Excursion The amalfi coast by land and sea tour at Sorrento

Travel the Amalfi Coast, considered one of the most beautiful coastal drives in the world. Explore the village of Amalfi and enjoy some free time for own lunch and shop for souvenirs and majolica ware on this full-day tour and transfer.

Tender ashore and meet the shuttle bus for the short drive to the upper terrace of Sorrento, where your coach awaits.  Then, begin the approximate 1.5-hour drive along scenic the Amalfi Drive, the conventional name of a stretch of road which runs along the Amalfi Coast between the southern Italian towns of Sorrento and Amalfi, originally built by the Romans.

For the greater part of its route, the road is carved out of the side of the coastal cliffs, giving spectacular views down to the Tyrrhenian Sea and on the other side up to the towering cliffs above.

Amalfi

Amalfi is a romantic, Moorish-style resort town overlooking the Bay of Salerno at the foot of the steep Lattari Hills. In the centre of the town stands the 11th-century Cathedral of St. Andrew, said to hold the remains of the apostle. Distinctive for its black-and-white facade and its mosaics, the building features bronze doors cast in Constantinople in 1066 and a bell tower dating to the 13th century.

Upon arrival, your guide leads you to the main square, the Piazza del Duomo pointing out the main highlights, including the cathedral along the way. The next two hours are yours to explore the narrow alleyways lined with shops and boutiques and enjoy free time and lunch at any one of its many cafés at your own expense.

At the designated time, board a local public Motorboat for a 45-minute cruise transfer (not commented) along the Amalfi Coast to the Town of Salerno. Here you will re-board your coach for your return to Sorrento via Motorway and Sorrento coast.

Note: The motorboat or ferry is a public one, and not exclusive to Silversea.  We are unable to reserve seats for our guests prior and the ferry operator offers seats to all ticket holders on a first come basis. Crowding, lines, standing time and delays can be expected.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Amalfi Coast, Amalfi Drive, Tyrrhenian Sea, Positano, Amalfi, Bay of Salerno, Cathedral of St. Andrew, Piazza del Duomo, Free Time for Own Lunch

Note

Please note: This tour requires a moderate amount of walking, some of which is up/down inclines and over uneven surfaces.  The majority of walking is at each guest's discretion and this tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility. Guests wishing to visit the Cathedral in Amalfi are suggested to wear proper attire. Guests must be able to get on/off the coach by climbing steps; wear flat comfortable walking shoes. There are numerous hairpin turns along the Amalfi drive, therefore, this tour is not recommended for guests who are affected by motion sickness or Sea sickness since from Amalfi to Salerno a Public motorboat (small Ferry) will be used. Guests are responsible for ensuring they are on time for the return to Sorrento, otherwise, they will be required to make their own way to the ship at their expense. Due to local regulations and traffic restrictions, an alternate stop on the Amalfi Coast (Minori, Maiori or Vietri sul Mare) will be made should a drop off point will not be available or allowed in Amalfi. In case of bad weather conditions and rough seas, an alternate stop on the Amalfi Coast (Minori, Maiori or Vietri sul Mare) will be made instead. In cas of these alternatives, the tour will entirely be operated by coach.