Hiking Italy’s Romantic Neopolitan Coast
- See another side of Italy’s famed Neopolitan coast
- Hike the famous ‘Sentiero degli Dei’ (Path of the Gods) to the famous village of Positano, nestled in between the surrounding cliffs
- Walk clifftop paths along the island of Capri, with spectacular views over the Gulf of Naples, Mt Vesuvius and the surrounding Mediterranean
- The birthplace of some of Italy’s most famous cuisine, including Pizza and Limoncello
- Cross paths with some of the most famous colourful villages of Amalfi, as well as lesser-known towns and villages, away from the tourist trail
Why this Walk?
Take footpaths that snake up through the mountains and lemon groves of Amalfi, a network of ancient pathways that lead through the clifftops to cobble-street towns and smaller villages nestled into the valleys and forested peaks. The ‘Sentiero degli Dei’ (Path of the Gods) is a common highlight of this route, a clifftop path with awe-inspiring views over the island of Capri and the Mediterranean, leading to the colourful village of Positano. Photogenic clifftop villages like Positano are one of many compelling draws for visitors to Amalfi. You’ll also get the opportunity to see another side of the beautiful island of Capri, roaming the winding hillsides to historic landmarks like the ancient villa of the Emperor Tiberius. By experiencing the Amalfi Coast on foot, you’re enjoying the best of the popular towns and sights of the area as well as visiting places steeped in tradition and local culture.
The Path
The route is well-waymarked, particularly the distinctive red and white signposts that lead walkers over the famous ‘Sentiero degli Dei’. The former is a memorable section of this walk, but also an exemplary case of the clifftop routes that feature around the coast of Amalfi, from which you have some of the most enviable vantage points for Capri, the Gulf of Naples and colourful hillside towns – such as Positano. Junctions of old mule tracks, terraced vineyards and lemon groves snake around the hillsides of Amalfi, with a few crossings over road as you follow the old routes that served as the means of trade and distribution between farms, villages and towns.
The Accommodation
Staying in historic towns, you can expect the places you stay to have a refined, stately character, where you're sure of a warm welcome from the many family-run hotels in this region after long days out walking along the coast. Accommodation is on a bed and breakfast basis, with all rooms having private bathrooms. On each night's stay there will be many opportunities to visit local restaurants or taste a selection of wine from the region. Depending on the time of year you visit, routes may be slightly altered to fit alternative accommodation where our usual options are booked up (mainly the high summer season). In choosing alternative accommodation, we strive to maintain similar standards and quality.
Our Amalfi Coast Itineraries
Sorrento to Amalfi
Distance: 45.7 miles (73.5km)
ITA-AMF1
7 Nights
from £820
ITA-AMF1 ~ Sorrento to Amalfi ~ 7 / 6 classic
What's Included:
Prices
Two sharing pp | Solo walker | Single person (in a group) | |
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01/03/2024 - 21/03/2024 | £820 | £1,580 | £1,380 |
22/03/2024 - 01/04/2024 | £1,090 | £2,090 | £1,890 |
02/04/2024 - 16/04/2024 | £850 | £1,625 | £1,425 |
17/04/2024 - 05/05/2024 | £1,020 | £1,970 | £1,770 |
06/05/2024 - 23/05/2024 | £1,010 | £1,950 | £1,745 |
24/05/2024 - 24/07/2024 | £1,090 | £2,090 | £1,890 |
25/07/2024 - 05/08/2024 | £1,170 | £2,280 | £2,080 |
06/08/2024 - 22/08/2024 | £1,200 | £2,345 | £2,145 |
23/08/2024 - 31/08/2024 | £1,170 | £2,280 | £2,080 |
01/09/2024 - 30/09/2024 | £1,090 | £2,090 | £1,890 |
01/10/2024 - 10/10/2024 | £970 | £1,900 | £1,695 |
11/10/2024 - 31/10/2024 | £920 | £1,800 | £1,600 |
05/11/2024 - 30/11/2024 | £820 | £1,580 | £1,380 |
Extras
- 7 nights’ bed and breakfast
- Luggage transfers
- Personal transfers where indicated in the programme as a standard arrangement
- Walk Pack, to include Road Book (route notes/mapping) including directions to your accommodation and destination information.
- An Amalfi Coast map
- Access to a Travel App
- City taxes (per person) only payable direct to accommodations - city tax can vary during the year and new taxes can be introduced. Generally vary from 1.5€ to 4€ depending on location and accommodation.
- Some public transportation is your own arrangement during the holiday.
- Packed lunches (own arrangements)
- Evening meals (own arrangements). Available in local restaurant or in-house.
- Travel to Sorrento/travel from Amalfi.
You choose which day you would like your holiday to start on. We will book your holiday in accordance with your requirements.
Our Amalfi Coast holidays are available to walk March to November.
Spring and Autumn are the best times to visit, due to the combination of diminished crowd sizes and favourable weather conditions for walking.
The nearest airport to fly into for the Amalfi Coast is Naples – served by major and low cost international carriers.
Napoli Airport - https://www.aeroportodinapoli.it/en/home
There are several direct buses running from Naples Airport to Sorrento, check online at: https://www.curreriviaggi.it/en/naples-airport-shuttle
Alternatively you may take the shuttle bus from Naples Airport to Naples central train station from where you take the Circumvesuviana train to Sorrento, check online at: https://www.eavsrl.it/web/home
On departure from Amalfi you can take a local bus to Naples train station and Napoli airport. There are only two direct (early) morning buses running from Amalfi to Naples downtown. Line 5080 or Line 5020 check timetable online at: www.sitasudtrasporti.it/orari, or www.positano.com/en/bus-schedule therefore we suggest taking a local bus to Sorrento and then catch the train or the Curreri Viaggi Bus to Naples airport. Alternatively take a bus from Amalfi to Salerno from where you board the train to Naples central station.
Check timetable online at https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Amalfi Coast Client Reviews
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I would recommend Celtic Trails.
Leona Pinsky - June 2023
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D. Whitlam - November 2022
Booking Request - Amalfi Coast
We will check your details and come back to you within two working days with a personalised estimate based on your requirements. We will then formally request a deposit of £150 per person (£100 per person for a single centre break) and book all your arrangements - find out about our full booking process here.
Please note this does not constitute a booking confirmation, we kindly ask you to refrain from booking any travel until we have confirmed all your arrangements.
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Sample Accommodations
Please note: exact accommodation booked will depend on availability.