Self-Launched Amalfi Coast: Naples to Naples Independent Adventure
7 days · Amalfi Coast & Naples, Italy
G Adventures charges £1,120
No-markup version: ~£390 per person
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A 7-day self-launched version of G Adventures' "Exploring the Amalfi Coast" — same route (Naples → Sorrento → Amalfi Coast → Pompeii → Naples), same headline experiences (limoncello tasting, Path of the Gods hike, Pompeii ruins), but booked independently using trains, buses and ferries instead of a private group vehicle. You'll base in budget guesthouses and hostels, use the Circumvesuviana and SITA buses to get around, and book Pompeii entry and the Capri ferry yourself. Ideal for a solo traveller wanting the classic Campania coastline at a fraction of the guided-tour price. All costs are approximate per person.
Day-by-day
Arrive in Naples
Naples
Arrive in Naples at your own pace and check into a budget guesthouse or hostel in the historic centre or near the central station. Spend the late afternoon wandering Spaccanapoli, the straight-as-an-arrow street that slices through the old town, and grab your first proper Neapolitan pizza (L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele or Sorbillo are the classics — expect a queue). Nothing is pre-booked for you, so use the evening to sort your Circumvesuviana train ticket and confirm your Sorrento accommodation.
🚌Arrival by air to Naples (NAP); airport Alibus shuttle to city centre ~£5 or taxi ~£18
🛏Budget guesthouse/hostel in Naples historic centre — dorm £20-28, private room £45-65
- →Orientation wander of Spaccanapoli
- →Neapolitan pizza dinner
- →Sort onward transport tickets
Naples orientation walk & train to Sorrento
Naples → Sorrento
Do a self-guided walk of Naples' headline sights in the morning: the Royal Palace and Piazza del Plebiscito, Castel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino) and the Galleria Umberto I. Then take the Circumvesuviana train from Napoli Centrale to Sorrento (~1h10). In Sorrento, check in and join an evening limoncello tasting at a local limoncello shop or lemon grove — many offer free or low-cost tastings where you can buy a small bottle. Follow it with a stroll through Sorrento's lanes and the viewpoint over the Bay of Naples.
🚌Circumvesuviana train Naples → Sorrento ~£4; all walking in towns
🛏Budget guesthouse/B&B in Sorrento — private room £50-75, dorm £25-35
- →Self-guided Naples highlights walk
- →Circumvesuviana train to Sorrento
- →Limoncello tasting in Sorrento
Free day — Capri by hydrofoil
Sorrento / Capri
Spend the day as you please. The classic option is a hydrofoil to Capri (about 20-25 minutes from Sorrento). Once there, walk the town, take the local bus up to Anacapri, and view the Faraglioni sea stacks. The Blue Grotto is weather-dependent and boat entry is an extra cost. Ferries and boats are all self-bookable on the day at the port. Alternatively, stay in Sorrento and swim from the bathing platforms below the town.
🚌Hydrofoil Sorrento → Capri return ~£35-40; local Capri bus ~£2
🛏Budget guesthouse/B&B in Sorrento — private room £50-75, dorm £25-35
- →Hydrofoil to Capri
- →Bus to Anacapri and Faraglioni viewpoints
- →Optional Blue Grotto boat trip
Travel to the Amalfi Coast
Sorrento → Amalfi Coast (Agerola/Amalfi)
Take the SITA bus (or a combination of bus and ferry) along the coast from Sorrento toward Amalfi, passing Positano and Praiano with lemon groves and sea views the whole way. Consider hopping off in Amalfi to see the Duomo and then continuing on to Ravello for its gardens and panoramic terraces. Base for the next two nights in Agerola/Bomerano, the trailhead village for the Path of the Gods, which is far cheaper than Positano or Amalfi itself.
🚌SITA bus Sorrento → Amalfi ~£4-6; local buses to Ravello ~£2
🛏Agriturismo/guesthouse in Agerola/Bomerano — private room £45-70, dorm £22-30
- →Coastal bus ride along the Amalfi Coast
- →Amalfi Duomo and town wander
- →Ravello Villa Cimbrone/Rufolo gardens
Path of the Gods hike to Positano
Agerola/Bomerano → Positano
Self-navigate the Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei), one of Italy's great coastal walks. Start from Bomerano and follow the well-marked trail ~8.6km to Nocelle, then descend the steps to Positano. The route delivers lemon groves, gorges, woodland, abandoned farmhouses and huge sea views. Bring water, sun protection and sturdy shoes — the path is exposed and uneven. From Positano take the bus or ferry back to your base. Start early to beat the heat and crowds.
🚌Trail on foot; return bus Positano → Amalfi/Agerola ~£2-4, or ferry in season ~£8-12
🛏Agriturismo/guesthouse in Agerola/Bomerano — private room £45-70, dorm £22-30
- →Path of the Gods hike (Bomerano to Nocelle/Positano)
- →Descend into Positano and explore the town
Amalfi Coast to Naples via Pompeii
Amalfi Coast → Pompeii → Naples
Travel back north and stop at Pompeii on the way. Book a Pompeii entry ticket in advance online (skip-the-line) and either join a shared small-group guided tour or use the official audio guide — both are self-bookable via GetYourGuide or the Parco Archeologico di Pompei site. Walk the forum, baths and preserved houses under the shadow of Vesuvius. Then continue by Circumvesuviana to Naples, check in, and enjoy a final evening of pasta and sfogliatelle.
🚌Bus/train Amalfi Coast → Pompeii ~£4-6; Circumvesuviana Pompeii → Naples ~£3
🛏Budget guesthouse/hostel in Naples historic centre — dorm £20-28, private room £45-65
- →Pompeii ruins with self-booked entry and audio guide or small-group tour
- →Circumvesuviana train to Naples
- →Final Naples evening and street food
Depart Naples
Naples
Check out and make your own way to the airport or onward station. If your flight is later, squeeze in a last coffee and pastry at a historic caffè or a quick visit to the Naples National Archaeological Museum (which houses the best Pompeii finds) before heading out.
🚌Alibus shuttle to airport ~£5 or taxi ~£18
🛏None (departure day)
- →Optional Naples National Archaeological Museum
- →Departure from Naples
Self-launched vs. G Adventures
| This itinerary (self-launched) | G Adventures | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per person | ~£390 | £1,120 |
| Duration | 7 days | 7 days |
| Who books it | You and your group, direct | Tour operator, guided group |
| Savings | £730 per person (65%) | |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Self-Launched Amalfi Coast: Naples to Naples Independent Adventure cost?+
Doing it yourself with this self-launched itinerary costs an estimated £390 per person for 7 days in Amalfi Coast & Naples, Italy. This is an AI-generated estimate based on typical budget-traveller prices — actual costs will vary by season and how you book.
Is this cheaper than booking with G Adventures?+
Yes — G Adventures charges around £1,120 per person for a similar tour. Doing the same route independently, using the same standard of accommodation and activities, costs an estimated £390 — a saving of roughly £730 (65%) per person.
How long is the Amalfi Coast & Naples, Italy trip?+
This itinerary runs 7 days, covering 7 day-by-day stops through Amalfi Coast & Naples, Italy.
How do I join this trip?+
You can join an existing open departure using this itinerary if one is scheduled, or launch your own departure with your own dates and invite other travellers to join you — no tour operator required.
Isn't it easier to just use a tour operator?+
Well, yes, a tour operator will book all the individual parts of your travel for you and provide a guide. That's obvious, but doing this has the potential to save the group thousands, which can in turn improve your itinerary substantially or save you huge amounts of money. Also, when you launch a departure, Travel Crew has tools in place to help you book the individual sections of the trip or make it easier for you to do this as a group. Really, you do not need a middle man. If you are more comfortable paying more and using a middle man, then you should certainly do this.
Is it safer to book through a tour operator?+
Arguably, there isn't much difference. A self-launched trip runs on the same principle as a group travel crew: collective responsibility, everyone looking out for each other, the same way it would if a group of friends organised the trip themselves — because that's exactly what's happening. You should always take out travel insurance before you go, self-launched or not; that doesn't change either way. Every open departure is published publicly with real dates and a real trip organiser, so it's never an anonymous arrangement, and our support team is reachable any time you need help, including in an emergency while you're away. Longer-term, we're building direct relationships with ground DMCs in popular destinations, offered as an optional paid add-on for extra on-the-ground support. Ultimately, though, the group is responsible for its own conduct and safety on a self-launched trip, same as on any trip you plan yourself.
What kind of trip is this?+
This is a culture, hiking, foodie trip through Amalfi Coast & Naples, Italy, self-launched rather than run by a tour operator — you organise it with a group you find or bring yourself.
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