A Week on the Amalfi Coast

Hotel Marincanto

Cliffside rooms over the bay with a private path down to the beach. Drop the bags and head straight to the terrace.

Welcome dinner at La Sponda

Hundreds of candles, a sea view, and handmade pasta — the classic first night in Positano.

Path of the Gods hike

The famous ridge trail from Bomerano to Nocelle: lemon terraces, sheer drops, and the whole coast below. Start early to beat the heat.

Lunch on the beach at Da Adolfo

Reachable only by the little red boat from Positano. Grilled mozzarella on lemon leaves and a swim between courses.

Ferry to Capri

Skip the winding road and take the fast ferry across — the approach to the island is half the fun.

Private boat around the island

Around the Faraglioni, into the Blue Grotto, and a swim wherever the water's clearest.

Ferry back to Positano

Back before dinner, salt still in your hair.

Villa Rufolo gardens

The gardens that inspired Wagner, with the most photographed view on the coast.

Dinner at Rossellinis

A special-occasion table high above the sea in Ravello.

Dinner at Il Ritrovo, Montepertuso

Up in the hills above Positano; they'll send a shuttle. Garden vegetables and house wine.

Transfer to Pompeii

An hour up the coast to the ruins — go before the midday heat.

Guided tour of the ruins

Two thousand years frozen in ash: the forum, the baths, the plaster casts. A guide makes it come alive.

Lemon grove tour & tasting

Walk the terraced groves, then limoncello and lemon granita in the shade.

Farewell dinner at La Tagliata

Family-run, a set menu of endless courses, the whole coast twinkling below. The perfect last night.