How many days · Amalfi Coast · Italy
How many days do you need in Amalfi Coast?
A straight answer, then what each trip length really gets you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
5 days is the sweet spot for Amalfi Coast, and 3 days is the minimum to see the main sights. Three days allows Positano, Amalfi and Ravello plus a boat trip. Five days adds the Path of the Gods, a beach day and a day trip to Capri or Pompeii; a week lets you slow down in quieter villages such as Atrani, Minori or Cetara.
Key facts
- Ideal
- 5 days
- Minimum
- 3 days
- Day trips available
- 6
- Daylight
- 9.3 h (Dec) to 15.1 h (Jun)
What each trip length gets you
| Trip | Pace | What you can see |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | Rushed | Positano and Spiaggia Grande, Amalfi Cathedral and Cloister of Paradise, Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei) and Villa Rufolo |
| 2 days | Rushed | Villa Rufolo, Boat trip along the coast and Villa Cimbrone and the Terrace of Infinity |
| 3 days | Good | Fiordo di Furore, Emerald Grotto (Grotta dello Smeraldo) and Valle delle Ferriere |
| 5 days | Ideal | The highlights plus a day trip to Capri |
| 7 days | Relaxed | A slow trip with day trips such as Capri and Pompeii |
How long the top sights take
The 12 best-known sights in Amalfi Coast add up to roughly 20–29 hours of visiting time — about 3–4 days at seven sightseeing hours a day, before travel between them and meals. The biggest time commitments are Boat trip along the coast (3–8 hours), Positano and Spiaggia Grande (Half a day) and Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei) (3–4 hours).
| Sight | Time needed | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Positano and Spiaggia Grande | Half a day | Positano |
| Amalfi Cathedral and Cloister of Paradise | 1 hour | Amalfi |
| Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei) | 3–4 hours | Agerola |
| Villa Rufolo | 1 hour | Ravello |
| Boat trip along the coast | 3–8 hours | Positano and Amalfi harbours |
| Villa Cimbrone and the Terrace of Infinity | 1–1.5 hours | Ravello |
| Fiordo di Furore | 1 hour | Furore |
| Emerald Grotto (Grotta dello Smeraldo) | 1 hour | Conca dei Marini |
| Valle delle Ferriere | 2–3 hours | Amalfi |
| Museo della Carta (Paper Museum) | 45 minutes | Amalfi |
| Atrani village | 1–2 hours | Atrani |
| Vietri sul Mare ceramics | 2 hours | Vietri sul Mare |
By type of trip
| Trip | Days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First visit | 5 days | The main sights at a comfortable pace |
| Short break / repeat visit | 3 days | Focus on Positano and Spiaggia Grande and Amalfi Cathedral and Cloister of Paradise |
| With children | 6 days | Slower days and time for Boat trip along the coast |
| With day trips | 7 days | Add Capri and Pompeii |
Daylight changes the maths
Sightseeing days are much shorter in December (about 9.3 hours of daylight) than in June (about 15.1 hours). In winter, allow an extra day or plan museum-heavy afternoons.
Ready-made itineraries
Combining Amalfi Coast with other destinations
Questions travellers ask
+Is 3 days enough in Amalfi Coast?
It covers the main sights at a brisk pace; 5 days is more comfortable. Three days allows Positano, Amalfi and Ravello plus a boat trip. Five days adds the Path of the Gods, a beach day and a day trip to Capri or Pompeii; a week lets you slow down in quieter villages such as Atrani, Minori or Cetara.
+Is a week too long in Amalfi Coast?
No — a week leaves time for day trips such as Capri and Pompeii.