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The 7-day plan, rearranged for 5 days: the best-ranked places stay, and each day keeps to one part of town.
From average weather, 2021 to 2025: warm, sunny days with little rain score highest (the air stands in for the sea, which is not included). Crowds and prices change through the year, so check them before you book.
Built from the plan’s must-sees, grouped so each day stays close together and ordered by time of day.
A striped cathedral at the top of a wide staircase, with a bronze door and a cool cloister of pointed arches beside it. The Cloister of Paradise is a short walk from the nave.
Go when Morning, before the day trippers.
Local tip Climb the wide stairway slowly, step inside, then spend a few minutes in the cloister, where the arches and the quiet are the point.
A tiny village just along the coast from Amalfi, packed around a small square and a small beach. Reach it on foot along the old path from Amalfi if you like.
Go when Morning, before the beach fills.
Local tip Take the old stone path from Amalfi and walk in under the arch. Sit by the church steps and watch the village wake up.
Small fried fish and squid served in a paper cone, with a wedge of lemon. Eat it by the harbour and watch the boats.
Local tip Squeeze the lemon over it while it is still hot.
A sea cave where light from under the water turns the inside a deep green. A short stairway or a boat from the shore takes you in. Check ahead, because the sea decides.
Go when Afternoon, if the sea is calm.
Local tip The cave depends on the sea, so check ahead and have a second plan, such as a swim, if it is not open.
Colatura di alici is a clear, salty anchovy sauce that comes from the nearby fishing village of Cetara. A little goes a long way on a plate of spaghetti.
Local tip It is a strong flavor, so order one plate to share first.
Built from the plan’s must-sees, grouped so each day stays close together and ordered by time of day.
A famous high trail along the cliffs above the sea, with wide views over the coast and the islands. Wear shoes with a good grip, bring water, and turn back whenever you like.
Go when Early morning, before the heat.
Local tip The trail is high and exposed, with steps and uneven stone. Wear shoes with a good grip, carry water and turn back if the weather changes.
The main beach of Positano, a long curve of dark pebbles below the pastel houses. Come back as the light turns gold and the village glows.
Go when Late afternoon, around sunset (about 7:11 PM), when the colors warm up.
Local tip Walk to the end of the beach and look back at the village. It is the view you will remember when you are home.
Spaghetti alle vongole is a plain, garlicky pasta with clams from the bay. Eat it near the water with a glass of cold white wine.
Local tip Share a plate of grilled vegetables on the side and let lunch run long.
A quiet village between Positano and Amalfi, with lanes that wander along the cliff. A good place to watch the sun go down.
Go when Around sunset (about 7:11 PM), then stay for dinner.
Local tip Choose a table with a view at the cliff edge and linger. Praiano is a village where the evening stretches out.
The one special dinner of the week. Book a table on a terrace above the water, and choose scialatielli with seafood, a thick fresh pasta of the coast, with a bottle of local white wine.
Local tip Book ahead, ask for a table at the edge, and allow the evening to stretch out with no plans after.
Built from the plan’s must-sees, grouped so each day stays close together and ordered by time of day.
The church with the tiled dome at the heart of Positano. Step in for a cool, quiet minute before the lanes fill up.
Go when Morning, before the lanes fill up.
Local tip Look up at the tiled dome, then step back out and walk down the lanes toward the sea, where every turn opens a new view.
A smaller, calmer cove just west of the main beach, reached by a short walk along the cliff path. Quieter, with a pebbly shore and a view back at the village.
Go when Late morning, then stay for a long lunch.
Local tip Walk the cliff path from the main beach. The way is short, a little uneven and well worth it for the quiet at the end.
The delizia al limone is a small sponge dome filled with lemon cream, a classic of the coast. A sweet end to a day of walking.
Local tip Share one with two spoons and take your time.
Built from the plan’s must-sees, grouped so each day stays close together and ordered by time of day.
An old villa with a tower and a garden of flower beds that look out over the coast. Walk to the terrace at the end for the view.
Go when Late morning, once the light is soft.
Local tip Walk the garden to the far terrace for the view of the coast. Music is staged here in some seasons, so check ahead if you hope to catch it.
The open heart of the Roman city, with a long rectangle of columns and the mountain rising behind it. Start here to get your bearings.
Go when First thing in the morning, before the heat.
Local tip Check ahead for the entrances and the areas that are open. Wear a hat, bring water and keep the pace slow, because there is little shade.
A thin, soft pizza with a puffy edge, the way it is made in the nearby city of Naples. A shaded table and a cold drink after the ruins.
Local tip Plan lunch outside the gates, where the shade and the seats are easier.
A villa at the far end of the town with a long garden of roses, statues and shaded paths. A slow, quiet walk for two.
Go when Afternoon, when the paths are shaded.
Local tip Walk the long central alley slowly, with stops at the benches. It is a garden for wandering, not for rushing.
A balcony lined with stone busts at the end of the Villa Cimbrone gardens, with only sea and sky in front of you. Sit a while.
Go when Around sunset (about 7:11 PM), then walk back through the town.
Local tip Wait for a quiet moment at the balustrade. The statues line the edge and the sea fills the rest.
A whole fish from the bay, grilled and served with a wedge of lemon and a salad. A calm dinner after the day in the gardens.
Local tip Ask what came in that day and order it simply.
Built from the plan’s must-sees, grouped so each day stays close together and ordered by time of day.
The main harbour of Capri, where the ferry arrives. Colorful boats, small cafes and the funicular up to the town.
Go when Morning, as soon as the ferry docks.
Local tip Skip the queue for the funicular if you are happy to walk uphill, and have a coffee on the waterfront before you go.
A terraced garden on the cliff, with flower beds and a view over the sea stacks called the Faraglioni. A peaceful place to walk together.
Go when Late morning, while the flowers are in the light.
Local tip Stand at the lookout over the sea stacks and then walk down the zigzag lane toward the sea.
Tomatoes, mozzarella and basil, the salad that gets its name from the island. Try it where it began, with olive oil and good bread.
Local tip Order it as a first course and share a plate of pasta after.
The quieter town on the high side of the island, with white lanes and small squares. Slower than Capri town, and cooler.
Go when Afternoon, once the day trippers have thinned out.
Local tip Wander the lanes away from the main square. This side of the island is quieter and cooler.
By average weather from 2021 to 2025, June to September are the best months for a beach trip to Amalfi Coast. This plan is built for late September, which is one of the best months. Crowds and prices change through the year, so check them before you book.
It covers 5 days in Amalfi Coast, planned for late September. Each day is built around a small number of stops, with room to rest.
It was planned for most travelers. The pace and the places reflect that, so check it fits how you travel.
No. Places marked "book ahead" need a reservation. Hours, prices and availability change, so confirm before you go.
Yes. Archie drafts a day by day plan for your dates and takes your pace, the weather and who is travelling into account. You can start one from the Archie app.
Yes. It is a starting point you can change to fit your own trip: swap a place, add a day or move the pace.
Each day has about 0.5 to 31.6 kilometers between its stops, and 48.9 kilometers in all across 5 days. A short hop is a walk and a longer one a ride. Distances are straight-line estimates, so allow extra for the streets.
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