Amalfi Coast Tour from Sorrento: Wine Tasting & Villages

Positano, Ravello and vineyard tastings without navigating the cliff-edge roads yourself

A private full-day tour of the Amalfi Coast departing from Sorrento, with hotel pickup and drop-off, visits to Positano and Ravello, lunch in Tramonti, and a guided tasting of three regional wines at a historic winery. Your own driver and vehicle mean you skip the hairpin turns and focus on the villages, villas and coastline instead.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Amalfi Coast and wine tasting

• Private hotel pick-up in Sorrento
• Drive along Sorrentine Peninsula
• Visit Positano, enjoy gelato and espresso
• Explore Ravello and its villas
• Lunch and vineyard tour in Tramonti
• Wine tasting with local delicacies
• Return to hotel in Mercedes van

The experience

The day starts with pickup at your Sorrento accommodation in a private Mercedes van. Your driver handles the Sorrentine Peninsula crossing: the road climbs and winds along cliffs above the Bay of Naples, with views across to Capri and Ischia on clear days, terraced lemon groves stepping down the mountainside, and the sea far below. You arrive in Positano mid-morning, a town built vertically into the cliffs with pastel-colored buildings stacked above Spiaggia Grande beach. There's time to walk the shopping streets, grab a gelato and espresso, and stand at a viewpoint without a schedule pushing you forward.

Ravello comes next, perched even higher on the coast. You'll see Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo, both built for the views: the villas sit on the edge of the ridge with the entire coastline falling away below them. The drive between stops is part of the tour itself. Your guide offers live commentary on the landscape, the villages and the history as you move. Lunch happens in Tramonti, a smaller town tucked into the Lattari Mountains inland from the coast, where you eat local specialties at a typical restaurant. Then comes the winery visit: a 300- to 500-year-old vineyard with a 17th-century cellar, where a guide walks you through three D.O.C. regional wines paired with artisanal local cheeses and cured meats. You finish with a choice of Grappa or Sparkling Wine before the drive back to Sorrento.

The private vehicle and driver mean no bus schedules, no crowded minivans, and no navigating the narrow coastal roads yourself: eight hours of stops and driving, but the logistics are already solved. Pickup is from your hotel, and the route is fixed, so you know the shape of the day before you book.

What’s included

• Private Mercedes van with your own driver.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• live English-language commentary during the drive.
• entry to the Tramonti winery with a guided tour of the vineyard and 17th-century cellar.
• three D.O.C. regional wines with artisanal cheese and cured meat pairings.
• choice of Grappa or Sparkling Wine to finish.

Options for this experience

2 options

From NaplesGuide in English · 07:45Pickup is included

From Sorrentine PeninsulaGuide in English · 08:00Pickup 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 dayDepartures at 07:45 and 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (4 and older) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Tours of Sorrento-Capri,Amalfi Coast & Pompeii

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see Positano and Ravello without renting a car or managing the steep coastal roads yourself. The private vehicle and fixed itinerary mean the day holds together without you building it, and your driver knows the route and can point out the landmarks as you pass.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the drive like between Sorrento and Positano?

The route crosses the Sorrentine Peninsula on a winding road that climbs above the Bay of Naples, passing terraced lemon groves and Mediterranean vegetation, with views of Capri and Ischia visible on clear days. It's scenic but steep and narrow. One reason the private driver is included.

How much time do I spend in each village?

Positano and Ravello each get enough time to walk around, visit the villas or a viewpoint, and stop for a coffee or gelato without rushing. The itinerary is fixed, so your guide can tell you the exact windows when you book.

What wines are included in the tasting?

Three D.O.C. regional wines from the Tramonti winery, paired with local cheeses and cured meats. You also choose between Grappa or Sparkling Wine to finish.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food is it?

Lunch is a separate cost at a typical local restaurant in Tramonti, featuring regional specialties. Your guide can recommend dishes and help with ordering.

Can I book this tour if I'm staying in Naples instead of Sorrento?

Yes, the tour offers a separate option departing from Naples with pickup at your hotel there. The route and inclusions are the same. Only the starting point changes.

How many people travel in the van?

It's a private tour, so it's just your group in the Mercedes van with your driver. The van seats multiple passengers comfortably, and infant seats are available if needed.