# Amalfi Coast 7-Day Honeymoon Itinerary: Positano, Ravello & Capri

> A day-by-day cliffside itinerary across Positano, Capri, Amalfi Town and Ravello — with real 2026 hotel rates, ferry costs and the tradeoffs a travel editor learned the hard way.

*Published 2026-07-03 · By Marco Alvarez*

The Amalfi Coast is one of those places that survives its own fame. Fifty kilometers of cliff, pastel towns and tiered lemon groves above the Tyrrhenian Sea, protected as a [UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape](https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/830), it has hosted honeymooners for a century and still delivers. I have walked this coast in both June crush and shoulder-season calm, and the trick to a great trip is sequencing: arrive in Positano, take the sea for Capri, dip into Amalfi Town's history, then climb to Ravello for the cooler, quieter finale. Seven days is exactly enough to do this without the whiplash of daily hotel changes.

## Days 1–2: Positano, the cliffside arrival

The logical gateway is Naples International Airport (NAP), a roughly 90-minute private transfer to Positano along the coastal highway — longer in summer traffic. Give yourself the first afternoon simply to arrive and adjust; Positano is vertical, and the staircases between its levels are a workout.

The most iconic address on this stretch is **Il San Pietro di Positano**, a Relais & Chateaux property carved into the cliff face with a private beach, a La Prairie spa and a Michelin-starred restaurant. Standard prestige rooms begin around €616 per night, with the celebrated Suite 59 — its own floor with direct pool access — priced far higher by season; the hotel operates only from late March through late October per its [official rooms listing](https://www.ilsanpietro.com/rooms-suites/). A compelling alternative is **Villa Treville**, a 15-suite boutique compound divided among four independent villas above the sea; nightly rates cluster around $1,295 at entry level and frequently exceed $2,000 for peak summer dates.

Fill your two Positano days on Marina Grande beach (about €20 per sun-bed pair, and yes, the beach is pebble — bring reef shoes), browsing the ceramic shops on Via dei Mulini, and dining at Da Vincenzo, where reservations are worth securing weeks ahead. The town rewards early mornings: by 10 a.m. the day-trippers arrive and the light flattens.

## Day 3: The Capri day trip

Capri is best taken as a full day from the water. The seasonal Positano–Capri ferry runs roughly €25–€30 one-way per person, but I prefer a small-group boat tour from Positano — around €169 per person — which covers the Faraglioni rock arches, a swim stop, and access to the Blue Grotto, per current [2026 Capri boat-tour listings](https://www.positano.com/en/s/SHZ76). Two honest cautions: the Blue Grotto requires a separate €18 rowboat fee at the floating ticket office, and entry is tide-dependent — arrive before 10 a.m. for the best odds. Private two-hour gozzo charters for up to six passengers start around €160–€200 from Capri's port if you want the island to yourselves for a stretch.

## Day 4: Amalfi Town and its cathedral

Amalfi Town anchors the coast's history. The Cathedral of Sant'Andrea, founded in the 9th century, presides over the main piazza with its striped Arab-Norman facade and steep ceremonial staircase. It is a short, low-key day by design — a counterweight to Positano's intensity. Da Gemma is the perennial recommendation for fresh seafood in a family-run setting a short walk up the Via Genova. Use the afternoon to catch the ferry or a transfer up to your Ravello base.

## Days 5–6: Ravello, above the heat

Ravello sits 350 meters above the sea, and that altitude is the point: it is measurably cooler, calmer and more contemplative than the coast below. It also holds its own tier of luxury. **Belmond Hotel Caruso**, an 11th-century palace conversion with 19 rooms and 31 suites, is the regional benchmark; entry rates on comparison platforms begin around $820 per night per [aggregated KAYAK pricing](https://www.kayak.com/Ravello-Hotels-Belmond-Hotel-Caruso.74166.ksp), and its suspended infinity pool — appearing to spill straight into the Gulf of Salerno — is among the most photographed in Italy. Palazzo Avino, a restored 12th-century villa with the Michelin-starred Rossellinis restaurant, is a comparable alternative.

The two essential Ravello walks are both a few minutes from either hotel: Villa Cimbrone's Terrace of Infinity, a bust-lined belvedere over a sheer drop to the sea, and the gardens of Villa Rufolo, which inspired Wagner. Spend an afternoon on the lesser-known towns of Praiano and Furore, where the streets stay quiet even in August.
Editor's take: Split your week 2 nights Positano / 2 nights Amalfi-adjacent day trips / 2 nights Ravello, with Ravello as the restful finale. Book the two anchor hotels (Il San Pietro, Belmond Caruso) a full 12 months ahead for July–August — they are the first to sell out, and there is no substitute at their level.
## How the anchor hotels compare
PropertyTownEntry rate (2026)Signature featureSeasonIl San Pietro di PositanoPositano~€616/nightCliff-carved private beach + La Prairie spaLate Mar–late OctVilla TrevillePositano~$1,295/night15-suite private compoundSeasonalBelmond Hotel CarusoRavello~$820/nightSuspended infinity pool, butler serviceSeasonalPalazzo AvinoRavelloMid-high five-starMichelin-starred RossellinisSeasonal
## Day 7: The scenic drive and departure

A private sunset boat charter back toward Positano — roughly €160–€300 for a two-hour vessel depending on size — is a fitting close before the return transfer to Naples airport (about 90 minutes via the SS163, more in summer). If your flight is late, a slow lunch in Praiano beats a rushed final morning fighting coastal traffic.

## Practical notes worth internalizing

- **Book a year out** for July–August at Il San Pietro and Belmond Caruso.
- **Skip the rental car.** The SS163 is narrow and gridlocked; historic centers issue automatic camera fines. Use transfers and ferries.
- **Beaches are pebble.** Pack reef shoes.
- **Entry paperwork:** non-EU travelers need the ETIAS waiver from 2025 — confirm current status on your government travel-advisory page before you fly.

The Amalfi Coast is not a place to rush or to over-schedule. Anchor in two or three towns, let the sea do the transit, and give Ravello the last, quiet word. That rhythm is what turns a beautiful coastline into a honeymoon you actually remember.

## Sources

1. [Costiera Amalfitana](https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/830)
2. [Il San Pietro di Positano — Rooms & Suites](https://www.ilsanpietro.com/rooms-suites/)
3. [Caruso, A Belmond Hotel — Rates](https://www.kayak.com/Ravello-Hotels-Belmond-Hotel-Caruso.74166.ksp)
4. [Blue Grotto and Capri Boat Tour 2026](https://www.positano.com/en/s/SHZ76)

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