After an amazing, once in a lifetime vacation in Italy it is so hard to sit down and try to put it all into words. First of all, Italy is an absolute dream and insanely beautiful in its own unique way. The people are so kind and welcoming, the food is out of this world and the landscape is unreal. We spent a week traveling around the southern part of Italy and I can’t wait to tell you all about it. If you follow me on Instagram, you probably saw most of our experience through my stories. The entire trip felt like a fairy tale and I hope this Italy travel guide helps anyone who is planning a trip to Italy in the future.

What I can say is that reading blogs and watching vlogs is really helpful before going on any trip. To hear about the experience first hand will give you a better chance at receiving an honest and raw review. Another tip that helps me is going to the discover page and looking up the location to see any photos people have posted there. This is really helpful especially when planning out outfits. We went on a hike and I was unsure of the footing so I searched it on Instagram and it was great to see what other people had worn and see the footing in the photos.

Italy Travel Guide

Where We Stayed

We flew into Rome on an Alitalia flight and if you are looking into it, I do recommend the airline. The plane was really clean and cozy, however we did lose two bags and the customer service was not very good. Aside from that, the flight was nice. We drove three hours from Rome to Sorrento, where we stayed for the week in a villa. If you don’t want to drive, you can also take the train from Rome to Sorrento and it only takes an hour. The trains are really nice, clean, comfortable, affordable and fast. I recommend the train if you are considering.

We stayed in a villa that slept 12+ people. We booked our villa through Rent Villas and if you are interested in learning more about our villa, I can give you all of the details through a message. It was really nice to have a home base and the villa came with options for a chef, which we utilized a few nights. Sorrento is close to the surrounding coastal towns, making it very easy to travel by boat to Amalfi, Capri and Positano.

Airport travel outfit: Green Joggers / Converse / Sweater / Gray Tank

What We Did

Walk of the Gods

One of our favorite parts of the trip was the hike at The Walk of the Gods. It was absolutely unreal and was definitely a highlight of the trip. There are many ways to go about the hike and there are lots of different trails but I will share with you what we did. We drove to a small town on the top of the mountain called Agerola. From there, we met our guide. You do not have to have a tour guide but I highly recommend it because it is a tough hike and we ran into many lost tourists. Here is where you can find a tour guide. We had Enzo, and we absolutely loved him. This hike is do-able for people of all ages and you can go at your own pace.

The beauty of this hike is that you get the most outstanding views from above and you are able to hike down to the coast of either Praiano or Positano. When we went the trail down to Positano was closed due to a landslide so make sure you do your research before you go.

Amalfi Kayak

Another one of our big activities was the Amalfi Kayak tour. It is really awesome to see the coast from the water. It gives you a whole new perspective and you can see a lot more than you can from the road since a lot of places were built into the side of the cliff. The tour was four hours and that included many sights, kayaking into a sea cave and a stop on a beach for swimming and snacks.

Positano 

We actually did not spend much time in Positano just due to timing and scheduling but I would love to go back and visit. Positano is great because it is packed with hotels and restaurants and you won’t need any form of transportation if you stay there. The other towns are all accessible from there by boat. Positano was absolutely beautiful.

Day in Capri

Capri was my favorite day. I had no idea Capri held so much beauty. If you aren’t familiar, Capri is an island and is only accessible by boat so if you do go, I highly recommend a boat tour. The island is beautiful but it’s really great to see it by boat. The water is beautiful to swim in and there are plenty of places to drive the boat to. Message me for more info on the boat we booked.

When you are on the island there is the lower part and the higher part, Anacapri. On the upper part you can ride the chair lift and if you are okay with heights, this is a must-do. The views are out of this world. If you are looking to do shopping, do it on the upper level. The lower part can get pricey.

Shop this suit: Blue and White Shein One Piece

Where We Ate

One of our favorite restaurants was found when a random man on a moped saw us in a parking lot and told us to follow him. We followed him about a mile up a mountain and he led us to one of the most beautiful views I have ever seen. The restaurant was located right above Sorrento and it was called Il Borgo.

Another one of our favorite restaurants in Sorrento was called La Pergola. It was attached to a beautiful hotel and it was on the side of the cliff. We stopped there for lunch one day and it felt like a dream.

The Chef

One of the benefits of staying in a villa is having access to a chef that will come to your home and cook right in your kitchen. This was one of my favorite parts of the trip too!

A Day in Rome

What I Wore

No Place Like Home Romper / Sandals 

White tank / Shorts / Sandals

Asos Pink Suit / Floral Kimono

Tips and Lessons Learned

• Always pack clothes and important items in your carry on
• The driving in Sorrento is wild; no street signs, no traffic lights and wild, very narrow streets
• Research before going somewhere
• Do your best to get to know the locals
• Carry cash with you in case you need to use the restroom
• Bring your own water bottle and carry it with you, the Italians give you very little cups of water at every meal
• Italy in the summer is really hot

Did you use this Italy travel guide for your trip? Planning a trip soon? I’d love to hear from you!

Update: Since writing this post, I went back and got engaged in Italy!

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