A day in Sorrento: The Perfect One Day Sorrento Itinerary

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Are you planning a trip to Italy and want to know how to spend a day in Sorrento?

We have been to Sorrento twice over the last couple of years and have learned everything you need for the perfect one day itinerary in this beautiful gateway to the Amalfi Coast. Sorrento has all the ingredients for a Euro Summer getaway, great food, great weather and great activities.

This guide to Sorrento will take you through a complete one day itinerary, from how to get there, to getting around and the best activities to do on the island. We will also provide you with some great hotels in Sorrento if you decide to extend your stay while you are there. We will also provide you with some suggestions on things to do in Sorrento if you decide to stay for more than one day.

How to get to Sorrento from Naples Airport

The main airport you will use to get to your final destination on the Amalfi Coast is in Naples. Naples is around 50-60km North and there are two main ways to get to the Amalfi Coast from Naples airport depending on where you are staying – Bus or Ferry.

You can also get the train but we found the other two methods more enjoyable, particularly if you want to admire the view along the journey. In our experience, if you are staying in Sorrento, the bus is the better option and if you are staying further down the coast, the ferry is more practical.

Bus

The bus from Naples to Sorrento is run by Curreri Viaggi and is the easiest way to get to Sorrento from Naples Airport. The journey takes around 90 minutes total and costs €13pp for a return ticket. The bus can be a little bit tricky to find when you leave the terminal but you can get instructions here. This journey also has some stunning views of the coast, as well as phone charging ports on board. You can get tickets for this bus service here.

Ferry

Alternatively, a great way to get a first impression of the region is to travel to Sorrento by Ferry.

There are two main operators of ferries for this route, Lucibello, which has a high speed ferry that takes around an hour and NGL, whose options typically take 1.5 hours.

Prices for the ferries vary based on the demand and time of the year but usually cost around €30pp each way. The Positano Jet services numerous other options throughout the coast including ferries to Capri so you will likely use their ferries at some point on your trip.

Private Transfer

Naturally, a private transfer is more expensive but saves a lot of the hassle of navigating public transport etc. If you do want to arrange a transfer, we would suggest Welcome Pickups, who have really strong reviews for reliability online.

Is a day in Sorrento enough time?

The short answer is that one day in Sorrento is unlikely to be enough time to fully enjoy the town. That being said, in terms of activities, you can definitely get a great sense of Sorrento if you only have one day.

Additionally, many people will add a day in Sorrento as part of a wider trip to the Amalfi Coast, which will allow you to get a better feel for the area as a whole. We have put together a number of guides to the Amalfi Coast to help you plan out your trip along this idyllic coastline.

• Where to stay in the Amalfi Coast
• How to spend a day in Positano
• How to spend 3 days in Sorrento
• A complete guide to the Amalfi Coast
• How to spend a day in Capri

If you do have more than a day in Sorrento, we would highly recommend taking a trip to Capri, Positano and also to visit the ruins of Pompeii.

Where to stay in Sorrento

If you do decide to stay overnight and book a hotel in Sorrento, we have put together our top recommendations for you to enjoy a luxurious stay in the town.

We stayed at this hotel in Sorrento and would highly recommend it for your stay.

One day in Sorrento Itinerary

Morning – Breakfast & A beach club

Start your day off with breakfast at Radical Sorrento, a beautiful sport serving Acai Bowls, Smoothies, Pancakes and Granola bowls etc.

Once you have had breakfast, it’s time to get familiar with your surroundings. We would recommend starting our morning by exploring the streets around Corso Italia and the boutique shops along the way before heading down by the port.

When you get to the Marina area there is an elevator that you can take down to the beach clubs that costs around €1.20 each way and saves you having to navigate a lot of stairs. The beach clubs can be quite expensive at times but they do have nice areas to swim and sunbathe if you would like to do that in the morning.

Our favourite beach clubs in Sorrento were Peter’s Beach Club and Bagni Salvatore, which were more reasonably priced than many of the other options on the Amalfi Coast. If you are spending more than a day in Sorrento, then we would ideally recommend that you make the most of the beach club and spend a full day here to justify the costs.

Alternatively, there are also some nice cafe’s etc. along the port at the higher level where you could just sit and admire the view while taking in the surroundings.

Afternoon – Lunch and a Swimming Hole

For lunch, there was one place we always visited when we were in Sorrento – Azz. The menu here is very simple with a lot of classic Italian dishes, there was no big queue and it is so well priced, particularly for a quick lunch. A lot of the pasta dishes here are between €12-€15 which is extremely reasonable for this part of Italy.

One alternative option if you want something a little bit lighter is A Marenna, they do incredible sandwiches that we would suggest trying out anyway if you get a chance!

After lunch, we’re taking you to a lesser known place – Bagni Regina Giovanna. This is a secluded swimming hole a little bit outside of Sorrento centre. To get there you can take the bus to Capo Sorrento and then it is a short walk from there down to the swimming area. Even if you would prefer not to swim, there are some nice walking trails in the area too so its a nice place to spend the afternoon.

One thing to consider with this swimming spot is that there is no lifeguard and there can be a fairly strong current at times so we would not recommend unless you are a comfortable swimmer. Other than that it is quite rocky so make sure to wear good sandals but it is a really beautiful place if you want something a little different do in Sorrento.

Evening – Pasta Making & Drinks

If you only have one evening in Sorrento, we would highly recommend doing a cooking class and where better than in Italy. This class lasts for 3 hours and lets you enjoy 3 Italian classics, Pasta, Tiramisu and Wine – food heaven. This is a great way to finish up your day in Sorrento with a great meal and a great memory, as well as a new skill to take home and show off straight from the masters.

If an activity isn’t your thing, we would recommend trying la Catinaccia del Popolo for dinner instead. It is reasonably priced and has every pasta dish you can think of, as well as a great seafood selection.

After dinner you could go for a drink at either D’Anton or Cornelia…or both. D’Anton has a really stylish interior and actually is a home design store as well but a really nice place to start your evening. Cornelia has a very cool, laidback vibe with a great cocktail menu.