Spend a day with Explore Sorrento traversing Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello—three distinctive coastal towns offering breathtaking views, historic sites, and serene gardens along Italy’s legendary Amalfi Coast.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
8 hours full-day
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels, though expect moderate walking with some stairs.
Wildlife
History
Amalfi was one of Italy’s powerful Maritime Republics during the Middle Ages, shaping regional trade and culture, particularly through its famous handcrafted paper tradition.
Conservation
The Amalfi Coast has careful environmental protections balancing tourism with preservation of coastal ecosystems and historic architecture.
Explore Sorrento
Spend a day with Explore Sorrento traversing Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello—three distinctive coastal towns offering breathtaking views, historic sites, and serene gardens along Italy’s legendary Amalfi Coast.
Explore Sorrento is a local tour operator based in Sorrento, Campania, offering a curated selection of coastal, culinary and cultural experiences. The company organizes boat cruises along the Sorrento and Amalfi coastlines, guided archaeological visits to Pompeii and Herculaneum, hands-on cooking and pizza classes, and immersive farm visits focused on lemons, oil and cheeses.
Trips include short experiences like the 3-hour Sunset Tour along the Sorrento coastline with a swim and prosecco aperitif, and longer full-day options such as Capri boat tours with swimming, snorkeling and island time. Archaeology-focused excursions include guided 6-hour Pompeii visits with a vineyard lunch and combined Herculaneum & Pompeii full-day tours. Food-focused options include the Sorrento Walking Food Tour sampling local specialties, the Oil & Lemon Tour visiting a limoncello factory and lemon grove, and farm experiences with mozzarella demonstrations and pizza-making classes.
Guides and crews operate from central Sorrento and coordinate departures to nearby destinations including Capri, Positano, Amalfi and Vesuvius. Where noted, tours include local tastings, onboard refreshments and easy lunches at vineyards or farms. Descriptions list durations and key inclusions so guests can choose appropriate options. Explore Sorrento’s program is focused on region-specific experiences that highlight Sorrento’s coastline, culinary traditions and nearby archaeological sites.
Tours Offered
19
Coastal, cultural & culinary trips
Typical Duration
3–8 hrs
Half-day to full-day options
Starting Point
Sorrento, Campania
Departures from central Sorrento
Experience Types
Boat, Food, History, Cooking
Boat cruises, tastings, archaeological visits
Secure a spot on a sunset cruise, Capri boat tour, Pompeii visit or cooking class — departures from central Sorrento to top coastal and cultural sites.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Expect cobblestone streets and some staircases in each town; sturdy shoes make wandering easier.
Bring your camera fully charged
The Amalfi Coast’s vibrant colors and dramatic views are prime photo opportunities all day long.
Stay hydrated and pack a hat
Summer sun can be intense, especially when spending extended time outdoors in open spaces.
Carry ID for museum access
Identity documents are required for entry to the Amalfi handmade paper museum and some other cultural sites.
Comfortable walking shoes
Crucial for navigating uneven cobblestone streets and stairways.
Sun hat
Protects you from direct sunlight during outdoor portions of the tour.
summer
Light rain jacket
Useful for sudden showers common in spring and autumn.
spring|fall
Camera or smartphone
Capture stunning cliffside views and architectural details throughout the day.