Tour Classic Amalfi Coast - 6 Days

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5 nights in charming hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities Accommodation is on a bed and breakfast basis in charming hotels and all rooms have ensuite facilities, with most of them offering magnificent sea views. The hotels described are our usual choice of accommodation, however, if these are not available then alternatives are used and if these are of a different standard you will be informed at the time of booking. Baths/showers: Many rooms with ensuite/private facilities have a shower rather than a bath, usually because of limited space.

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5 breakfasts

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Information pack including route notes & maps Emergency hotline GPX track files

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Evening meals, lunches & beverages Entrance fees Travel insurance Travel to the start and from the end point of the trip Personal expenses such as laundry and phone calls Unscheduled transfers required during the trip City Tax 2-4 Euros per day, per person locally payable to the accommodations A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room Guide - this is a self guided holiday Taxi direct to Amalfi from the Airport & return from Sorrento can be organized for around 140 E each way. Must pre-book.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival Amalfi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival Amalfi

Make your own way to Amalfi. This afternoon stroll around the town centre or take a dip in the ocean. Visit St. Andrew’s Cathedral, which claims to also be the eponymous saint’s resting place, and the interesting Arabesque cloister. You could also visit the Museo della Carta (paper museum) where there are still 14th century water-driven presses. Accommodation: Two nights are spent in a welcoming and comfortable hotel.
Day 2 Day 2: Amalfi: Valle Dei Mulini Circular Walk 12.3 Km/7.7 Miles, 5 H
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Amalfi: Valle Dei Mulini Circular Walk 12.3 Km/7.7 Miles, 5 H

Today you’ll start with your self-guided walking tour of the Amalfi Coast. The first part of the walk takes you into the “Valle dei Mulini”, the valley of the watermills. There are ruins of Europe’s oldest paper factories, dating back to the 11th century. The path then takes you up to the little village of Pontone. From here there is an optional walk to the Torre dello Zirro, which is a marvellous picnic area with spectacular views of Amalfi to one side and Atrani to the other. From here it’s about an hour’s walk to Ravello, another highlight of the Amalfi Coast. You could visit its beautiful Romanesque church. Or visit the garden at Villa Rufolo (developed by a Scot) and just down the way, the garden at Villa Cimbrone (developed by an English Lord). Both have views from their terraces that have been described as the most beautiful in the World. From Cimbrone, walk steeply back down to Amalfi town, passing through beautiful Atrani. Look around its town centre’s narrow white little streets. The last short stretch to Amalfi is very scenic and has beautiful viewpoints of the city centre. Ascent/ Descent: 640 metres approx.
Day 3 Day 3: Amalfi To Praiano, Via Maestra Dei Villaggi 13 Km/ 8 Miles, 5.5-6 H
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Amalfi To Praiano, Via Maestra Dei Villaggi 13 Km/ 8 Miles, 5.5-6 H

This is the most strenuous day on our Amalfi Coast walking holiday and is quite exposed if it is hot. You start the day walking along one of the oldest streets of the area: the “Maestra dei Villaggi,” or highway of the villages. It is an old paved mule track dating back to the 9th century. Pass the little villages of Lone and Vettica before arriving at the imposing monastery of Santa Rosa, now converted into a hotel. The route descends to the coast again passing some charming churches beautifully located above the rocky shore. You then descend steeply to the spectacular fjord of Furore, which is the ideal spot for lunch. Luigi runs a tiny restaurant down here and will prepare for you whatever his catch has been that day. From here you could take the bus to your hotel as the rest of the day is strenuous, but no less beautiful. After a steep stepped ascent, walk past the church of Sant’Elia into the Valley of Praia. The path threads its way into the wild terraces, uncultivated for decades, and there is some walking close to cliffs. After passing a house once occupied by a locally-known wizard, it is time to drop into the coastal town of Praiano. Opt to descent to the very picturesque inlet of Marina di Praia, its tiny old harbour. Praiano is spread out over about 3km with upper and lower parts and has a couple of tiny beaches in natural inlets. Ascent / Descent: Approx: 820 metres. * You can shorten today’s walk by taking the bus at the lunch spot, around half way into the day. Accommodation: We use several accommodations, our usual one has great sea views above the old coastal watchtower and marina.
Day 4 Day 4: Praiano To Positano (Path Of The Gods) 10.8 Km/6.7 Miles,, 4.5 H
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Praiano To Positano (Path Of The Gods) 10.8 Km/6.7 Miles,, 4.5 H

Along an old pilgrims’ path, twist uphill to the monastery of San Domenico. It is set in stupendous scenery, dominating the coast from its hillside terrace. Stop to admire the view before continuing uphill for another stretch through spectacular scenery with bizarre rock formations and luxurious vegetation. Then follow the last stretch of the “Footpath of Gods”, which really lives up to its name, through unique scenery to the hamlet of Nocelle. On the way there are some high cliffside trails overlooking the sea and views down to Praiano and onto Positano and Capri. Passing another attractive valley, arrive in the little village of Montepertuso from where a choice of stairways takes you down to Positano itself, one of the most charming villages of the coast. Ascent/descents: 645m Accommodation: Some accommodations we use in Positano will offer you great location and unbeatable sea views
Day 5 Day 5: Positano: Circular Walk (Montepertuso) 8.2Km/5.1 Miles, 4.5 H
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Positano: Circular Walk (Montepertuso) 8.2Km/5.1 Miles, 4.5 H

Catch the local bus up to Montepertuso, where you start the walk above the valley of Positano. Following ancient footpaths through the forest and along marvelous viewpoints (some cliff top walking) climb towards Santa Maria al Castello, the old fortress defending the narrow valley between the Amalfi and Sorrentine side of the peninsula. On the way up there is a beautifully engineered section of steps known as the ‘Tse-Tse.’ From here oversee both the Gulf of Salerno and the Gulf of Naples. Through a nice wooded area in a park like landscape take an easy trail to the ‘Caserna Forestale’, a foresters’ house, from where the walk continues through the forest and with a number of zigzags descends down to Montepertuso. Along another medieval mule track we then descend back down to Positano. Ascent / descent: 450m.
Day 6 Day 6: Arrangements End After Breakfast
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Arrangements End After Breakfast

It’s the end of your self-guided Amalfi Coast walking holiday. After breakfast, return to Naples by ferry, bus and train, or taxi for your onward journey.

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Itinerary of your trip Classic Amalfi Coast - 6 Days

Day 1: Arrival Amalfi

Day 2: Amalfi: Valle Dei Mulini Circular Walk 12.3 Km/7.7 Miles, 5 H

Day 3: Amalfi To Praiano, Via Maestra Dei Villaggi 13 Km/ 8 Miles, 5.5-6 H

Day 4: Praiano To Positano (Path Of The Gods) 10.8 Km/6.7 Miles,, 4.5 H

Day 5: Positano: Circular Walk (Montepertuso) 8.2Km/5.1 Miles, 4.5 H

Day 6: Arrangements End After Breakfast

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