You are on holiday in Campania and want to organize a day trip to the Amalfi Coast starting from Naples, at your disposal there are all the alternatives to spend an unforgettable day in one of the most beautiful areas of Italy.
The most convenient and flexible solution to visit the Amalfi Coast is to rely on a private driver, in this way you would have the possibility to choose the itinerary and departure time independently, making the most of your free time and fully enjoying the day.
Other beautiful areas to visit are: Pompeii or Herculaneum,two of the most famous places of archaeological sites in the region.
A car with a private driver from Naples to the Amalfi Coast for a whole day has a total cost of around 400 to 500 euros, but the expense can be amortized if you travel with a small group of family or friends (and you can also rent a minivan)
If you want to rent a minivan we recommend this full day itinerary on the Amalfi Coaststarting from Naples(with the premise that to visit this wonderful territory well you would need at least a few days!).
The one day itinerary of the Amalfi Coast is divided into 3 stages:)
The first stage you could visit 1)POSITANO
From Naples it takes about 90 minutes to reach Positano,one of the most iconic locations on theAmalfi Coast.Here in this wonderful place you can walk in the historic center, visit the local craft shops and enjoy the view of the sea.
As a second stop there is:
2)AMALFI
From Positano, it takes about 30 minutes to get there, famous for its Duomo and its beautiful alleys.
During your tour you can taste local specialties in one of the restaurants by the sea, and at the same time enjoy the beautiful view and smell the sea. If you have time, we recommend you visit the Paper Museum or take a walk to nearby Atrani.
As a third stop there is:
3)RAVELLO
Just 15 minutes by car from Amalfi, famous for its breathtaking views and the tranquility of the gardens of its villas such as Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone. Ravello is the ideal place to conclude your wonderful day tour of the Amalfi Coast before returning to Naples.
If you are among those who prefer slow travel, in the spirit of “see less, but better” we recommend that you agree with your driver on an itinerary that includes only one of the most famous locations on the Amalfi Coast.
If you are particularly interested in local craftsmanship, choose Positano, Amalfi if you are interested in history and art and **Ravello if you are a lover of classical music and views. In this way you would have the opportunity to savor every single detail that these wonderful places offer.
An alternative to a private driver is a group tour, cheaper but still comfortable. Tours depart from Naples by minibus or boat, with itineraries that include stops in Positano, Amalfi and other locations. This solution is great during the high season, when traffic can be heavy.
Another alternative is to rent a car for the excursion to the Amalfi Coast Renting a car offers more freedom to move around, but you have to consider traffic, expensive parking and the complexity of the roads. In particular, on high season days the traffic can be very heavy.
The Amalfi Coast offers other enchanting places to visit, such as Vietri sul Mare famous for its artistic ceramics, Cetara,with its restaurants, or Maioriand Praiano, beautiful coastal towns.
When renting a car to visit the Amalfi Coast you have to take into account some important issues.
It is not always easy to drive because the roads are narrow, full of curves and often overhanging the sea, and you also have to take into account that finding parking is not easy at all because they are quite expensive, and in summer the traffic is really heavy especially in the direction Naples-Costiera in the morning or afternoon.
But despite everything, driving on the Coast is a breathtaking experience
If you think you might find yourself in difficulty on the busy coastal roads of Amalfi and Positano, we recommend you opt for a transfer with a driver or for the buses.
If you want to save money, you can reach the Amalfi Coast with public transport. From Naples, you can leave with the Alibus or the train from the central station to Sorrento. From there, the SITAbuses will take you to Positanoor Amalfi.
Alternatively, during the summer months, you can choose to take a ferry or hydrofoil from companies such as Alilauro or Travelmar, so you can fully enjoy the breathtaking view. Hydrofoils leave from Molo Beverelloand connect Naples with Capri, Amalfi and Positano.
If you depart from **Naples** airport, you can get to Sorrento with the Curreri bus, which leaves directly outside Terminal 1 of Capodichino (the ticket can be purchased directly on board, the cost is 10 euros per person).
Alternatively, you can take the Alibus from the airport to Naples Central station (the ticket costs 4 euros and can be purchased on board) and from there continue to Sorrento with a train of the local railway Circumvesuviana (follow the signs, which will take you to the lower level of the station).
The route from the Sorrento Peninsula to the Amalfi Coast is instead served by Sita buses, which take about 45 minutes to reach Positano and an hour to reach Amalfi. It is a scenic journey, but full of curves (keep this in mind if you suffer from car sickness) and which can also be considerably longer, due to traffic, on summer weekends and during holidays and long weekends.
One thing to do that you absolutely cannot miss is the exciting excursion to the Coast by sea, valid however only in the summer months in fact in summer there are hydrofoils available that leave directly from the port of Naples (Molo Beverelo).
If you decide to travel by public transport we recommend that you limit yourself to visiting a single location, or at most plan a couple of stops: for example, you could first reach Amalfi and, in the afternoon, stop in Positano before leaving for Naples.
Whatever decision you end up making and whatever itinerary you choose, know that your day on the Amalfi Coast will make you fall in love, and you will probably want to return soon for a longer trip!
In addition to the Amalfi Coast, if you have a few more days there are other places in the surrounding area to visit such as POMPEI, HERCULANEUM or the ROYAL PALACE OF CASERTA, with a guided tour dedicated to culture.
In all the UNESCO sites you will find all the unmissable destinations of Campania and if you are a nature lover you could take a trip to Vesuvius where there are spectacular views and we assure you that it will be an unforgettable experience.
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