9 days in Southern Italy Itinerary

A lovely town easily accessible from almost anywhere in the country, Sorrento overlooks the Bay of Naples and sits right on the Amalfi Drive.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Mon): let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, take in the waterfront at Marina Grande - Antico Borgo Marinaro, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica di Sant'Antonino, and finally don't miss a visit to Piazza Tasso.

To see maps, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read our Sorrento trip planner.

Indianapolis, USA to Sorrento is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Indianapolis to Sorrento due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Indianapolis in October, Sorrento is a bit warmer at night with lows of 63°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can drive to Amalfi.

Known for its impressive hillside cascade of colorful stone buildings down to the Mediterranean shore, Amalfi is the cultural and commercial heart of southern Italy's Amalfi Coast.

Get out of town with these interesting Amalfi side-trips: Positano (Miniaci Art Gallery, Boat Tours & Water Sports, &more). There's still lots to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Duomo di Sant'Andrea, take in the spiritual surroundings of Chiesa dell'Annunziata, take in nature's colorful creations at Villa Cimbrone Gardens, and admire the landmark architecture of Villa Rufolo.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Amalfi trip planner.

Traveling by car from Sorrento to Amalfi takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Amalfi are 73°F, while nighttime lows are 63°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can go by car to Naples.

Naples is the capital of the Italian region Campania and the third-largest municipality in Italy after Rome and Milan. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Naples: Salerno (Palazzo Giannattasio, Giardino della Minerva, &more) and Pompeii (Villa dei Misteri & Lupanar). Next up on the itinerary: delve into the distant past at Pompeii Archaeological Park, don't miss a visit to Piazza del Plebiscito, appreciate the extensive heritage of Underground Naples, and explore the world behind art at Museo Cappella Sansevero.

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Traveling by car from Amalfi to Naples takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Amalfi in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Naples, with lows of 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.