Salerno - 7 days

Day 1: Salerno (0.00 NM)

Arriving in Salerno is like arriving at a party an hour early. Everything is calm and ready, but the real fun is yet to come. Before we took over the boat, I rushed to the historic center. The streets are so narrow that you could pass salt to your neighbor from the window opposite, and there is a church on every corner. I discovered that the world's first medical school was located here. Perhaps even back then, they suspected that after a week of Italian food and wine, a doctor would be needed.
Lunch was exactly as you would imagine. Pasta, seafood, olive oil that could raise the dead, and cheeses so fragrant that they would put even the French delegation to shame. In the evening, we walked along the Trieste promenade, looked at the sea, and mentally prepared ourselves for the fact that this would be our home for a week. No stress, no emails. Just sun, wind, and the occasional argument about who would wash the dishes.

Day 2: Salerno - Sorrento (19.00 NM)

In the morning, we finally cast off. The feeling when the engine roars and the harbor begins to recede is priceless. Destination: Sorrento. Sailing along the coast is like leafing through the most expensive vacation catalog. Rocks plunging into the sea, villas of the rich clinging to the cliffs, and water so kitschy blue that it's suspicious.
We landed at Marina Grande in Sorrento, and it was immediately clear that we were in another world. Corso Italia is one big fashion show and boutique. After a bit of shopping (i.e., window shopping), it was time for the local specialty—limoncello. Friends, this is not just a liqueur. It is liquid sunshine, medicine, dessert, and rocket fuel all in one. After two shots, I was ready to haggle over the price even in a church. We walked through the old town, and I wondered if it was even possible for one place to have so much beauty per square meter.

Day 3: Sorrento - Procida (18.00 NM)

While Capri and Ischia are the famous sisters who go to all the parties, Procida is the quiet, somewhat overlooked Cinderella, who is actually the most beautiful. The boat trip from Sorrento was short, and we anchored in Marina Chiaiolella. And then it happened.
Procida is an explosion of color. Small pastel-colored fishermen's houses are stacked on top of each other like Lego blocks, creating an incredible scene. No crowds, no luxury boutiques. Just peace, an authentic atmosphere, and narrow streets where you can barely avoid a cat. We spent most of the day lazing around on Pozzo Vecchio beach, where the movie The Postman was reportedly filmed. I don't know if I met any movie stars there, but the beach definitely played the leading role.

Day 4: Procida - Ischia (5.00 NM)

From a colorful fairy tale, we moved to an island that occasionally snorts a little sulfur. Ischia is of volcanic origin, and it shows. The cruise around the island was fantastic. Sandy beaches alternated with rocky cliffs, and we felt like explorers.

But the main attraction here is the thermal springs. Imagine this: you spend the whole day rocking on the waves and then you soak in hot, healing water. It's like restarting your whole body. I felt like a reborn Roman senator. Once we were sufficiently relaxed, we set off on a little cultural excursion to the local museums and churches. We ended the day in style with a visit to a local winery. Because what could be better than cooling off after a hot bath with a glass of chilled white wine?

Day 5: Ischia - Capri (18.00 NM)

Here we are. The day everyone has been looking forward to and dreading at the same time. Capri. The island where millionaires, influencers, and those of us who have been saving up for a whole year meet. Just arriving at Marina Grande is an experience in itself. Yachts the size of small apartment buildings sail past you, and the shore is teeming with people who look like they just stepped off the cover of a magazine.
A boat trip around the island is a must. The iconic Faraglioni rocks jutting out of the sea are even more majestic than in the photos. And then there is the Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra), which you can only reach by small boat and you have to crouch down low. Inside, it's dark, and then suddenly... boom. The water glows an incredibly blue, as if someone had lit it up with LEDs.
On land, it's a different story. We rented a scooter and raced through the narrow roads with the wind in our hair. The prices in restaurants are on par with a small mortgage, but the view is worth it. Your wallet may cry, but your eyes will smile. And the feeling you get when you're having an espresso in the Piazzetta and playing the game "Guess who's a celebrity and who's just a German tourist in sandals" is priceless.

Day 6: Capri - Amalfi (17.00 NM)

After glamorous Capri, we headed to the coast, which is nicknamed divine. And they weren't lying. Amalfi is exactly as you know it from photos, only a thousand times more beautiful. The town is literally wedged into a rocky gorge, and the houses climb up the cliffs as if afraid of falling into the sea.

No wonder the whole place is protected by UNESCO. St. Andrew's Cathedral on the main square is an architectural gem that blends Arabic and Norman styles. We wandered through the white streets, bought useless souvenirs, and, of course, had another limoncello. Because why not?

In the afternoon, we escaped the crowds to neighboring Atrani and then took a short hike through the Valley of the Mills. Lemon groves, old paper mills, and divine tranquility. It was balm for the soul after the madness of Capri.

Day 7: Amalfi - Salerno (8.00 NM)

The last day. We got up early to enjoy our final cruise. The sun slowly rose above the coastline and we silently watched the splendor. It's a strange feeling to return to the harbor. A mixture of sadness that it's ending and gratitude that we were able to experience it.
In Salerno, we had a little time left for a last walk, a last Italian ice cream, and a last deep breath of salty air. Then it was just a trip to the airport and a return to reality.