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What to see in Sorrento in 3 days

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3-day itinerary for Sorrento (Italy): what to see, where to eat and skip-the-line tickets. Build your free custom plan.

Sorrento blends coast, , romantic spots and food at every turn. Here's a 3-day itinerary organised by area, with the must-sees, where to eat and skip-the-line tickets to make the most of your trip.

Practical info · Sorrento

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Best time to visitSpring & autumn
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Ideal length2-3 days
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BudgetHigh · €€€
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Getting around
Known forCoast, , romantic spots and food

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What to see in Sorrento day by day

Day 1Old Town · Marina Grande

Piazza Tasso
Sorrento's main square and the heart of the town's social life.
Free
Villa Comunale
Public garden with a viewpoint over the Gulf of Naples and Vesuvius.
Free
Cloister of San Francesco
Medieval cloister with interlaced arches next to the church of San Francesco.
Free
Correale di Terranova Museum
Collection of Neapolitan painting, porcelain and decorative arts in a historic villa.
from 8€
Valley of the Mills
Gorge with old abandoned mills overgrown with vegetation in the town centre.
Free
Sorrento Cathedral
The town's main church with wooden marquetry and a neo-Gothic façade.
Free
Basilica of Sant'Antonino
Church dedicated to Sorrento's patron saint, with a crypt and sailors' votive offerings.
Free
Free walking tour of Sorrento
Walking tour through the old town, its squares and its marquetry workshops.
Free
🍽️ Ristorante Il Buco
Michelin-starred restaurant set in a former monastic cellar in the centre.
~90€
🍽️ L'Antica Trattoria
Traditional Sorrento cuisine in a pergola-covered dining room with a classic atmosphere.
~55€
Gozzo boat trip along the Sorrento coast
Trip on a traditional boat around the coves and grottoes of the Sorrento coast.
from 90€
Marina Grande
Old fishing quarter with colourful houses and seafront restaurants.
Free
Baths of Queen Joan
Ruins of a Roman villa beside a natural pool carved into the rock.
Free
🍽️ Ristorante Bagni Delfino
Terrace over the water in Marina Grande specialising in fresh fish of the day.
~40€
🍽️ Trattoria da Emilia
Family-run place in Marina Grande with gnocchi alla sorrentina and simple fish dishes.
~25€

Day 2Amalfi Coast

Boat excursion to Positano and Amalfi
Sailing along the Amalfi Coast with stops in the villages of Positano and Amalfi.
from 85€
Excursion to Positano, Amalfi and Ravello
Road tour of the three most famous villages on the Amalfi Coast.
from 65€
Amalfi Cathedral
Amalfi Cathedral
Arab-Norman style church with a monumental staircase and the Cloister of Paradise.
Free
Villa Rufolo in Ravello
Villa Rufolo in Ravello
Medieval villa with terraced gardens and sea views that inspired Wagner.
from 8€
Positano Beach
Pebble beach at the foot of the tiered houses of the coast's most photographed village.
Free
🍽️ Ristorante Il Ritrovo
Dining room overlooking Positano with dishes made from home-grown vegetables.
~45€

Day 3Gulf of Naples

Excursion to Capri with the Blue and Green Grottoes
Boat crossing to the island of Capri with a sail around its famous sea grottoes.
from 95€
Excursion to Pompeii
Guided visit to the Roman city buried by the eruption of Vesuvius.
from 55€
Excursion to Vesuvius
Climb to the crater of the active volcano with panoramic views of the gulf.
from 50€
Excursion to Naples
A day in the capital of Campania with its historic centre and seafront castles.
from 60€

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Frequently asked questions about Sorrento

How many days do I need to see Sorrento?

With 3 days you can see the must-sees of Sorrento. Our tool organizes each day by area so you don't waste time getting around.

When is the best time to visit Sorrento?

The best time to visit Sorrento is spring and autumn. That said, Trip Planner builds your itinerary for any season and adapts it to your pace.

How do you get around Sorrento?

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What to visit in Sorrento?

The must-sees in Sorrento: Piazza Tasso, Villa Comunale, Free walking tour of Sorrento and Marina Grande. This guide organises them day by day, with times, a map and skip-the-line tickets.

How much does it cost to visit Sorrento?

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