What’s on your European bucket list? From world class museums and ancient archaeological sites to stunning natural wonders, Europe boasts a diverse array of attractions that attract millions of visitors every year. The Colosseum, the Eiffel Tower, and the Acropolis top the list for many first time visitors to Europe, but you can also explore […]
The best things to do in Sorrento include clifftop viewpoints over the Bay of Naples, beach clubs built out over the water, and easy day trips to Capri, the Amalfi Coast, and Pompeii, making Sorrento one of the best home bases in this part of Italy. We’ve been to Sorrento on two different trips: a […]
Visits to beautiful coastal towns, wine tastings, dinner and drinks with a view, shopping, boat tours, relaxing on the beach…these are all the wonderful experiences you can have on the Amalfi Coast. The itinerary that works best for you comes down to one key decision: do you stay in Sorrento, or in a town right […]
This southern Italy itinerary includes some of Italy’s most popular places to visit as well as some hidden gems. Spend your first few days on the Amalfi Coast, visiting Sorrento, Capri, Pompeii, and several Amalfi Coast towns. From here, visit Castelmezzano and Pietrapertosa. You may not have heard of these towns before, but they could […]
How to travel from Rome to Sorrento, Capri, and the Amalfi Coast can be confusing at first. There’s no single train that takes you from Rome all the way to Positano or Sorrento. Getting there involves a mix of trains, transfers, and sometimes a rental car, depending on your budget and how much flexibility you […]
A visit to Pompeii is one of Italy’s most fascinating history lessons, and if you’re already traveling between Rome, Naples, Sorrento, and the Amalfi Coast, it’s an easy stop to add without much extra effort. Pompeii sits directly along the Circumvesuviana and Campania Express routes between Naples and Sorrento, with luggage storage right at the […]
With 10 days in Italy, you have enough time for an incredible trip, but not enough time to see everything. That’s the good news and the hard news at once. Italy is enormous, wildly varied, and deeply worth savoring. The biggest mistake most people make when planning a 10-day Italy itinerary is trying to fit […]
Spending three days in Sorrento is one of the easiest and most convenient ways to experience the best of the Amalfi Coast, Capri, and Pompeii, and you don’t need a car or a big budget to do it. Sorrento makes an ideal home base for this part of Italy, since it’s well connected by train, […]