About this tour
This 8-hour private tour from Sorrento winds along the Amalfi Coast's most photogenic villages. Your driver collects you early morning, whisks you through Positano's pastel-painted streets and clifftop cafés, offers a detour to the Emerald Grotto if you fancy it, then carries on to Ravello for its botanical showstoppers—Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone. Lunch happens at a local spot your driver knows. Finish in Amalfi town browsing the cathedral and waterfront before returning to Sorrento by late afternoon.
Highlights
- Positano's narrow lanes lined with lemon trees and galleries
- Optional boat trip into the Emerald Grotto's glowing waters
- Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone gardens with coast views
- Amalfi Cathedral's Byzantine doors and sea-facing piazza
- Private air-conditioned transport throughout the day
- Driver recommendation for authentic lunch spot
What to expect
You'll leave your hotel around 08:30 and spend the morning winding down to Positano, where the cliffside village unfolds below you in layers of colour. Wander the boutiques and terraces at your own pace—there's no rushed schedule. Your driver can arrange a boat excursion to the Emerald Grotto (optional, extra cost likely), where seawater and limestone create an otherworldly green glow. Midday you'll climb inland to Ravello's hilltop perch and explore the twin villas' terraced gardens, each offering sweeping views back toward the sea. The driver will suggest a casual or upmarket lunch spot depending on your taste. The final stop is Amalfi itself, where the 11th-century cathedral dominates the main square. You'll be back in Sorrento by 16:30, though itinerary order may shift if traffic is heavy.
Good to know
Hotel collection and return are included; lunch and gratuity are not. The route suits all fitness levels and infant seats are available. Water is supplied. Parking is covered. Ask your driver about the Emerald Grotto trip in advance—it's optional and likely adds cost. Bring comfortable shoes for village streets and sunscreen.
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