As we come close, we can see the shear cliffs of Sorrento.
The Hilton Sorrento is located high on the hill above the city center. We find out later that's quite a long walk.
The Executive Honors Floor was on the rooftop with a breathtaking view of Vesuvius and the Gulf of Naples.
Thursday morning, we had perfect weather for our tour. The view of the bay was gorgeous.
Zoom into this one. You will get an idea of how beautiful our view was.
Down the steep zig-zag walkway, Deb and I made our way to Sorrento Harbor. From their looks, this old walkway had been here for centuries.
This gives you an idea of how the cliffs pop out of the ocean directly up nearly 300 foot high.
Viewing Port of Sorrento from high atop of the cliff.
Thursday was our day to visit Amalfi Coast. This was our first official picture stop looking back north.
You can begin to see how locals build quite literally on the face of cliffs overlooking the sea.
Positano is probably the most recognizable cities of the famous coast.
Incredible food is available at every stop along the coast - evident of this fruit stand.
Making our way south, the view looking back north continued to get more and more amazing.
Make sure you watch my video where you see professionals and amateurs alike jumping off this 100' high bridge into the water below.
Kinda cheesie but the Emerald Grotto is quite unique. Discovered in 1932, this marine cave is known for the turquoise water that fills the cavern with an emerald-green light.
Looking north, you can begin to see Amalfi in the distance. Note the shear cliffs and emerald green waters. Imagine swimming here in the summer.
Villa Cimbrone has one of the most iconic views of the Amalfi Coast.
Villa Cimbrone stands on a rocky outcrop known as "Cimbronium".
You cannot imagine how uneasy it is to look over this terrace. As you stand this oval shaped terrace, you feel like you are floating perilously 1,000 feet above the sea.
Famed Amalfi from sea level pier
Amalfi from sea level pier
Amalfi from sea level pier
[Thursday] It is said that the coastal village was named after Poseidon, God of the Sea.
[Saturday] Making our second visit to Positano, the weather was more active making the colors more interesting.
[Saturday] With the cloud cover and sun breaking through, the city and sea colors were fascinating.
Trying an artistic shot
Looking over the iconic Church of Santa Maria Assunta in Positano
[Thursday] Positano from sea level. Our first visit to Positano, the seas were quite calm and the bay was busy with boats of all kinds.
We were fascinated by the ancient guard towers north and south of the Positano bay. The guard towers were built as look-out points to warn against Muslim invaders. When pirates were spotted at sea, the guards would light a fire on the top of the tower to alert the villagers. The people's only defense was to run to the hills.
Getting wet while getting that shot. I think the camera is OK.
[Saturday] Looking over Sorrento from atop the Hilton rooftop Saturday morning.