Italy: Amalfi Coast

A 9-Day Country Walkers tour starting from $2,648

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Tour Length: 9 Days
Countries Visited: Italy
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Tour Type:
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Tour Category: Italy Tour
Tour Operator: Country Walkers
Tour Code: CWITAMAL
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Cities Visited:
Naples, Ravello, Positano, Marina del Cantone, Sorrento

This popular walking adventure explores the peninsula between Ravello and Sorrento jutting out below the Bay of Naples and dominated by the brooding silhouette of Mt. Vesuvius. A vertical landscape of dramatic cliffs, terraced lemon groves, and pastel-colored towns, this area was virtually an island—passable only on foot or by boat—until the 19th century. Today the ancient pathways that link these coastal villages are perfect for walkers. Travelling at your own pace, you combine the elegance of eternal favorites like Positano and Sorrento with secret discoveries, accessible only to travelers on foot: farmers harvesting olives, fishermen crouched over brightly painted boats mending their nets, and the bird’s-eye view of the entire peninsula from the quintessential Pathway of the Gods. From Ravello, graced with exotic formal gardens of Villas Rufolo and Cimbrone, your route leads to Positano’s chic pastel houses and enticing volcanic sand beach. It’s then on to the hidden coves of Marina del Cantone. Finally you reach cliff-top Sorrento. With balcony views over Vesuvius, it’s a great base to visit Pompeii or Herculaneum by train. You are welcomed each evening to authentic hotels, from a cozy family-run hotel where all rooms face the sea to an elegant property with a swimming pool. Dinners feature the bounty of the region and are enjoyed at the hotel, or in towns where you are free to choose from a variety of restaurants.

 
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  • Continental breakfast and 4 dinners (lunches, 4 dinners, and beverages are not included)

  • All accommodations (with private baths) while on tour

  • Arrival and departure transfers (valid only for established transfer times)

  • Luggage transfers between the hotels

  • Detailed route notes and maps

  • Basic travel insurance coverage (see Travel Insurance section that follows)

  • 24-hour emergency service

  • The exclusive ease of a mobile phone rental with our Cellhire partnership. Receive preferred calling rates, free phone rental, and complimentary shipping of mobile phones

  • The unbeatable and cumulative experience of the Country Walkers staff

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    DAY 1
    Arrival in Ravello
    We meet you at Naples Capodichino Airport and transfer you (90 minutes) to your comfortable hotel in Ravello. After settling in, you might wish to stroll through town and visit the famous Villa Rufolo before dinner.
    Albergo Ristorante Garden, Ravello

    DAY 2
    Exploration of Amalfi; 9km/6mi/3.5hr
    A path descends through citrus groves to Torre dello Ziro, (the Saracen watchtower inspired Webster’s Duchess of Malfi), then continues along panoramic terraces, to enter the Valley of the Mills (a testament to Amalfi’s medieval paper industry). Emerging from the verdant gorge, the ceramic tiled roofs of Amalfi come into view, as you enter the town. There is time to explore the town at your leisure before taking the bus back to Ravello (20 minutes; at your own expense).
    Albergo Ristorante Garden, Ravello

    DAY 3
    Ravello to Bomerano to Positano; 11km/7mi/4hr
    Today’s walk takes you along the Pathway of the Gods, the region’s most famous walk offering views over the entire peninsula, with Capri’s famous Faraglioni cliffs marking land’s end. Continuing onwards past lemon groves and brigand’s treasure troves to Nocelle, there are many tempting trattorie beckoning for a lunch break. Once refueled, you continue down through lush terraces to the chic pastel town of Positano and your hotel in the historic center.
    Hotel Royal Prisco, Positano

    DAY 4
    Layover day at Positano
    Positano’s wide black sand beach is perfect for a lazy day, but if you prefer to explore farther afield there is a pleasant walk to Fornillo Bay, distinguished by its twin Saracen watchtowers. Boat trips to discover coral-lined sea grottoes are available in the harbor.
    Hotel Royal Prisco, Positano

    DAY 5
    Positano to Marina del Cantone; 12km/8mi/4.5hr or 15km/9mi/5hr
    We transfer you (30 minutes) to the hills near Fontanelle from where you wind through olive trees as you climb gently to Sant’Agata. Balcony views over Vesuvius and the Gulf of Salerno (and lovely picnic spots) are your reward. After a leisurely lunch you continue along a paved lane that leads past geranium-decked houses to Marina del Cantone and your hotel.
    Hotel La Conca del Sogno, Marina del Cantone

    DAY 6
    Layover day at Marina del Cantone
    In a quiet bay more accessible by foot or boat than by car, you’ll be tempted to linger at your hotel with sun terrace and direct access to the sea. But it’s a shame to miss out on Capri, arguably the Mediterranean’s most beautiful island. You may take the local bus (or taxi) to Sorrento and pick up the hydrofoil for a day-long exploration.
    Hotel La Conca del Sogno, Marina del Cantone

    DAY 7
    Marina del Cantone to Sorrento; 9km/6mi/3hr or 13km/8mi/4hr
    We provide a transfer to Termini (20 minutes), or those who prefer can climb on foot to the trail head, from where you wind though olive groves with views that continue to widen over the Bay of Naples and its islands, Capri, Ischia, and Procida. It’s well worth the detour to lovely little Annunziata to visit the pretty Aragonese castle. After taking in some more wonderful views, you continue on to Punta Capo for an unforgettable panorama over both Vesuvius and the pastel-colored houses of Sorrento.
    Grand Hotel La Favorita, Sorrento

    DAY 8
    Layover day in Sorrento
    Based at your hotel with its unrivalled position overlooking Sorrento’s harbor, you’re ideally placed to visit Naples or one of its islands by hydrofoil. Alternatively, the sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum can both be visited using the excellent local circumvesuviana railway.
    Grand Hotel La Favorita, Sorrento

    DAY 9
    Departure from Sorrento
    You bid farewell to Sorrento this morning and transfer back to Naples Capodichino Airport for your trip home or to continue your Italian adventure.

    Itinerary Changes
    Please bear in mind that this is a typical itinerary, and the actual activities, sites, and accommodations may vary due to season, special events, weather, or transportation schedules. We reserve the right to alter the itinerary since tour arrangements are made up to a year in advance, and unforeseen circumstances that mandate change may arise. Itinerary changes are made to improve the tour and your experience.

     
             
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    Documents
    TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.
  • Charming towns of Amalfi, Ravello, Sorrento, and Positano


  • Guided historical walking tour of Pompeii


  • Classic Sentiero degli Dei (Path of the Gods) walk


  • Abundant seafood and authentic local cuisine


  • Elegant hotels with stunning coastal settings


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    Walk Ratings:
    Moderate terrain with challenging sections 3-8 miles per day with occasional options Significant elevation gains and losses are noted in the itinerary. There is daily climbing and descending, often on steep stone steps; a walking stick is recommended. Possibility of vertigo on several days.

  • 2011 Single Supplement $575

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