Sorrento to Amalfi

Overview

1. Day

   1
   Arrival Day

   1. SorrentoSorrento

   Arrive in Sorrento via public transport (bus or train).

2. Day

   2
   Walks on the Island of Capri

   4.7 mi · 7.6 km

   1. Walks on the Island of CapriTake the ferry from the port of Sorrento to Capri Island, and return (own arrangement/cost). Choices of walks on the island (public transport on the island is your own arrangement/cost).
   2. SorrentoSorrento

   Arrive on the island of Capri, via the ferry from Sorrento (own arrangement/cost). Public transport on the island where required is also your own arrangement/cost.Choose between two walks – one with an optional extension.Walk A: circular walk to Tiberio’s Roman Villa Jovis (3.3 miles/ 5.3km)Atop the second highest peak, within a secluded part of the island, encounter the luxury retreat of the Emporer Tiberius before the route joins a clifftop path, offering sweeping views over the Gulf of Naples.Walk B: coastal walk from Anacapri to Punta Carena (4 miles/ 6.5km)A clifftop route with far-reaching views over the Mediterranean, the stack of Faraglioni, the Gulf of Naples and the cliffs between Monte Saloro and Punta Carena. Return by bus to Anacapri and change bus to reach Capri or Marina Grande.Walk C: Punta Carena to Blue Grotto (optional 3.7 miles/ 5.9km extension)This path clings to the coast, one of the most spectacular trails on the island, with views over the coast from the cliffs and 19th century military forts. From end of walk take bus to AnacapriLate afternoon ferry return to Sorrento.

3. Day

   3
   Sant’Agata to Marina del Cantone

   10.9 mi · 17.5 km

   1. transfer
   2. Sant’Agata to Marina del CantoneWalk can be shortened to 6.4 mls with an extended transfer to Termini, or lengthened to 13.9 mls by walking directly from Sorrento.
   3. Marina del CantoneMarina del Cantone

   Private transfer from Sorrento to Sant’Agata, leading to a route along the beach at Marina del Cantone via Punte Campanelle. From your vantage point of the coastal route, you’ll find views over the Mediterranean to Capri Island, the Amalfi Coast, the Gulf of Naples and Vesuvius.Option to shorten walk with transfer to Termini (6.4 miles/10.3km) or lengthen by walking directly from Sorrento (13.9 miles/22.3km)

4. Day

   4
   Baia di Ieranto circular walk

   5.3 mi · 8.5 km

   1. Baia di Ieranto circular walk
   2. Marina del CantoneMarina del Cantone

   Today’s walk loops around the wild and rugged beauty of the bay, following rocky trails along the coast in this conservation area. The area is tucked out of the way, well off the tourist trail and the bay itself is ideal for a swim after a long day out walking.

5. Day

   5
   Sant’Agata to Colli di San Pietro

   5.9 mi · 9.5 km

   1. transfer
   2. Sant’Agata to Colli di San PietroPM - Public bus to Amalfi (own arrangement/cost)
   3. AmalfiAmalfi

   Private transfer from Marina del Cantone to Sant'Agata. Old country lanes, olive and lemon groves make up the walking routes through the hills of the Colli San Pietro – an inland walk with views high above the shoreline. This is one of the most pastoral routes, with wild flowers and Mediterranean fauna overrunning the path edges. Public bus from end of walk to Amalfi (own arrangement/cost)

6. Day

   6
   Bomerano to Positano (Path of the Gods)

   7.9 mi · 12.7 km

   1. Bomerano to Positano (Path of the Gods)AM - Public bus from Amalfi to Bomerano (own arrangement/cost) PM - Public bus from Positano to Amalfi (own arrangement/cost)
   2. AmalfiAmalfi

   Public bus from Amalfi to Bomerano (own arrangement/cost) From Bomerano to the vibrant mountainside village of Positano, ‘The Path of the Gods’ is possibly the most renowned of all walking routes on the Amalfi Coast, its dramatic panoramic views from the clifftops being one of the most memorable experiences of walking this route. Return to Amalfi by public bus (own arrangement/cost)

7. Day

   7
   Choice of Amalfi circular walk

   6.2 mi · 10 km

   1. Choice of Amalfi circular walkMileage shown is for the shorter walk. Longer circular walk is 6.8 mls/11km.
   2. AmalfiAmalfi

   There is a choice of walks today.Option A:Pontone-Pogerola-Amalfi - a shorter but more demanding walk via Madonna dei Fuondi Sanctuary which follows inland paths through the Valle delle Ferriere park, passing by ancient mills and rivers with hidden views of the villages below.Option B:Pontone-Pogerola-Amalfi above the Valle delle Ferriere with wonderful views of the bay of Salerno and the clifftops of the Amalfi Coast

8. Day

   8
   Day 8

   Departure from Amalfi following breakfast.