COMING SOON: Sorrento & Amalfi Coast, Italy May 2025

 

COMING SOON: Sorrento & Amalfi Coast, Italy May 2025 



Traveling to parts of Italy? See Naples, Florence or Milan 

TRANSPORTATION:
  • Private Taxi: We did see offers from Naples to Amalfi Coast for private taxis, but took the trains 
  • Public Transport
    • Trains: Sorrento Train Station 
      • Train is located at the top of a hill 
  • Ferry: We did not take this, but found this as an option to get from Naples to Sorrento or Sorrento to Capri Island/Amalfi Coast 
  • Highly recommend putting an Air Tag or Samsung Tracker in your suitcases/backpacks to ensure your luggage is with you 
  • Note: To help with jet lag, highly recommend downloading Time Shifter App. With a mix of coffee & melatonin (optional), you'll be guided a week in advance on how to prevent jet lag

HOTEL: We stayed next to the Sorrento train station/ferry station as an easy base to see Amalfi Coast

PAYMENT METHODS:
  • CASH: Recommend bringing $50 euros per person for (1) tipping tour guides and (2) euro coins for bathrooms (3) Any bill that is under $10 euros - the expectation is that it will be paid in cash
  • CREDIT CARDS: Accepted everywhere
    • Only use credit cards with 0% foreign transaction fee
    • Always charge your credit card in euros instead of USD (better conversion rate)

SAFETY:
  • We felt very safe as long as you use typical precautions.
  • We were warned several times about pickpockets. Keep your valuables in front pocket and carry a crossbody purse. We carried a colored copy of our passport as a precaution.

WHAT TO BRING:
  • Good Excellent walking shoes
  • Plug converter is needed coming from the USA

LANGUAGE:
  • Download Google Translate App to help communicate
  • Some Italian phrases to know:
    • Buon Giorno - Good Morning
    • Grazie - Thank you
    • Prego - You're welcome
    • Per Favore - Please
    • Scusi - Excuse me
    • Bagno - Bathroom
    • Il Conto, per favore - The bill, please
    • Para Inglese? - Do you speak English?

RANDOM TIPS:
  • Download WhatsApp to communicate with tour guide/groups
  • If possible, avoid visiting any major tourist attraction on weekends/holidays due to heavy crowds. Morning & weekdays are much better to visit. Avoid "Free Sundays" for locals as crowds are heavy.
  • TAP WATER NOT SERVED IN RESTAURANTS. FILL UP BOTTLE BEFOREHAND IN PUBLIC WATER FOUNTAINS OR BUY BOTTLED WATER
  • Bring 1€ coins & your own  toilet paper for the restrooms
  • *Note: In restaurants in Italy, they have a "coperto" cost which covers cost of the utensils, tablecloth etc. that you will see on the menu & being added to your meal. This is non-negotiable.
  • *Do not tip unless it is excellent or above & beyond
  • Take dramamine before bus rides/boat rides

VEGETARIAN/VEGAN FOOD: If you sit down at any restaurant, cafe, bar etc. You will be required to pay an additional fee called a "Coperto" per person. This covers the cost of the table/tablecloth/silverware etc. If you stand at the bar to drink your coffee - no additional charge will be present. 
  • Vegetarian/vegan:
  • Coffee: 
  • Lemoncello
  • Lemon Gelato 
  • Anything Lemon!! 

Sorrento & Amalfi Coast RECOMMENDATIONS: 

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