Hiking the Amalfi Coast

4 days, 3 nights

 

 

Experience the beautiful scenery of Italy’s Amalfi Coast on two feet!

 

Highlights

• Trek along “The Path of the Gods,” one of the most beautiful trails in the world.
• Admire the remains of ancient farmhouses and meet local Italian shepherds.
• Hike through Mediterranean maquis, olive trees, vines and lemon groves.
• Explore the historical center of Minori, home of handmade pasta.

 

Overnight Stops

Sorrento (3)

 

Sample Itinerary

 

Day 1: Arrive in Sorrento

Arrive (or start your hiking adventure) in Sorrento, Italy. Once you check in to your hotel, you’ll have free time to discover the town at your own pace. Enjoy dinner at a local Italian restaurant.

Overnight in Sorrento
Tenon Recommends: Michelangelo

 

Day 2: Bomerano to Nocelle (Positano)

After breakfast, you will meet your small group and mountain guide to begin your trek across one of the most famous and beautiful trails in the world: “The Path of the Gods.” Sitting above the hills of the Amalfi Coast, “The Path of the Gods” connects the tiny hilltop village of Agerola with Nocelle, a hamlet of Positano nestled on the slopes of Mount Pertuso. From here, you will connect to the Il Sentiero degli Dei trail, which lies along a spectacular landscape. Ideally, hikers walk from Agerola to Nocelle and not vice versa; the route winds slightly downhill from this direction and offers a magnificent view of the Amalfi Coast and the island of Capri. This route extends along several villages of the famous Amalfi Drive where you can admire the remains of ancient farmhouses and meet the local shepherds who transport wood or milk with their mules to the villages below. Return to Sorrento in the early afternoon.

Overnight in Sorrento
Tenon Recommends: Michelangelo

 

Day 3: Maiori to Minori

Today, you will meet your private hiking guide at your hotel and be transferred to Maiori. You’ll depart from Piazzale Campo to Via Vena, leaving behind the tiles majolica dome of Collegiata di Santa Maria a mare. Once you have crossed the small group of white houses, you’ll walk alongside vegetation typical of the Italian coastline: Mediterranean maquis, olive trees, vines and wonderful lemon groves that overlook the sun-kissed sea. This vegetation has an intense and pleasant scent, especially during harvest season. You may meet local farmers carrying the “yellow gold” of the Amalfi Coast in the famous “sporte” baskets on their shoulders or by mule. You’ll see in the distance the first houses of the village Torre, with its lovely parish church dedicated to San Michele Arcangelo, dating back to the 10th century.

From the small square of the village, the path to Minori is almost downhill through long flights of steps between white houses, lemon groves and courtyards. A particularly scenic place is “Belvedere la mortella,” a place that offers just a glance to enjoy the whole town of Minori with the imposing Basilica di Santa Trofimena and its bell tower, beach, Paradiso Tower, Scala and Agerola mountains, Ravello and, in the distance, Amalfi and Atrani. After a few more steps you will reach the historical center of Minori, the City of Taste on the Amalfi Coast and the home of handmade pasta. You’ll head back to Sorrento in the afternoon.

Overnight in Sorrento
Tenon Recommends: Michelangelo

 

Day 4: Depart Sorrento

After breakfast, it’s time to say Arrivederci to Italy and drive to the airport in time for your flight back home. Or, head onwards for more Italian adventures!

 

Pricing

From $1,170 per person based on double occupancy.*

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