Amalfi Coast Drive from Sorrento: Positano & Ravello

The Amalfi Drive is a single narrow road carved into cliffs that drops straight to the sea.

A private 8-hour drive along the Amalfi Coast starting from Sorrento, Naples or your cruise ship, with your own driver-guide in an air-conditioned minivan. You'll travel the famous coastal road through Positano, Amalfi and Ravello, stopping to explore each village. The tour is private, so the pace and stops are yours to shape. Pickup from your port or hotel is included in at least one option.

Step-by-step itinerary

Drive and visit Amalfi Coast villages

• Start from Sorrento port or hotel
• Drive along Amalfi Coast road
• Visit Positano village
• Visit Amalfi village
• Visit Ravello village
• Return to Sorrento

The experience

The Amalfi Drive is the road itself: a narrow ribbon that clings to cliffs rising straight from the sea, connecting Sorrento to Amalfi through villages built into the mountainside. Your driver-guide handles the tight switchbacks and hairpin turns while you watch the coastline unfold. The route passes through Positano first, a village of pastel houses stacked on two mountain slopes where the road opens onto the gulf between Point Germano and Cape Sottile. From there the drive continues to Amalfi, a medieval city with a history tied to Roman families and named, according to legend, after a nymph Hercules loved and buried in what he called the most beautiful place in the world.

Ravello sits inland from the coast, a medieval city known for its patrician houses and views back toward the water. The full route takes seven to nine hours depending on how long you spend in each village and where you choose to stop. You're traveling in a private minivan with air conditioning, so the journey itself is comfortable even on the narrowest stretches of road. Because this is a private tour, not a shared one, you set the rhythm: linger in a village, skip a planned stop, or ask the driver-guide to pull over when the view catches you.

Pickup is included from your hotel in Sorrento or from the Naples ports if you're arriving by cruise ship. At booking, cruise passengers need to provide the ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time so the tour fits your schedule. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children, and the route is suitable for all fitness levels since you're riding, not hiking.

What’s included

• Private tour with your own driver-guide.
• transport in an air-conditioned minivan.
• pickup from your Sorrento hotel or Naples port (included in at least one option).
• stops in Positano, Amalfi and Ravello at your own pace.

Options for this experience

2 options

From Sorrento14:30, 15:00 and 15:30Private tour starting from your accommodation in Sorrento. Duration: about 8 hours, adjustable to suit your needs. Travel in a luxury sedan or minivan. Pickup is included.

From Naples7 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 10:30Private tour starting from your accommodation, port of call, or train station in Naples. Duration: about 8 hours, adjustable to suit your needs. Travel in a luxury sedan or minivan. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 15:30

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GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Eurolimo

Is this one for you?Book from Naples if you're arriving by cruise ship or flying into the region. Book from Sorrento if you're already staying there. Either way, the private minivan and driver-guide mean you're not locked into a group schedule or a fixed itinerary. You set the pace and choose where to spend your time on the drive.

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Top questions

Can I book this tour if I'm arriving at Naples instead of Sorrento?

Yes. The tour departs from either Naples or Sorrento depending on which option you choose at checkout. If you pick the Naples departure, your driver-guide will collect you from the port there and drive you to the Amalfi Coast.

What is Positano actually like when we get there?

Positano sits on two mountain slopes at the centre of a gulf, with pastel-colored houses built vertically down toward the sea. It's one of the most photographed villages on the coast, and the narrow streets open onto small beaches and harbors tucked between the cliffs.

How much time do we spend driving versus stopping in villages?

The full tour runs seven to nine hours total. Most of that time is split between the drive itself (which is scenic but takes time because of the narrow, winding road), and stops in Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. Since this is a private tour, you decide how long to linger in each place.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is not included, so you'll have time to eat in one of the villages at a restaurant of your choice. Your driver-guide can recommend places.

What if I'm traveling with a baby or toddler?

Specialized infant seats are available, and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. The minivan is air-conditioned and the route is suitable for all fitness levels since you're not walking long distances.