16 days in Amalfi Coast Itinerary

Often referred to as the gem of the Amalfi Coast, Positano remains one of southern Italy's most sought-after vacation locales, thanks to its hillside location and picturesque, pastel buildings.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Church of Santa Maria Assunta and Arienzo Beach Club, Positano. Appreciate the collections at Absolute Positano and Miniaci Art Gallery. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Positano: Amalfi (Centro Storico, Museo della Carta, &more), Lido Capo di Conca (in Conca dei Marini) and Ravello (Cappella Sant'Angelo all'Ospedale, Ravello - Atrani Walk, &more). On the 9th (Sun), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. There's lots more to do: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, get great views at Il Sentiero Degli Dei, take advantage of the amenities at Fornillo, and hike along Sentiero dei Limoni.

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London, UK to Positano is an approximately 7-hour combination of flight and ferry. You can also do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from London in July, expect Positano to be a bit warmer, temps between 36°C and 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to drive to Salerno.

While often overshadowed by the Amalfi Coast's array of quaint villages, Salerno has become one of the region's main areas for culture and entertainment, while remaining relatively unmarked by tourism.

Let the collections at Sol’Art Ceramiche and Museo delle arti applicate di VILLA DE RUGGIERO capture your imagination. Get some historical perspective at Castello di Arechi and Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Salerno: Maiori (Museo d'Arte Sacra "Don C. Confalone" & Castello di San Nicola de Thoro-Plano), Spiaggia di castiglione (in Castiglione) and Spiaggia Lannio (in Cetara). On the 11th (Tue), spend a thrilling day on the water with a speed boat tour. There's lots more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Duomo di Salerno, shop like a local with Made In Salerno, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chiesa di Sant'Agostino, and admire the natural beauty at Villa Comunale.

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Getting from Positano to Salerno by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can fly back home.