5 Days in Amalfi Coast
🍋 Complete Itinerary & Cost Guide
5 days is the sweet spot for Amalfi Coast — enough to see the major sights, eat well, and have one unscheduled day. Here's a realistic day-by-day plan plus what it costs.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
This plan covers the essentials without burnout. Adjust based on opening hours, weather, and your stamina. Most days are 4–6 hours of activity with long meals and downtime built in.
Settle into your hotel, grab a light lunch, then ease into Amalfi Coast with Positano cliff walks. Don't overbook day one — jet lag is real.
Capri day trip + Blue Grotto. Pair it with a sit-down lunch nearby and an evening walk through a different neighbourhood.
Path of the Gods hike. Take the morning slow and use the afternoon to explore a quieter district away from the tourist core.
Lemon grove tour in Sorrento. Pair with a long lunch — Try gnocchi alla sorrentina anywhere — Sorrento is its birthplace.
Hit one final must-see (Lemon grove tour in Sorrento), pick up souvenirs, and leave time for a relaxed lunch before your flight or onward train.
What does 5 days in Amalfi Coast cost?
Estimates below are per person, including accommodation, food, local transport, and ~1 paid activity per day. Flights to Amalfi Coast are not included — they vary wildly by origin.
Amalfi Coast survival tips
Skip the rental car. The SITA bus is cheap; ferries between towns are faster and more scenic.
Try gnocchi alla sorrentina anywhere — Sorrento is its birthplace.
Beach clubs charge €30–60/day for two loungers. Free public beaches exist but small.
When to go
May, June, September, early October are the best months for Amalfi Coast — the climate is at its best and crowds haven't peaked. Avoid August (overrun + expensive) and December–February (most things closed).