Perfect Italian Weekend | Amalfi Coast

A perfect weekend in Italy without the limitations of time, budget, or distance. Every week we ask interesting and inspirational Italians, and Italians at heart, to take us along for a perfect, local weekend. This week, Hadas Tuescher from Trove Object Gallery will take us along to Minori, on the Amalfi Coast.

Hadas Tuescher

Travel is at the core ethos of my family—especially when it comes to Italy. As a mom of three busy adult kids, getting the entire family together is always the cherry on top of my summer. As the founder of Trove Object Gallery, travel has also taken on a new sense of urgency. There is so much inspiration to be found simply by being in different places... the culture, the food, the scenery—these are all aspects that continue to inspire me in ways I never imagined possible.

A perfect Italian weekend for me would take place in Minori, on the Amalfi Coast. We had the great pleasure of staying in Minori last summer. It’s a wonderful, low-key village just steps away from all the sights and "must-dos" of the Amalfi Coast.

Saturday

We started our day by making coffee and sitting on our Juliet balcony overlooking the ocean. With the kids still asleep, we walked down the winding road to Pasticceria Sal De Riso for fresh breakfast pastries. Located right on the seaside promenade, we couldn’t believe it when we read that this was the pastry shop of a world-famous pastry chef—but we were thrilled. The smell of fresh-baked goods and strong Italian coffee persuaded us to take a seat and enjoy another cup before heading back up with our goodies.

Armed with delicious carbs, we trekked for two hours—and climbed 1,500 stairs—up to Ravello. The views were gorgeous at every turn, and it was so much fun to peek into the gardens as we passed them going uphill. This was definitely one of our favorite activities—probably because it felt like we were burning off breakfast and earning a delicious lunch.

Ravello's must-see was Villa Rufolo, where the tower, cloister, and Belvedere were absolutely stunning. Unfortunately, there wasn’t a concert scheduled during our visit, but that’s certainly on our bucket list for the future.

Lunch was a total treat at Caruso Grill—everything from the service to the approachable elegance made us feel like royalty. We had the most delicious fresh fish and Neapolitan pizzas, and the dessert was an incredible affogato.

After lunch, we wandered around the main square near the Duomo and stopped at Passeggiando, where we found beautiful handmade leather sandals.

Later, we descended all 1,500 stairs and returned to our villa for a nap on the lounge chairs overlooking the sea.

Dinner was another unforgettable experience—at the casual yet charming Ristorante La Botte, nestled in a lemon garden. My daughters and I have loved Aperol Spritzes for years, but in this lemon paradise, we discovered the most amazing twist: the Limoncello Spritz!

Sunday

We started the day by walking down to the harbor and boarding a boat for the day. It took us all around the Amalfi Coast, including a magical trip through the Blue Grotto. We took our time soaking in the scenery.

The iconic Faraglioni rock formations were even more breathtaking in person than I had imagined.

For lunch, we docked at Il Riccio—a fantastic, quintessential Capri experience. Honestly, I don’t think we’ve ever had fresher or more delicious seafood. Don’t even bother with the menu—just get the lobster!

We spent the remainder of the afternoon cruising leisurely on the water. It was a fabulous day.

To cap off our Sunday, we returned to the harbor in the evening and took a ferry to Positano. Naturally, we explored a few local boutiques. My personal favorites were Emporio Le Sirenuse and Laura Urbinati. I loved seeing the “Made in Italy” tag, knowing it was genuinely authentic. Both boutiques featured beautifully cut and tailored clothing that epitomized the elegance of the Amalfi Coast.

Of course, we couldn’t leave Positano without one more memorable experience—a drink at Hotel San Pietro. I could have stayed on that terrace overlooking Positano for days.

Following our sunset aperitivo, we took the ferry to Amalfi for a casual dinner at Lido Azzurro. On a local friend’s recommendation, we made sure to meet the owner, Angelo, who treated us like royalty.