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Amalfi Coast, Italy

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Things to do in Amalfi Coast

The Amalfi Coast leaves its guests dazzled, with pastel fishing villages tucked into the cliffs and citrus groves perfuming the hillsides. Salerno places you at the gateway to this stretch of paradisiacal coastline, where medieval lanes, hidden beaches and centuries-old landmarks invite you to leave life behind.

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  • A narrow cobblestone alleyway in the historic center of an Italian town, flanked by tall buildings with green shutters, leading to a small bell tower and a clock face above a set of stairs.

    Wander Salerno’s medieval center, where Norman-era churches and vibrant trattorias sit steps from the waterfront.

  • Sheets of handmade paper hang from thick wooden beams to dry inside a historic paper mill, with one sheet appearing slightly darker and closer to the foreground.

    Explore Amalfi’s historic paper mills, part of a tradition that dates back to the Middle Ages.

  • The seaside village of Positano at dusk, showing multi-story pastel buildings with illuminated windows and outdoor restaurants crowded with people near the water's edge.

    Ride the local ferry to Positano for cliffside cafés, boutique shopping and panoramic beach views.

  • A panoramic view from the gardens of a villa in Ravello, showing a lone umbrella pine tree and a small stone turret overlooking the brilliant blue Tyrrhenian Sea and the rugged Amalfi Coastline.

    Visit Ravello’s Villa Rufolo, whose terraced gardens overlook one of the most iconic vistas on the Italian coastline.

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Shore excursions to explore in Amalfi Coast

From ancient Roman cities frozen in time to cliffside towns overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, Princess shore excursions reveal the coast’s most unforgettable highlights. Each experience is designed to help you explore with ease so you can focus on the scenery, stories and flavors that make this region so celebrated.

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  • View from the sea of a small town on the Amalfi Coast built into the steep rocky cliffs, featuring white and pastel buildings nestled between two large green mountains under a dramatic cloudy sky.

    Sorrento & Amalfi Coast

    Drive one of Italy’s most scenic coastlines as you make your way from Salerno to Sorrento, where narrow lanes and sea views invite unhurried wandering. Enjoy free time for shopping or strolling the waterfront before continuing to Amalfi for lunch and a look at its striking cathedral. Your return by motorboat offers a new perspective of the cliffs rising above the sea.

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  • A wide-angle view down an ancient cobblestone street in the ruins of Pompeii, flanked by high stone walls leading to a stone archway, with Mount Vesuvius visible in the distance under a bright blue sky.

    Pompeii

    Walk the remarkably preserved streets of Pompeii with a knowledgeable guide who brings the city’s final moments to life. See temples, baths and homes that still show frescoes and carvings from nearly two thousand years ago. After exploring the site, visit a traditional cameo workshop where artisans hand carve seashells into jewelry using centuries-old techniques.

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  • Ruins of the ancient Roman town Herculaneum, showing weathered marble columns and brick structures excavated from the volcanic rock at the base of a cliffside.

    Herculaneum

    Discover Herculaneum, a seaside town buried in the same eruption that destroyed Pompeii but preserved in even greater detail. Your guided walk passes intact villas, marble fountains and intricate mosaics that reveal what daily life looked like in 79 A.D. A stop at a cameo factory rounds out the visit with a chance to see artisans at work.

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  • A narrow cobblestone alley in Vietri sul Mare, Italy, featuring a building facade painted bright blue and decorated with numerous colorful ceramic tiles, terracotta pots, and pink trim.

    Amalfi Coast Village and Ceramics

    Explore Vietri sul Mare, the birthplace of Amalfi Coast majolica, where shopfronts glow with hand-painted tiles and pottery. Learn how volcanic clay from Mount Vesuvius is shaped into the region’s signature ceramics, then enjoy time to browse Corso Umberto I, home to family-run studios and displays that have defined this craft since antiquity.

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  • Close-up of a cheesemaker's hands stretching and forming fresh white mozzarella cheese over a large basin filled with milky liquid.

    Mozzarella Tasting & Paestum Excavations

    Visit a working dairy to see Campania’s famed buffalo mozzarella made fresh each morning, then taste its rich, delicate flavor. Continue to Paestum, one of Italy’s best-preserved Greek archaeological sites, where soaring Doric temples and ancient city walls offer a glimpse into a once-thriving colony along the Gulf of Salerno.

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  • High aerial view directly over the volcanic cone of Mount Vesuvius, showing the large crater rim and the densely populated city sprawling across the surrounding landscape.

    Mount Vesuvius & Pompeii Adventure: Hike to the Summit of Mount Vesuvius

    Climb the winding path to the summit of Mount Vesuvius for close-up views of the crater and sweeping panoramas of the Bay of Naples. After descending, explore Pompeii on a guided tour that highlights homes, markets and mosaics preserved under volcanic ash. A visit to a cameo studio adds a final touch of local artistry.

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Cruise itineraries that visit the Amalfi Coast often arrive in Salerno, a convenient gateway for exploring the region’s dramatic cliffs and seaside villages. Many Mediterranean & Greek Isles itineraries include this port, pairing it with stops in places like Naples, Mykonos and Barcelona for a blend of coastal beauty and ancient history. You’ll also find Salerno featured across a wide range of European cruises and World cruises, so you have all kinds of opportunities to see this lovely stop when you travel with Princess.

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Beautiful Oia village on Santorini island in Greece

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Cape Drastis - Corfu, Greece

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Bellver Castle, Palma, Mallorca

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Discover Amalfi Coast on your next cruise

A cruise to Salerno brings you straight into a landscape shaped by centuries of craftsmanship, trade and seaside living. Step into neighborhoods scented with fresh citrus, browse shops overflowing with hand-painted ceramics or spend the afternoon tasting seafood pulled from the Gulf of Salerno that morning. With Princess, your time on shore feels unhurried and authentic, offering a closer look at the region’s culture and long history of artistry.

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High-angle vertical view of the village of Positano at twilight, with lights illuminating the houses and the dome of the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, facing the sea dotted with numerous anchored boats under a sky streaked with pink and purple clouds.

Find pure magic in the Italian twilight when the hillside town of Positano glows with a thousand gentle lights.

Vertical view of a steep narrow alleyway and stairs in the medieval center of an Italian town, with white and orange buildings featuring green shutters set against a towering, rugged rock face.

Explore the dramatic staircases and historic archways nestled beneath the sheer cliffs of the stunning Amalfi Coast.

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A couple stands together on the wooden deck of a Princess® cruise ship, gazing out at the open sea beneath a bright blue sky dotted with clouds.

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Cut through the world’s waterways and experience the planet’s most exciting coastlines from a sea-side perspective; our fleet is your luxury-and-entertainment-packed transport to adventure.

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