Amalfi

Day 4 Day trip to Positano, Praiano, Amalfi and Ravello.

You can hike along ancient trails through the idyllic coastal towns of Positano and Praiano. The rough terrain makes this a challenging hike, but rewards you with spectacular scenery as you complete the Walk of the Gods. Alternatively take a local bus and visit these cities. Ravello was made famous by Wagner and is filled with galleries, churches and streets to explore. Enjoy some great Italian gelato, sit on a patio and watch the world go by. Other places worth visiting are Agerola, Punta Campanella/Baia di Leranto and Grotta di Smeraldo.

Day 5 Day trip to Pompeii and Naples

In the morning take train to Pompeii. Train station is located in the center and will take you a few hundred yards from Pompeii main entrance. If you are visiting in summer, visit Pompeii early in the morning. It gets very hot during the day. Wear comfortable shoes. Totally buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in A.D. 79 and not re-discovered until the 17th century, Pompeii's antiquities offer you an unparalleled view of Roman life. Explore Pompeii's most significant sites and learn how its people lived, built homes, and conducted business. Stop at ancient cafeterias and bars, gardens and stores, baths and theaters. Cross in Roman crosswalks, marvel at the mosaics and frescoes and view plaster casts of the citizens of Pompeii as they died. Stand where the Gladiators trained and where they fought in the first Roman Amphitheater ever.

Then it's on to Naples, one of the world's most beautiful seaports. Originally named Neapolis (new city) by its Greek founders, Naples has been an important seaport since it was first conquered by Rome in the fourth century B.C. Italy's third largest city, it is dramatically situated between the Mediterranean Sea and Mount Vesuvius. Colorful and vibrant, cheerful but chaotic, Naples is a city of great contrasts.

You might want to have a quick bite such as Pizza Napolitana, before exploring the National Archeological Museum that features the priceless Farnese collection of ancient Roman statuary and the many colorful treasures removed from long buried Pompeii, Stabia, and Herculaneum. Enjoy Maschio Angioino, the massive fortress protecting the harbor; Palazzo Reale; Piazza Plebiscito; the Galleria Umberto and Teatro San Carlo, where Enrico Caruso, the greatest tenor of all time, sang his love for his hometown.

Take a speed boat back to Sorento and enjoy the view of the coastline.

Amalfi Romantic Hotels in Capri, Positano, Ravello & Sorrento

Hotels in Capri

Both Anacapri and Capri have a range of hotels. Anacapri appears to have more budget accommodations and may be more peaceful at night, while Capri is the main center and has more nightlife.

Hotel Weber Ambassador

Via Marina Piccola , Capri, Italy. From €67

The hotel has breathtaking views of the sea and the craggy rock Faraglioni’s.

Romantic Hotel in Capri - Capri Palace

Via Capodimonte 2, Anacapri, Italy.

Situated 300 meters above sea level and has spectacular views of the Gulf of Naples. Capri Beauty Farm, is a modern spa offering a range of innovative beauty programs.

Hotels Positano

Hotel San Pietro

2 Via Laurito, Positano, Amalfi Coast, Italy. From €211

Created in the 1960’s, a deluxe cliff dwelling 300 feet above a private beach.

Romantic Palazzo Murat, Positano

Via dei Mulini 23 - 84017 Positano from €200

The 4-star hotel is in a historic building in the center of Positano and has views of town and the sea. For a lower price option, try the Hotel Pensione Casa Guadagno.

Ravello Hotels

Hotel Palumbo

16 Via San Giovanni del Toro, Ravello, Amalfi Coast , Campania, Italy.

11th century palazzo, a mix of Sicilian and Moorish elements.

Villa Cimbrone

26 Via Santa Chiara, Ravello, Amalfi Coast , Campania, Italy.

Spectacular gardens and views awaits you in this 12th century building.

Via Scarpariello

32 Via Carusiello, Castiglione de Ravello, Almalfi Coast.

Cliff-side villa with pool and stunning sea views.

Sorrento Hotels

Grand Hotel La Favorita

Via Tasso Angolo Piazza Vittorio Veneto - Sorrento.

The Hotel is located in the heart of the old town centre of Sorrento and has a large terrace overlooking the spectacular Gulf of Naples.

Hotel Mediterraneo

Via M. Crawford, 85 - 80065 Sant'Agnello.

A historical building, situated in a quiet area overlooking the splendid Bay of Naples.

Day 3 Day trip from Sorrento to Isle of Capri

Today you can take the jetfoil to the island of Capri. Located only seven miles from Sorrento, Capri rises from the azure waters of the Mediterranean. Set like a gem in the Bay of Naples, this tiny island has been an international jet-set destination since the times of the ancient Roman Emperors Augustus and Tiberius. Capri's natural and manmade attractions are unforgettable. The island abounds in hills, cliffs, olive groves, vineyards, and garden terraces overlooking the Amalfi Coast.
Visit the village of Anacapri, which affords spectacular views over the Bay of Naples and of Mount Vesuvius. Take the chairlift to the top of Mount Solaro or visit the nearby Villa San Michele, adorned by beautiful gardens.
After a light lunch, you can visit the town of Capri. Stroll through the chic shops and the picturesque whitewashed houses and reach the Gardens of Augustus, which overlook the bathing port of Marina Piccola, adorned by the famous Faraglioni rocks. Indulge in some shopping or in a refreshing gelato. Return to the port of Marina Grande via the local funicular and take the boat back to Sorrento.

Campania, immediately to the south of Lazio, marks the real beginning of the Italian south. Naples, Sorrento, and the Amalfi coast are all a part its dramatic Italian coastline that, through the centuries inspired writers.

History is visible at every turn with the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum under Mount Vesuvius, the Phlegraean Fields to the west and the Greek temples of Paestum. Attractive beach resorts to the south of Naples, pizza and pasta complete the look of this area.

5 Days Itinerary based in Sorrento

Day 1/2 Sorrento

The Cliffside location of Sorrento makes it one of the most romantic places in Italy. The views of the bay of Naples are extraordinary and the city is made for walking. Start at the Piazza Sant Antonino and visit the Church of St. Antonino and the cloister below the altar. Stroll along the little alleys or the town’s main street Corso Italia, and Via San Cesareo. They are lined with picturesque shops offering food and handcrafts. Shop for coral, cameos, embroidered blouses, and Capodimonte ceramics.
Relax in the Public gardens or just see Italians at play at Dominova Seat on Via S. Cesario. It's a private but outdoor men's club, where you can watch from the street as locals test their skill at card games. It offers priceless insight into the minds of Italian men! Take a walk along the old city wall in Piazza Antiche Mura, originally built by the Greeks. Sip a cappuccino in one of many cafes.

Charming towns line the lovely Amalfi Coast, and you may want to take a local bus to Saint Agata sui due Golfi. This town is perched high on the top of the Sorrentine Peninsula, commanding impressive views of the Bay of Naples, the Amalfi Coast, the Gulf of Salerno, and the Isle of Capri. Try a typical dish salsicce e friarielli, in which sautéed rapini (broccoli rabe) is placed around a coil of Italian sausage. Don’t forget the Wine (Lacryma Christi, from the slopes of Mount Vesuvius; Greco di Tufo, a white wine; and a red Aglianico).

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Best Time to Visit

From April-June and Sept-Oct. In July and Aug is hot and crowded.

Spas & Romance

The list of mythical resorts along the spectacular winding corniche that runs along what is, Europe's most magnificent stretch of coast - Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Ravello are endless.

Hotel Caruso—Amalfi coast and Ravelo

Your ultimate romantic hideaway is the Hotel Caruso located on the highest point of Ravello, overlooking the spectacular Mediterranean of the Amalfi Coast.

Mezzatorre Resort and Spa, Island of Ischia, Amalfi Coast, Italy

Surrounded by a pinewood in one of the most beautiful and intact parts of the island, The Mezzatorre Resort offer a magic atmosphere and complete tranquility to their guests. Thermal swimming pools, special treatments and excellent gastronomy are one of the many features of the best spa of the Island of Ischia.

Le Sirenuse

30 Via Christoforo Colp, Positano Amalfi Coast, Campania, Italy. From €187

For 300 years the home of a noble family, Le Sirenuse is famous for its spectacular views and comfortable ambiance. The Old Palazzo Of The Marchesi Sersale, was converted into the Le Sirenuse Hotel in 1951. It is one of the finest hotels of southern Italy, with most of the rooms facing the sea.

Maison la Minervetta — Sorrento

Maison La Minervetta sits in an unique position on the sea cliff overlooking Marina Grande, and facing the entire Gulf of Naples. With the 12 Mediterranean style rooms facing the sea, the Maison offers all the comforts of being in a private home.

Palazzo Sasso

Ravello, Amalfi Coast

Campania, Italy, Via San Giovanni Del Toro, 28, 84010 Ravello (Salerno) Italy.

Perched on a cliff top (1,000 ft.), Palazzo Sasso have a stunning views of the Amalfi Coast and its picturesque villages. Originally Built In The 12th Century it is rated as one of the best in Italy and boasts a two star Michelin dining. Originally a 12th century building, the newest luxury hotel in Ravello boasts spectacular views.

Hotel Rufolo

Via San Francesco 1 - 84010 Ravello. From €235

A comfortable and smart option right in Ravello, the Hotel Rufolo is close to the famous Villa Rufolo, where summer concerts are held. The hotel has a swimming pool and terrace with great views.

This city organizes many Music Festivals throughout the year. If you have arrived during one of them, don’t miss the world class open-air concert in the gardens of the Villa Rufolo that has the stage, suspended over the sea with the view that will take your breath away.

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