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Sorrento in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days from Sorrento covers Capri, the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii. Here is how to spend three perfect days based in Sorrento — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Capri
  2. 2Day 2: Amalfi Coast
  3. 3Day 3: Pompeii & Vesuvius
  4. 4Sorrento evenings

Day 1: Capri

Take a boat trip to Capri and the Blue Grotto.

Day 2: the Amalfi Coast

Visit Positano, Amalfi and Ravello.

Day 3: Pompeii & Vesuvius

Explore the ruins of Pompeii and climb Vesuvius.

Sorrento in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see the Bay of Naples from Sorrento?
Three days is ideal — Capri and the Blue Grotto, the Amalfi Coast with Positano, and Pompeii with Vesuvius, covering the region’s highlights from a Sorrento base.
What is the best day trip from Sorrento for 3 days?
Capri is the most glamorous; the Amalfi Coast the most scenic; and Pompeii with Vesuvius the most historic — together they make the perfect three days.
How do I plan 3 days from Sorrento?
Spend day one on Capri, day two on the Amalfi Coast, and day three at Pompeii and Vesuvius, booking the boat trips and tours ahead, especially in summer.