Italy

Day trips from the Amalfi Coast

Places you can visit in a day from the Amalfi Coast and be back by evening. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.

Best day trips

1

Pompeii Archaeological Park
16 km from the Amalfi Coast
Ancient city preserved in ash, walk streets and see frescoes
2

Herculaneum Archaeological Park
25 km from the Amalfi Coast
Well‑preserved Roman town by the sea, smaller crowds than Pompeii
3

Amalfi
15 km from the Amalfi Coast
Scenic coastal town with pastel houses and a lively piazza
4

Ravello
20 km from the Amalfi Coast
Hilltop village with gardens and views over the Amalfi coast
5

Mount Vesuvius National Park
22 km from the Amalfi Coast
Hike to the crater for views and a glimpse of the volcano’s interior
6

Capri (Blue Grotto)
15 km from the Amalfi Coast
Island famous for a sea cave illuminated by blue light, reachable by boat
7

Paestum Archaeological Site
58 km from the Amalfi Coast
Greek‑Roman temple ruins and a museum in a quiet countryside setting
8

Castel dell'Ovo
25 km from the Amalfi Coast
Medieval fortress on a small island, offers city views and a café
9

Ischia (Aragonese Castle)
37 km from the Amalfi Coast
Historic fortress on Ischia with panoramic sea views and a small museum