A day trip from Naples to the Amalfi Coast is one of the most unforgettable experiences in Italy.
Famous for its dramatic cliffs, colorful seaside villages, and turquoise waters, this UNESCO World
Heritage coastline stretches from Positano to Amalfi and Ravello — offering postcard-perfect views
at every turn.
Whether you travel by car, bus, or boat, the Amalfi Coast promises an enchanting blend of natural
beauty, culture, and relaxation.
- Positano 🏘️ stroll 🚶♀️ through narrow streets ✨ filled with boutiques 🛍️, cafés ☕, and pastel-colored houses 🎨 cascading down ⬇️ to the sea 🌊💙
- Amalfi Town ⛪ visit the stunning Amalfi Cathedral 🙏 and enjoy seafood 🦞 at a harbor-side restaurant 🍽️😋
- Ravello 🌸 discover hillside gardens 🪴 and villas 🏡 offering panoramic views 👀 of the coast 🏞️🔭
- Scenic Drive 🚗 experience the legendary Amalfi Drive 🛣️ (SS163) ✨, one 🥇 of the world’s most beautiful coastal roads 🌊🇮🇹
- Boat Tour 🛥️ take a ferry 🚢 or private cruise 🛶 to see the coastline 🗺️ from the sea ⚓👀
- By Car 🚗: 1.5 to 2 hours ⏱️ from Naples 🧭 via A3 🛣️ and SS163 🗺️ (drive carefully ⚠️ — roads are narrow 🚧 and winding ⛰️) 💨
- By Train & Bus 🚆🚌: Take the Circumvesuviana train 🚂 to Sorrento 📍, then continue ➡️ by SITA bus 🚍 to Positano 🏘️ or Amalfi ⛪✅
- By Ferry 🚢: Seasonal ferries ⛴️ run from Naples ⚓ or Sorrento 🏝️ to Amalfi and Positano 🌊👍
- Parking 🅿️: Limited 🚫 — best to use public transport 🚌 or guided tours 🗺️✅
- Start early ⏰ to make the most ☀️ of your day ⏳✅
- Bring sunglasses 😎, sunscreen 🧴, and a camera 📸🎒
- Avoid peak summer weekends 🚫🗓️ to skip heavy traffic 🚗❌
- Try local specialties 😋 like limoncello 🍋, seafood pasta 🍝, and sfogliatella 🍰🇮🇹
- Plan your route 🗺️ — visiting 2 or 3 towns 🏘️ is ideal ✨ for a day trip ☀️👍
- 8:00 AM – Depart 🚗 from Naples 🧭💨
- 10:00 AM – Arrive 📍 in Positano 🏘️ and explore the village 🚶♀️☕
- 12:30 PM – Lunch 🍽️ in Amalfi ⛪ near the cathedral 🦞😋
- 2:30 PM – Visit Ravello’s gardens 🪴 and viewpoints 🔭👀📸
- 5:00 PM – Return journey 🚢 along the coastal road 🌊 or by ferry ⚓👋
