Name: Amalfi Coast (Italy) – hiking, Mt Vesuvius Volcano and Pompeii FOREIGN TRIP
Start: 2025-10-10T09:30:00.000Z
Location: Naples International Airport

**Final 1 space is MALE only due to single gender rooms**

If by the time you read this the trip is full, we have now added our 2026 date: https://www.meetup.com/outdooraholics/events/308537727

We’ve run 28 successful Amalfi Coast trips over the years, making this the most popular week-long hiking holiday of any Meetup group in the UK

The Amalfi Coast is world renowned so we probably don’t need to tell you too much about this breathtaking rugged peninsula where a 1000m high mountainous landscape lush with vegetation and wildlife drops rapidly into the glimmering sea far below. Set in Southern Italy, this whole area is a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Amalfi Coast is one of the most famous coastlines in Europe and offers some breathtaking walking including the “Path of the Gods” – considered one of the best coastal hikes in the world.

**HIGHLIGHTS**

• Visit the world famous Mount Vesuvius volcano
• Hike the famous "Sentiero degli dei" (Path of the Gods)
• Visit the Roman site of Pompeii and explore this ancient town that has been preserved by volcanic ash for nearly 2000 years
• Stay in a boutique family owned Guest House high in the hills and with twin bedded ensuite rooms - The Casa Pendola [LINK](https://www.google.com/travel/search?q=casa%20pendola&g2lb=4965990%2C4969803%2C72277293%2C72302247%2C72317059%2C72414906%2C72471280%2C72472051%2C72481459%2C72485658%2C72560029%2C72573224%2C72616120%2C72647020%2C72648289%2C72686036%2C72760082%2C72803964%2C72832976%2C72882230%2C72885032%2C72941410%2C72946003%2C72958594%2C72958624%2C72959983%2C72963671%2C72978495%2C72990341%2C72991409&hl=en-GB&gl=uk&ssta=1&ts=CAEaRwopEicyJTB4MTMzYjk2ZjAzNTA3NWEyYjoweDY1YzQ2Nzg5YzEzYzk4YWQSGhIUCgcI6Q8QBhgTEgcI6Q8QBhgUGAEyAggC&qs=CAEyE0Nnb0lyYkh5aVp6eG1lSmxFQUU4AkIJCa2YPMGJZ8RlQgkJrZg8wYlnxGU&ap=ugEHcmV2aWV3cw&ictx=111)
• 3 of the hikes starting from the guest house door
• Free Day with option to self guide a visit to the gorgeous island of Capri or visit Ravello or enjoy the beach
• Visit the chic and enchanting town of Positano – built into the mountain and nestling gently by the sea
• Stunning waterfalls walk in the lush and dramatic Ferriere National Park
• Explore the coastal town of Amalfi – which gives its name to this UNESCO listed coastline

**HOLIDAY DESCRIPTION**

We’ve designed this holiday to show you the greatest walks that this area has to offer as well as some of its world famous sights. The Amalfi Coast is dotted with seaside towns rich in history and boasts a timeless beauty interspersed with a lively, Italian buzz and vibrancy. A place you can really explore nature one minute in the remote mountains and feel really alive in the crazy, Italian buzz by the sea a short while later.

Our hikes take us along ancient paths and mule tracks where in many places time has stood still. We’ve picked some great hikes that showcase this landscape and offer some awe inspiring views. We never quite escape the coastal views and the ever present sparkling turquoise sea below, reminding us just how high up these mountains are.

The Amalfi Coast is a very steep coastline where villages cling to steep rocky hillsides defying logic and almost gravity, with houses coloured in gentle pastel shades.

**Important Notes**

The hikes on this trip vary in difficulty, but several include long, steep descents and extended sections over very rough, uneven terrain, including rocks and boulders requiring the use of hands. While the trip combines hiking with some sightseeing, it is only suitable for fit and experienced hikers due to the challenging nature of certain trail sections. A good level of fitness is essential, and the trip is not suitable for beginners. Some hikes are relatively short, lasting just 3 to 4 hours. Please note that the route includes twisty mountain roads, so the bus journeys may not be suitable for those prone to travel sickness. Hiking boots ideally with ankle protection are essential.

**ITINERARY**

**Friday**

There will be a single fixed time complimentary transfer from the airport to our accommodation for those who are at the meeting point on time. We will then enjoy a relaxing evening meal and have time to get to meet each other in our wonderful rural mountainous surroundings. Our guest house is set outside the village a 10 to 15 minute walk away, so we escape the noise and stay in a more tranquil setting. The Guest House has a swimming pool - subject to it being operational (it usually is)

**Saturday**

Hike: Bomerano circular
Distance: 6 miles (9km)
Grading: [Intermediate](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/HikeGradings.pdf), one tough uphill
Ascent: Approx 500m ascent & 500m descent

Today we have a lovely circular hike from our guest house. We take in the summit of Monte Tre Calli (1122m high) from which we can get some great and far reaching views of the Peninsula as well as the mountain villages near where we are staying. A short but perfect hike to get to know the area and get our bearings.

There will be free time after the hike to explore the village of Bomerano and relax in the sun loungers by our private pool.

**Sunday**

Hike: Bomerano to Amalfi via Valle delle Ferriere Park
Distance: 10 miles (16km)
Grading: [Challenging](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/HikeGradings.pdf), some rough and uneven tracks and narrow paths in places
Ascent: 840m
Descent: 1400m

Another hike where we can just start from the guest house, we have some road walking at the start before departing into the dense wooded mountains on a breath taking trail that provides ever more tempting views of the lush wooded valleys and coastline that we will be exploring. With waterfalls, ancient ruins, mountain rivers and dreamy views this is quite a spectacular day of hiking. To finish it off we hike past scented lemon groves on a trail that delivers us to the coastal town of Amalfi which opens to the sea like a fan. We’ll have time to explore Amalfi’s historic streets and get some well deserved refreshments.

**Monday**

FREE DAY!!! Why not take the time to yourself to relax by the guest house pool, indulge in one of Bomerano’s numerous cafes or explore the surroundings? You can get buses from Bomerano to Amalfi and then onto most locations on the Amalfi Coast.

Or you can visit Ravello - a small town considered to be one of the most romantic and beautiful places in southern Italy. Settled on steep terraced slopes high above sea level - this lovely town inspires with memorable coastal views high above the coast below.

Should you desire a more exotic experience - you can visit the island of Capri on a self guided tour. Capri is one of Italy’s most stunning islands – a favourite for Roman Emperors who built their villas here. It is also a tourist magnet attracting 2 million visitors a year.

There is no guide for today, it is a free day and whatever option you choose is self guided.

**Tuesday**

Day trip to Vesuvius and Pompeii

Vesuvius is a world renowned volcano that dramatically brought an end to the Roman towns of Pompeii, Herculaneum and a few others in its great eruption of 79AD. Its fertile soil helps provide some of the great tasting local tomatoes and grapes (sure we’ll experience these in the wines!)

Pompeii is an experience to visit, the ruins being mesmerising, fascinating and quite poignant. It’s surprisingly well preserved for a 2000 year old town, a true time capsule from the days when the Roman Empire ruled much of the world and can really feel like walking around a Roman town. Pompeii offers a fascinating glimpse into the everyday life of the ancient Roman world including the remains of bakeries, brothels, baths and numerous cobbled streets. You can explore this site either by yourself or if you prefer you can opt for one of the local guides who are usually available at the entrance.

Vesuvius needs advance booking so we will book for EVERYONE on the trip, if you do not want to see Vesuvius please let us know AT LEAST 28 days prior. Also, visiting is subject to weather and tickets being released to the public for sale, they are not always available, if they are not available for our trip dates we will have a walk on Vesuvius instead of visiting the summit.

We have also arranged a private licensed transfer by coach.

**Wednesday**

Hike: The famous "Sentiero degli dei" (Path of the Gods)
Distance: 12 miles (20km)
Grading: [Intermediate/Tough](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/HikeGradings.pdf) Main part flat, large ascent/descent into Positano)
Ascent: 780m and 780 descent. You can take a bus into Positano reducing the ascent/descent to 350m

We’re saving this epic hike until our last full day. We hike a winding trail that delicately hugs the rugged mountains as it follows their twists and turns. We get the most dramatic and lofty views of the trip as for much of the hike we can look down to the sea far below. We pass ancient houses, vineyards, woodland and a goat farm or two.

We visit Positano – considered to be the most picturesque and photogenic town on the coastline. Steeply stacked houses literally tumble down the mountain towards the sea dotted with the most diverse range of pastel colours creating quite a captivating setting. We explore the town losing ourselves in a maze of alleys, a visit to the beach and no doubt a good cafe too are on the cards. You can also explore some very chic boutique shops.

There are several length options today, the guide will do the Path of the Gods, visit Positano and then return the same way back to the Guest House. You can take a bus from the end of the Path of the Gods to Positano to avoid the 430m descent on the steps. You can decide on the day whether you take the public bus or walk the steps (it is about 1,700).

**Thursday**

After breakfast we depart for the airport. You may wish to stay on for a few days to explore the area further or perhaps visit Rome (which has an airport with flights back to London) for a few days on the high speed train from Naples which whisks you away in around 1 hour 15 at 300kmph.

**COST & PAYMENT**

£934. Click “Attend” and pay the £200 deposit by Paypal. The remainder is due by bank transfer within 7 days, we’ll email payment details once your booking is processed.

Trip payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. When the trip is sold out fully paid spaces can be advertised to the same gender, for details:[ FAQ](https://outdooraholics.co.uk/FAQ.pdf)

**START AND END TIME**

Times are local time i.e. the times for Italy are in Italian time.

We suggest the inbound group flights below, for anyone on these flights or at the airport at this time we arrange a complimentary transfer to the accommodation at 10:30am. If you arrive later you will need to make your own way to the accommodation (we wait for the suggested flights if delayed).

Inbound flight 10.10.2025
1\. Jet2 London Stansted \(STN\) 5:55am \- Naples \(NAP\) 9:45am
Flight: LS1517
2\. EasyJet Luton \(LTN\) 6:15am \- Naples \(NAP\) 10:05am
Flight: EZY2493
3\. EasyJet Gatwick \(LGW\) 6:25am \- Naples \(NAP\) 10:10am
Flight: EZY8355

**RETURN**

Trip ends after breakfast, at 8:45am we depart to Naples airport eta 10 to 11 (Safest to book flight to allow for delays, traffic, issues etc). 2nd drop off to Naples train station if you wish to explore the city and return home later in the evening or the next day.

Due to risks of delays in the journey/accidents/road works etc, we advise exploring Naples and taking an evening flight

**FOOD**

Breakfast will be provided by the guest house and we will provide a packed lunch for each of the 4 main hiking/sightseeing days. There is an optional group meal most people usually join on the first and last night. You are free every other night to choose from one of the many restaurants and cafes. A typical dinner can be had in most places for approximately 15-25 Euros excluding drinks.

Most restaurants cater for vegetarians and vegans but will be a more limited choice. However, in a country where the diet is mainly pasta, bread and pizza, gluten free products are not widespread like in the UK, so if you are gluten free your best option is naturally gluten free products like salads, fruit and veg making for a limited dietary choice.

We need to be aware of all dietary requirements prior to booking, please email us first to check if they can be catered for: info@outdooraholics.co.uk

**THE PRICE INCLUDES:**

• 6 nights accommodation in a family run, rural guest house sharing ensuite single gender twin bedrooms
• Breakfast each day
• 4 packed lunches
• Hikes by trained guides (Outdoor First Aiders)
• Compliance with the 2018 Package Travel Regulations including Financial protection
• Complimentary airport transfer at the start. Also the transfer to Naples airport or Naples city on the final day
• Transfers to Pompeii and Vesuvius and throughout the day
• Travel on local public buses for the hiking day to Amalfi
• Use of the Guest House private pool (subject to being operational)

**THE PRICE EXCLUDES:**

• Flights
• Dinners each night where you can sample the local foods in various restaurants and also enjoy the guest house pizza oven
• Drinks and personal expenses
• Lunch on the non hiking "free day"
• Entry to the attractions of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius payable locally (approx 11 Euros and 18 Euros plus 10 Euros if you choose a guide for Pompeii)
• Whatever you choose on the free day (ferry journeys, buses, attractions)
• Travel insurance
• Local tourist tax of 3 Euros per night, payable to the accommodation: [LINK](https://www.gadisitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Italia-City-Tax_EN.pdf)

**INSURANCE**

It is essential that you have travel insurance that covers the cost of emergency medical treatment and also the activity of hiking (up to 2000m in this case). It is also recommended that this covers illness, cancellation and curtailment. You will be required to provide a copy of this before the trip. Without it we cannot accept you onto the trip and no refund will be due in this case.

Outdooraholics cannot verify policies or what they cover so please confirm with your insurer. The guide accepting your policy is not an indication that we confirm it is valid or covers what we list, only your insurers can confirm this.

You will also need to ensure you have all valid documents to visit this country including a passport and Visa if you require one. Italy is within the EU.

**SAFETY** \- Your guide is a trained hike leader\. Outdoor activities involve a risk of personal injury\. Please bring suitable hiking footwear and hiking clothes such as warm clothes\, waterproof jacket and trousers \-[ CLOTHING TIPS](https://www.londonhiking.co.uk/Equipment.pdf)

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