Amalfi itineraries: when to go, how long to spend, and a day-by-day plan

Good to know

Tickets: The town is free. The cathedral cloister and museum charge a small entry fee.
Time needed: 2 to 3 hours.
Best time: Spring and autumn. Summer is very crowded and the coast road jams.
Getting there: From Naples, ferry in season or road via Sorrento, about 1.5 to 2 hours each way.

Amalfi is on day 4

Day 4 of Naples, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast in 5 Days

How Amalfi fits into a day.

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Yes, but it is a long day. Most people book a tour or a private driver so they are sure to get back to the ship.

Amalfi has more history and a flatter centre. Positano is more photogenic but has lots of steps.

Ferries run from spring to autumn from Salerno, Positano and sometimes Naples. Service depends on the weather.