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Amalfi Coast & Bay of Naples: the Day-by-Day Itinerary
The Amalfi Coast stacks lemon groves and pastel villages on cliffs high above the sea. Days are spent swimming in coves, taking boat trips and wandering Pompeii's ruins; evenings mean limoncello on a terrace while Positano's lights come on below.
Amalfi Coast & Bay of Naples is a 110 km one-way journey (bus & ferry). It works best as 3–6 days; the plan below is the 4-day version for May, built from 380 verified places, with timetable-estimated transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.
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4
days
110 km
distance
3.1 h
in transit
28
curated stops
Day 1 Naples → Pompeii
🌡 12.9–25.6°C · 🌧 ~6 rain days · ☀ 14.3h light
09:00
Santa Chiaramuseums & heritagelocal & traditionalchurches & landmarks
Tranquil cloisters and vibrant frescoes inspire peace.
50 min · Naples
open: M-F 09:30-17:30, Sa Su 10:00-14:30
09:50
Complesso monumentale dei Girolaminihistory & sagasmuseums & heritagechurches & landmarks
Wander through a baroque church, cloister, and ancient library.
50 min · Naples · €5 with reductions, free on first Sunday
10:40
Info Turismo Napolihistory & sagasmuseums & heritage
Helpful staff guide you through Naples' rich history.
50 min · Naples
open: 08:30-20:00
12:13
Shrine of the Virgin of the Rosary of Pompeihistory & sagaschurches & landmarks
Feel spiritual reverence in a vibrant pilgrimage church.
50 min · Pompeii
13:03
House of the Faunchurches & landmarks
Admire grand fusion of Italian and Greek architecture.
50 min · Pompeii
13:53
Lupanarhistory & sagas
See bold frescoes above tiny ancient beds of pleasure.
50 min · Pompeii
Overnight: Pompeii
e.g. Hotel Maiuri · Hotel Forum
Day 2 Sorrento → Positano
🌡 12.9–25.6°C · 🌧 ~6 rain days · ☀ 14.3h light
09:43
Museum of the Inlaid Woodmuseums & heritagelocal & traditional
Marvel at intricate, locally crafted furniture and modern designs.
50 min · Sorrento
10:33
Church of San Francescomuseums & heritagechurches & landmarks
Wander through a picturesque cloister dating back to 1300.
50 min · Sorrento
11:23
Duomo (Cathedral)history & sagaschurches & landmarks
50 min · Sorrento
12:42
Roman archaeological museum and villa (MAR)history & sagasmuseums & heritagechurches & landmarks
Explore lavish 1st-century Roman villa ruins hidden below.
50 min · Positano
13:32
Water taxi & private excursionsmuseums & heritagelocal & traditional
Glide past Amalfi Coast wonders without traffic hassle.
90 min · Positano
15:02
Collegiata di Santa Maria Assuntachurches & landmarks
Admire the majestic dome and ancient Byzantine icon.
50 min · Positano
15:52
Da Costantinolocal & traditional
Feast on pizza and specialties with panoramic sea views.
60 min · Positano
18:30
Grottino Azzurrolocal & traditional
Taste fresh local dishes in a cozy, charming setting.
75 min · Positano
Overnight: Positano
e.g. Villa Giusi Positano · Casa Celeste
Day 3 Amalfi → Ravello
🌡 12.9–25.6°C · 🌧 ~6 rain days · ☀ 14.3h light
09:29
Cloister of Paradisehistory & sagasmuseums & heritagechurches & landmarks
Old mosaics and paintings in an Arabic-style cloister.
50 min · Amalfi
10:19
Amalfi Cathedralhistory & sagaschurches & landmarks
Magnificent bell tower overlooking the harbor.
50 min · Amalfi · €3
11:09
Arsenal of Amalfihistory & sagasmuseums & heritage
Museum in a medieval shipyard, showcasing Amalfi's rich history.
50 min · Amalfi
12:09
Villa Cimbronehistory & sagasmuseums & heritagebeaches & cliffs
Take in breathtaking cliffside views from historic gardens.
50 min · Ravello · €7
open: Public gardens are open daily 09:00-sunset
12:59
The Cathedralhistory & sagaschurches & landmarks
Admire bronze doors depicting Christ’s life in this Arabic-inspired church.
50 min · Ravello · €2
open: 08:00-13:00, 16:30PM-19:00
13:49
Cooking Class with Mamma Agatamuseums & heritagebeaches & cliffs
Taste fresh, organic Italian dishes under Mamma Agata’s expert guidance.
90 min · Ravello · €140-210
15:19
Enotavola Wine Barhistory & sagaslocal & traditionalcraft beer & pubs
Relish locally-sourced dishes presented beautifully in an ancient palace.
60 min · Ravello
18:30
Garden Barbeaches & cliffscraft beer & pubs
75 min · Ravello
Overnight: Ravello
e.g. Hotel Villa San Michele · Hotel Giordano
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