Sorrento & Amalfi Coast Day Trip from Naples with Pickup

Summary

Cliffside villages, winding roads and lemon-scented air from Naples

You’ll start your day picked up in Naples before winding along cliff roads to Sorrento’s lively piazzas, Positano’s pastel houses, Amalfi’s cathedral bells and Ravello’s peaceful gardens. There’s time to wander each village at your own pace — snack on pastries or sip limoncello if you want — before heading back along those wild coastal roads with a camera full of memories.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I nearly missed the minivan because my coffee took too long — classic Naples morning. But our driver just grinned and waved me over, no rush. The drive south was quiet at first, everyone half-awake and peering out at the city fading behind us. When we hit Sorrento, it was like someone turned up the color dial: lemons stacked outside little shops, old men arguing gently in the piazza. I wandered down a back lane and caught a whiff of pastry baking somewhere — honestly, I almost skipped meeting back up with the group just to find that bakery.

The Amalfi Coast road is as wild as people say. Our guide (Antonio? Or maybe it was Marco — he joked about his name so much I’m still not sure) pointed out every hairpin turn like he’d driven them since birth. At Positano, we spilled out into sunlight and pastel chaos. The houses really do tumble down to the sea; it’s not just photoshopped postcards. I tried to order a coffee in Italian (“un caffè per favore?”) and got a smile that said ‘nice try’. Maybe it was the sea air or maybe just being there, but everything felt lighter for an hour.

Amalfi itself was busier than I expected — wedding photos everywhere, bells ringing from that old cathedral. I found a tiny shop selling limoncello and ended up chatting with the owner about his grandmother’s recipe (he swore it’s all about which lemons you use). By Ravello my legs were jelly from all those stairs but wow, those gardens above the cliffs… It’s quieter up there; you can hear birds over the tourist chatter for once. There was this moment where sunlight hit the tiles on Villa Rufolo and everything looked sort of unreal — I still think about that view sometimes when things get noisy back home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Sorrento and Amalfi Coast

• Meet driver in Naples
• Travel to Sorrento by minivan
• Explore Sorrento for one hour
• Drive along Amalfi Coast to Positano
• Free time in Positano for one hour
• Arrive in Amalfi and explore for one hour
• Visit Ravello and explore for one hour
• Return to Naples

Top questions

How long is the day trip from Naples to Sorrento & Amalfi Coast?

The tour lasts a full day with stops in Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello before returning to Naples.

Is hotel pickup included for this Amalfi Coast tour?

Yes, hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off in central Naples are included.

How much free time do you get in each village?

You have about one hour of free time in Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello each.

Are meals or entrance fees included?

No, meals and entrance fees are not included; you can choose where to eat or visit on your own.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

The transportation is wheelchair accessible but some villages have many stairs; collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated if assisted by a companion.

What should I wear for this Amalfi Coast day trip?

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended due to stair climbing; dress appropriately for weather as the tour operates rain or shine.

How many people are usually on this small group tour?

The tour requires at least two participants daily; group size is kept small due to minivan transport.

What’s included

Your day includes shared minivan transport with air conditioning plus all access taxes for visiting these cliffside villages. You’ll be picked up right at your hotel or cruise port in Naples (or even at the train station), then dropped off again after exploring Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Ravello at your own pace — no need to worry about driving or parking along those wild coastal roads.