I envy your going to the Amalfi Coast. It is spectacular. I did the drive on a tour bus, and at one point the turn was so sharp the traffic backed up at least a half mile behind us while the bus was see-sawing trying to negotiate the turn, and he was an excellent, experienced driver. That's just the road. Much different for a car, of course, but let us say the driver won't see much for concentrating on the road. I clearly would opt for public transport.

The whole area is so beautiful no matter how long you are there it won't be long enough. I hope someone else can advise you about a stop at Pompeii, which you surely will be impressed with.

Ciao!

Lou (Lakeway, TX)