Four days, two coastal nights
One night is in Sorrento, one in Positano, and the last near Naples Airport. Add nights if you want a slower beach or island holiday rather than stretching the short visit across more attractions.
ITALY / SORRENTO · CAPRI · POSITANO
A Four-Day Sorrento, Capri and Positano Route from Naples
A Sorrento evening. Capri on the way. Then a night in Positano, with the stairs doing their part to earn dinner.
A compact four-day route from Naples to Sorrento, through Capri to Positano, then back to an airport-area overnight before departure.
A trip from Alisha & MattPlanned with couples in mind.
A little uphill. A lot to look at.
YOUR TIME4 days · 3 nights
THE ROUTESorrento → Capri → Positano
THE COASTAL NIGHTS1 Sorrento · 1 Positano
THE FINAL NIGHTNaples airport area
THE TRIP, IN A FEW WORDS
A short stretch.
Three different places.
Arrive through Naples and continue to Sorrento for the first evening. The next day visits Capri between the two overnight bases, with a confirmed onward boat to Positano.
Give Positano the following morning and early afternoon, then return toward Naples for the airport stay. The route is compact, with two coastal nights and one airport-area night.
See how the route fits together ↘A LITTLE ORIENTATION
Along the coast.
Via the island.
One Sorrento night, one Positano night, then one airport-area night. Capri is an in-between visit, with luggage and the onward ferry arranged in advance.
ROUTE DIAGRAM · NOT TO SCALESorrentoArrival + first evening
CapriA chosen island outing
PositanoOvernight + village time
Naples airportFinal night + departure
FOUR DAYS · TWO COASTAL NIGHTS + ONE AIRPORT NIGHT
Planning your Positano, Capri & Sorrento stay
Capri is the luggage day
Confirm both ferry legs and arrange bags before choosing the island outing. A Blue Grotto queue can replace Monte Solaro or town time; protect the onward crossing and Positano luggage handoff first.
Your Positano, Capri & Sorrento route and overnight stays
| Day | Route or focus | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NAPLES AIRPORT → SORRENTO | Palazzo Abagnale & Tritone, Sorrento, or your confirmed current listing. |
| 2 | SORRENTO → CAPRI → POSITANO | Casa Buonocore, Positano. |
| 3 | POSITANO → NAPLES AIRPORT AREA | Bed & Boarding BENBO, or your confirmed Naples airport-area accommodation. |
| 4 | NAPLES AIRPORT · DEPARTURE | Onward travel. |
THE PLAN
Your Positano, Capri & Sorrento itinerary, day by day
Open a day for the details. Keep the whole route close.
4 days · 3 nightsA ROUTE TO MAKE YOUR OWN
POSITANO, CAPRI & SORRENTO · THE ROUTE
DAY1An evening in Sorrento.
NAPLES AIRPORT → SORRENTO
Continue to Sorrento after arrival and leave the first evening for the town.
- Arrive in NaplesArrange a current airport-to-Sorrento service or transfer that fits your actual flight.
- Continue to the coastal baseLeave enough time for check-in and a Sorrento walk. Keep Pompeii for a separate day if you want to visit.
- Settle into the accommodationConfirm the current property listing and arrival instructions.
- Sorrento walk and dinnerExplore near the center and consider AZZ! Italian Tavern for dinner, checking current opening and reservations.
WHERE YOU’LL SLEEP
Palazzo Abagnale & Tritone, Sorrento, or your confirmed current listing.
DAY2Capri on the way to Positano.
SORRENTO → CAPRI → POSITANO
Choose the island outing around your confirmed onward ferry and luggage arrangements.
- Ferry to CapriConfirm the current departure port, baggage allowance, and boarding requirements.
- Leave bags and choose the island planArrange storage or a confirmed driver service. A taxi was researched, not a guaranteed included service.
- Monte Solaro and town, or the grotto optionChoose a workable itinerary. Check current chairlift operation; attempt the Blue Grotto only if conditions and the queue leave enough time.
- Onward boat to PositanoReturn to Marina Grande with a buffer before boarding your confirmed crossing.
- Casa Buonocore and dinnerArrange the uphill luggage handoff. Consider Ristorante Max for dinner and confirm your reservation separately.
WHERE YOU’LL SLEEP
Casa Buonocore, Positano.
DAY3Positano, before the airport move.
POSITANO → NAPLES AIRPORT AREA
Give the village the morning and early afternoon, then leave room for the transfer.
- Breakfast and a village walkCasa e Bottega is the breakfast idea.
- Lanes and Santa Maria AssuntaCheck current church access and choose a walk around the village.
- Lunch or a beach pauseChez Black was the lunch booking. Choose beach time only if it fits checkout, bags, and the transfer.
- Transfer toward NaplesArrange a current road transfer with time for traffic and your accommodation’s arrival requirements.
- Airport-area eveningConfirm your BENBO arrival and booking period. A Naples pizza stop is optional if the timing works.
WHERE YOU’LL SLEEP
Bed & Boarding BENBO, or your confirmed Naples airport-area accommodation.
DAY4An early onward departure.
NAPLES AIRPORT · DEPARTURE
Keep the final morning for the flight you book.
- Checkout and airport arrivalFollow your accommodation’s current access instructions and airline’s arrival guidance.
- Fly onwardThe Italy segment ends at Naples Airport. International connections are outside this guide.
WHERE YOU’LL SLEEP
Onward travel.
MAKE ROOM FOR THISAn island day.
An island day.
With a boat to catch.
Choose the main Capri experience around the confirmed onward ferry. Monte Solaro and town time make one possible plan; the Blue Grotto stays an optional choice around sea conditions and queues.
A GOOD PLACE TO LAND
Where to put your feet up.
Places to stay along the route.
A BASE TO EXPLORE.
SORRENTO · ONE NIGHT
Palazzo Abagnale & Tritone
The Sorrento property name in this route. Confirm the current listing, location, and arrival arrangements before booking.
Find it on the mapPOSITANO · ONE NIGHT
Casa Buonocore
The Positano overnight. Arrange the walking approach and any luggage assistance with the property.
Find it on the mapNAPLES AIRPORT · ONE NIGHT
Bed & Boarding BENBO
An airport-area capsule option for an early departure. Confirm current operation, access, facilities, and the exact booking period you need.
Find it on the mapCapri is an in-transit visit, not an overnight. The three nights are Sorrento, Positano, then the Naples airport area. Arrange luggage storage, porter help, and transfers separately.
A few choices around the short route.
Keep the core sequence simple. Add time before adding more stops.
Capri town or the Blue Grotto
Choose a manageable combination of the Blue Grotto, Monte Solaro, and town time around the actual ferry crossings. A long grotto wait can replace the rest of the island outing.
Dinner in Positano
Choose Ristorante Max or another dinner that fits your stay. La Tagliata is an alternative to investigate separately, including transport and a current reservation.
A beach pause
Spiaggia Grande and Fornillo were ideas for the Positano day. Choose around weather, access, and how much village time you want; no old beach-club prices or inclusions are assumed.
An optional Naples pizza evening
Da Michele and Starita were dinner ideas before the airport night. Only add a city meal if the transfer, luggage, and early departure leave enough room.
Check the current conditions.
Use these official sources alongside your operator’s current instructions.
A NOTE FROM ALISHA & MATT
Choose the island day.
Pack for the stairs.
Leave a ferry buffer.
This route covers three places with two coastal nights. The connections matter as much as the sightseeing list.
Alisha & MattArrange the two ferry legs together.
Confirm Sorrento-to-Capri and Capri-to-Positano operation for your journey, including baggage and check-in. Leave a realistic buffer between the island outing and the onward boat.
Make the Blue Grotto a choice.
Entry depends on sea and weather conditions, and the grotto visit has separate admission arrangements from the boat transfer. Ask about the actual queue before committing the day.
Plan the luggage handoff.
Arrange storage on Capri and the approach to your Positano accommodation. Confirm any porter or driver service, meeting point, and cost directly.
BEFORE YOU GO
A few good questions.
Is Capri a separate overnight?
No. It is a visit between Sorrento and Positano, with luggage storage or another confirmed baggage arrangement. Add a Capri night separately if you want more island time.
Does this include Pompeii?
No. This short route uses the arrival day for Sorrento. Add a separate day for Pompeii rather than compressing both visits before the Capri transfer.
Is the Blue Grotto guaranteed?
No. Check current sea conditions, operation, and the queue after arrival. The onward ferry is the fixed part to protect; choose an alternative island outing if necessary.
Why is the last night near Naples Airport?
An airport-area overnight can simplify an early departure. Confirm the accommodation’s location and access instead of assuming a very early road transfer from Positano will fit.
Are four days enough for a relaxed coast holiday?
This is a compact segment. Add nights in Sorrento, Positano, or Capri if you want more beach or island time; those additions are outside the three-night count.
Is this part of the Greece guide?
This route starts and finishes at Naples Airport. Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini have a separate Greece itinerary; arrange the flight between the two countries independently.
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