Naples to Sorrento, Positano & Amalfi: Full Day with Optional Boat

Three Coastal Towns in One Day: What Happens When You Skip the Rental Car

You travel by air-conditioned van with an English-speaking driver from Naples or Salerno, stopping in Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi with free time in each town to explore, eat, and shop. You'll taste limoncello made from local lemons, see panoramic coastal views, and optionally take a boat ride along the cliffs. The driver handles navigation and parking, and you return to your hotel by late afternoon or early evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi

• Visit Sorrento’s Piazza Tasso
• Explore Cloister of San Francesco
• Enjoy views of Bay of Naples
• Shop and taste Limoncello on Corso Italia
• Travel to Positano
• Wander Positano’s alleys and boutiques
• Relax on Positano beach
• Travel to Amalfi
• Visit Amalfi Cathedral of Saint Andrew
• Stroll Amalfi’s medieval alleys
• Enjoy local cuisine by the sea

The experience

You're standing in Sorrento's Piazza Tasso at mid-morning, and the smell of lemon trees hits you before you even realize you're hungry. The driver has already handled the parking, the navigation, the question of where to leave your bags, which means you can actually walk into the Cloister of San Francesco without checking your watch, or duck into a shop on Corso Italia without calculating how much time you've lost. That's the thing about this full-day tour from Naples: you get three towns on the Amalfi Coast, but what you really get is your morning back.

Positano comes next, and it's the kind of place that makes you understand why people move to Italy and never leave. The town drops down the cliffside in layers of pastel buildings, and you'll have time to wander the narrow alleys, sit on the beach with a gelato, or just stand at one of the viewpoints and let the Tyrrhenian Sea do its work. If you've booked the optional boat ride, this is where it happens. You'll see the coast from the water, the dramatic cliffs and hidden coves that don't photograph the same way from land. The boat isn't mandatory, but most people who add it say it's the part they still think about weeks later.

Amalfi itself is smaller than you'd expect for a place with this much history. The Cathedral of Saint Andrew dominates the main square, and the medieval streets are narrow enough that you feel like you've stepped into something real, not a postcard. There's time to grab lunch at one of the waterfront cafes, or just sit with a Campari and watch the fishing boats. Before you head back to Naples or Salerno, you'll taste the limoncello (the actual reason this coast is famous), made from the lemons that grow in those groves you smelled this morning. A bottle of water is included, which sounds small until you realize you've been walking uphill in the sun for eight hours.

The whole thing runs about nine to ten hours, and the group stays under eighteen people, which means the van doesn't feel like a bus. Your driver speaks English and knows the towns well enough to adjust the order if weather shifts or if the group wants to spend an extra hour somewhere. Pickup happens from your hotel in Naples or Salerno. If you're arriving by cruise ship, Salerno pickup is available for cruise passengers. The price includes all fees, taxes, the vehicle, and the stops. The boat ride is separate if you want it.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Naples or Salerno in an air-conditioned van with an English-speaking driver, visits to Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi with free time in each town, a limoncello tasting made from Sorrento lemons, bottled water, and stops at panoramic viewpoints for photos.
• All fees and taxes are covered.
• The optional boat ride along the Amalfi Coast cliffs and hidden coves is available for an additional cost and can be added when you book.

Options for this experience

6 options

Pickup from Naples hotels, small groupGuide in English or Italian · 08:30Small group tour leaving from several central Naples hotel pickup points; not suitable for cruise passengers.

From Naples Marittima cruise stationGuide in English or Italian · 08:00Pickup at the Stazione Marittima cruise terminal in Naples, with the morning departure flexible to match your ship's arrival.

Round trip from Naples, later departureGuide in English or Italian · 10:30Round trip from Naples with several central pickup points; a later morning departure, not suitable for cruise passengers.

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From Salerno cruise terminalGuide in English or Italian · 08:00Pickup at Salerno's cruise port, with the morning departure flexible to match your ship's arrival.

Naples pickup with Amalfi boat experienceGuide in English or Italian · 08:00 and 08:30Cruise port and Naples hotel pickups, including a boat ride in Amalfi subject to sea and weather conditions.

From Salerno with Amalfi boat rideGuide in English or Italian · 08:00Departs from Salerno's cruise port and includes a boat ride in Amalfi, subject to sea and weather conditions.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 08:30 and 10:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 18

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Di Sarno Car Service - Tours & Excursions

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see three major Amalfi Coast towns in one day without renting a car, navigating narrow coastal roads, or figuring out parking in each village: the driver and fixed schedule handle all of that, leaving you free to actually explore and eat.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3): free.

How long is the tour?

Approximately 9 to 10 hours, including travel time between towns and free time in each location.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, vehicle, driver, limoncello tasting, bottled water, scenic stops, and all taxes and fees. The boat ride is optional and costs extra.

Can I book the boat ride after I've already booked the tour?

Yes, the boat ride is optional and can be added when you book or requested in advance.

What if I'm arriving by cruise ship in Salerno?

Pickup from Salerno port is available for cruise passengers. Confirm your ship's return time when you book so the tour can be timed accordingly.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the vehicle is wheelchair accessible. Inform the company in advance if you'll be traveling with a wheelchair so they can arrange the appropriate vehicle.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The company is not responsible for disruptions caused by weather or other factors beyond its control. The itinerary can be adjusted based on conditions.

What's the group size?

Maximum 18 passengers per tour, so it remains a small-group experience.

Can the order of towns be changed?

Yes, the itinerary can be adjusted based on conditions or group preferences.

Is there a minimum number of passengers required?

Yes. If the minimum isn't met 24 hours before the tour, it may be canceled and you can reschedule or change your booking.