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The Ultimate Guide to Driving Along the Amalfi Coast: A 7-Day Trip from Sorrento to Ravello
The Complete Guide to a 2026 Self-Drive Tour of the Amalfi Coast. This 7-day itinerary starts in Sorrento and follows the iconic SS163 cliffside road through Positano, Praiano, and the town of Amalfi, all the way to Ravello, with a day set aside for a visit to the ancient city of Pompeii.
- Days
- 7
- Stops
- 5
- Mapped stops
- 5
- Mapped distance
- 119.3 km
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The Ultimate Guide to Driving Along the Amalfi Coast: A 7-Day Trip from Sorrento to Ravello
Day 1
Positano
Positano is the most glamorous village on the Amalfi Coast, a vertical cascade of pastel-colored houses tumbling from the clifftops down to a small pebbled beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea. Once a popular haunt of artists, writers, and celebrities including John Steinbeck and Sophia Loren, it remains an icon of la dolce vita, with narrow pedestrian lanes draped in bougainvillea, boutique fashion shops, and restaurants serving locally caught seafood.
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Day 2
Amalfi Cathedral
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Day 3
Ravello Villa Cimbrone
Ravello Villa Cimbrone is a green or protected area valued for its landscape, walking routes, and outdoor atmosphere. Visitors come for nature, viewpoints, and a quieter break from dense city sightseeing.
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Day 4
Sorrento
A picturesque cliff-top town perched above the Bay of Naples in southern Italy. Sorrento is famous for its dramatic coastal views, fragrant lemon groves, and the local limoncello liqueur. It serves as an ideal gateway to the Amalfi Coast, ancient Pompeii, and the island of Capri. The historic center features winding medieval streets, colorful ceramics, and traditional trattorias.
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Day 5
Cetara
Cetara is a named place of interest that can add local context, scenery, or culture to a travel itinerary. It is best used as a focused stop when exploring nearby neighborhoods, landmarks, or regional routes.
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