Amalfi Coast: Private Day Trip Sorrento, Positano & Ravello

Summary

Sorrento’s cliffs to Ravello’s gardens, coastlines tangled with colors

You’ll feel southern Italy’s rhythm on this private Amalfi Coast day trip from Naples—lemon-scented breezes in Sorrento, pastel streets in Positano, a pastry stop near Conca dei Marini, time to linger in Ravello’s gardens. Flexible stops mean you can soak up every moment at your own pace—and maybe catch yourself smiling at nothing at all.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I remember is the smell—lemon trees somewhere behind us in Sorrento, sweet and sharp, mixing with the sea air. Our driver, Antonio, waved me over with that half-smile Italians do when they’re about to tease you for your bad pronunciation. He barely spoke English but somehow made us laugh anyway. The road out of Naples was busy and loud, but as soon as we hit the coast everything felt lighter—windows down, wind tangling my hair, sunlight flickering through olive branches. I kept thinking: how does anyone get used to living with this view?

We stopped wherever we wanted (Antonio just nodded when we pointed), so in Positano we wandered down those steep lanes past shops selling linen shirts and little ceramics—honestly, I almost slipped twice on the steps. The houses really are all those colors you see in photos, but there’s also laundry everywhere and old men arguing over espresso outside tiny bars. I tried to order a sfogliatella in Conca dei Marini (Li laughed when I tried to say it in Italian—probably butchered it), and the pastry was still warm inside, ricotta sweet but not too much.

Praiano was quieter—just locals chatting while the sun started dipping behind the hills. Amalfi felt busier again; white houses stacked up like someone forgot to stop building. We didn’t rush. In Ravello it got cooler, almost chilly up there above everything else. Gardens opened up suddenly between stone walls and you could see forever along the coast—honestly I still think about that view sometimes when I can’t sleep. The whole day just slipped by without us noticing.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Amalfi Coast towns by private tour

• Depart from Naples
• Visit Sorrento cliff-top town
• Explore Positano town center
• Stop at Praiano village
• Pass Conca Dei Marini and Furore
• Visit Amalfi town
• Explore Ravello elevated town
• Return to Naples

Top questions

How long does the private Amalfi Coast day trip from Naples take?

It’s a full-day excursion covering Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Ravello.

Is hotel pickup included for this Amalfi Coast tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included from Naples.

Can we choose how long to stay in each town?

Yes—the private tour lets you spend as much or as little time as you want at each stop.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes—it’s suitable for collapsible wheelchairs if someone assists boarding/disembarking.

Will there be an English-speaking guide?

The driver speaks minimal English but helps coordinate stops; no dedicated guide is included.

Are infants or small children allowed on this trip?

Yes—infants can ride on an adult’s lap or in a stroller/pram.

Does the tour include lunch or entry fees?

No meals or entry fees are included; you’re free to eat where you like along the way.

What towns are visited during this day trip?

Sorrento, Positano, Praiano (briefly), Amalfi and Ravello are all included stops.

What’s included

Your day includes private air-conditioned transportation by car or minivan with a local driver (minimal English spoken), plus hotel pickup and drop-off in Naples. You decide how long to spend in Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Ravello before heading back along those winding coastal roads.