Famous for its colorful buildings, world-class gelato, and stunning coastline, Positano is the jewel of the Amalfi Coast. A day trip from Rome is possible if you start early. Visiting Positano is a must for anyone in Italy, offering a perfect detour from Rome’s cultural treasures.
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Famous for its colorful buildings, world-class gelato, and stunning coastline, Positano is the jewel of the Amalfi Coast. A day trip from Rome is possible if you start early. Visiting Positano is a must for anyone in Italy, offering a perfect detour from Rome’s cultural treasures.
Here’s everything you need to know about Positano, one of the most captivating day trips from Rome.
Nestled on the Amalfi Coast, Positano is just over 270 kilometers from Rome. With some planning, a day trip from the capital is feasible.
Most guided Positano day trips from Rome use an air-conditioned minivan, departing around 7 AM from a central location. The first stop is at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pompeii, where you'll have two hours to explore the ancient ruins. Then, in Positano, you'll have two hours to enjoy lunch and the scenic village.
Lastly, enjoy a scenic bus tour of the Amalfi Coast, famed for its stunning views. The 13-hour Positano day trip from Rome concludes with drop-off at your meeting point.
Guided tours are the most popular way to explore Positano. You’ll board an air-conditioned coach which will take you to the world-famous ruins of Pompeii. It includes a guided tour of the town that’s been frozen in time. You’ll have free time in Positano during the summer season or Amalfi between November and March.
With a semi-private tour, you can expect no more than eight people to join you on your Positano day tour from Rome. Alongside stop-offs at both Pompeii and Positano, lunch is also included at a charming local restaurant. The lunchtime views stretch out over the Bay of Naples, as well as Sorrento.
Those choosing a private tour will benefit from the full attention of their own knowledgeable guide at Pompeii and a flexible itinerary for the day. With an English-speaking driver and an air-conditioned minivan, it’s the most comfortable way to travel on your Positano journey.
After a quick dash between Rome and Naples by high-speed train, you’ll hop aboard your boat and set sail for the Amalfi Coast. On a boat tour from Rome to Positano, you’ll see several sites that other day-trippers miss, such as Marina Grande.
A full day group tour to Positano from Rome with by coach starts at €140 per person, while semi-private tours by minivan of just seven or eight people range upwards from €270 per person which includes lunch.
Private day tours to Positano prices start at around €400 per person, which includes an English-speaking driver and faster travel time. Boat tours to Positano cost around €300 per person for a group of two people, and include high-speed train ride in Rome, as well as snacks.
Fornillo is the second largest beach in Positano after Spiaggia Grande. The 300-meter beach can be reached by foot from Spiaggia Grande. The distinctive feature of Fornillo Beach is the two ancient watchtowers that are positioned on either end of the beach.
If it’s nature you’re seeking on your Positano day tour from Rome, the Path of Gods' scenic trail is around 8 kilometers long. The hike offers outstanding views of the rugged coastline and passes through historic towns.
The Church of Santa Maria is located in the heart of Positano and is free to enter. You can light a candle as you enter the church, and for €2, you can get a souvenir coin to commemorate your trip.
Photography lovers will want to head to Spiaggia Grande on their Positano excursion to capture the most famous shot on the Amalfi Coast. This is the largest and most popular beach in Positano. You can also rent sunbeds on the beach for between €20 and €25 per day.
The promise of sunshine drives tourists in the thousands to the town during the summer. Instead, consider visiting in the shoulder months of May and September, when prices are lower, temperatures are balmy and tourists are gone.
Positano becomes a ghost town during the winter months. Despite the mild temperatures (for Europe) that range between 5 and 12 degrees Celsius, almost everything from restaurants to hotels is closed during January and February.