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Amalfi Coast and Naples: Tours and Itineraries
Cliffside villages, Pompeii and the energy of Naples along the Tyrrhenian shore.
Why travel to Amalfi Coast & Naples
Naples, in Italy's Campania region, is one of the most alive cities in Europe, and the Amalfi Coast starts an hour south of it, where Positano, Amalfi and Ravello drop in terraces towards the sea along a road of continuous hairpins.
Around them lie Pompeii and Herculaneum under Vesuvius, the island of Capri and the Royal Palace of Caserta, all within short transfers or a ferry crossing of each other. Sorrento, on its own cliff across the bay, is the base most Amalfi Coast tours use, and the departure point for boats to Capri.
It is also where Italian food is at its most recognisable: pizza in Naples, lemons and seafood on the coast, buffalo mozzarella from the plain inland. Our Amalfi Coast tours can be joined on their own or reached from Rome as part of a longer journey south; we drive the coast road outside peak hours and use ferries wherever they are faster.
- Where
- Campania, southern Italy
- Best for
- Coastal scenery, archaeology, food, island day trips
- When to go
- April to June and September to October
- Gateways
- Naples Capodichino airport, Napoli Centrale station, Salerno port
What to see in Amalfi Coast & Naples
Positano
Pastel houses stacked above a pebble beach, reached by stepped lanes rather than roads. It is the image most travellers have of the coast, and the best base for boat trips along it.
Amalfi and Ravello
Amalfi keeps the cathedral and the paper mills of the old maritime republic; Ravello sits high above it, with the gardens of Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone and a summer music festival.
Pompeii
The Roman town buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD, with paved streets, houses, frescoes and bakeries still in place. A guided visit of two to three hours covers the essentials without exhausting the site.
Capri
A limestone island of cliffs and sea caves, reached by ferry from Naples or Sorrento. Beyond the Piazzetta there are the Faraglioni, Anacapri and the chairlift to Monte Solaro.
Tours in Amalfi Coast & Naples
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Amalfi Coast & Naples: frequently asked questions
Where should I stay on the Amalfi Coast?
Sorrento is the most practical base: it has the widest choice of hotels and direct ferries to Capri, with Pompeii and the coast road within easy reach. Positano and Amalfi are more scenic but harder to reach by coach.
Is Capri worth a day trip?
Yes. The ferry from Sorrento takes around 25 minutes, and a day allows the Piazzetta, the Gardens of Augustus and a boat trip round the island.
How long does a visit to Pompeii take?
About two hours with a local guide, covering the forum, the baths, the houses and the theatre area. Bring water and a hat: there is very little shade.
When is the best time to travel?
April to June and September to October. The coast road is slow and busy in high summer, and some hotels close between November and March.
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