9 days tour

The Amalfi Coast Walk

The Amalfi Coast Walk

This tour includes:

Accommodation

You stay at carefully picked hotels throughout your Amalfi Coast walking trip. They range from a beautifully restored villa with stunning sea views in Ravello, to an elegant 4 star hotel in Sorrento overlooking the panorama of the Bay of Naples. For your evening meals you can choose to sample the hotelโ€™s specialities or select one of the many fine local restaurants (all payable locally). Lunch options are varied and include picnics in panoramic locations or a trattoria lunch, perhaps delicious mozzarella, grilled vegetables and fresh fish from the sea.

Meals

The cuisine on the Bay of Naples uses the freshest vegetables and the famous mozzarella cheese is always on the menu. Try it in salad with sweet tomatoes, baked with aubergine slices or on its own with an accompaniment of herbs. Fresh fruit features heavily too - figs are often used in antipasti along with slices of ham and what better way to finish off a meal than with a slice of fresh water melon? Pizza is a favourite dish all over Italy, but nowhere more so than here (it was invented in Naples!). The thinnest of bases are cooked in the hottest of wood ovens and are garnished with a mouth-watering variety of toppings. The Amalfi Coast itself is not a wine area as such: the terraces are often too high for the vines to flourish. The region of Campania, however, has a number of good wines from vineyards further inland. Vines flourish too in the rich soil near Mount Vesuvio. Look out for Lacrima Christi del Vesuvio.

Others

Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent Route directions and maps Luggage transfers between hotels GPX files Walking transfers

Not included:

Others

โ€” Travel insurance โ€” Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement) โ€” Solo traveller supplements (where only one person is travelling on a departure date) โ€” Visas or vaccinations โ€” Local city tax

Transport

On some of the days we will transfer you to the start of your walk and one day you will pay locally for a 20 minute bus ride to take you to Ravello. Air prices include our standard flights/transfersBritish Airways Gatwick to Naples 06:35/10:20 transfer to hotel 80 minutes. Return: Transfer to airport 70 minutes British Airways Naples to Gatwick 11:05/12:55. Standard transfersStandard return transfers are only included for flight inclusive bookings from Naples airport at 10:20, and back to naples airport at 07:00. Customers booking a land only trip will be able to add arrival/departure transfers at a supplement payable in advance.

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Guide

As this is a self-guided holiday there is no group and no leader. A local representative is on hand to assist you and will meet you at the beginning of the week to go through the route notes and point out particular places of interest. Your luggage is transferred and route notes and maps are provided. Please note: the walking and luggage transfers included in this tour are subject to a minimum of 2 people (in total) booked on the departure. A supplement (payable in advance) to cover these transfers and sole occupancy of a room will apply if only 1 person travelling on a departure date.

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Itinerary of your trip The Amalfi Coast Walk

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Ravello
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive In Ravello

      Arrive at your 4 star hotel in Ravello. Thereโ€™s time for a dip in the swimming pool, offering stunning views, before dinner (Pay locally for dinner). You stay at the Hotel Villa Fraulo (breakfast included)

  • Day 2 Day 2: Exploring Amalfi (Optional) (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Exploring Amalfi (Optional) (Breakfast)

      Descend through citrus groves to Torre dello Ziro (the Saracen watchtower inspired Websterโ€™s Duchess of Malfi), then continue along panoramic terraces, to enter the Valley of the Mills (a testament to Amalfiโ€™s medieval paper industry) to world renowned Amalfi. A 20 min bus ride (pay locally) to return to picture perfect Ravello, where you can end the day with a visit to the famous Villa Rufolo and Greta Garboโ€™s legendary retreat, Villa Cimbrone. You stay at the Hotel Villa Fraulo (breakfast included)

  • Day 3 Day 3: Ravello/Bomerano To Positano (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Ravello/Bomerano To Positano (Breakfast)

      We will drop you off in Bomerano to begin todayโ€™s walk which takes you along the Path of the Gods, the regionโ€™s most famous walk offering views all the way along the peninsula, with Capriโ€™s famous Faraglioni cliffs marking โ€™landโ€™s endโ€™. Thereโ€™s a choice of picnic spots with stunning views as you continue onwards past lemon groves and brigandsโ€™ treasure troves to Nocelle. Then itโ€™s down through lush terraces to the vertical pastel town of Positano and your hotel in the historic centre. You stay at the Hotel lโ€™Ancora (breakfast included)

  • Day 4 Day 4: At Positano (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: At Positano (Breakfast)

      Positanoโ€™s wide pebble beach is perfect for a lazy day, but if you fancy exploring further afield thereโ€™s a pleasant walk to Fornillo Bay with its twin Saracen watchtowers. Boat excursions to discover coral lined sea grottoes, as well as trips to the magical mediterranean island of Capri, are available in the harbour. You stay at the Hotel lโ€™Ancora (breakfast included)

  • Day 5 Day 5: Positano To Marina Del Cantone (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Positano To Marina Del Cantone (Breakfast)

      We take you into the hills near Fontanelle (30 mins) from where you wind through olive trees as you climb gently to Santโ€™Agata. There are balcony views - making this a fantastic picnic stop - of Capri, Procida and the Li Galli islands, once considered to be the home of the mythical sirens who lured sailors onto the rocks. A paved lane finally leads you down past geranium-decked houses to the small fishing resort of Marina del Cantone. You stay at the Taverna del Capitano (breakfast included) Optional shorter walk: 4.5hrs, distance 12km/7.5mi

  • Day 6 Day 6: At Marina Del Cantone (Optional) (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: At Marina Del Cantone (Optional) (Breakfast)

      Youโ€™ll be tempted to linger in this pretty little village with its pebble beach lapped by incredibly azure waters, but itโ€™s a shame to miss out on our optional walk on the gorgeous Jeranto Bay. There are sea views throughout as you climb to the Montalto Tower, perched on its 100m-high cliff-top outcrop with a truly fabulous panorama over Marina del Cantone and the Li Galli islands. You then descend through olive groves and olive growersโ€™ dwellings to an atmospheric ancient limestone quarry, with great sea views, before a final ascent back to your hotel. You stay at the Taverna del Capitano (breakfast included)

  • Day 7 Day 7: Marina Del Cantone To Sorrento (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Marina Del Cantone To Sorrento (Breakfast)

      We give you a lift (15 mins) to Termini from where you wind through olive groves with ever-opening views over the Bay of Naples and its islands, Capri, Ischia and Procida. Itโ€™s well worth the detour to lovely little Annunziata to visit its pretty Aragonese castle for wonderful views. Itโ€™s then on to bustling, pastel-coloured Sorrento, with its enchanting gardens, maze of narrow streets and stunning views over to Vesuvius. You stay at the Hotel Continental (breakfast included) Optional shorter walk: 3hrs, distance 7km/4.5mi

  • Day 8 Day 8: In Sorrento (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: In Sorrento (Breakfast)

      Staying at your 4 star hotel panoramically overlooking Mount Vesuvius, youโ€™re ideally placed to visit Naples or one of its islands, such as Ischia or Capri, by hydrofoil. Alternatively the historical sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum can be visited using the excellent Circumvesuviana Railway. You stay at the Hotel Continental (breakfast included)

  • Day 9 Day 9: Leave Sorrento (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Leave Sorrento (Breakfast)

      The tour ends after breakfast in Sorrento.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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