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Amalfi Coast

Cliffside towns above the sea

Updated October 18, 2026
Plan with AISee the 2 itinerariesPhoto: Bruno Rijsman, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Best timeApril to June or September to October
Typical trip length4–5 days
On travli2 itineraries
Getting aroundFerries connect towns; buses and taxis inland
CurrencyEuro (EUR)

About Amalfi Coast

The Amalfi Coast runs along the southern side of the Sorrento Peninsula, south of Naples. A narrow road links its towns, which are built into steep cliffs above the sea. Positano is the most photographed, Amalfi has the cathedral and harbour, and Ravello sits high above with villa gardens such as Villa Rufolo.

Trips here suit those who like views, walking and long lunches. Most visitors stay in one town or in Sorrento and get around by ferry and bus. Longer stays add the Path of the Gods hike and quieter villages like Atrani.

Why travelers love it

PompeiiThe Roman town buried by Vesuvius in AD 79, with streets, houses and frescoes still in place.HerculaneumA smaller, better-preserved Roman town than Pompeii, buried by the same eruption of Vesuvius.Mount VesuviusThe active volcano above the Bay of Naples, with a short, steep trail to the crater rim.SorrentoA clifftop town on the Bay of Naples and the easiest gateway to Capri and the Amalfi Coast.CapriA rocky island in the Bay of Naples with cliffs, sea caves and a glamorous hilltop town.Gardens of AugustusFlower-filled terraces in Capri town with the island's best view of the Faraglioni rocks.

Top attractions

Positano
TownPositanoAmalfi Coast, Italy
Amalfi
TownAmalfiAmalfi Coast, Italy
Villa Rufolo
PalaceVilla RufoloAmalfi Coast, Italy
Amalfi Cathedral
CathedralAmalfi CathedralAmalfi Coast, Italy
Blue Grotto
LandmarkBlue GrottoAmalfi Coast, Italy

2 Amalfi Coast itineraries

Amalfi Coast, Italy
Amalfi Coast, ItalyAmalfi Coast in 4 Days4 days · By travli
Naples, Italy
Naples, ItalyNaples, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast in 5 Days5 days · By travli

Amalfi Coast questions

Is 4 days enough for the Amalfi Coast?

Four days covers the main sites if you follow a tight daily schedule. Book all ferry and entry tickets online in advance to avoid waiting.

Do I need to book Pompeii tickets ahead?

Reserve Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius tickets online before travel. This lets you enter at the chosen time slot without queuing.

How do I get from Sorrento to Capri?

Take the direct ferry from Sorrento port. Round-trip tickets cost about 40 euros and the crossing takes 20 minutes.

Do I need a car on the Amalfi Coast?

No car is needed. Use ferries between coastal towns and buses or trains for inland sites like Pompeii.