One Day Sightseeing Tour of Amalfi from Sorrento on Shoestring Budget

  • 9:00AM: Departure from Sorrento to Amalfi
    Estimated travel time: 1 hour (16 miles)

    Take a local SITA bus or a ferry from Sorrento to Amalfi. SITA bus is a more budget-friendly option, while a ferry ride offers a scenic view of the Amalfi coast.

  • 10:00AM: Amalfi Cathedral (Duomo di Amalfi)
    Estimated visit time: 1 hour | Estimated travel time: 6 minutes (0.3 miles)

    The Amalfi Cathedral is a stunning example of medieval architecture and is dedicated to the Apostle Saint Andrew. The cathedral contains various historical artifacts and a spectacular façade.

  • 11:15AM: Villa Rufolo
    Estimated visit time: 1.5 hours | Estimated travel time: 5 minutes (0.3 miles)

    The Villa Rufolo was built in the 13th century and features beautiful gardens, terraces, and a view of the sea. It was the inspiration behind the famous German composer Richard Wagner's opera "Parsifal".

  • 1:00PM: Lunch break
    Estimated time: 1 hour | Estimated travel time: 10 minutes (2.2 miles)

    Grab a budget-friendly lunch at Pasticceria Pansa, which serves fresh and delicious pasta, pizza, and pastries.

  • 2:15PM: Paper Mill Museum (Museo della Carta)
    Estimated visit time: 1 hour | Estimated travel time: 3 minutes (0.1 miles)

    The Paper Mill Museum is a small museum that provides a glimpse into the paper-making process, which was the main industry in Amalfi. The museum also showcases various old machineries for making paper.

  • 3:30PM: Loreto Abbey (Chiostro del Paradiso)
    Estimated visit time: 1 hour | Estimated travel time: 2 minutes (0.1 miles)

    The Loreto Abbey is a beautiful complex of buildings that includes a church, a monastery, and a cloister called "Paradise Cloister" due to its stunning views. The cloister is filled with beautiful frescoes and intricate Gothic arches.

  • 4:45PM: Departure from Amalfi to Sorrento
    Estimated travel time: 1 hour (16 miles)

    Take a local SITA bus or a ferry from Amalfi back to Sorrento.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Amalfi Cathedral (1 hour, free)
  • Villa Rufolo (1.5 hours, 7 EUR)
  • Pasticceria Pansa (1 hour, 10 EUR)
  • Paper Mill Museum (1 hour, 4 EUR)
  • Loreto Abbey (1 hour, 3 EUR)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 24 EUR

Transportation

Travelers can take a local SITA bus or a ferry from Sorrento to Amalfi, which costs around 8 EUR per person. The total travel time is around 1 hour. In Amalfi, walking is the best option to get around as the town is small and crowded with narrow streets.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting nearby towns such as Ravello or Positano, which offer stunning views of the Amalfi coast. If you have less time, skip the Paper Mill Museum and Loreto Abbey.

Airports

The nearest airport to Amalfi is Naples International Airport (NAP), which is located around 1 hour and 30 minutes (49 miles) from Amalfi.

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