Sample itinerary
7 days on the Amalfi Coast with friends: a slow itinerary
- Beaches
- Relaxation
- Food
- Luxury
The Amalfi Coast rewards a slow week more than a rushed weekend: one base in Amalfi, one sight or swim a day, long lunches and evenings on the terraces. This plan uses ferries and the local SITA buses instead of a car, which on these roads is a burden rather than a help. With a boat day to Capri, a cooking class and good restaurants, count on about €760 per person on the ground, before travel and accommodation; it is easy to spend much more.
Last updated: 13 Oct 2026
About €763 per person on the ground
Activities, food and local transport. Getting there and accommodation are extra.
Prices per person in euro, checked in October 2026.
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When to go
May, June and September are the best balance of warm sea and manageable crowds. July and August are hot, busy and expensive. Most ferries run from April to October; outside that, buses are the only public transport and many hotels close.
Getting there & staying
AI suggestions: search and book on the linked sitesFly into Naples (NAP), then a transfer or the bus and ferry via Salerno to Amalfi
From Naples airport, a shared or private transfer takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. The cheaper route is the bus or train to Salerno and a ferry along the coast to Amalfi, which is also the most scenic arrival.
Search flights on SkyscannerVilla or apartment with a terrace · Amalfi town
Amalfi is the hub of the ferries and SITA buses, so every day trip in this plan starts at your door. A shared terrace with a sea view is where a slow trip like this happens.
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Arrival and Amalfi town
Day 2
Ravello and its gardens
SITA bus up to Ravello
About 25 minutes of hairpins from Amalfi. Buy tickets at a tabaccheria or bar before boarding.
Aperitivo and dinner on the terrace
Buy wine, mozzarella and lemons in town and eat at home with the view.
Day 3
Positano by ferry
Day 4
The Path of the Gods
SITA bus to Bomerano (Agerola)
About 50 minutes up from Amalfi. Start early to walk before the heat.
Ferry or bus back to Amalfi
Tired legs vote for the ferry.
Pizza night
A relaxed group dinner after the hike.
Day 5
Boat day to Capri
Day 6
Cooking class and a lazy afternoon
Limoncello and a light dinner
After a big lunch, small plates on the terrace and a tasting of local limoncello.
Day 7
The lemon path and a last dinner
Frequently asked questions
Do we need a car on the Amalfi Coast?
No, and most groups are better off without one. The coast road is narrow and busy and parking costs a lot. SITA buses and the ferries reach every place in this plan.
Where should a group stay?
Amalfi is the most practical base because the ferries and buses start there. Positano is more glamorous but more expensive and steeper; Minori and Maiori are cheaper and have bigger beaches.
Is the Path of the Gods hard?
It is a moderate hike of about three hours if you start in Bomerano, mostly downhill with some rocky sections. Anyone used to walking can do it with good shoes and enough water.
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