Driving the Divine Coast: Naples to Amalfi
Picture the road narrowing above the sea, a pastel village appearing suddenly at the bend, lemon groves giving way to open clifftop views above Positano. This is the Amalfi Coast by car, at your own pace, with fully insured, premium car hire, private specialist guides, Michelin-starred dining, and a chauffeur upgrade option included. Your Destination Expert curates every detail.
- Duration
- 8 days, 7 nights
- Route
- Naples · Sorrento · Positano · Amalfi
- Style
- Private and tailor-made: your own guide and driver throughout
- From
- $13,740 per person, hotels, guides and transfers included
- Drive the Amalfi Coast road at your own pace, from Pompeii's ruins to clifftop Positano.
- Explore Capri's waters and sea caves by private boat, with time to go ashore at leisure.
- Stay at the legendary Le Sirenuse in Positano and the Anantara Convento di Amalfi.
- Set off across Campania with fully insured, premium car hire and a chauffeur upgrade option.
- Ask your Destination Expert about dining, private excursions, or extending to Puglia.
Every day, already yours.
From Ancient Ruins to Sea Edge
Begin your Italian road journey with a seamless and reassuring arrival experience at Naples Airport. Upon landing, meet your private English-speaking airport assistant, who will welcome you after customs and escort you directly to the rental car area. Along the way, your assistant will provide orientation support, assist with initial logistics, and answer any questions to help ensure a confident and stress-free start to your self-drive adventure.
- Naples Airport Meet & Greet
- Italy Welcome Package
- Road Trip: Naples to Sorrento via Self-Guided Pompeii Visit
- Premium Car Rental from Naples Airport
- Dining Reservation at Ristorante Il Buco
Into Capri’s Blue
Sun-drenched cliffs, sapphire waters, and iconic coastal villages set the tone for a private full-day boat journey to Capri and Positano. Meet your driver for transfer to Sorrento harbor, then set out across the Bay of Naples with your skipper guiding you to the best swimming and snorkeling spots around Capri, with time to explore ashore if desired.
- Capri and Positano by Private Boat (7 hrs)
- Evening Aperitivo Along Corso Italia - Self-Guided
The Road to Positano
Check out and load the car before 10:00 to stay ahead of the tour buses. Carved into the cliffs and kissed by salt air, this drive from Sorrento to Positano via Praiano delivers Amalfi drama at every turn. Set out behind the wheel as lemon groves give way to sweeping sea views, tracing the iconic coastal road where pastel villages cling to the rock.
- Road Trip: Sorrento to Postiano via Praiano
- Dinner Reservation at Le Sirenuse: La Sponda Restaurant
Tunnels, Turns, and Sea Carved Cliffs
After a morning swim and breakfast, depart Positano at around 10:30, then continue along one of the Amalfi Coast’s most dramatic stretches. Here the road twists through rock-cut tunnels, clings to steep outcrops above the sea and occasionally narrows enough to require patience with oncoming cars.
- Road Trip: Positano to Amalfi
- Amalfi Discovery - Self-Guided
Exploring the Amalfi Coast
Sky-high coastal views and dramatic cliffside trails define this privately guided hike along the iconic Path of the Gods. Begin with a private transfer to Bomerano, where your expert guide leads you through vineyards, farmhouses, and ancient paths with sweeping vistas over the Amalfi Coast and Capri. The trail winds to Nocelle, passing Mediterranean flora and hillside hamlets before a well-earned lunch at a local trattoria.
- Path of the Gods Hiking Tour (6 hrs) - Private
- Atrani Discovery - Self-Guided
Slow Moments Above the Sea
Sunlit piazzas, Moorish details, and centuries of maritime history bring Amalfi to life on this private walking tour. With your expert guide, explore the UNESCO-listed town from the striking façade of St. Andrew’s Cathedral to its labyrinth of narrow lanes and covered passages, uncovering stories of Amalfi’s powerful seafaring past and global trade connections.
- Charms of Amalfi Walking Tour (2 hrs) - Private
- Optional: Relax at the Pool & Beach Club
The Pulse of Naples
Set out behind the wheel along the eastern stretch of the Amalfi Coast, where the scenery feels quieter. Pause in Cetara, a working fishing village known for its harbor, sun-faded terracotta houses, and culinary heritage. Allow time for a relaxed breakfast and a stroll along the waterfront before continuing onward. Continue to Vietri sul Mare, renowned for its hand-painted ceramics, where colorful workshops and boutiques line the streets.
- Road Trip: Amalfi to Naples via Cetara and Vietra sul Mare
- Regal Naples Walking Tour with Royal Palace Visit (3 hrs) - Private
- Dining Reservation at George Restaurant
Until Next Time, Campania
Your journey winds down as you make your way to the designated rental car drop-off point and return your vehicle, marking a smooth and easy end to your self-drive experience.
- Car Rental Drop Off at Naples Airport
Where you will wake up.
Bellevue Syrene
Bellevue Syrene is located steep on the sea, having terraces overlooking the Gulf of Naples and the wonderful Vesuvius in the background. All of the hotel guestrooms and suites perfectly represent the idea of comfort and wellness which are fundamental to the philosophy of Bellevue Syrene.
Le Sirenuse
Le Sirenuse floats above Positano’s shimmering bay like a sun-soaked dream, an 18th century Neapolitan family villa transformed into an intimate sanctuary with 58 exquisitely individual rooms.
Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel
Nestled within a stunning 13th-century Capuchin convent carved into the cliffs, Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel breathes new life into one of the Amalfi Coast’s most iconic landmarks.
Grand Hotel Vesuvio
Discover a tradition of elegance and luxury at Grand Hotel Vesuvio, graciously set on the waterfront of the Santa Lucia Harbor. This enchanting Belle Epoque property embodies all that is sumptuous and sensuous about the romantic heart of Italy’s Campania region while its interiors evoke old-world charm with lavish...