4 Days on the Amalfi Coast: Cliffside Towns and Sea Views

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๐Ÿ“ Amalfi Coast, Italy๐Ÿ—“ 4 days๐Ÿ‘ฅ Couples, photographers and walkers

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4Days
16Stops
4Meal tips
About ยฃ130-220 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget

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Four days on the Amalfi Coast: Positano's pastel houses, Amalfi's cathedral, the Path of the Gods hike and the clifftop gardens of Ravello. Use ferries rather than the crowded coastal road when possible. Summer is very busy; May, June and September are better.

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Day by day

A picturesque town nestled by cliffs on the Amalfi Coast, Italy.
1

Positano

10:00

Arrive by ferry

Ferries from Salerno or Sorrento give the best first view.

๐Ÿ“ Positanoโฑ 1 hour๐Ÿ’ท ~โ‚ฌ15-20
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11:30

Positano beach and lanes

Colourful houses stack up the hillside above a pebbly beach.

๐Ÿ“ Positanoโฑ 3 hours๐Ÿ’ท Free
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๐Ÿ’ก Loungers extra. Wear sturdy sandals; lots of steps.
16:00

Fornillo beach

A quieter beach reached by a footpath.

๐Ÿ“ Positanoโฑ 2 hours๐Ÿ’ท Free
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๐Ÿ’ก Take a picnic.
20:00

Sunset dinner

Dine on a terrace with sea views.

๐Ÿ“ Positanoโฑ 2 hours๐Ÿ’ท ~โ‚ฌ40-60
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๐Ÿฝ Where to eat

breakfastLemon granitaItalian ยท $
A picturesque view of a coastal town on the Amalfi Coast with hillside buildings and boats in the harbor.
2

Path of the Gods

08:00

Bus to Bomerano

Start the hike at Bomerano and walk down toward Nocelle.

๐Ÿ“ Agerolaโฑ 1 hour๐Ÿ’ท ~โ‚ฌ3
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๐Ÿ’ก Early start avoids the heat.
09:00

Path of the Gods hike

A 7 km walk along cliffs with stunning views of the coast.

๐Ÿ“ Amalfi Coastโฑ 3.5 hours๐Ÿ’ท Free
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๐Ÿ’ก Wear good shoes; take water.
13:00

Lunch in Nocelle

A tiny village above Positano.

๐Ÿ“ Nocelleโฑ 1 hour๐Ÿ’ท ~โ‚ฌ15-20
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๐Ÿ’ก Descend to Positano by 1,500 steps or bus.
16:00

Relax at the beach

Swim after the hike.

๐Ÿ“ Positanoโฑ 2 hours๐Ÿ’ท Free
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๐Ÿ’ก Remember sun protection.

๐Ÿฝ Where to eat

dinnerPasta with seafoodItalian ยท $$
๐ŸŽŸ Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: Bus to Bomerano
Aerial view of the stunning Amalfi coastline with charming buildings and cliffs.
3

Amalfi and Ravello

09:30

Amalfi town

A cathedral with a striped facade, lemon shops and lanes.

๐Ÿ“ Amalfiโฑ 2 hours๐Ÿ’ท ~โ‚ฌ3 cathedral
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12:00

Paper Museum and lunch

A museum of traditional paper-making.

๐Ÿ“ Amalfiโฑ 1.5 hours๐Ÿ’ท ~โ‚ฌ4
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๐Ÿ’ก Try local limoncello.
15:00

Bus to Ravello

A hilltop town above the coast.

๐Ÿ“ Ravelloโฑ 30 min๐Ÿ’ท ~โ‚ฌ2
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๐Ÿ’ก Buses are crowded in summer.
16:00

Villa Cimbrone gardens

Terraced gardens ending at the Terrace of Infinity.

๐Ÿ“ Ravelloโฑ 1.5 hours๐Ÿ’ท ~โ‚ฌ10
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๐Ÿฝ Where to eat

breakfastCoffee and sfogliatellaItalian ยท $
๐ŸŽŸ Book ahead for day 3Tickets and tours: Amalfi town
Scenic view of Amalfi, Italy showcasing its historic Mediterranean architecture by the sea.
4

Capri or Sorrento

09:00

Ferry to Capri

An island of limestone cliffs and gardens.

๐Ÿ“ Capriโฑ 1 hour๐Ÿ’ท ~โ‚ฌ20-25
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๐Ÿ’ก Book a return ferry time.
11:00

Blue Grotto or Anacapri

A sea cave lit with blue light; visits depend on the sea.

๐Ÿ“ Capriโฑ 2 hours๐Ÿ’ท ~โ‚ฌ25-30
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๐Ÿ’ก May be closed in rough seas.
14:00

Chairlift to Monte Solaro

Views over the island and bay.

๐Ÿ“ Anacapriโฑ 1.5 hours๐Ÿ’ท ~โ‚ฌ14
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๐Ÿ’ก Great on clear days.
18:00

Return

Take the ferry back.

๐Ÿ“ Positanoโฑ 1.5 hours๐Ÿ’ท Included
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๐Ÿ’ก Check the last ferry.

๐Ÿฝ Where to eat

lunchCaprese saladItalian ยท $$
๐ŸŽŸ Book ahead for day 4Tickets and tours: Ferry to Capri

Good to know

โœˆ๏ธ Getting thereFly to Naples or Salerno; ferries and buses reach the coast.
๐Ÿš† Getting aroundSITA buses connect towns but are crowded. Ferries are scenic and reliable in season.
๐Ÿ’ท CurrencyEuro (โ‚ฌ). Cards are widely accepted; carry some cash.
๐Ÿ—ฃ LanguageItalian. English is widely spoken.

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