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How To Spend 3 Days In Positano (Full Itinerary)

By: Indigo Sahara, M.A. | Published: May 3, 2023 | Updated: January 4, 2024

Wondering how to spend 3 days in Positano, Italy? You’ve made it to the right place.

How To Spend 3 Days In Positano (Complete Itinerary)

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In 1953, author John Steinbeck wrote, “Nearly always when you find a place as beautiful as Positano, your impulse is to conceal it.”

Although I sometimes wish I could bottle Positano up and keep the city to myself, I want you to experience the immense magic of Positano more, to truly immerse in la dolce vita and to witness the beauty for yourself first-hand.

This complete itinerary with everything you need to know about how to spend 3 days in Positano will help you do just that.

How To Spend 3 Days In Positano (Full Itinerary)

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  • How To Get To Positano
  • What To Pack For 3 Days In Positano
  • Where To Stay In Positano
  • 3 Days In Positano, Day 1: Exploring Positano Views, Shopping & Dinner At Chez Black
  • 3 Days In Positano, Day 2: Beach Day, Vintage Car Photo Tour & Drinks At Franco’s
  • 3 Days In Positano, Day 3: Boating, Amalfi Town & Dinner At The Legendary Da Vincenzo
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How To Get To Positano

Positano is certainly not the easiest city to get to, but it is certainly worth the travel. You will likely fly into the FCO airport in Rome. Then, from FCO, you have a few transportation options to Positano and the Amalfi Coast.

  1. Rent a car. Honestly, I would not recommend this option. Between the car rental, expensive tolls, high gas prices and hassle of parking, I would avoid renting a car. It may seem like the least stressful option, but trust me when I say that is is not any less stressful than the following options. We rented a car for our trip, and we will not be doing it again next time. Trust me, you’ll save money and headaches.
  2. Hire a private driver. Hiring a private driver from FCO to Positano has many perks. First, you will save time (direct drive, no stops, no searching for parking). Second, you won’t have to carry your suitcases up and down cobblestone stairs because you will be dropped off right outside your hotel. And third, you won’t have to think twice about driving stick-shift in a tiny car alongside Italian drivers. The only downside to hiring a private driver is that it is the most costly option. It would most likely a couple hundred euro per person.
  3. Take a train from FCO to Naples (Napoli), and then take a bus to Positano. This is by far the best option for transportation from FCO to Positano. Even though you will have to carry your luggage through train stations and bus stops, and even though it will take longer than a direct drive, it is by-far the most cost-effective and, therefore, popular alternative. We will be taking this route next time.
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What To Pack For 3 Days In Positano

A few key items you won’t want to forget:

  1. Sunscreen (I recommend Babo Botanicals spray sunscreen because it is non-toxic and reef safe).
  2. Sunglasses (I swear by my trendy and budget-friendly Zenni sunglasses for prescription and non-prescription shades).
  3. At least one dressy outfit (if not one dressy outfit per night).
  4. Loose linens and cool clothes (especially if you’re traveling in spring, summer or early fall).
  5. A swimsuit.
  6. Toiletries.
  7. Undergarments. (Don’t forget socks even though you’ll be on the coast. Hotel floors in Positano are typically tile, so your feet may get cold.)
  8. Beach flip flops or sandals (I love these cute, cheap and packable waterproof sandals from Old Navy).
  9. Comfortable walking shoes. (You’ll be climbing a lot of stairs. I always recommend these black Teva sandals or these white Nike Air Max sneakers.)
  10. A camera.

For a complete list of outfit ideas and what to wear in Positano, check out my Positano packing list: Positano Outfits: What To Wear In Positano, Italy.

Where To Stay In Positano

It is true that Positano can be a pricey destination; however, it does not necessarily have to be. There are accommodations available at every budget level. Some top picks include:

  1. Luxury hotels: Le Sirenuse or Hotel Poseidon.
  2. Budget accommodations: AirBnb.
  3. Somewhere in between: Hotel Casa Albertina.

Most recommended overall: Hotel Casa Albertina (pictured below).

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You can read my full hotel review of Hotel Casa Albertina here.

Or, if you’re honeymooning in Positano, you can check out this list of the best honeymoon hotels in Positano.

3 Days In Positano, Day 1: Exploring Positano Views, Shopping & Dinner At Chez Black

Morning

Because you’re likely exhausted from your previous day of travels, take a slow, relaxing morning. Although I wouldn’t necessarily advise sleeping in until noon, especially if you’re fighting jet lag, give yourself permission to bask in la dolce vita (the sweet life).

Hit snooze once or twice, enjoy a delicious Italian breakfast, sit on your balcony with a cappuccino in hand and stare at the Positano view before you. You’re in Positano, Italy. Take it in!

Afternoon (3 Days In Positano)

If you didn’t sleep in late enough to consider breakfast as your lunch, grab a panini from a local deli. A panini should cost you less that five euro in Positano, which is a fantastic budget option for a filling meal. I suggest eating lunch at the delis every day if you want to save money.

You shouldn’t get too sick of the caprese panini, but if you do, opt for a deli meatball or two.

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After lunch, leisurely walk through the beautiful winding streets of Positano. Here, you will find numerous restaurants that you may want to try later in the week, locally owned shops with an endless array of Positano styled clothing, hand-painted ceramics, yummy lemon treats and, of course, souvenirs.

I suggest starting your Positano city walk at the Da Vincenzo restaurant on Viale Pasitea and working your way downhill. This is where you will find all the best views, restaurants and shops. And, while you’re at Da Vincenzo, make late-night dinner reservations there for day three.

How To Spend 3 Days In Positano (Full Itinerary)

Evening

As you arrive to the beach at the bottom of the hill (Spiaggia Grande), eat a touristy dinner right on the beach at Chez Black. Chez Black, a restaurant “decked” out in ship decor (pun intended), is an iconic Positano itinerary item that you won’t want to miss.

3 Days In Positano, Day 2: Beach Day, Vintage Car Photo Tour & Drinks At Franco’s

Morning

You deserve a full-on beach day. Put on your swimsuit and head to Spiaggia Grande, the main and most iconic beach in Positano. Arrive by 10:30 a.m. in order to get the best spot.

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If you’re looking for a budget-friendly beach day, lay out on your towel in the small public beach area next to to the marina.

If you’re looking to completely emerge in relaxation with the best views of Positano, spend the 25-30 euro that it costs to rent a beach resort chair and umbrella (25 euro for second row, 30 euro for first row).

For more information about visiting Spiaggia Grande, visit my full Positano Beach guide here.

Afternoon

Continue to lounge…

If you chose to splurge on the beach club chairs, which I personally recommend doing, take advantage of the beach food service served right to your chair from Blu Bar for lunch and/or an afternoon snack.

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Also, note that you’ll find the most Instagrammable view of Positano’s buildings at Spiaggia Grande. Don’t forget to snap a couple photos here!

Evening

Vintage Car Photo Tour Of Positano

Toward the late afternoon, head back to your hotel to shower and get ready for a super fun photoshoot.

The Positano aesthetic is full of pastel colored buildings, gorgeous ocean views and, naturally, vintage European cars. If you want to get priceless Amalfi Coast photos, book a photo tour with Positano Vintage Dream.

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This family-owned vintage car rental company will drive you to the most photogenic spots on the Amalfi Coast in a vintage car of your choice (think colorful Fiats and classic Volkswagen convertibles).

Although it’s a more costly Positano itinerary activity, capping at a couple hundred euro, this vintage car photoshoot will definitely be a trip highlight.

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Aperitivo (Italian Happy Hour)

At the end of your photo tour, ask your guide to drop you off at Franco’s Bar for fancy sunset drinks.

Franco’s Bar is the most envied seasonal luxury bar on the Amalfi Coast. Attached to Le Sirenuse, one of Positano’s most upscale hotels, Franco’s boasts an immaculate sunset view of Positano.

Furthermore, as you watch the sunset from arguably the most iconic viewpoint of the town, your taste buds will be praising the scrumptious drinks Franco’s has to offer. I personally recommend the non-alcoholic “Positano Tropicana.”

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I suggest arriving to the bar front between 5:30 and 6:00 p.m. (17:30-18:00) if you can, because the sun sets early on the Amalfi Coast, and there will be a line to enter. This is how all of the Positano visitors that can’t afford to stay at Le Sirenuse experience the wealthy dolce vita (myself included).

Similarly, I must warn you about the hefty prices here. There is a 20 euro per person spending minimum, and all of the cocktails (and mocktails) cost at least 20 euro each. I’m certainly glad we went once for the experience, nonetheless.

Dinner

After indulging at Franco’s, I suggest eating right up the street at Ristorante Bruno for dinner. Loved by the locals, Ristorante Bruno boasts an amazing menu of pasta, steak, fresh seafood from the same morning’s catch, as well as an unforgettable view of Positano.

FYI, Ristorante Bruno was so delicious that we went back twice during our stay. Our favorite dishes were the shrimp in lemon sauce, spaghetti with clams and mozzarella wrapped in meat.

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3 Days In Positano, Day 3: Boating, Amalfi Town & Dinner At The Legendary Da Vincenzo

Morning

After a restful day two, venture out of Positano to Amalfi Town on day three. To quickly explain the difference between Positano, the Amalfi Coast and Amalfi, the term “Amalfi Coast” refers to the particular region of Italy, and Positano and Amalfi are two separate towns within the region.

You can read more about Positano vs. Amalfi here.

With 3 days in Positano to spend, you will have more than enough time in your itinerary to visit Positano’s neighboring cities, such as Amalfi.

How To Spend 3 Days In Positano (Complete Itinerary)

It does take a while to arrive to Amalfi, so plan to depart from Positano around midmorning. The five modes of transportation to go from Positano to Amalfi are rental car (but parking is a huge hassle), taxi (around 60-70 euro), bus, private boat tour or ferry.

Taking a ferry from Positano will be the cheapest option, but I highly suggest taking a private group boat tour. Boat tour tents are set up all around the main beach, so you have plenty of options. I personally recommend the family-run Blue Star group boat tour if they are available.

At the same price as a taxi, you will arrive to Amalfi faster, get a tour guide for the route and get to swim off the boat in the teal Mediterranean. Plus, there will only be 12 people maximum on the large, roomy boat.

Afternoon (3 Days In Positano)

Once you dock in Amalfi, you will have three hours to spend exploring the quaint Italian town. (Three hours is plenty of time to visit Amalfi in my opinion.)

Grab a quick panini at a nearby deli and head to the beach just on the other side of the dock. There are benches just up the stairs from the beach to sit, eat, people watch and take in the Amalfi views.

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Then, head straight into the city center across from the dock. Similar to Positano, there are plenty of shops to peruse. Keep walking down the street, and you’ll soon be met with the epic Duomo di Amalfi (Amalfi Cathedral) on your right-hand side.

If you don’t pass the cathedral within five minutes of walking, plug it into your GPS. It shouldn’t be far from you. Wander around the outside of the church or explore the inside of the church courtyard for a small fee.

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Then, you have a couple of options. You can either continue leisurely walking through Amalfi, perhaps picking up a fresh lemon sorbet, served inside a lemon.

Or, you could tour the famous Amalfi paper mills located 15 minutes walking straight from the boat dock. You could also hitch a ride (via cab or bus) to the famous nearby town of Ravello if you would prefer.

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Evening

Dinner

If you chose to take the group boat tour, you will likely return to Positano just as the sun sets, which means you’ll get to watch your last Positano sunset from the water.

Upon return to Positano, either by boat or ferry, clean up and head to Da Vincenzo for your dinner reservations. It is important to reserve a table at this prestigious restaurant, as it is both Michelin-star-rated and enamored by locals, and, thus, quite popular.

Take In The Positano Views One Last Time

Once you have finished your inevitably delectable dinner, stroll down the beautiful winding streets of Positano once more.

As you walk, purchase any last minute souvenirs or lemon treats you wish.

How To Spend 3 Days In Positano (Complete Itinerary)

Walk down the streets back toward the beach, Spiaggia Grande. Because the view from Spiaggia Grande is so awe-inspiring, this itinerary includes a walk along the shoreline at dusk, too. Watching the lights flicker on all of the stacked buildings is truly remarkable — the perfect way to end your 3 days in Positano.

Questions? Ask away in the reply section below. Or, send me a DM on Instagram.

How To Spend 3 Days In Positano (Full Itinerary)

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Indigo Sahara, M.A., is the founder and CEO of the Indigo Sahara travel blog. Since earning her master's degree in global leadership, she has traveled to more than 20 countries. Now, her goal is to make travel accessible to all by teaching others how to travel on a budget. She writes world travel guides and travel hacking tips weekly.

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I’m tired. 😭😂 Okayyyy so this all may be I’m tired.

😭😂

Okayyyy so this all may be true, but without Instagram, I never would have started my travel blog over at indigosahara.com, which has had over a MILLION readers.

And I am so thankful for that.

But yeahhh I’m tired. 💀

Follow @indigosahara for daily travel tips + destination guides!! 🤣
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Those are happy tears btw. ✈️ Just booked a b Those are happy tears btw. ✈️

Just booked a business class lay-flat seat from the USA to Japan for $32.69. Yes, really. 🤯

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Easy.

First, I opened one new travel credit card with flexible points and responsibly earned the card’s opening bonus.

Then, after I got a @thriftytraveler email alert for Delta One award availability from the USA to Japan, I transferred those flexible points to an airline transfer partner (in this case, Flying Blue to book a Delta One flight through Air France).

Boom. 89,500 points (which is a bargain, by the way) + $32.69 out of pocket later…

I got myself a biz class flight worth $7000 for less than the cost of our Chipotle order. 💸

Want access to my free beginner guide to points and miles? Comment “Beginner” and I’ll send it over ASAP.

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