Choose Amalfi Coast if…
- guests are staying longer and want day trips
- you want plenty of casual, inexpensive places to eat
- you love the setting: pastel villages stacked above the sea, lemon groves and boat days to Capri
Choose Lake Como if…
- you want special-occasion restaurants for a splurge night
- you love the setting: villas, gardens and ferries crossing between pastel villages
Side by side
| Amalfi Coast | Lake Como | |
|---|---|---|
| Best season | May to June, September to early October | May to September |
| Getting there | Naples (NAP) is about 1h30 by car to Positano or Amalfi. Many guests book a private transfer. | Milan Malpensa (MXP) or Milan Linate (LIN), both about 1h15 by car to the central lake. |
| Car needed? | Not usually | Not usually |
| Activity prices | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Group-friendly activities | 11 of 12 | 11 of 12 |
| Relaxed activities | 6 | 6 |
| Foodie activities | 4 | 4 |
| Adventure activities | 4 | 4 |
| Full-day trips | 3 | 2 |
| Seasonal activities | 4 | 3 |
| Budget eats on our list | 2 | 1 |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) | Euro (EUR) |
| Tipping | Not expected. Many restaurants add a small "coperto" cover charge per person. Rounding up or leaving 5 to 10% for great service is appreciated. | Not expected. Many restaurants add a small "coperto" cover charge per person. Rounding up or leaving 5 to 10% for great service is appreciated. |
| Dinner time | Dinner usually starts between 8 and 9:30 pm. Many kitchens close between lunch and dinner. | Dinner usually starts between 8 and 9:30 pm. Many kitchens close between lunch and dinner. |
Top group activities in Amalfi Coast
- Capri boat day trip with a Blue Grotto stop. Cruise past the Faraglioni rocks, swim in hidden coves and explore Capri town.
- Private boat along the Amalfi Coast. Your own skipper for swims, grottos and a long lunch at a beach restaurant.
- Path of the Gods guided hike. The famous cliff trail high above Positano with views down the whole coast.
- Lemon grove tour and limoncello tasting. Walk the terraced groves with a lemon farmer and taste limoncello made on site.
Top group activities in Lake Como
- Private speedboat tour: Bellagio, Varenna and Villa del Balbianello. See the famous villas from the water on a classic wooden boat. Fits small groups.
- Villa del Balbianello and Villa Carlotta gardens. Two of the lake's most beautiful gardens with a guide and ferry hops in between.
- Italian cooking class in a lakeside home. Make risotto and fresh pasta with a local cook, then eat on the terrace.
- Greenway del Lago guided hike. An easy walk through villages and olive groves above the western shore.
Questions couples ask
Is Amalfi Coast or Lake Como better for a destination wedding?
Choose Amalfi Coast if guests are staying longer and want day trips. Choose Lake Como if you want special-occasion restaurants for a splurge night.
When is the best time for a wedding in Amalfi Coast and Lake Como?
Amalfi Coast: May to June, September to early October. Lake Como: May to September.
Which is easier for guests to reach, Amalfi Coast or Lake Como?
Amalfi Coast: Naples (NAP) is about 1h30 by car to Positano or Amalfi. Many guests book a private transfer. Lake Como: Milan Malpensa (MXP) or Milan Linate (LIN), both about 1h15 by car to the central lake.
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