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Amalfi Coast in Style

Amalfi Coast, Italy

Duration:
5 days · 4 nights
Travelers:
2
Stops:
Positano → Amalfi → Ravello

Route overview

  1. Positanofabiano santoro
    1

    Positano

    2 nights

    Iconic sea views, boutique shopping and the best boat access for day trips.

    By ferry · 25 min
  2. AmalfiLidia Zych
    2

    Amalfi

    1 night

    Central on the coast, walkable, and the hub for buses and boats.

    By car · 20 min
  3. RavelloTiziana mezza
    3

    Ravello

    2 nights

    Cooler, quieter and impossibly romantic, with the coast’s finest views.

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Positano

Positano

Morning

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Spiaggia Grande Positano

The main pebble beach framed by the pastel town climbing the cliff.

Noon

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Chez Black Positano

A beachfront institution for seafood pasta right on Spiaggia Grande.

Evening

Church of Santa Maria Assunta

The majolica-domed church at the heart of town, glowing at dusk.

Route: Settle in and explore the vertical lanes down to the beach.

Notes: Positano is all steps — pack light and wear good shoes.

Day 2

Capri by boat

Positano

Morning

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Marina Grande Capri

Step off the ferry into Capri’s bustling harbour and take the funicular up.

Noon

Alessandro Peticchia

Gardens of Augustus

Terraced gardens over the Faraglioni sea stacks and the Via Krupp switchbacks.

Evening

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Franco’s Bar Positano

A sunset aperitivo terrace beside Le Sirenuse with the whole bay below.

Route: Morning ferry to Capri, back to Positano for the evening.

Notes: Book the Blue Grotto early; it closes in choppy seas.

Day 3

Ferry to Amalfi

Amalfi

Morning

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Amalfi Cathedral

The striped Duomo di Sant’Andrea above its dramatic sweep of steps.

Noon

Marina Grande

Marina Grande Amalfi

Seafront dining beside the harbour on fresh coastal seafood.

Evening

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Atrani

The tiny, unspoiled village next door for a quiet evening piazza and gelato.

Route: Short ferry east, then the cathedral and marina on foot.

Notes: The Path of the Gods trailhead is a bus ride up to Bomerano if you want to hike.

Day 4

Villa gardens above the sea

Ravello

Morning

Filip Ivanov

Villa Rufolo

Medieval gardens and a cliff terrace that inspired Wagner.

Noon

Milagros Rodrigo

Ravello Duomo

The cathedral and its café-lined square at the heart of the hilltop town.

Evening

Simona Campioni

Villa Cimbrone

The Terrace of Infinity — the coast’s most breathtaking sea view at golden hour.

Route: Up to Ravello, then the two great villa gardens on foot.

Notes: Check for a Ravello Festival concert on the Villa Rufolo terrace.

Day 5

The Path of the Gods

Ravello

Morning

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Path of the Gods

The legendary clifftop trail with the whole coast and Capri laid out below.

Noon

La Tagliata

La Tagliata Positano

A family hillside trattoria above Positano serving an endless set feast.

Evening

Ben Duni (Ben duni)

Fornillo Beach

Positano’s quieter second beach for a final swim and sunset.

Route: A morning ridge walk, then a last coastal lunch before departure.

Notes: The trail is easier walked from Bomerano toward Nocelle (downhill).

Where to stay

Le Sirenuse

Le Sirenuse

Positano · luxury

The definitive Positano address, with the bay framed from every room.

Santa Caterina Hotel

Hotel Santa Caterina

Amalfi · luxury

Old-world Amalfi glamour just outside the town centre.

Belmond Hotel Caruso

Belmond Hotel Caruso

Ravello · luxury

The most spectacular pool and terrace on the entire coast.

Where to eat

La Tagliata

La Tagliata Positano

Positano · Italian · mid-range

The most memorable meal on the coast — they collect you by van.

Maxim Sofronov

Da Adolfo Positano

Positano · Seafood · mid-range

Grilled mozzarella on lemon leaves and a swim between courses.

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