Amalfi Coast itinerary: Positano, Ravello and the Path of the Gods
The Amalfi Coast looks close on a map, but one narrow road links the towns and summer traffic can turn 15 km into an hour. This prompt asks your todo.is agent to plan the coast around ferries, buses and the best base, with one town per day, the Path of the Gods hike and a Capri or Pompeii day placed on calm-sea dates.
The prompt
- Create an Amalfi Coast itinerary for [NUMBER OF DAYS] days, [TRAVEL DATES], for [WHO IS TRAVELLING]. Suggest the best base between [BASE OPTIONS]. Plan one or two towns per day (Positano, Amalfi, Atrani, Ravello, Praiano) and tell me where ferries beat the SITA bus. Include the Path of the Gods hike from Bomerano to Nocelle and how to get down to Positano. Add Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone in Ravello. Add [EXTRA DAY] with ferry or train links. We're arriving from [ARRIVING FROM] and need the best transfer. Check if ferries run in our season and if driving restrictions apply. Add a beach club or free beach and one restaurant per day. Email me a PDF. Don't book anything.
What to change
- [NUMBER OF DAYS]: E.g. "4". Three days for the coast, plus one for Capri or Pompeii.
- [TRAVEL DATES]: E.g. "3 to 7 June". Most ferries run from about April to October.
- [WHO IS TRAVELLING]: E.g. "couple", "friends who hike", "parents in their 70s".
- [BASE OPTIONS]: E.g. "Positano, Amalfi or Sorrento". Sorrento is cheaper and has trains.
- [EXTRA DAY]: E.g. "Capri with the Blue Grotto", "Pompeii", "a private boat day" or "none".
- [ARRIVING FROM]: E.g. "Naples airport", "Rome by train", "Salerno".
Example result
- Amalfi Coast in 4 days, couple, based in Amalfi
- Views, swimming, a hike, lemons · June
- Why Amalfi as a base
- • It's the ferry hub, buses go both ways, and it's cheaper than Positano. Ravello is a 25-minute bus ride.
- Day 1: Arrive and Amalfi town
- • Transfer from Naples: train to Salerno, then ferry to Amalfi (about 35 minutes), when ferries run.
- • Afternoon: Amalfi Cathedral and its cloister, then the 10-minute walk to tiny Atrani.
- • Evening: dinner with scialatielli ai frutti di mare.
- Day 2: Path of the Gods
- • Morning: bus to Bomerano (Agerola), then hike the Path of the Gods to Nocelle (about 7 km, 2.5 to 3 hours, mostly downhill). Wear proper shoes.
- • From Nocelle, take the steps down to Positano (about 1,700 steps) or the local bus.
- • Afternoon: swim at Spiaggia Grande or the quieter Fornillo beach.
- • Evening: ferry back to Amalfi if timetables allow.
- Day 3: Ravello
- • Morning: bus up to Ravello. Villa Rufolo's gardens, then Villa Cimbrone's Terrace of Infinity.
- • Lunch: in Ravello.
- • Afternoon: back down for a swim in Atrani or a boat to the Fiordo di Furore.
- • Evening: limoncello tasting.
- Day 4: Capri
- • Ferry from Amalfi or Positano (about 1 hour).
- • Boat around the island; the Blue Grotto opens only when the sea is calm.
- • Chairlift up Monte Solaro from Anacapri, then the Gardens of Augustus in Capri town.
- Getting around
- • SITA buses: cheap, crowded in summer. Buy tickets before boarding.
- • Ferries: faster and scenic in season; check timetables daily.
- • Driving: narrow, busy road; restrictions can apply in high season.
- Good to know
- • Beaches are mostly pebbles. Bring water shoes.
- • Book Positano hotels and restaurants early for summer.
- • Check ferry and site times on the official websites.
How to do it with todo.is
- Copy the prompt and fill in your days, dates, group, base options and extra day.
- Paste it into todo.is on the Today screen, or text it to your agent on WhatsApp or Telegram.
- Your agent compares bases, ferries and buses and emails you a PDF with timetables and links.
- Reply with changes ("we'd rather do Pompeii than Capri") and book hotels and ferries yourself.
Tips for a better result
- Base yourself in Amalfi or Sorrento if you don't have a car. Both have good ferry and bus links.
- Hike the Path of the Gods from Bomerano towards Positano. It's mostly downhill and the views open up ahead of you.
- Ask your agent to check the sea forecast the day before Capri. The Blue Grotto closes when waves are high.
- Skip renting a car in July and August. Parking is scarce and the coast road is slow.
Amalfi Coast itinerary: FAQ
- How many days do you need on the Amalfi Coast? Three days covers Positano, Amalfi, Ravello and a hike. Four or five days lets you add Capri, Pompeii or a boat day.
- Where is the best place to stay on the Amalfi Coast? Positano is the most famous and priciest, Amalfi is the most central for transport, and Sorrento is cheaper with trains to Naples and Pompeii.
- When is the best time to visit the Amalfi Coast? May, June and September have warm sea and running ferries without the peak crowds. Many hotels and ferries close or reduce service in winter.
- Can I do the Amalfi Coast without a car? Yes. Most visitors use SITA buses and ferries, and your agent plans routes with both.
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