We are landing in Rome on 11/2 and my original plan was to stay in Rome for 4 days and leave for Sorrento area on 11/7. Tour Amalfi area etc and depart from Rome on 11/12. I am now wondering if it would be best to head to Sorrento first and then end up in Rome to avoid the hassle of heading back to Rome for my flight back. Or would it be better to do the city first and end up in a more relaxing environment of Sorrento/Amalfi area.
Secondly I am still struggling with renting a car versus public transportation for the Sorrento piece. I would like to have Paestum and Baia as options but it does not look like they are as accessible without a car. They are not an absolute but would be nice. My concern is will there be dimished bus service the first week of November and will the car give us more flexibility or be more of a liability. I know about the Arte card so would purchase that if we chose the public transportation route. Any and all thoughts would be appreciated.