Day Trips from Sorrento.

Amalfi Coast; Positano

Amalfi Coast Guide & Information

The Amalfi coast and Ravello can be reached by car (take care but its winding course prevents too much Italian high jinks!) or organised coach tours from Sorrento. An alternative for Amalfi town or Positano is one of the regular ferries from Sorrento. In particular in Positano be prepared for some steep climbs from its centre to parking areas.  more > >


Capri

Capri Guide & Information

Capri has been a prefered venue for the well heeled from ancient Roman times. Fast jet ferries connect you from Sorrento in less than an hour and there you can enjoy a good meal, some exclusive shopping or perhaps just a beach?  more > >




Herculaneum

Herculaneum Guide & Information

Better preserved than Pompeii Herculaneum literally adds another dimension: height. Due to its complete burial in the AD79 eruption organic materials including wood that supported first floors mean buildings are more complete. As with Pompeii the best means of transport from Sorrento is on the "Circumvesuviana" trains.  more > >


Pompeii

Pompeii Guide & Information

Pompeii will amaze you, in truth how can you visit Sorrento and not see Pompeii? Be prepared however, it is a BIG site and you will need to carefully plan what you want to see or commit more time than you expect.  more > >