Sorrento, Positano & Amalfi Day Trip from Naples with Limoncello

Summary

Sorrento to amalfi coast day trip with limoncello tasting and time in positano or ravello

You’ll taste fresh limoncello in Sorrento’s sunlit streets, pause for sweeping views over Positano or wander Ravello’s gardens if traffic allows, then lose yourself among Amalfi’s ancient alleys and grand cathedral—all with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. There’s space for small surprises too—the kind that linger long after you’ve left.

What’s the experience like?

Ever wondered if the Amalfi Coast really smells like lemons? I didn’t believe it either, but stepping off our minibus in Sorrento, there it was—a sweet, sharp scent drifting from somewhere behind a little bakery. Our guide, Paolo, grinned at my face (probably looked like I’d just discovered magic) and handed us tiny glasses of limoncello before we even started walking. It burned a bit going down but left this warm citrus aftertaste that stuck around all morning. I kept thinking how the sunlight made everything look brighter here—even the old men playing cards outside their shops seemed part of the show.

The drive from Naples was longer than I expected—maybe because traffic is just a fact of life here—but Paolo kept us laughing with stories about his childhood summers in Positano. When we finally got to the viewpoint above Positano (parking is its own adventure), everyone pressed up against the railings for photos. The houses tumbled down toward the sea in those wild colors you see on postcards. We didn’t always get to walk down into town (depends on parking, apparently), but honestly, just standing there with the wind tangling my hair felt enough. Someone asked about Ravello instead—Paolo shrugged and said sometimes you have to let the road decide.

Amalfi itself was busy but not overwhelming; there’s this hum of voices and church bells echoing between stone alleys. I ducked into a bakery for a pastry (can’t remember what it was called—something flaky with lemon cream) and ate it sitting on the cathedral steps. The Duomo is almost too much—striped marble, gold mosaics catching the sun—and even though I’m not religious, I felt quiet inside for a minute. Free time meant wandering wherever you wanted; I ended up watching an old woman hang laundry from her window while tourists snapped selfies below. Funny what sticks with you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi

• Shop in boutiques and enjoy limoncello
• Visit artisan workshops and taste local delicacies
• Travel to Positano with panoramic stop or descent
• Visit Ravello if Positano stop is panoramic
• Arrive in Amalfi and explore the ancient Maritime Republic
• Visit Amalfi Cathedral and Duomo
• Enjoy free time in Amalfi

Top questions

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

The tour lasts one full day with round-trip transfers included from Naples.

Is limoncello tasting included on this Amalfi Coast day trip?

Yes, you’ll enjoy a limoncello tasting during your visit to Sorrento.

Do we get free time in Amalfi?

You have about one hour of free time to explore Amalfi and visit the cathedral.

What happens if we can’t stop in Positano?

If parking or traffic make it impossible to visit Positano directly, the tour replaces it with a stop in Ravello instead.

Is pickup included from my hotel in Naples?

The tour includes round-trip transfer from a central meeting point in Naples.

Are infants or small children allowed on this tour?

Yes, infants and small children are welcome; specialized infant seats are available if needed.

Will there be a local guide during the day trip?

A local assistant provides live commentary and helps throughout the journey.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip transfer from Naples’ meeting point, guided visits through Sorrento (with that memorable limoncello tasting), time in either Positano or Ravello depending on traffic and parking luck, plus an hour to roam Amalfi at your own pace—including entry to its famous cathedral if you wish—all alongside live commentary from your local assistant before heading back in comfort.