Amalfi Coast — Itinerary

itinerary guide for Amalfi Coast luxury travel.

The perfect Amalfi Coast itinerary balances iconic highlights with unexpected discoveries, structured enough to maximize your time yet flexible enough to follow inspiration. Here's a recommended approach.

Your Day-by-Day Journey

A carefully paced itinerary that balances must-see moments with personal discovery.

The Amalfi Coast is a vertical world — pastel villages cling to cliff faces above an impossibly blue Tyrrhenian Sea. From the Belmond Hotel Caruso's infinity pool in Ravello to the lemon groves of Positano, every turn reveals another postcard that no camera fully captures.

Amalfi Coast practical detail

• Region: Southern Italy
• Typical spend in Amalfi Coast: $6,000–$35,000+ per couple per week
• Best time to visit: May–June and September–October for perfect weather without peak crowds
• Climate: Mediterranean, 18–32°C
• Currency: Euro

What sets Amalfi Coast apart

• Belmond Hotel Caruso — an 11th-century palace with the world's most famous infinity pool
• Il San Pietro di Positano — a cliffside masterpiece with private beach and Michelin restaurant
• Ravello — a hilltop village where Wagner composed and where music festivals still enchant
• Limited road access creates natural exclusivity — the coast cannot be mass-touristed by car

Sample Itinerary highlights in Amalfi Coast

Private Boat from Positano

Classic wooden gozzo along the coast to hidden coves, Li Galli islands, and Capri.

Ravello Concert Evening

Private seats at Villa Rufolo's open-air concert with infinity views of the coast.

Limoncello Making

Learn the craft from a family that has produced limoncello for five generations.

Path of the Gods Hike

Guided trek along the ancient cliff path from Bomerano to Nocelle.

Capri Day Trip

Private yacht to Capri with Blue Grotto visit and lunch at Da Paolino.

How a Amalfi Coast trip is usually structured

• Day 1: Private transfer from Naples, Positano hotel, sunset aperitivo
• Day 2: Private boat tour of the coast, swim stops, Capri lunch
• Day 3: Ravello morning, Belmond pool, evening concert at Villa Rufolo
• Day 4: Path of the Gods hike, limoncello class, Michelin dinner
• Day 5: Morning in Amalfi town, departure via Naples

Published by Peters Signature Travel.