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Sorrento/Amalfi in early November and other cities to see nearby?

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I have started trip planning for a trip to Sorrento/Amalfi in the fall - Oct or Nov 2026. Originally was looking at October but was wondering if November would be a better option (less crowds, better rates). For those familiar with Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, Capri - do stores/restaurants truly close Nov 1st or is that no longer the case due to the extended tourist season?

Considering Sorrento as a home base with day trips to the other towns. The whole trip likely would be 8-10 days - curious to know if there are any other recommendations for cities/towns to see while there? Also wondering if 8-10 days is too long a time there in the fall.

As always, your guidance and tips are MOST APPRECIATED! :)

Lisa - Brooklyn, NY

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I think that's much too long. The AC area is a fair-weathered destination. Without great clear, sunny weather, there's not much to do- or see. We had a coastal hotel room one year in May, when the rain wouldn't stop, and it took three days before we saw any part of Vesuvius. We would look out, and all we saw was a wall of fog.
In addition, the area does not have good transportation links, which makes day tripping difficult. And, many ferry lines will stop running in November.
So- I would say plan an shorterOctober trip, and spend some time elsewhere it Italy. Good luck!

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I'd go to another region in November.

Abruzzo is close to Rome and has so much to offer. Truffles!

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