Itinerary
Amalfi Coast honeymoon itinerary: 7 nights, day by day
The Amalfi Coast is 50 kilometres of vertical drama — pastel villages stacked on limestone cliffs above a sea of extraordinary blue, lemon groves, ceramic-tiled churches, and the most indulgent food culture in Italy. Writers and artists have been calling it the most beautiful place on earth since the 18th century, and nothing has changed except the hotels have gotten better. Le Sirenuse in Positano is one of the finest hotels in the world. Belmond Hotel Caruso in Ravello has arguably the best swimming pool in Europe. This is where couples come to feel genuinely, luxuriously, cinematically in love.
Where to stay
- Le Sirenuse — 5★, score 95/100, from $900/night. Le Sirenuse is the most iconic hotel in Positano and arguably the greatest grand hotel on the entire Amalfi Coast — a 58-room palazzo owned by the Sersale famil
- Il San Pietro di Positano — 5★, score 94/100, from $900/night. Il San Pietro di Positano is arguably the most romantic hotel on the entire Amalfi Coast — a cliffside masterpiece carved directly into the rock face 60 meters
The 7-night day-by-day plan
Day 1
Morning. Arrive. Fly into Naples International (NAP).
Afternoon. ⛵ Private Boat Day Along the Coast: A private wooden gozzo boat from Positano, stopping at sea caves, grottos, and secluded coves inaccessible from land.
Evening. Sunset Champagne. Light dinner — let jetlag pass.
Day 2
Morning. Sunrise from the room. Breakfast in the open air. Slow start — pool or beach.
Afternoon. 🌿 Ravello Concert at Villa Rufolo: The Ravello Festival runs June–September and stages classical concerts on a terrace at Villa Rufolo, suspended above the sea at 350m.
Evening. In-villa or in-suite private dinner.
Day 3
Morning. Sunrise from the room. Breakfast in the open air. Active start — kayak, walk, or local market.
Afternoon. 🍋 Limoncello Making and Lemon Grove Walk: The Amalfi sfusato lemon (three times the size of a regular lemon) is the finest in the world.
Evening. Signature dinner at the property — order what the chef recommends.
Day 4
Morning. Sunrise from the room. Breakfast in the open air. Slow start — pool or beach.
Afternoon. 🗿 Day Trip to Pompeii and Herculaneum: The Roman cities buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD are 90 minutes from Positano.
Evening. Long dinner. Sit outside if you can.
Day 5
Morning. Sunrise from the room. Breakfast in the open air. Active start — kayak, walk, or local market.
Afternoon. 🛥️ Day Trip to Capri: The hydrofoil from Positano to Capri takes 40 minutes.
Evening. In-villa or in-suite private dinner.
Day 6
Morning. Sunrise from the room. Breakfast in the open air. Slow start — pool or beach.
Afternoon. ⛵ Private Boat Day Along the Coast: A private wooden gozzo boat from Positano, stopping at sea caves, grottos, and secluded coves inaccessible from land.
Evening. Signature dinner at the property — order what the chef recommends.
Day 7
Morning. Slow morning. Final breakfast on the terrace. Pack at leisure.
Afternoon. 🌿 Ravello Concert at Villa Rufolo: The Ravello Festival runs June–September and stages classical concerts on a terrace at Villa Rufolo, suspended above the sea at 350m.
Evening. Depart for transfer / flight.
When to go
May–June is near-perfect: warm enough to swim, not yet crowded, full facilities open, Ravello Festival beginning. September–October is equally excellent and slightly cheaper. July–August is too hot and too crowded — unless you're at Le Sirenuse and never leaving the terrace.
Full destination guide: Amalfi Coast honeymoon guide
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is 7 nights enough for Amalfi Coast?
Yes — 7 nights is the standard Amalfi Coast honeymoon length and what most properties design their experience around. Shorter (5 nights) works at a pinch; longer (10) usually means a second-stop trip.
Best time to follow this itinerary?
May–Jun & Sep–Oct. May–June is near-perfect: warm enough to swim, not yet crowded, full facilities open, Ravello Festival beginning. September–October is equally excellent and slightly cheaper. July–August is too hot and too crowded — unless you're at Le Sirenuse and never leaving the terrace.
How much does this itinerary cost per couple?
Rough math at the recommended hotel: 7 nights × $900/night = $6,300 for the room, plus flights ($1,500), transfers and meals ($1,500-3,000 depending on dining). Total all-in: $9,300 or so.
Can I swap a day for something else?
Yes — the itinerary is editorial, not a tour package. The structure (active day / spa day / sandbank or signature day / departure-soft day) is what to preserve; the specific activities are interchangeable.