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Best way to see Naples, Amalfi Coast and Isle of Capri in 6-7 days, July 2026?

We will have 6 (maybe 7) days to spend in Naples, Amalfi Coast & Isle of Capri July 6-12, 2026. (We have never been to that area, and yes, WE KNOW it will be hot, expensive, and touristy!)

What is the best route, keeping in mind the last day should be an overnight stay in Naples, as we will fly out of Naples. What cities should we stay in (we are doing only Airbnb) and is it best to see the AC from just a boat trip?

There are 6 of us - me, my husband, two daughters and their significant others, and we are all cut from the same cloth, so moving fast and staying in a city for a day or 2 is practical for us and doable; as we did it once before in central and northern Italy.

Looking forward to suggestions!

Posted by
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We need to know what all you wish to see, as more time could be warranted in Naples for sightseeing. If it’s just relaxation/beauty (la dolce vita) you are after, then I’d split it between Capri and one of the Amalfi villages, finish in Naples.

Posted by
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Agreed, we need to know your priorities. If you want to be moving every other day, you could do an Amalfi Coast stay, then Capri, and then Naples for 2 nights each, but that doesn't sound very fun to me. Do you HAVE to stay on Capri? Because you could do that as a day trip from many places, narrowing down your movements (I would say only one movement for a trip less than a week would be great).

My thought would be to base in a town with frequent ferries (so you wouldn't have to take so many buses), so maybe 4-5 nights in Amalfi (if the AC is your priority) and then 2-3 nights in Naples.

Day trips you could do from Amalfi:
to Bomerano to do the Path of the Gods (staying in Amalfi, you could get the EARLY bus and hopefully be able to get a seat on the bus!)
Positano
Ravello
Capri
Salerno/Vietri
Paestum (could combine with a Salerno/Vietri day)

Daytrips from Naples (though there are many things to do in Naples proper):
Pompeii
Herculaneum/Vesuvius
Caserta
Ischia

I would see what things you actually want to do and then base in the cities for that number + 1 for the nights (as 2 nights gives you one full day somewhere). I know you like to "go go go", but even for fast traveling people, changing cities/home bases takes up valuable sightseeing time. It would be way better to have a full day to go visit a point of interest than to use all your time with the logistics of moving everything you have.

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Capri can be a day trip from Naples and Amalfi Coast on a Hydrofoil. The ride was fast and fun.