Maybe you’ve been to Venice, Florence and Rome. Perhaps its time to discover a different side of Italy…less focused on monuments and more focused on natural beauty and the beach. Or perhaps you have simply seen pictures and wanted to discover this amazing part of Italy for yourself. Whatever the reason, the Amalfi Coast never disappoints!
This part of the country can easily be added on from Rome or Naples. Most people stay in either Sorrento or Positano, depending on preference. I personally recommend Sorrento, as it is larger and there is more to do than Positano. However, if you want to just relax and enjoy a smaller seaside town, Positano is excellent.
The hotels in this area are also particularly beautiful. Both Sorrento and Positano are built on cliffs, and there are lots of accommodations featuring stunning sea views.
Here is a sample itinerary for an amazing discovery of the Amalfi Coast:
AMALFI COAST ITINERARY
Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast Tour (8 hours)
Your private driver will pick you up from your hotel to begin a fun and informative tour of Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast with your expert guide. Explore the historic city that was immersed during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Here, glimpses of daily life can still be seen among Pompeii’s archaeological ruins. Stop for lunch and then proceed to the coast for breathtaking views of this world-famous coast line and tour the scenic towns of Amalfi and Ravello, before proceeding back to your hotel in time for dinner.
ALSO...enjoy this stunning coast line on your own private boat!
Amalfi Coast Private Boat Excursions (8 hours)
Enjoy a day of leisurely cruising with your English-speaking captain along the Amalfi Coast in your private boat to experience the luxury of personalized touring. Pass an unforgettable day along the Amalfi Coastline seeing the secret coast (less well-known but no less evocative) made up of enchanted villas, medieval watchtowers, Moorish castles, and natural bridges of rock. Pass the picturesque town of Atrani and then stop for a swim near the Marmorata waterfall. Continue along the Coast to Minori, Maiori and then to the Norman Tower, which is a great place to stop for a scenic lunch. Continue your exploration afterwards along the most rustic part of the coastline with its grottoes and hidden beaches, passing the spectacular rock formations that line the shore.
And for the more active types….
The Path of the Gods Hike (4 hours including transfer time)
Known as the “Path of the Gods,” this walk offers unrivalled views of the Amalfi Coast and its charming villages as you walk high above the coast, with a view of the island of Capri in the distance. After transferring up to the town of Bomerano by private driver, you will meet your guide and begin your approx. 3 hour walk along the paths on the steep mountainside. You will pass fragrant lemon groves as well as vineyards delicately clinging to the mountainside beneath your path and will probably run across goats grazing in the once-cultivated grassy terraces. Continue through woods that remain undisturbed with bushes of heather, rosemary and many other wild flowers and trees growing beside the path, filling our senses with beautiful colors and sweet-smelling perfumes. Pass through the town of Nocelle that remains one of the few Italian villages still untouched and inaccessible to automobiles. A 1,000 foot chasm separates Nocelle from the next town of Montepertuso, high above the sea and Positano, where you will begin the descent to finish your tour, and you will return to your hotel with private driver.
And finally, no trip to the Amalfi Coast is complete without….
A Day in Capri (6 hours)
Your expert guide will meet you at the port of Capri where you will take a private boat (a traditional Caprese Gozzo) to circumnavigate the island and have a chance to view the famous grottoes – the Blue Grotto, the White Grotto and the Faraglioni Rock Formations. Then take the funicular from Marina Grande up to Capri and walk to the Gardens of Caesar Augustus or the Punta Tragara. Other alternatives include the following: a challenging walk to the Villa Jovis to visit the ruins of Tiberius’ most important imperial villa; a visit to Villa San Michele with its beautiful gardens and museum; or a ride on the chair lift to the highest point of the island. Private taxi service is included for those who prefer not to walk. There will be time for lunch and for relaxing in Capri’s famous main square.
The Amalfi Coast is best visited between April to October, as from November to March most properties are closed and services are more limited.
This is just a small sampling of things you can do in this area. I would love to chat with you to give you more ideas. Let’s start planning your amazing Amalfi Coast adventure. Contact me today!