-by-day order. Reading it is free, and you can duplicate it into your own trip to change dates, swap places, and share it with whoever you're going with.