A seven-night, editor-planned trip for couples: two nights above the cliffs of Positano, three nights in the hush of Ravello, and two on Capri — connected by private yacht rather than the coast road.
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Best for
Couples and honeymoons
Trip length
7 nights
Ideal budget
A$20,000–A$45,000 (couple, all-in)
Best time to visit
Mid-May to mid-June, or September
Style of travel
Cliffside heritage hotels + private yacht
Editor's Top Pick
Le Sirenuse · Amalfi Coast
Editor's top pick for this itinerary. Check current rates and terms with the booking provider.
Fly into Naples, private transfer to Positano for two nights at Le Sirenuse, private yacht along the coast to Ravello for three nights at Belmond Caruso, then a final two nights on Capri before returning to Naples for departure.
Stylised route overview — not to geographic scale.
Day 1
Arrive Naples, transfer to Positano
Naples → Positano
Morning
Land at Naples Capodichino. Pre-arranged Mercedes transfer along the coast road (90 minutes on a good day, 2.5 hours in July).
Afternoon
Le Sirenuse check-in. Aperitivo on the terrace — the view down to Spiaggia Grande is the reason the hotel is famous.
Evening
Dinner at La Sponda, Le Sirenuse's Michelin-starred restaurant. 400 candles, lemon trees, and Southern Italian cooking at its most polished.
Where to stay
Le Sirenuse
Insider tip
Request a sea-view junior suite on the third or fourth floor — the terraces are meaningfully larger and the noise from the Via Colombo softer.
Day 2
Positano beach club, boat sundowner
Positano
Morning
Late breakfast on the terrace. Walk down to Spiaggia Grande and take a beach club for the day at Da Adolfo (a short shuttle south).
Afternoon
Return to town for a slow gelato at La Zagara and a wander through the Via dei Mulini boutiques.
Evening
Private sunset boat charter from the marina — champagne, Faraglioni views, and back to Le Sirenuse for dinner.
Where to stay
Le Sirenuse
Insider tip
Book Da Adolfo through your hotel — the reservation for the wooden shuttle boat is the only reliable way in during summer.
Day 3
Private yacht Positano → Ravello
Positano → Amalfi → Ravello
Morning
Private yacht along the coast — Praiano, Furore, Amalfi. Anchor at Fiordo di Furore for a swim in the emerald cove.
Afternoon
Land at Amalfi marina, private car up the switchbacks to Ravello (25 minutes). Belmond Caruso check-in.
Evening
Dinner at Ristorante Il Pantaleone (formerly Belvedere). The Caruso's infinity pool is the most photographed in Italy — swim before dinner.
Where to stay
Belmond Caruso, A Belmond Hotel
Insider tip
The Belmond fleet runs boat transfers between Belmond Villa Sant'Andrea, Caruso and Splendido — chain three Belmonds and the logistics dissolve.
Day 4
Villa Cimbrone, Villa Rufolo, garden lunch
Ravello
Morning
Walk to Villa Cimbrone at opening (9am). The Terrace of Infinity is the reason poets and composers spent lifetimes in this town.
Afternoon
Long garden lunch back at the Caruso. This is the day to do nothing after — the pool exists for exactly this reason.
Evening
Ravello Festival concert if in season (July–August); otherwise dinner at Rossellinis in Palazzo Avino, a five-minute walk.
Where to stay
Belmond Caruso
Insider tip
The Ravello Festival programme is announced in April; buy tickets the day it drops. Sold out by June for anything worth seeing.
Day 5
Path of the Gods hike, garden dinner
Ravello ↔ Nocelle
Morning
Private car to the Bomerano trailhead; guided hike along the Sentiero degli Dei to Nocelle (2–3 hours, moderate). One of Europe's great coastal walks.
Afternoon
Descend to Positano for a late seafood lunch at Chez Black on the beach. Boat transfer back to Amalfi rather than a car.
Evening
Quiet garden dinner at the Caruso. Early night — Capri tomorrow.
Where to stay
Belmond Caruso
Insider tip
Do the Path of the Gods east-to-west; the descent to Nocelle is far kinder on the knees than the reverse.
Day 6
Private yacht to Capri, Capri Palace check-in
Ravello → Anacapri
Morning
Private yacht from Amalfi to Capri (about 70 minutes). Circumnavigate the island, into the Blue Grotto if the tide allows.
Afternoon
Land at Marina Grande, private car up to Anacapri. Capri Palace Jumeirah check-in.
Evening
Dinner at L'Olivo (2 Michelin stars, inside the hotel). Contemporary Italian at its most confident.
Where to stay
Capri Palace Jumeirah
Insider tip
Anacapri over Capri town — quieter, higher, and the Belmond and Capri Palace loyal-guest morning transfers to the Piazzetta remove any downside.
Day 7
Capri morning, return to Naples
Capri → Naples → home
Morning
Chairlift up Monte Solaro at opening — the best 360° view in the Bay of Naples. Coffee at Il Riccio on the way down.
Afternoon
Private hydrofoil to Naples (50 minutes), Mercedes transfer to Capodichino airport.
Evening
Evening flight. Pre-book a nap slot in the Naples lounge — the connections through Rome or Frankfurt tighten quickly.
Where to stay
In-flight
Insider tip
Book the Alilauro private hydrofoil rather than the public ferry — the schedules are more flexible and the boat is faster.
Recommended Hotels
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Similar stay style
Le Sirenuse
The definitive Amalfi Coast hotel: Sersale family ownership since 1951, La Sponda dining, and the terraced view that defines Positano.
The most-photographed infinity pool in Italy, extraordinary gardens, and Ravello's hush after the day-trippers leave. A Belmond flagship in every sense.
One Michelin star, 400 candles, and the most-photographed dining room in the country. The pasta course alone justifies the trip.
Rossellinis at Palazzo Avino
Ravello · Contemporary Italian
Ravello's second-best restaurant after the Caruso, in the pink-tinted Palazzo Avino. Book the terrace.
L'Olivo at Capri Palace
Anacapri · Modern Italian
Two Michelin stars. The tasting menu is the finest table on Capri and one of the top three in Southern Italy.
Optional Upgrades
Worth considering for milestone trips. Check availability and arrangements with the provider.
Upgrade
Full-day yacht from Positano to Capri
Replace scheduled ferries with a private crewed yacht — swim off the boat, anchor for lunch at Nerano, arrive Capri without the Marina Grande crowds.
From A$4,500 per day
Upgrade
Ravello Festival premium seats
Belvedere of Villa Rufolo concerts, front-row seats, with a private garden dinner beforehand at the Caruso.
From A$800 per person
Upgrade
Helicopter Naples → Positano
Skip the coast road entirely on arrival. 12-minute helicopter transfer with landing at the Positano heliport.
From A$3,200 one-way
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to visit the Amalfi Coast?
Mid-May to mid-June and September are the two sweet spots — sea warm enough to swim, restaurants open, but before or after the July–August crush. Avoid August entirely if you can — traffic, prices and heat all peak simultaneously.
How much does a luxury Amalfi Coast trip cost?
Realistically A$20,000–A$45,000 for two, all-in for seven nights. Le Sirenuse and Belmond Caruso run A$2,400–A$3,500 per night; private yacht days A$3,500–A$5,500; business-class flights A$8,000–A$14,000 per couple; dining A$3,000–A$5,000.
Is 7 days enough for the Amalfi Coast?
Yes, for a first visit staying at 2–3 hotels. Add 2–3 nights in Rome or Naples at the start if this is your first trip to Italy; add Puglia or the Aeolian Islands at the end if it's a return trip.
Should we stay in Positano, Ravello or Capri?
All three — that's what this itinerary is designed around. If you must choose one, Positano for buzz and view, Ravello for quiet and gardens, Capri for glamour and dining. Splitting nights removes the false trade-off.
Is a car needed on the Amalfi Coast?
No — and it's actively counterproductive. The coast road is narrow, parking is scarce, and every serious hotel arranges private transfers. Use cars only for airport transfers and use boats or private drivers between towns.
Which is better — Le Sirenuse or Il San Pietro?
Le Sirenuse for town-centre buzz, walk-out access, and the definitive Positano terrace. Il San Pietro for seclusion, the private beach elevator, and quieter mornings. Le Sirenuse wins for a first Amalfi trip; Il San Pietro for a return.
How do we get from Rome or Naples to Positano?
Fly into Naples Capodichino, not Rome — Positano is 90 minutes to 2.5 hours by private car. From Rome it's 4+ hours by car or a train to Salerno then car (3 hours total). If starting in Rome, take the high-speed train to Naples first.
Is the Amalfi Coast good for a honeymoon?
It's arguably the archetypal European honeymoon coast — long lunches, sunset dinners, boat days, and hotels built for couples. Book Le Sirenuse or Belmond Caruso 9–12 months ahead for June or September dates.
What restaurants must we book in advance?
La Sponda at Le Sirenuse, Il Pantaleone (formerly Belvedere) at the Caruso, L'Olivo at Capri Palace, Da Vincenzo in Positano, Il Riccio on Capri, and Da Adolfo beach club. Reserve 4–6 weeks ahead in shoulder season; 2–3 months for June/September peak.
Can we day-trip to Pompeii or Herculaneum?
Yes — Herculaneum is 45 minutes from Ravello with a private guide and is genuinely more atmospheric than Pompeii. Half a day only; back at the hotel for lunch. Skip if the trip is under 5 nights.
