Travel Itinerary for Family Vacation Template
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Family Vacation · Travel Itinerary
Amalfi Coast
Family Trip
Your day-by-day guide to accommodation, activities, restaurant bookings, and everything else the Johnson family needs for an unforgettable trip.
Departure Aug 3, 2025
Return Aug 13, 2025
Duration 10 Nights
Travellers 4 (2 adults, 2 kids)
Trip Overview
Your Amalfi at a Glance
Ten nights on the Amalfi Coast — three bases, seven day trips, one sailing day, and more lemon granita than you can responsibly consume. This itinerary is planned to be relaxed but full; you'll rarely need to rush, but you won't find yourself wondering what to do either.
Nights in Positano
3 Nights
Hotel Le Sirenuse · Aug 3–6
Nights in Ravello
4 Nights
Villa Cimbrone · Aug 6–10
Nights in Sorrento
3 Nights
Grand Hotel Excelsior · Aug 10–13
Getting around: Ferry between Positano, Amalfi, and Capri. Private driver (Marco — +39 333 555 0100) for transfers between hotels and road trips. The SS163 coastal road is spectacular but slow — always build buffer time.
Currency: Euro (€). Credit cards widely accepted at hotels and restaurants, but keep €50–100 cash for small vendors, beaches, and tips. ATMs in every town centre.
Days 1–5
Positano & Ravello
Day 1
Arrival in Positano
Sunday, August 3
11:30
Land at Naples Capodichino (NAP)
Flight BA2641 · Terminal 1. Collect bags, clear customs.
12:30
Private transfer to Positano Pre-booked
Driver: Marco · +39 333 555 0100 · ~1.5 hrs. Scenic coastal drive.
14:00
Check in — Le Sirenuse
Ref: LSI-42891. Early check-in requested. Pool and lunch on the terrace.
18:30
Dinner — La Sponda Reservation
Candlelit terrace. Kids menu available. Res: 4 pax, 18:30 under "Johnson".
Day 2
Positano Beach Day
Monday, August 4
9:00
Breakfast at the hotel
Buffet on the terrace. Start early — beach loungers fill up by 10 AM.
10:00
Spiaggia Grande Beach Pre-booked
Lounger reservation ref: SG-0821. Snorkelling gear available from beach attendant. Kids loved the calm water here.
13:00
Lunch — Da Adolfo (boat taxi required)
Boat leaves from main beach every 30 min. Cash only. Freshest fish on the coast.
17:00
Explore Positano town
Ceramics, lemon goods, gelato on Via dei Mulini. Kids will want a limoncello granita.
Day 4
Day Trip to Capri
Wednesday, August 6
8:30
Ferry to Capri Pre-booked
Ref: FRY-8821. Departs Positano pier. 45 min crossing. Arrive 9:15 AM.
10:00
Blue Grotto boat tour Pre-booked
Ref: BG-0901. Meet at Marina Grande, west dock. ~1 hr. Kids must be 5+.
12:30
Chairlift to Monte Solaro
Best views on the island. 12 min each way. Kids will love it.
17:00
Return ferry to Ravello hotel check-in
Marco picks up at Marina Grande at 17:30 → Villa Cimbrone.
Booking References
All Your Reservations
Flights
British Airways — JFK → NAP (via LHR)
Dep. Aug 3 · 19:45 JFK · Arr. Aug 4 · 11:30 NAP · BA178 + BA2641
Return: Aug 13 · 14:00 NAP → Aug 13 · 20:30 JFK · BA2642 + BA177
Booking ref: ABC123
Hotel 1
Le Sirenuse, Positano
Aug 3–6 · 3 nights · Superior Sea View Suite
+39 089 875 066 · reservations@sirenuse.it
Ref: LSI-42891
Hotel 2
Villa Cimbrone, Ravello
Aug 6–10 · 4 nights · Garden View Room (2 rooms)
+39 089 857 459 · info@villacimbrone.com
Ref: VCR-8821
Hotel 3
Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria, Sorrento
Aug 10–13 · 3 nights · Classic Double with Sea View
+39 081 807 1044 · excelsior@exvitt.it
Ref: GHE-0032
Transport
Private Driver — Marco Esposito
All hotel transfers + day trips · English speaking · 8-seat van
+39 333 555 0100
Packing Checklist
Documents
Passports (all 4)
Travel insurance cards
This itinerary (printed)
Hotel confirmation emails
Credit + debit cards
Beach + Sun
Reef-safe SPF 50 (x4)
Swim shoes (rocky beaches)
Snorkelling masks
Beach bag + towels
Clothing
Light linen for dinners (churches: shoulders covered)
Walking sandals + trainers
Light jacket (evening breeze)
Swimsuits × 2 each
Kids Essentials
Kids' motion sickness tablets
Portable water bottles
Tablet + headphones (ferry)
Compact first aid kit
Emergency Information
Italian Emergency
112
Travel Insurance
+1 800 555 0199
US Embassy Rome
+39 06 46741
Driver Marco
+39 333 555 0100
Nearest Hospital
Ospedale di Sorrento
Policy Number
TRV-20250803-JHN
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Frequently asked questions
What should a family travel itinerary include?
A good family travel itinerary covers: flight and accommodation details (with confirmation numbers), a day-by-day activity schedule with times, restaurant reservations, transport between locations, a packing checklist tailored to your destination and family's ages, emergency contacts (local hospital, embassy, travel insurance), and any pre-booked activities. Having everything in one printed PDF means no frantic phone-searching when you're jet-lagged.
How do I organize a family vacation plan?
Start with the non-negotiable anchors: arrival/departure flights, hotel check-in/out dates, and any pre-booked tours or activities. Then fill in each day around those constraints, keeping travel time realistic and building in downtime — especially important with kids. This template structures all of that into a shareable PDF the whole family (and grandparents) can reference.
Should I print my travel itinerary?
Yes — always have a printed backup, especially internationally. Dead phone batteries, no Wi-Fi, and foreign SIM setup delays are all real problems. A printed itinerary with your booking reference numbers, hotel addresses, and emergency contacts is your safety net.
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