The 15 Best Beach Day Trips in Italy

1.From Naples: Sorrento, Positano & Amalfi Coast – Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,643 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $76Our pick

This eight-hour small-group tour takes you from Naples to Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi by air-conditioned bus. You get free time in each town, direct access to Positano’s tiny center, live commentary, and optional lunch or a €15 boat ride in Amalfi.

“We had a wonderful day on the Sorrento–Positano–Amalfi tour. Mariacristina was warm, knowledgeable, and incredibly generous with her time and explanations, and Francesco was a safe, professional, and kind driver. The day was perfectly paced, relaxed, and truly enjoyable. Highly recommended — a memorable experience from start to finish.”

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2.From Rome: Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, and Sorrento Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7,031 reviews · 12 - 13 hours · from $79

You’ll travel by air-conditioned coach from Piazza del Popolo to Pompeii, where an archaeologist leads a 90-minute tour. Then enjoy Amalfi Coast views, two hours in Sorrento, and a limoncello tasting. Guides such as Natascia, Laura, Marius, and Barbara are praised for clear directions, humor, and helpful Italy tips.

“A great experience! Viviana is considerate, genuinely very professional. So is the Pompeii local guide. An eye-opening trip. The only downside is Amalfi Coast: if it is impossible to make it happen, just get it off the list.”

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3.From Rome: Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,620 reviews · 12 - 13 hours · from $99

Travel from Rome by air-conditioned coach to Pompeii for a guided visit, then follow the cliff-hugging Amalfi Coast road to Positano. Guides such as Sabina, Errica, Heather, and Jonathan are praised for lively explanations, while skilled drivers handle the winding route. Expect a full 12 to 13 hours and plenty of walking.

“Heather was pur guide, she was lovely, funny and verry informative. coach ride was comfortable aswell. verry happy with the day and would highly recommend”

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4.Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip from Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,250 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $101

Spend about 13 hours traveling from Rome to Pompeii and Positano. A guide leads you through Pompeii’s villas, baths, theaters, and ancient streets, then you follow the Amalfi Coast and enjoy free time in Positano. Expect a long ride, steep walking, and limited time at each stop.

“Pompeii, and the Amalfi Coast in a day. This was a dream excursion. The tour was challenging to walk with the step stairs and uneven terrain in Pompeii. It was worth the challenge. If you have any difficulty walking under these conditions this unfortunately is not a good tour for you. Otherwise, book this excursion now before your date fills up. The scenery, the food, the culture and history are all perfect. I would book this tour again. I want to return to the region and spend an extended time there. The transportation was comfortable and timely. The tour director was friendly and knowledgeable. My only negative was the pizza…”

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5.From Naples: Amalfi Coast Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,354 reviews · from $72

Travel from Naples along the Amalfi Coast with a multilingual guide and skilled driver. Taste limoncello near Sorrento, photograph Positano, explore Amalfi for two hours, and visit Ravello. Guides such as Gabriel, Paola, Daniel, and Giusy are known for lively commentary, while lunch is optional.

“It was such an amazing tour and our tour guide was amazing”

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6.Rome: Amalfi Coast & Positano Day Trip with Coastal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,214 reviews · 11 - 15 hours · from $71

Spend 11 to 15 hours exploring Positano and Amalfi or Sorrento from Rome. You’ll travel by air-conditioned coach and ferry, taste limoncello, and get free time for shops, food, photos, and sea views. Guides such as Marius, Angela, Flavio, and Rob are known for clear instructions and lively commentary.

“We enjoyed this tour, our tour guide Marissa was really lovely and our driver Luca drove really safely. I would recommend this to any who has a very short itinerary and would like to see the coast of Italy.”

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7.From Naples: Ravello & Amalfi Coast in Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,406 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $67

Spend about eight hours touring the Amalfi Coast from Naples, with photo stops near Agerola, free time in Amalfi and Ravello, a limoncello tasting, and an optional €15 boat ride. Guides such as Nina, Clemente, Anna, and Francesco add local context, while pickup is available from select hotels and the port.

“Trip canceled by operator at last minute “due to weather”….not a cloud in the sky! Very unprofessional. Left with no tour on a beautiful day in Italy.”

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8.From Naples: Pompeii & Amalfi Coast Full-Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,155 reviews · from $115

Set out from central Naples or the cruise port for a full day combining Pompeii with Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi. You get coastal photo stops, optional lunch, a Pompeii guide, and transport by coach. Guides such as Clemente, Mery, and Giusi are praised for keeping the long day friendly and well organized.

“Everything was amazing but most of all Federica! Best guide ever! Love from Greece ❤️”

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9.From Naples or Sorrento: Amalfi Coast Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,043 reviews · from $107

Travel by small air-conditioned bus from Naples or Sorrento to Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello with a bilingual guide. You get guided introductions, free time, and a shared boat from Positano to Amalfi from April to October, weather permitting. An additional Amalfi boat trip is available.

“This was an incredible trip. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and gave the perfect combination of guided tour/free time. The bus ride was very comfortable, and the highlight was the boat ride in Amalfi. I definitely recommend.”

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10.Pompeii Tour & Amalfi Coast Day Trip from Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,932 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $240

Travel from Rome to Pompeii with an archaeologist guide, then follow the coast to Positano from April to October. In winter, the trip visits Sorrento instead. Expect a long day, expert commentary, free time, and shared transport that may include up to 36 people.

“The Pompeii guided tour was superb. The tour was conducted by a local guide who was formerly an archeologist. Her explanations were easy to understand, her english was very good and the audio headsets worked well. Caution: The tour description says it goes along the Amalfi coast. In our case it didn't, it stopped short, in Sorrento. Sorrento is a lovely place, though, just not Amalfi. Also, the bus had a lot to be desired - the air conditioning was inconsistent; being a sight seeing tour, visibility was unsatisfactory, especially for those in the rear seat (4 passengers of which I was one) who had no windows at all, and…”

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11.Full-Day Amalfi Coast Experience from Sorrento, Naples or Salerno

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,275 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $102

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello from Sorrento, Naples, or Salerno. You get scenic transport, free time in each town, and commentary from guides such as Alfonso, Vincenzo, or Roberto, depending on your group size and departure.

“An excellent way to see the Amalfi coast. Our guide was very informative and showed us all the important sights.”

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12.Pompeii, Sorrento & Amalfi Coast Day Trip from Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,070 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $65Best value

Leave Rome for Pompeii, Sorrento, or Positano on a 12-hour coach tour with Wi-Fi, coastal views, and limoncello tasting. Choose Pompeii for ruins and a local guide, Positano for cliffside scenery, or the private upgrade for all three, hotel pickup, and a personal guide.

“The Pompeii portion of the tour was great and the Pompeii guide, Fabio, was really the best guide of the 4 tours we took in Italy this trip. What a fascinating city, with remarkable preservation. Fabio shared a lot of facts with us during the tour, including how archeologists have created casts of the victim's remains, how bread was actually recovered from ovens, how roads and sidewalks, and plumbing were designed and built. Sorrento was interesting, and my family had fun wandering the streets visiting shops. We left Rome at 750am and returned about 830pm. Obviously most of that time was on the coach, but it had wifi and was…”

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13.From Rome: Pompeii with Expert Guide & Amalfi Coast Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 868 reviews · from $146

Travel from Rome by air-conditioned minibus, tour Pompeii with an English-speaking archaeologist, and follow the Amalfi Coast to Positano. Guides such as Chiara, Cosimo, and Roberta add local stories and practical tips. Expect a 13-hour day with 6 to 8 hours on the road.

“Very informative and eye popping visit to both Pompeii and Positano. Gianmaria was a wonderful host and guide. Traffic leaving Positano was bad, extending the return until 9:45p.”

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14.Full-Day Amalfi Coast Small-Group Tour with Optional Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $119

Travel from Naples to Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello in an air-conditioned van or minibus. You get free time in each town, with a driver and guide arrangement based on group size. The optional Amalfi boat ride costs extra, and the day includes sharp turns and limited time.

“Our driver, Roberto was friendly and his expertise on narrow and busy roads put us at ease. The ad indicated 2 hours in each city (ravello, amalfi, and positano). However, we only spent 1 hour in 2 of the cities.”

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15.Private Day Trip Rome to Pompeii & Amalfi Coast tickets included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $639

Leave Rome at 7:30 a.m. in a private Mercedes with an English-speaking driver, then see Pompeii, Sorrento, and Positano in one long day. Pompeii tickets are included, while a local guide costs an extra 170 euros. Drivers such as Mido, Ahmed, and Fabio are noted for safe driving and helpful local advice.

“Excellent trip. Our driver Modi was the best. He made the trip what it was. Really flexible as we didn’t stay in Pompeii for more than an hour. He then drove us to Positano and literally helped the wait staff ready a table by the window for us. And the food was the best we had our entire trip. He then drove us all the way down to a short walk to the beach. If you can request him, I would do so. One of the best guides I’ve had and a great friendly person. Great driver as the roads to Positano are something I wouldn’t want to drive. He…”

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