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Amalfi Coast Boat Tour + Stops in Positano and Amalfi
Bestseller Shared

Departure from Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento, Castellammare di Stabia, Herculaneum, Portici, Torre del Greco

A choice of departure ports
Pick-up included
Visit Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello

Amalfi Coast boat from Naples and other options...

€ 74 per guest

Duration 8 ore

Free cancellation

(981 Reviews)

Departure from Capri

A traditional gozzo boat all to yourself!
Visit the Blue Grotto
Swim in the crystalline coves

Gozzo Caprese and other options...

From € 199 € 350 Per boat | Max 10 passengers

Duration 2 ore 3 ore 4 ore 8 ore

(200 Reviews)
Shared Gozzo Boat Capri Tour from Positano
Shared

Departure from Positano

Boat tour + 4 free hours to visit Capri by land
See the best of Capri with a 7-hour tour
Departure from Positano

Gozzo Shared Tour

€ 125 per guest

Duration 8 ore

(148 Reviews)
Capri Boat Tour of the Faraglioni
Shared

Departure from Capri

Iconic photos of the majestic Faraglioni
Limited number of passengers for a personalized experience
Make the most of your time with a brief tour packed with sights

Faraglioni boat

€ 50 per guest

Duration 1 hour

Free cancellation

(546 Reviews)
Island Tour + Blue Grotto Visit - Yellow Line
Shared

Departure from Capri

Skip the line
Save money
See the island highlights

Speedboats

€ 21 per guest

Duration 2 ore

Free cancellation

(290 Reviews)
Small-Group Capri Boat Tour w/Swim
Shared

Departure from Capri

A personalized experience with a small group
A traditional wooden gozzo boat
Time to swim off the island's coastline

Islan Tour Boat

€ 50 per guest

Duration 2 ore 3 ore

Free cancellation

(546 Reviews)

Departure from Capri

English-speaking skipper
Choice of boats
From two hours to a full day

Caprese Gozzo

From € 240 Per boat | Max 8 passengers

Duration 2 ore 3 ore 4 ore 7 ore

Free cancellation

Transfer to Blue Grotto and Back- Blue Line
Shared

Departure from Capri

Children ride free
Save with online booking
Skip the line boarding

Speedboats

€ 21 per guest

Duration 1 hour

Free cancellation

(290 Reviews)

Departure from Capri

No licence needed
Easy to drive
Perfect for couples

Boat no license

From € 150 Per Boat | Max 4 passengers

Duration 2 ore 3 ore 4 ore

Free cancellation

(546 Reviews)
Capri Day Trip on Traditional Gozzo Boat
New

Departure from Amalfi, Capri, Positano, Sorrento, Nerano

Various options for ports of departure
Complimentary soft drinks and Prosecco on board
Expert boat captain

Jeranto 7,50 - Matteo and other options...

From € 900 Per boat | Max 12 passengers

Duration 8 ore

Free cancellation

Departure from Amalfi, Naples, Positano, Ravello, Praiano

Choose your departure time
Travel in impeccable vehicles
English-speaking drivers at the wheel

Luxury car

From € 155 € 170 Per vehicle | Max 8 passengers

Duration 2 ore 2 ore (Nightly)

Free cancellation

(81 Reviews)
Capri and Blue Grotto Shared Boat Tour from Sorrento
Bestseller Shared

Departure from Sorrento

Small groups of maximum 8 people
Blue Grotto entry guaranteed
Stops for swimming and snorkeling from the boat

Traditional gozzo boat

€ 169 per guest

Duration 8 ore

Free cancellation

(3520 Reviews)

Sorrento Insider: Your Complete Guide

A dramatic cliff rising directly above the waters of Italy’s Mediterranean coastline, offering spectacular views over the Bay of Naples. A historic center made up of a maze of narrow lanes lined with shops, cafès, restaurants, and limoncello sellers. To one side, the crystalline sea and to the other lush hills covered in citrus groves. Highlights like Capri, Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Mount Vesuvius, and Ischia all within striking distance for a day trip. And to top it off, a mild climate all year round and the delightful cuisine of southern Italy.

Sorrento ticks all the right boxes, which is why it is one of the most famous and popular tourist destinations in Italy. It’s a place you’ll want to return to over and over again.

Where is Sorrento?

Sorrento is in the Italian region of Campania about 50 kilometers (31 miles) south of Naples (Napoli) and 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of Salerno.
This resort town is the capital of the Sorrentine Peninsula, a tongue of land that is home to the towns of Sorrento, Sant’Agnello, Piano di Sorrento, Meta, and Vico Equense. The Amalfi Coast lines the opposite side of the peninsula, with A-list villages like Positano and Amalfi seeing millions of visitors a year.

Where should I stay in Sorrento?

The main square in Sorrento is called Piazza Tasso, where the pedestrian-only Corso Italia and Via San Cesareo set off. This is the heart of the historic center (“centro storico”) and the best area to book an accommodation in Sorrento, as it’s convenient to get around on foot, is thick with trattorias and cafés just steps away, and is a strategic point for setting off to explore the area’s highlights from Pompeii at the foot of Mt. Vesuvius to the Amalfi Coast. The town’s port sits just below the main square, where you can catch boat tours or ferries to Capri (home of the (Blue Grotto) and other destinations in the Bay of Naples and the Circumvesuviana train station is just a few minutes away on foot. Here, you can catch a train to Pompeii or Herculaneum or a Sita bus to Positano or Amalfi.

What should I see in Sorrento?

The history of Sorrento stretches back 1,000 years, so the town is rich in historic and cultural sights. For a good overview of the area’s history, stop at the Museo del Correale di Terranova Museum to visit its archaeological collection with finds dating from the ancient Greeks and Roman, a collection of precious Capodimonte porcelain, and paintings from the Neapolitan school. Be sure to take a stroll through the garden, as well.

While you explore Sorrento’s historic center on foot, stop to admire the frescoed cupola of the del Sedil Dominova, where the local nobility would once gather. From here, walk the narrow lanes downhill to the entrance of the Villa Comunale, a beautiful public garden with a panoramic terrace that takes in all of the Bay of Naples. Along the way, stop to take in the Cloister of San Francesco, built in the 1300s, and the adjacent church. Take a moment to visit the local Church of Sant’Antonino, as well, to admire its fascinating collection of votive objects on the lower floor. Once you return to the main Piazza Tasso, look over the railing on the Valley of the Mills (Vallone dei Mulini), one of the many gorges that cut through the coastline from the mountain peaks to the water’s edge. Here you can take in the remains of a historic mill and woodworks. As evening falls, head down to Marina Grande, a charming fishing village where you can enjoy a dinner of fresh fish and seafood right on the water.

While you’re staying in Sorrento, visit the lovely Bagni della Regina Giovanna in Capo di Sorrento. This unique spot is made up of a natural pool contained in the remains of an ancient Roman villa. Passionate hikers can also take on the Punta Campanella trail that leads to the very far point of the Sorrentine Peninsula.

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Where to Stay

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Villas - Positano

All the beauty of the Amalfi Coast from your terrace

  • The spectacular sea view from the private terrace
  • The panoramic position just 20 minutes far from Positano
  • The large spaces of the villa and the kitchen equipped with everything you need

Tel. +393397216370

www.villagennyandemilypositano.com

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The smallest town on the Sorrentine Peninsula

The commercial hub of the Sorrentine Peninsula

The town with the most beautiful beaches on the Sorrentine Peninsula

The farthest point on the Sorrentine Peninsula

The lesser-known side of the Sorrentine Peninsula

The most important town on the Sorrentine Peninsula