Amalfi Coast (Italy) – hiking, Mt Vesuvius Volcano and Pompeii FOREIGN TRIP

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Outdooraholics have run this trip 26 times, it's the most popular week long hiking trip of any Meetup group in all of the UK, let us show you why...

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 family owned guest house high in the hills and in twin bedded ensuite rooms
• 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 and explore the remains of the Imperial villa of the Roman Emperor Tiberius 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 town of Amalfi – which gives its name to this UNESCO listed coastline
• See the famous picture postcard Amalfi coastline from the sea on a boat trip (optional extra)

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 but some of them involve long descents which can be on steep ground and also some very rough and uneven ground walking on rocks and boulders for long sections. Although this trip is designed as a mixture of hiking with some sightseeing too, it is only suitable for fit and experienced hikers due to some tough and steep sections on parts of the hikes. An above average level of fitness is required and it’s definitely not for beginners. Some of the hikes are only 3 or 4 hours long. With twisty mountain roads, the buses may not be suitable for anyone who suffers travel sickness easily.

Hiking boots ideally with ankle protection are essential due to the rough, uneven and rocky terrain. Two of the hikes we will be walking over very rocky, uneven ground which may require the use of hands in places.

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, 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, 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.

Trip to Capri and all of the self guided options today must be arranged yourself but the tour guide can advise.

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 (variable rates - payable direct to the guide).

You will need to pay the entry to these attractions locally (approx 11 to 16 Euros each plus another approx 10 Euros at Pompeii for a guided tour, if you choose).

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: 4 miles (6km) (option to lengthen)
Grading: Beginners/Intermediate, rocky in places
Ascent: 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 finish in 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. We then take a boat trip to Amalfi and return to our guest house.

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. Usually about 1/3 of the group choose to stay on.

COST & PAYMENT

£874. Click “Attend” and pay the £100 deposit by Paypal. The remainder is due by bank transfer within 7 days. We will send you payment details for this once your booking has been 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

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 from the airport 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 04.04.2025
1. EasyJet Luton (LTN) 6:15am - Naples (NAP) 10:00am
Flight: EZY2493
2. 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 take 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. We eat out every night so that we try a variety of places and sample a great range of Italian food at a variety of different 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, we could not locate any gluten free products on our previous trip except gluten free bread, so if you are gluten free your best bet 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 to verify if they can be catered for first: info@outdooraholics.co.uk

THE PRICE INCLUDES:

• 6 nights accommodation in a family run, rural guest house sharing ensuite single gender twin bedrooms, the guest house has WIFI - in the mountains this can be an intermittent service.
• 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 and end of the trip. Also the transfer to Naples airport or Naples city on the final day. Airport transfers using a licensed taxi minibus with a professional driver
• Transfers to Pompeii and Vesuvius and throughout the day by a licensed taxi coach/minibus with a professional driver
• All travel on local public buses for the hiking days
• Use of the Guest House private pool (subject to being operational)

THE PRICE EXCLUDES:

• Flights
• Dinners each night where we shall eat out to sample the local foods in various restaurants and get takeaways to the guest house
• Drinks and personal expenses
• Lunches on the non hiking days - there will be places to get lunch on these
• 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)
• Ferry journeys and also all transport and any optional/suggested activities you choose on the free day
• Travel insurance
• Locally imposed tourist tax of 1.50 Euros per night, payable to accommodation direct, for details see: LINK

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

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