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Amalfi Coast: 2 Weeks

Self-guided rail and ferry journey through Italy's Amalfi Coast, Naples to Salerno.

Illustration of Amalfi Coast: 2 Weeks

Euroventure's Amalfi Coast self-guided holiday gives you two weeks to explore five coastal destinations at your own pace. Starting in Naples, you take short train and ferry journeys to Sorrento, Capri, Positano, Amalfi and Salerno before returning to Naples. All train tickets and accommodation in centrally located hotels are booked for you; you move between them independently using detailed directions and a personalised travel pack. Days 1 through 7 include Pompeii, the Blue Grotto in Capri and the Path of the Gods hiking trail. Days 8 through 11 focus on Amalfi and its cathedral, Paper Museum and nature reserve. This package suits couples, independent travellers new to rail journeys, and history enthusiasts. With 24-hour emergency support and travel disruption insurance included, you have the structure of a guided tour with the freedom to set your own itinerary.

What to know before you look closer

  • The trip ends with a return train to Naples on Day 13; the final night is spent in Naples rather than at a new destination.
  • Hotels are booked from a tested pool but not named in advance; Euroventure selects the specific property based on availability.
  • Day 5 in Capri and Days 9-10 in Amalfi are unstructured; no guided activities or excursions are listed for these days.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Naples (1 night)

    Naples

    Arrive in Naples, birthplace of pizza, under the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Nearby: Pompeii and Herculaneum ruins, the National Archaeological Museum, and the Lungomare seafront by Castel dell'Ovo.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Sorrento (2 nights)

    Naples/Sorrento

    1.5-hour train to Sorrento, perched on the Amalfi Coast cliffs with citrus orchards and an historic old town.

  3. Day 4overnight: Capri (2 nights)

    Sorrento/Capri

    1-hour ferry to Capri, known for the Blue Grotto, Mount Solaro chairlift and Villa San Michele.

  4. Day 6railovernight: Positano (2 nights)

    Capri/Positano

    3.5-hour train and ferry to Positano, the cliffside village famous for Spiaggia Grande beach and the Path of the Gods hiking trail.

  5. Day 8railovernight: Amalfi (3 nights)

    Positano/Amalfi

    1-hour train to Amalfi, with its cathedral, Paper Museum and the Valle delle Ferriere nature reserve.

  6. Day 11railovernight: Salerno (2 nights)

    Amalfi/Salerno

    1.5-hour train to Salerno: its cathedral, Castello di Arechi and the Lungomare Trieste seafront promenade.

  7. Day 13railovernight: Naples (1 night)

    Salerno/Naples

    1-hour train back to Naples to complete the loop.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Arrive in Naples under the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, with nearby access to the Pompeii and Herculaneum ruins.
  • Day 4Ferry to Capri and visit the Blue Grotto sea cave and Mount Solaro chairlift.
  • Day 6Travel by train and ferry to Positano and walk the Path of the Gods hiking trail overlooking the coast.

Included

  • Train tickets from the first to the last city on the route
  • All possible seat reservations, not just the compulsory ones
  • Accommodation in top-rated, centrally located hotels, tested by the operator
  • Walking or public transport directions between stations and accommodation
  • Travel Disruption Protection (alternative travel if strike or similar disruption)
  • 24hr emergency phone number
  • Personalised travel pack with travel times, accommodation info, directions, language guides and things to see and do
  • 1GB of free eSIM data, with the option to add more

Questions travellers ask

Is train and ferry travel included?
Yes. Euroventure includes all train tickets from Naples to Salerno and back, plus ferry to Capri. Seat reservations are booked automatically.
Is this an escorted or self-guided tour?
Self-guided. You navigate independently using walking directions and a personalised travel pack provided by Euroventure. A 24-hour emergency phone line is available.
Which hotels are included?
Euroventure books top-rated, centrally located hotels it has tested, but does not name them in advance. Hotels are selected based on the tier and city you book.
How much walking is involved?
The itinerary includes city walking and the Path of the Gods hiking trail near Positano. Most days involve walking between train or ferry stations and hotels.
What is the cost and what is included?
From GBP 3,049 (approximately USD 4,072). Included are all train and ferry tickets, accommodation, walking directions, a personalised travel pack, Travel Disruption Protection, and 1GB of free eSIM data.
When does this tour run?
Euroventure does not publish specific departure dates in the available information. Contact the operator to confirm available dates.

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