12 days in Scicli & Positano Itinerary

Scicli is a town and municipality in the Province of Ragusa in the south east of Sicily, Italy. Venture out of the city with trips to Noto (Via Corrado Nicolaci, Chiesa di San Carlo Borromeo, &more) and Cavagrande del Cassibile (in Avola). There's lots more to do: wander the wide-open spaces of Gli Aromi Sicily, get to know the fascinating history of Centro storico di Scicli - World Heritage Site, take an in-depth tour of A Rutta ri Ron Carmelu, and make a trip to St. Bartholomew's Church.

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Denver, USA to Scicli is an approximately 22-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually an 8 hour difference. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Denver in May: high temperatures in Scicli hover around 77°F and lows are around 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can fly to Positano.

Often referred to as the gem of the Amalfi Coast, Positano remains one of southern Italy's most sought-after vacation locales, thanks to its hillside location and picturesque, pastel buildings.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Positano: Amalfi (Museo della Carta, Duomo di Sant'Andrea, &more), Sorrento (Food Tours, St Francis Church and Convent, &more) and Liquorificio Mansi Carlo (in Minori). There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Villa Cimbrone Gardens, enjoy the sand and surf at Fornillo, take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Ravello, and explore the fascinating underground world of Cave of Smeraldo.

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You can fly from Scicli to Positano in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and taxi. In May in Positano, expect temperatures between 74°F during the day and 60°F at night. On the 20th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.