Can you visit the Amalfi Coast and Capri in one day from Naples?

Most tours focus on one or the other in a full day — either a coastal drive taking in Positano and Amalfi, or a boat trip to Capri and the Blue Grotto. Trying to combine both leaves little time for either, so pick the experience that appeals most and save the other for a second day.

Is the Blue Grotto always open?

No — entry to the Blue Grotto depends on the tide and sea conditions and it closes when the swell is too high, most often in winter or on windy days. Boat tours still circle the island and its sea caves when the grotto is shut, and reputable operators note that access is weather-dependent.

What is the best way to see the Amalfi Coast?

A small-group tour with a driver lets you enjoy the dramatic coast road without the stress of parking on narrow cliffs, with stops for photos and free time in Positano, Amalfi or Ravello. Boat tours offer a cooler, uncrowded perspective from the water in summer.

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Amalfi Coast & Capri Day Trips from Naples

Trade the city for the most beautiful coastline in Italy: the pastel villages of the Amalfi Coast and the glamorous island of Capri. Whether you prefer a scenic drive above the cliffs or a boat gliding into the Blue Grotto, here is how to plan a dazzling day from Naples — with the best-rated coast tours and Capri boat trips to book.

At a glance

1Coastal drive to Positano & Amalfi
2Free time in a cliffside village
3Boat trip to the island of Capri
4Blue Grotto & Faraglioni by sea

The Amalfi Coast by road

The classic outing follows the vertiginous coastal road to Positano and Amalfi, two of Italy's most photographed villages. You'll wind past lemon groves and cliffside terraces with stops for photos and free time to wander the stepped lanes, browse ceramics and sit over an espresso by the sea. Many tours add Ravello or Sorrento, and a small group means the minibus can pause where the views are best.

Capri and the Blue Grotto by boat

For a different rhythm, sail out to Capri, the rocky island that has drawn emperors and film stars alike. Boat tours circle the towering Faraglioni sea stacks and, sea conditions permitting, slip into the Blue Grotto, where sunlight turns the water an electric blue. Time ashore lets you ride the funicular up to Capri town, wander the piazzetta or take the chairlift over Anacapri.

Sorrento as your gateway

Perched on cliffs above the bay, Sorrento is the natural launch point for the coast and the islands, and an easy stop in its own right. Its lively centre is famous for limoncello, inlaid woodwork and sunset views toward Vesuvius. Plenty of day trips from Naples include time here, whether as a base for the Capri ferry or a relaxed finale before the drive back to the city.