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Departure from Capri

Traditional wooden boat from Capri.

Gozzo Fratelli Aprea 7.80

From € 200 Per boat | Max 6 passengers

Duration 2 ore 3 ore 4 ore 7 ore

Free cancellation

(216 Reviews)
Skip-the-line Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Guided Tour
Shared

Departure from Naples, Sorrento

Guided tour in English and Italian of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius
Fast track entrance with tickets included
Earphones for groups larger than 12 attendants

Pompei and Vesuvius from Naples and other options...

€ 115 per guest

Duration 8 ore 8 ore

Free cancellation

(743 Reviews)

Departure from Positano

Class, comfort, and stability: this gorgeous gozzo boat is versatile and includes an English speaking skipper at the helm to set sail from Positano for a flawless day at sea!

Aprea 7.50 - Gionny

From € 850 Per boat | Max 4 passengers

Duration 7 ore

Free cancellation

(25 Reviews)
Sorrento Coast and Capri Shared Boat Tour - Bestseller
Shared

Departure from Naples, Positano, Sorrento

Explore the coast of the Sorrentine Peninsula
Visit the amazing sea caves
Enjoy a limoncello tasting

Traditional gozzo boat

€ 114 per guest

Duration 8 ore 10 ore 11 ore

Free cancellation

(1869 Reviews)

Departure from Capri

Sunset boat tour around Capri, swims in the bays along the coast, and a final aperitif with prosecco and snacks.

Gozzo caprese and other options...

From € 220 Per boat | Max 8 passengers

Duration 2 ore

Free cancellation

(130 Reviews)
From Sorrento: Hydrofoil to Capri & Positano
Shared

Departure from Sorrento

Hassle-free transport to Capri and Positano
Avoid the traffic on the coast
Dazzling views from the sea

Hydrofoil from Sorrento - 09.00 AM

€ 55 per guest

Duration 9 ore

Departure from Capri

Discover the enchanting island of Capri from sea
Visit the sea caves
Swim in the crystal-clear waters

Gozzo boat 7,5 mt

From € 190 Per boat | Max 6 passengers

Duration 2 ore

Free cancellation

(1121 Reviews)

Departure from Positano

Sail the coastline between Positano and Amalfi
Complete independence
Small gozzo boat or rubber dinghy

Rubber Dinghy 5.70 m and other options...

From € 350 Per boat | Max 4 passengers

Duration 4 ore 7 ore

(115 Reviews)
Boat Tour to Li Galli Islets and Capri from Amalfi
Shared

Departure from Amalfi

Boat tour for small groups of up to 12
Swim stops
Free time to visit Capri by land

Traditional gozzo boat

€ 189 per guest

Duration 7 ore

Free cancellation

(1869 Reviews)

Departure from Capri

Luxury yacht with all the comforts
Expert skipper
Relax and take in the best of Capri

Itama 38 and other options...

From € 500 € 650 Per boat | Max 10 passengers

Duration 4 ore 7 ore

(175 Reviews)

Departure from Capri

A tour by gozzo boat around the island departing from the bay opposite the Faraglioni and with a stop to swim off the coast of Capri.

Gozzo caprese and other options...

From € 180 Per boat | Max 7 passengers

Duration 2 ore 3 ore

Free cancellation

(130 Reviews)
Group Boat Tour to Amalfi
Shared

Departure from Positano

Aperitivo on board
Stops for snorkeling
English-speaking skipper

Amalfi Coast Shared Gozzo

€ 130 per guest

Duration 7 ore

Free cancellation

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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