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

We’ve run 29 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 1,100m 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)
• Discover the ancient Roman city of Pompeii – frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago
• Stay in a boutique family owned Guest House high in the hills and with twin bedded ensuite rooms - The Casa Pendola LINK
• Three 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 mountain town
• Visit the chic and enchanting town of Positano – built into the mountain and nestling gently by the sea with a beach
• Hike to hidden waterfalls through lush forests in the dramatic Ferriere National Park – a quieter gem of the Amalfi Coast
• 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 lively, 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, with several involving long, steep descents and extended sections of rough, uneven terrain. Some trails cross rocks and boulders where the use of hands is required, and certain sections may not be suitable for those with vertigo. Although the trip includes some sightseeing, it is designed for fit, experienced hikers due to the challenging nature of the routes. The journey also involves twisty mountain roads, which may not suit those prone to travel sickness. Sturdy hiking boots with ankle support are recommended.

ITINERARY

Friday

There is a single fixed time complimentary transfer from the airport to our accommodation. 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 (10km)
Grading: Intermediate, one tough uphill
Ascent: 490m

Today we have a lovely circular hike from our guest house. We take in a summit by 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.

After the hike, you'll have free time to explore the charming village of Bomerano or unwind on the sun loungers by our private pool. For those interested, there’s also an optional visit to a local Limoncello workshop for a tasting experience.

Sunday

Hike: Bomerano to Amalfi via Valle delle Ferriere Park
Distance: Approx 10 miles (16km)
Grading: Challenging, some rough and uneven tracks and narrow paths in places
Ascent: 480m
Descent: 1100m

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 Bomeranos numerous cafes or explore the surroundings? You can get a bus from Bomerano to Amalfi and then a bus or boat 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. Capri is one of Italy’s most stunning islands – a favourite for Roman Emperors who built their villas here.

There is no guide for today, it is a free day and whatever option you choose is self guided, the guide can advise on them all and logistics.

Tuesday

Day trip to Vesuvius and Pompeii

Vesuvius is a world renowned volcano that dramatically brought an end to the Roman towns of Pompeii in its great eruption of 79 AD. Its fertile soil helps provide some of the great tasting local tomatoes and grapes for the local 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 and is huge, a true time capsule from the days when the Roman Empire ruled much of the world as you walk around this 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 join the private organised tour we arrange with our local guide.

Visiting Vesuvius is subject to weather conditions and also 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 short walk on Vesuvius to a historic lava flow instead of visiting the summit.

Wednesday

Hike: The famous "Sentiero degli dei" (Path of the Gods)
Distance: Various options, the longest is 12 miles (20km)
Grading: Intermediate/Tough depending on option you choose
Ascent/descent: various options from 350m to 780m

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.

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.

Today offers several route options. The guide will hike the full Path of the Gods, continue down to Positano, and then return the same way to the guesthouse. You can choose to shorten the route at various points, with options including a coastal boat ride or a bus journey. On the day, you can decide whether to take the public bus into Positano or walk down the roughly 1,700 steps.

Thursday

After breakfast, we head to the airport. If you’d like to stay on, Rome is just 1 hour 15 minutes away by high-speed train from Naples, with regular flights back to London. After the airport we have a 2nd complimentary stop at Naples central train station.

COST & PAYMENT

£941. Click “Attend” and pay the £200 deposit by Paypal. The remainder is due by bank transfer before Sunday 1st February, we’ll email payment details 1 week before.

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 to the accommodation at 10:30am. If you arrive later, you’ll need to make your own way to the accommodation. Flights are not part of the package and are suggested for convenience only - if your chosen flight is cancelled or disrupted, you remain responsible for reaching the meeting point and should ensure your travel insurance covers travel disruption.

Inbound flights 10.04.2026
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

The trip ends after breakfast. At 8:45am we depart to Naples airport eta 10:00 to 11:00 (Safest to book flight to allow for delays, traffic, issues etc). There is a 2nd drop off to Naples train station for those who would like to explore the city and return home later in the evening or the next day.

Please book onward flights with a comfortable buffer, as we are not responsible for missed connections; your travel insurance should cover delays or disruption. Due to risks of delays in the journey/accidents/road works etc, we recommend exploring Naples and taking an evening flight.

FOOD

Breakfast is provided daily by the guest house. On the 4 main hiking/sightseeing days, a local caterer supplies a meat or vegetarian packed lunch. Most guests join the optional group meals on the first and last night, while on other evenings you are free to choose from the many local restaurants and cafés. Typical dinners cost €15–25 (excluding drinks).

The lunch packs cannot be adapted beyond meat or vegetarian, so guests with other dietary needs may wish to buy additional items locally. Gluten-free options are limited compared with the UK, as the local diet is largely pasta, bread and pizza. If gluten-free, the most reliable choices are naturally gluten-free foods such as salads, fruit and vegetables.

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 bus 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 18 Euros and 11 Euros plus 10 Euros if you choose a guide for Pompeii)
• Whatever you choose on the free day
• Travel insurance
• Local tourist tax of 3 Euros per night, payable to the accommodation in cash: 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 1000m in this case). Your insurance must also cover cancellation, curtailment, and travel disruption (for example if you cannot reach the start of the trip due to cancelled or delayed flights). 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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