Which day trip needs the earliest start?

Capri and Pompeii benefit most from first departures—both get crowded by mid-morning and involve more travel time. Aim to leave Positano by 08:00-08:30 for these. Amalfi, Ravello, and Sorrento are more flexible and work well with 10:00-11:00 departures.

Can I fit two towns into one day?

Yes—Amalfi and Ravello pair perfectly (same direction, 25-minute bus between them). Sorrento and Pompeii or Herculaneum also work well (same train line). Avoid stacking Capri with anything else—give it a full day. If you try to squeeze two unrelated destinations (e.g., Capri + Pompeii), you'll spend all day in transit and miss the best parts of both.

What if ferries are cancelled due to weather?

Take the SITA bus instead—it runs in almost all conditions. Swap Capri (ferry-only access) for a bus-accessible trip like Pompeii, Sorrento, or Amalfi/Ravello. Check ferry status the night before and morning of your trip by asking at the hostel or checking online schedules. Always have a backup plan.

Which day trip is cheapest?

Pompeii or Herculaneum are the best value (€26-32 total including transport and entry). Amalfi via bus (€8 round-trip if you skip villa entries) and Sorrento via bus with a picnic lunch (€15-20 total) are also budget-friendly. Capri is the most expensive (€50-70+ including ferry, funicular/chairlift, and food).

Do I need to book transport or site tickets in advance?

Pre-book Pompeii tickets online to skip queues (30-60 minutes in peak season). Book Capri ferries 1-2 days ahead in July-August—morning sailings sell out. Bus tickets for SITA routes (Positano-Sorrento, Amalfi-Ravello) are bought onboard or at tabacchi shops and don't need advance booking. Ferry tickets to Amalfi or Sorrento can usually be bought same-day at the dock, but check availability if it's a summer weekend.

Can I store luggage anywhere if I'm doing a day trip before/after check-in or check-out?

Yes—Hostel Brikette offers free luggage storage for guests on arrival/departure days. If you're checking out and doing a day trip before leaving the coast, store your bags at the hostel and pick them up when you return. Pompeii, Sorrento, and Amalfi also have paid luggage storage services (€5-8 per bag per day) near train/ferry terminals if needed.

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