Sorrento, perched on the cliffs overlooking the Bay of Naples, is one of southern Italy’s
most beautiful and vibrant towns. Known for its lemon groves, seaside views, and bustling
piazzas, Sorrento serves as the perfect base or day-trip destination for exploring the
Amalfi Coast. Its mix of charm, culture, and cuisine makes it a must-visit spot for travelers
seeking an authentic Italian experience.
- Explore Piazza Tasso 🏘️ – the lively heart ❤️ of Sorrento ✨ filled with cafés ☕ and shops 🛍️🛒
- Visit Marina Grande 🎣 – a colorful fishing village ⛵ with seaside restaurants 🦞🍽️
- See the Cloister of San Francesco 🌿 – a peaceful historic site 🏰 with great photo spots 📸😌
- Shop 🛍️ for handmade sandals 👡, ceramics 🏺, and Limoncello 🍋🍸🛒
- Enjoy panoramic views 🔭 of Mount Vesuvius 🌋 and the Bay of Naples 🌊👀✨
- From Amalfi 🏘️: Around 90 minutes ⏱️ by car 🚗 or 2 hours ⏳ by bus 🚌 and ferry 🚢💨✅
- By Ferry 🚢: Regular boats ⛴️ connect Sorrento 🤝 with Positano 📍, Amalfi ⛪, and Naples ⚓👍
- By Train 🚆: Circumvesuviana line 🚇 connects Naples 🏙️ to Sorrento 🏖️ in about 1 hour ⏱️✅
- By Tour 🚌: Day trips 🗺️ are available 🤝 from Amalfi 🏘️, Naples ⚓, and Capri 🏝️✅
- Wear comfortable shoes 👟 – Sorrento’s streets 🧱 can be steep ⛰️ and cobbled 🥾💪
- Try local specialties 🍝 like gnocchi alla sorrentina 🧀 and Limoncello 🍋🍸😋🇮🇹
- Visit early ⏰ to avoid crowds 🏃♀️, especially during summer months ☀️🤫😌
- Stay for sunset 🌅 – the views 👀 over the Bay of Naples 🌊 are breathtaking 🧡✨🤩
- 8:00 AM – Depart 🚗 Amalfi 🏘️ or Positano 📍 for Sorrento 🏖️💨
- 10:00 AM – Explore Piazza Tasso ☕ and local shops 🛍️🛒👀
- 12:00 PM – Lunch 🍽️ at Marina Grande 🦞 overlooking the sea 🌊😋🥂
- 2:00 PM – Visit Cloister of San Francesco 🌿 and enjoy gelato 🍦😌
- 5:00 PM – Watch the sunset 🌅 from Villa Comunale Park 🧡✨📸
- 6:30 PM – Return 🚗 to Amalfi 🏘️ or continue your coastal journey 🗺️👋
