Expert Picks For Your Vacation
You can complete a self guided walking tour of Pompeii either by following a local guide book or by renting one of the audio guides. You could spend weeks in Campania (the region encompassing Naples, Capri, and the Amalfi Coast) winding your way from its serene mountain villages to its jaw-dropping Roman ruins—Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Paestum—to its star-studded beaches and luxury resorts.
Goldentours has been operative on the Sorrento Coast and Amalfi Coast since 1957, with the highest professionalism and an open approach offering the best there is to those wishing to spend some carefree time on the wonderful coasts of the Land of the Syrens”.
The best way to see the Amalfi coast is with a day out on a boat (contact your hotel concierge ahead of time to see what service they recommend.) The most popular swimming hole in the region is Grotta dello Smeraldo, but be prepared for a lot of other tourist water treaders.
Tour the ruins of these ancient Roman cities before winding down the Sorrento Peninsula, where you can take a scenic seaside hike in the Lattari Mountains Regional Park or hop on a ferry to Capri, the storybook island flung off the promontory's western tip.
This charming town with its olive and lemon groves and quaint old-time feel is well connected to all the attractions of the Amalfi Coast, the city of Naples and the archaeological sites of Campania, making it a good place to make a base for your Amalfi Coast vacation.
Day 3 From our hotel 1,000 feet above the sea, sip a limoncello and drink in views of Capri Walk through Villa San Michele and its gardens, called the most fantastic beauty” by writer Henry James Stroll the enchanting town of Capri and hike its stunning coastline.
Stay here if: You want non-stop beach time; you don't need to be near major transportation hubs; you want to soak in the small-town atmosphere; you're looking for the most romantic spot on the coast; you are on your honeymoon; you've come to hike; you want to explore the sea caves nearby.
Choosing where to stay is one of the most important decisions you'll make while planning your holiday in Sorrento or on the Amalfi Coast, especially if you plan on heading out for day trips to explore the nearby coastline and islands during your vacation.
Technically Sorrento is not on the Amalfi Coast. This very blog post explains the different towns in detail, but if you're having trouble deciding, keep in mind that you can move along the coast quite easily by bus or taxi. Though May might be a shoulder season in other locations, in the Amalfi Coast things are already heating up and you'll find that you're not the only visitors to the area.