Amalfi Coast Itinerary – 3 days including Capri Island

Amalfi Coast Itinerary

I’ve been in Campania a few times by now and this is my ideal 3-day itinerary to reach both the Amalfi Coast and Capri Island.

Where to stay

I chose Sorrento as a base to explore the region. It’s easy to reach from Naples or directly from the airport, and it’s well connected to both Capri Island and the towns on the Amalfi Coast. Also, if you have more time, you can easily reach PompeiiMt. Vesuvius, or Ercolano.

We stayed in a B&B-Relais Correale Rooms & Garden, a beautiful garden at the heart of Sorrento. Nothing beats a colorful breakfast under the citrus trees.

Breakfast under the citrus trees in Sorrento

Also, Sorrento is somewhat less expensive than Positano or Amalfi.

When to visit

Campania has some great weather throughout the year. July and August are extremely crowded, and the prices go through the roof. I think autumn and spring are perfect to visit the area. I’ve even seen people swimming in the sea in December, but I think it’s a bit of a stretch. October is probably the limit for a comfortable swim.

3 days Amalfi Coast Itinerary

The best way to explore the area is to take day trips from your base in Sorrento. Click on each place for a detailed post about it.

More about Sorrento, the base of your Amalfi Coast Itinerary

Though these are 3 full days, Sorrento itself deserves some time to explore. It’s a beautiful city that has been there for 2500 years, on a cliff overlooking the sea. It was founded by Greeks and became popular among the wealthy Romans who wanted to have villas here.

They make olive oil and wine in this area of Campania, but the star product here is the lemon. Try the local dishes based on lemon, from starters to dessert, and finish with a glass of limoncello. You will find the lemon everywhere. There are entire shops with products related to the famous sorrentine lemons.

Amalfi Coast and Capri Island products

Browse through the souvenir shops, where you’ll find any little thing you can think of with a lemon touch.

What else

This was my 3 days itinerary to explore the Amalfi Coast and Capri Island. If you have more time, you should visit either Pompeii or Ercolano for an impression of life 2000 years ago. Check out my posts about them with the links above. Also, walk the trail up Mt. Vesuvius for the best view from above over Naples Bay.

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29 Comments

    1. Well, I had a few things on my list for Capri, but for the rest I just went with the flow and let myself enjoy everything.

  1. It is so cool that you got to stay out in Amalfi Coast and Capri Island! I love the breakfast – you can’t go wrong with cheese and meat. The lemon shop looks pretty neat. Glad you enjoyed your time out there!

    Nancy ♥

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