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9-11 days · Venice → Ravello / Positano · $400+/night
Best months: Summer/Sep (best: September)
Day 1 — Venice, San Marco
This gets you into rooms the standard palace ticket doesn't — including the actual prison cells.
Day 2 — Venice, San Marco
The entry line here is one of the worst in Venice without a reservation — this fixes that.
Day 3 — Venice, San Marco
This is how Venetians actually eat dinner — small plates, standing at the bar, moving on after two.
Day 4 — Venice, San Marco
The splurge version of the classic ride, and worth it if it's a special-occasion trip.
Day 5 — Venice, San Marco
Yes it's touristy — it's also genuinely worth doing once, and shared rides keep the price sane.
Day 6 — Amalfi Coast, Positano
The longest leg in any of these routes. Realistically a flight to Naples plus a ferry (fastest overall) or a long train connection through Naples — worth considering an overnight stop to break up the trip instead of doing it in one day.
Day 7 — Amalfi Coast, Positano
Blue Grotto access depends on tide and weather — this is the one Amalfi day trip worth locking in early.
Day 8 — Amalfi Coast, Positano
Seeing this coastline from the water is the whole point — the road views don't compare.
Day 9 — Amalfi Coast, Positano
Fresh seafood, a real kitchen, and a view most restaurants here charge double for.
Day 10 — Departure
- Doge's Palace 'Secret Itineraries' tour: Book roughly 14 days ahead in high season
- St. Mark's Basilica skip-the-line guided tour: Book roughly 14 days ahead in high season
€2,864–€8,374
For 2 people, 9 nights — about €286–€837 per day
- Venice (5n): lodging €908–€2,269, food €500–€800
- Amalfi Coast (4n): lodging €726–€2,574, food €500–€800
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