Choose Amalfi Coast if…
- your guests lean relaxed (6 relaxed picks versus 4)
- you want guests to manage without renting a car
- guests are staying longer and want day trips
- you want special-occasion restaurants for a splurge night
Choose Sicily if…
- many guests are on a budget: activities here skew cheaper
- you want plenty of casual, inexpensive places to eat
- you love the setting: a clifftop town with a Greek theater, an active volcano covered in vineyards, granita for breakfast and the bay of Isola Bella below
Side by side
| Amalfi Coast | Sicily | |
|---|---|---|
| Best season | May to June, September to early October | May to June, September to October |
| Getting there | Naples (NAP) is about 1h30 by car to Positano or Amalfi. Many guests book a private transfer. | Catania (CTA) is about 1 hour by car or bus from Taormina. |
| Car needed? | Not usually | Mostly yes |
| Activity prices | Mid-range | Budget-friendly |
| Group-friendly activities | 11 of 12 | 11 of 12 |
| Relaxed activities | 6 | 4 |
| Foodie activities | 4 | 3 |
| Adventure activities | 4 | 5 |
| Full-day trips | 3 | 2 |
| Seasonal activities | 4 | 3 |
| Budget eats on our list | 2 | 3 |
| 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 Sicily
- Mount Etna jeep tour with lava caves. Off-road up the volcano's slopes, walk old craters and explore a lava tube.
- Etna wine tasting at a volcanic vineyard. Taste Nerello Mascalese grown in black volcanic soil, with lunch.
- Isola Bella and Blue Grotto boat tour. A short boat trip along the coast with swim stops.
- Taormina and Greek Theater walking tour. The ancient theater with Etna as the backdrop, then the town's lanes.
Questions couples ask
Is Amalfi Coast or Sicily better for a destination wedding?
Choose Amalfi Coast if your guests lean relaxed (6 relaxed picks versus 4). Choose Sicily if many guests are on a budget: activities here skew cheaper.
When is the best time for a wedding in Amalfi Coast and Sicily?
Amalfi Coast: May to June, September to early October. Sicily: May to June, September to October.
Which is easier for guests to reach, Amalfi Coast or Sicily?
Amalfi Coast: Naples (NAP) is about 1h30 by car to Positano or Amalfi. Many guests book a private transfer. Sicily: Catania (CTA) is about 1 hour by car or bus from Taormina.
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