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Must try
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Europe / Italy
Naples & Amalfi Coast
A 4-day island escape through Naples & Amalfi Coast, Italy — hand-planned by Rachana, with where to stay, what to do and where to eat all mapped out.
- Ideal stay
- 4 days
- Best season
- April
- From
- $2,032–$5,652 pp
The place
About this destination
A 4-day island escape through Naples & Amalfi Coast, Italy — hand-planned by Rachana, with where to stay, what to do and where to eat all mapped out.
My experience
This is Rachana's own 4-day itinerary for Naples & Amalfi Coast, Italy — the version she'd plan for a close friend. Expect a considered day-by-day plan, the stays worth booking, and the small details that make a trip feel effortless. Everything here is personally travelled and curated — no filler.
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Day by day
The itinerary
Day 01
Arrival in Naples stay @ The Ritz Carlton Naples
- 01Morning: Arrive in Naples and check into your hotel.
- 02Afternoon: Explore the historic city center, visit Naples Cathedral, and wander around Spaccanapoli.
- 03Evening: Enjoy pizza at a local pizzeria (e.g., L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele).
Day 02
Naples
- 01Morning: Visit the Naples National Archaeological Museum.
- 02Afternoon: Tour the underground Naples (Napoli Sotterranea).
- 03Evening: Stroll along the Lungomare and enjoy a classic Neapolitan pizza at a waterfront restaurant.
Day 03
Drive to Pompeii and Sorrento stay @ Maison La Minervetta
- 01Morning: Drive to Pompeii and explore the ancient ruins.
- 02Afternoon: Continue to Sorrento and check into your hotel.
- 03Evening: Explore Sorrento’s charming old town and dine at a local trattoria.
- 04### Day 4: Sorrento
- 05Morning: Relax at Marina Grande and swim in the crystal-clear waters.
- 06Afternoon: Visit the Cloister of San Francesco and take a walk in Villa Comunale.
- 07Evening: Enjoy dinner with a view at one of Sorrento’s many cliffside restaurants.
- 08### Day 5: Capri stay @ Capri Tiberio Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World
- 09OR JK Palace Capri.
- 10Morning: Take a ferry from Sorrento to Capri.
- 11Afternoon: Visit the Blue Grotto and explore Anacapri.
- 12Evening: Enjoy dinner in Capri town and stay overnight.
- 13### Day 6: Capri
- 14Morning: Take a chairlift to Monte Solaro for panoramic views.
Day 04
Positano stay @ Il San Pietro di Positano
- 01Afternoon: Explore the narrow streets, boutique shops, and beaches.
- 02Evening: Enjoy dinner at a restaurant with a view of the sunset.
- 03### Day 8: Amalfi and Ravello
- 04Morning: Take a bus to Amalfi and visit the Amalfi Cathedral.
- 05Afternoon: Continue to Ravello and explore Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone.
- 06Evening: Return to Positano for dinner and relaxation.
- 07### Day 9: Salerno stay @ Hotel Palazzo Suriano
- 08Morning: Travel to Salerno and check into your hotel.
- 09Afternoon: Visit the Salerno Cathedral and stroll along the Lungomare Trieste.
- 10Evening: Explore the historic center and dine at a local restaurant.
- 11### Day 10: Salerno
- 12Morning: Spend your last day relaxing or doing some last-minute shopping.
- 13### Day 11: Depart from Salerno for your destination ahead.
- 14This itinerary offers a balance of historical sites, beautiful scenery, and relaxation, ensuring you make the most of your trip to Naples and the Amalfi Coast.
What to order
Local cuisine
Must try
Local speciality
Neapolitan pizza
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Must try
Local speciality
Risotto
Must try
Local speciality
Gelato
Must try
Local speciality
Espresso & cornetto
Must try
Local speciality
Tiramisù
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Logistics
Getting there & around
01 · Seaplane / speedboat transfers
Resorts are reached by scenic seaplane or private speedboat from the main airport.
02 · On-island
Buggies, bicycles or on foot — distances are short and unhurried.
03 · Airport arrival
A private meet-and-greet transfer is arranged from the moment you land.
The numbers
Budget breakdown
Total · per person
$2,032–$5,652 pp
USD
Breakdown
- Accommodation
- $350–$900 / night
- Food & dining
- $63–$198 / day
- Transportation
- $42–$135 / day
- Activities
- $53–$180 / day
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