Amalfi Coast Itinerary: Positano & Beyond
Positano, Amalfi Coast, Italy · 6 nights (Oct 15–21) · Couple · October 2025
Shared by Andrew C.
Tags: romantic, food & wine, culture, beach, scenic drives, long weekend, kid-free, wellness & spa, luxury
What We Loved
Positano lived up to its post-card reputation. The cooking class at Amalfi Heaven Gardens was amazing — even my wife who was initially skeptical called it her highlight. Posides café was a gem where we lingered and connected with the owner and staff over excellent fresh food and housemade pasta. Dinner at Il Tridente delivered incredible atmosphere — a candlelit balcony overlooking the twinkling lights of Positano at night. The Amalfi Coast ferry system made day-tripping to Amalfi and Capri effortless and scenic. --
What We'd Do Next Time
We would likely skip Naples next time — it was overcrowded with cruise tourists and the food didn't justify the detour. Use it only as a logistical overnight if your
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival in Positano
- Arrived and settled into Hotel Miramare
- Breakfast at Posides; fresh food, friendly staff
- Cocktails at Don't Worry Bar; speakeasy jazz vibes
- Dinner at Saraceno D'Oro; best pizza of the trip on the streetside patio
Exploring Positano
- Breakfast at hotel
- Drinks on the patio at Hotel Palazzo Murat
- Lunch at Posides; housemade pasta
- Drinks at Il Capitano; stunning coastal views
- Dinner at Il Tridente; unforgettable balcony atmosphere
- Gelato on the street
Day Trip to Amalfi
- Breakfast at hotel
- Ferry to Amalfi
- Visited Cathedral of Sant'Andrea
- Stopped at local brewery
- Amalfi Gardens Cooking Class; made gnocchi, excellent hosts, trip highlight
Day Trip to Capri
- Breakfast at hotel
- Ferry to Capri; scenic day trip
- Lunch/pizza at Villa Verde
- Dinner at Casa Mele; modern Italian, excellent wine, try the Taurasi
Travel to Naples
- Breakfast at hotel
- Ferry to Naples; checked into Hotel Santa Lucia
- Pizza at Al Ruotolo; second best of the trip
- Dinner at Bechamel di Giorgio Di Fusco; great value trattoria
Departure
- Departed Naples for home via Dublin