Your Perfect 3-Day Itinerary for Amalfi
Drive the spectacular Amalfi Coast, an enchanting stretch of Italian shoreline dotted with colorful cliffside towns, lemon groves, and chic beaches.
The Amalfi Coast is usually reached via Naples airport or train station; from there, take a bus, ferry, or private transfer along the coast. Spring and early autumn offer mild weather and fewer tourists than July and August. The SS163 road is narrow and winding—many visitors prefer ferries and SITA buses to driving. Base yourself in Positano, Amalfi, or Ravello and day-trip to the others. Book ferries to Capri and popular restaurants ahead. Allow time for hiking the Path of the Gods, swimming, and long lunches with sea views.
Discover the best landmarks, where to eat, and where to stay in Amalfi.
Best Time to Visit Amalfi
Spring
21°C / 13°C
Mild and sunny, great for hiking
Summer
30°C / 22°C
Hot and sunny, peak beach season
Fall
23°C / 16°C
Comfortably warm, quieter crowds
Winter
14°C / 8°C
Cool and quiet, some businesses close
Day 1
Amalfi Cathedral
Cathedral renovated many times since the 9th century, with a crypt & an ornate 1800s facade.
Morning activity: Amalfi Cathedral.
Marina Grande Amalfi
Refined beachfront restaurant offering traditional seafood dishes, a lounge bar & terrace seating.
Lunch nearby: Marina Grande Amalfi.
Villa Cimbrone
Elegant hilltop lodging in a medieval manor offering luxe rooms, fine dining & a pool.
Afternoon sightseeing: Villa Cimbrone.
Villa Rufolo
Moorish-influenced 1200s villa known for its cascading gardens & terraces overlooking the sea.
Dinner in the area: Villa Rufolo.
Positano Sunset View
Evening experience: Positano Sunset View.
Day 2
Path of the Gods
This scenic walking path offers sweeping views of the Amalfi coast, Capri & beyond.
Morning activity: Path of the Gods.
Nocelle
Lunch nearby: Nocelle.
Spiaggia Grande Positano
Afternoon sightseeing: Spiaggia Grande Positano.
Da Adolfo
Dinner in the area: Da Adolfo.
Capri Island Boat Tour
Evening experience: Capri Island Boat Tour.
Day 3
Grotta dello Smeraldo
Boat tours are offered of this scenic grotto with stalactites, stalagmites & emerald green water.
Morning activity: Grotta dello Smeraldo.
Fiordo di Furore
Swimming & sunbathing in a dramatic, narrow cove with steep cliffs either side & an arched bridge.
Lunch nearby: Fiordo di Furore.
Atrani Village
Afternoon sightseeing: Atrani Village.
Limoncello Tasting
Dinner in the area: Limoncello Tasting.
Maiori Beach
Evening experience: Maiori Beach.