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Top 5 Day Trips from Positano

TOP 5 DAY TRIPS FROM POSITANO

19th November 2018

Last Updated on 4th September 2020 by Bejal

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During our Amalfi Coast escapades, we were based in Positano (read all about my stay at Hotel Villa Franca) for three nights and took advantage of its perfect positioning along the coast line and booked a few trips out of town. Positano is the epitome of the Amalfi coast, picturesque, postcard perfect, actually lets update that with insta-worthy, so why would you want to leave?

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Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano

Well once you’ve soaked up the rays on the beach, tried all the gelato and walked many many many steps to admire the coastal views earning many memories of photography miles, a belly full of carbs and limoncello, it’s time to explore further. If you’re visiting in high season you will also experience the hordes of crowds that come for day trips, which is actually quite normal for any of the towns along the coast. Dr C and I are early risers so we are pretty much out and about at the crack of dawn.

Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano

If you’re heading to Positano then here are my top picks of what you can do in the area by boat, ferry, car or public transport!

  • Top 5 Things to do from Positano
  • Top 5 Things to do from Positano
  • Top 5 Things to do from Positano

1 TAKE A BOAT TO THE FAMOUS ISLAND OF CAPRI

Well when you’re in the vicinity it would be rude not to go and see how the other half live, after all Capri is home to the rich and famous and has many a beautiful villa to admire, especially the Versace residence, which can be spotted from the see.

Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano

Dr C and I took a private boat tour with Blue Star Positano for the day. The company office is located down on the beach at Positano in a little gazebo. Alternatively everything can be booked online. We were met at 9 am by our captain Franceso, who was absolutely fantastic. Our itinerary, en route to the island of Capri included the following, Tiberios Jump, The natural arch, the white grotto, the grotto of wonders, Villa Malaparte, The Faraglioni Rocks, Marina Piccola, The Green Grotto, Punta Carena (Lighthouse of Capri), Blue Grotto and the Capri Man port, Marina Grande.

Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano

Francesco also stopped the boat at areas of beautiful coral and sea life so we could get in the water to snorkel. All snorkelling gear is provided as are towels. Additionally the trip is made extra special with fruits, wine, Prosecco and limoncello of course to keep you well hydrated.

Top 5 Day Trips from Positano

Once on the island of Capri, which lies in the beautiful gulf of Naples, we had numerous options including having a fancy lunch in a hideaway restaurant but Dr C and I just wanted a relaxing day so Francesco dropped us off at the main marina and came to pick us up again in the late afternoon.

Top 5 Day Trips from Positano

We meandered the main port and then got the Funicular up to the old town of Capri and had a very relaxing day admiring the beautiful views and cobbled stoned streets.

Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano

The two main view points we came across were at Giardini di Augusto and Belvedere Migliere. They’re both really easy to find form Capri Town and sign posted.

Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano

I would recommend taking advantage of the numerous lunch stops along the Islands coastline in the Town of Capri. We opted for a simple Pizza as it was a very hot day and refuelling was most definitely required!

Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano

If you’re not quite sure about taking a private boat or ferry our to Capri, then I would thoroughly recommend it. The main reason being that it is really beautiful seeing Positano and the Amalfi Coast form the sea. Once you’re out there you’ll know what I was talking about.

Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano

Blue Star Positano

Box Office Positano Beach

Sede Via Del Brigantino n°1

 84017 Positano

 Book in person or online at Blue Star Positano

2VISIT THE ARCHAELOGICAL SITE OF THE CITY OF POMPEII

It would be sacrilege to go all this way and not see Pompeii. It’s most definitely a day trip affair as the site is large with a lot of walking and exploring to be done if you intend on visiting it in detail. We booked via positano.com and were scheduled to incorporate a tour of Vesuvius and Herculaneum into the same day. A guide, who also doubles as a driver, provides the transportation to the point of interest and you are given plenty of free time to explore as you please.

Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano

I would suggest getting to Pompeii quite early as it gets busy fast and if you want to take some great shots then it can be difficult with coach loads of tourists arriving by the hour. Make sure you take some comfortable walking shoes, trainers are totally advisable as Pompeii is an archaeological site with rough terrain. It is absolutely huge and never had I imagined the scale of this site until I arrived.

Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano

Pompeii is a vast archaeological site near the coast of the Bay of Naples. Once a thriving and sophisticated Roman city, Pompeii was buried under meters of ash and pumice after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. The preserved site features excavated ruins of streets and houses that visitors can freely explore.

Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano

We made bookings online via https://www.positano.com/ however it’s worthy to note, that although the guide will provide you with all the history before alighting the private car, they do not accompany you and entrance fees are not included.

Pompeii

80045, Naples

 

3CLIMB THE MARVEL THAT IS MOUNT VESUVIUS

Unfortunately, Mount Vesuvius was totally clouded over on the day we were supposed to visit. There had been fires in the gulf of Naples during our visit and visibility was very bad. Although it was our decision, we discussed with our guide if it was worth the hike up and in the end we mutually decided that there would be no point if all we could see was grey. However I did get some fantastic photos of Mount Vesuvius from far and also from our Junior suite at The Bellevue Syrene Hotel in Sorrento.

Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano

Mount Vesuvius

80044 Ottaviano

Naples

4ENJOY A VINEYARD TOUR WITH LUNCH AT THE BASE OF MOUNT VESUVIUS

As we were no longer going to Mount Vesuvius, our guide asked if we would like to visit a vineyard for some wine tasting and lunch and of course we were happy to oblige. Casa Setaro, was a small family run vineyard, which was located just at the base of Mount Vesuvius.

Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano

 Casa Setaro winery is run by Massimo Setaro, a 4th generation Setaro wine producer who grew up in Trecase, a small village clung to the Vesuvius lava slopes, just a few minutes from the historic city of Pompeii, facing the Gulf of Naples, Sorrento and the island of Capri.

They strongly believe in the local grapes cultivated on the black terrains of Vesuvius. Since 79 A. D. many eruptions have generated fruitful and blessed soils rich in minerals, which give origin to wines with an extraordinary character. 

Top 5 Day Trips from Positano

We started with a tour of the Vineyard with Loredana, who then led us through to the wine making area including the cellar and bottling area.

Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano

The Vineyard is small and for now only has capacity to distribute wine nationally. Following the wine tour, we were seated for a three course lunch, which included sampling the different wines that the vineyard produces. Each went perfectly with a simple but tasty homely lunch served in the casa cantina of this family house.

Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano

All wines can be purchased or shipped back home should you wish to extend your taste of the Casa Setaro experience.

Top 5 Day Trips from Positano

Visiting Casa Setaro was truly one of the highlights of my trip, as it was such a personal experience and friendly experience and I would thoroughly recommend it as a stop in your day if you’re in the area. Plus you also get to meet little Emma, the resident dog.

Top 5 Day Trips from Positano

Contact the vineyard to organise a visit via their website

Casa Setaro

Via Bosco del Monaco, 34

80040 Trecase

Naples

 

5WALK THROUGH THE ROMAN TOWN OF HERCULANEUM

 My final recommendation would be an afternoon stop off at the old roman town of Herculaneum. Located in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, Herculaneum was an ancient Roman town destroyed by volcanic pyroclastic flows in 79 AD.

Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano

It’s quite a spectacular site and also has a museum. We arrived mid afternoon and there were not many crowds, however I have to say out of all the sites I have visited Herculaneum is the most under-rated and less visited. This made it all the more intriguing for us to explore the excavation site and imagine what this town would have looked like in its former glory. Entrance fees apply here and audio guides can be obtained to help with the historical route around the site.

Top 5 Day Trips from Positano

 

Top 5 Day Trips from Positano
Top 5 Day Trips from Positano

Herculaneum

Corso Resina, 80056 Ercolano

Naples

 

If you’re looking for things to do in and around Positano, with knowledgable tour, then check out these Positano Tour Ideas.

Positano Travel Resources

To access the Amalfi Coast and Positano, the closest airport is Naples. I’d recommend Easyjet if you’re travelling within Europe or find the best carrier rates via Skyscanner

For further reading on Amalfi Coast & Positano

  • Dining Options in Positano
  • Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi
  • Belmond Hotel Caruso, Ravello
  • Hotel Villa Franca

Disclosure: I was gifted the Don Vincenzo Riserva by Casa Setaro however all opinions, views and photography are my own and therefore remain a copyright of be-lavie.

Have you tried any of the above day trips from Positano? Let me know which were your favourites below…

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Bejal

I’m Bejal aka Be, an ex-scientist turned travel writer and digital content creator. I have travelled to 6 continents, visited 70 plus countries, including an around the world trip, making me quite the expert in crafting intricate itineraries. I love to discover some of the world's more remote destinations and stay in some incredible hidden location eco-hotels. My aim is to transport you, my audience, to inspirational and cultural global spots that are less visited and allow you to see the 'real' and authentic side of destinations through detailed guides with a sprinkling of luxury. The spotlight is on eco-friendly responsible experiential travel with lifelong memories.

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  • Binny
    19th November 2018

    It all sounds incredible. I would love to go to Pompeii

    Reply
    • Bejal
      Binny
      19th November 2018

      IT really was Binny and yes Pompeii is just a magnificent site to explore. very hard to imagine such a place existed once.

      Reply
  • Lara Olivia
    19th November 2018

    These are all amazing day trip ideas and your photography is incredible! I’ve never been to Positano but it’s high up on the wish list!

    xo missportmanteau.com

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    • Bejal
      Lara Olivia
      20th November 2018

      Thankyou Lara, I would thoroughly recommend when in Positano to get out for the day and visit the surroundings, especially if the area is busyin peak season. I can’t wait for you to go one day and thanks so much. It’s so easy to take lovely photos with the backdrop of this coastline. xx

      Reply
  • Mostlyfoodandtravel
    19th November 2018

    I loved all your posts on Amalfi. I definitely won’t need a travel book cause I can just flick through your posts. The boat ride and Pompei sound so amazing .. mind you it all does

    Reply
    • Bejal
      Mostlyfoodandtravel
      20th November 2018

      Thankyou Neha, no you won’t need a travel book, just take me please!!! Pompeii was a dream for me as I studies it at school but then again, if you asked me to chose, I would say I enjoyed every single one for different reasons.

      Reply
  • Laura
    26th November 2018

    What a fantastic place to explore! It all looks so beautiful!

    Reply
    • Bejal
      Laura
      26th November 2018

      It’s such a stunning part of the Italian Coast line Laura, I reckon you’d love it!

      Reply
  • summersholiyay
    29th November 2018

    This holiday sounds like the actual dream xxxx

    Reply
    • Bejal
      summersholiyay
      30th November 2018

      This holiday Sammy was actually a dream! Always wanted to go and had to make that dream a reality! xxx

      Reply
  • GSE Solutions
    4th December 2018

    Thank you for your recommendations, you took beautiful pictures which are inspiring.

    Reply
    • Bejal
      GSE Solutions
      4th December 2018

      Thanks for stopping by and your lovely comment. I hope you go one day as it’s just as beautiful as the photos!

      Reply

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