Located in the Gulf of Naples, Sorrento is an enchanting hillside town that combines the best of the Campania region: beautiful nature, legendary history, and delicious limoncello! Its close proximity to Naples makes it the ideal destination for a day trip, and it's often visited alongside the other magical towns of the Amalfi Coast.

Sorrento checks all the boxes of a perfect vacation: a dramatic cliff rising directly above the waters of Italy’s Mediterranean coastline, offering spectacular views over the Bay of Naples; a historic center made up of a maze of narrow lanes lined with shops, cafès, restaurants, and limoncello sellers; to one side, the crystalline sea, and to the other, lush hills covered in citrus groves. Plus, highlights such as Capri, Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Mt. Vesuvius, and Ischia are within striking distance for a day trip. To top it all off, you'll find a mild climate year round and the delectable cuisine of southern Italy.

Many believe the name Sorrento comes from the myth of the Sirens. Legend has it that Sorrento was the home of the mythical Sirens that lured sailors to their deaths with their irresistible voices. Though the Sirens seem to be gone from the town, something about Sorrento calls out to travelers near and far, pulling them to its rocky coast and serene shores--as it has for thousands of years.

All of this and more is what makes Sorrento one of the most famous and popular tourist destinations in Italy. It’s a place you’ll want to return to over and over again.