Olivia & Luke
Olivia & Luke
Things to Do
First and foremost, plan on eating lots of pasta, enjoying fresh olive oil and gelato, and drinking wine in the country that's been perfecting these things for thousands of years! Between meals, try to squeeze in as much sightseeing as possible, whether it's simply walking the streets or touring the Colosseum.
Sorrento and the Amalfi coast
Sorrento
Sorrento is perched on top of a cliff overlooking the Bay of Naples and is known as "the gateway to the Amalfi coast."
It's a great town to wander around, packed with restaurants and scenery.
Our wedding venue is in the town center, and Sorrento is a great hub for traveling to Positano/the Amalfi coast, Capri, Pompei, and Naples.
If you're looking to swim in Sorrento, beach access is a little complicated. There's a small public beach betwen the marinas and a handful of "beach platforms" owned by the more expensive hotels. Your best bet might be to book a hotel/rental with a pool, or plan on a beach day in Positano.
Positano
The town of Positano is built into the cliffs of the Amalfi coast with a maze of cobblestone streets and sidewalks descending to the beach below.
Try to book travel at least a month in advance!
Ferry: A 25min boat ride will get you from Sorrento to Positano, ~€16
Local bus: ride the SITA bus on a windy, cliff-edge road to travel between Sorrento and Positano - not for the faint of heart! Tickets can be purchased in local markets or at the train station, ~€5.
Join a day-tour bus that will take you from Sorrento to the major towns along the Amalfi coast (Positano, Amalfi, Ravello)
The island of Capri
Try to book at least a month in advance!
Ferry: A 30min boat ride will get you from Sorrento to Capri, ~€20 capri.com - sorrentoinsider.com
You can ride a ski lift to the top of Monte Solaro for great views, or take a boat ride around the island. Explore the island
Pompei ruins
Take the Circumvesuviana to Pompei Scavii-Villa dei Misteri (~35min ride from Sorrento). Leaving the station, turn right and walk down the road about 2min, the entrance will be on your left.
Rome and Vatican City
Needless to say, Rome is an awesome city to visit and we definitely recommend spending a couple days there. We usually get a hotel between the train station and Colosseum, then explore from there... bring your walking shoes!
Rome
Colosseum - book ahead to tour inside
Roman Forum
Pantheon
Victor Emmanuel Monument
Trevi Fountain
Spanish Steps
Vatican City
St. Peter's Square and Basilica - climbing the dome is worth it, if you're not claustrophobic
Vatican Museums (Sistine chapel)
Some hotel options in Rome:
Florence, Siena, Pisa, San Gimignano
If you travel north of Rome, Florence is a great city to explore for a day or two and can be used as a hub to visit Siena, Pisa, and San Gimignano as well.
toursintuscany.com
