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Fly to Naples then transfer (optional, extra expense) to our base in the sleepy village of Bomerano; Agerola.
After breakfast, start your walk to Amalfi and the glorious coast. Today has a downhill bias as you follow the path down from Bomerano at 700m to the shores of the Mediterranean and the town of Amalfi. Wonderful views of the Amalfi Coast accompany you as you follow the trail. There are sections of steps today (approx. 2000 in total). Amalfi itself has been popular with the British since Edwardian times when the upper classes favoured the town as a pleasant place to spend their winters. The large Duomo (Cathedral) dominates the town with its bright coloured tiles so typical of the region. You will arrive in time to explore the town, take a swim or enjoy a well-earned ice cream before returning to Bomerano by bus.
Distance in Km: 10
Distance in Miles: 6.5
Activity Hours: 4
Altitude Gain: 50
Altitude Loss: 700
From the front door of the hotel it's a short stroll to the village square (or in the case of Bomerano, a triangle) and the start of your walk. Following a mixture of paths and tracks you ascend to the top of Monte Tre Calli, where you are rewarded with spectacular panoramic views of the coastline and the sea. The Agerola Plain and the village of Bomerano is laid out below you and looking west on a clear day you can see the famous island of Capri at the westernmost tip of the Sorrento Peninsula.
Distance in Km: 10
Distance in Miles: 6.5
Activity Hours: 4.5
Altitude Gain: 470
Altitude Loss: 470
For your first free day you may choose to visit the amazing city of Pompeii which, during the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius spanning two days in AD 79, was completely buried in ash and pumice. Lost for 1700 years, Pompeii's perfectly preserved remains give us an amazing insight into the life of a Roman city. You may also wish to add on a trip to Mount Vesuvius and walk up to the volcano crater. Depending on the weather conditions, you may choose to be led by a specialist Volcano guide through one of the many incredible walks around the crater of Vesuvius. Private transfers to these sites are bookable locally. On occasion, travellers may (by prior arrangement and for a fee of €35 per person, entrance fees to the sites excluded) be able to join the Walking The Amalfi Coast (TDA) group tour transfers, however this is on request and subject to availability. Please speak to the hotelier after your first briefing if you wish to join the group transfers to/from Pompeii and Vesuvius. Alternatively you could enjoy a boat ride along the coast from Amalfi (available from Easter to October), visit the majestic island of Capri, or spend the day relaxing by the hotel pool!
Today you may enjoy one of the world's finest day walks. Leaving from your front door step it's a short stroll through the quiet village of Bomerano before beginning the Walk of the Gods. The route follows the contours of the land for the majority of the day with amazing views of the Amalfi Coastline far below. In season the hillside is carpeted with flowers and the coastal waters teem with cruisers and pleasure boats. Your destination today is Positano, an almost vertical town of colourful buildings reached by a network of ancient paths and tracks. On the way there is plenty of time to admire one of the most beautiful views of the Amalfi Coast before descending a long series of steps into Positano. You will have time to explore before returning in the late afternoon; you may even choose to take a boat trip back to Amalfi.
Distance in Km: 10
Distance in Miles: 6.5
Activity Hours: 4.5
Altitude Gain: 100
Altitude Loss: 500
You have a choice today; relax by the pool or take one of the excursions mentioned in the routebook, alternatively you can enjoy a more difficult walk to the Valle delle Ferriere National Park. This walk is steep and rocky and must only be done in (and after) good weather as the ground can become slippy. After a short climb up a set of steps passing farmhouses and terraced vegetable patches, you will reach a hillside of extensive chestnut groves, where you will be rewarded with beautiful views across the valley and down to the distant coastline. Following the hillside through the groves, make the most of the shady trails before emerging at a rocky viewpoint. You then descend along a rocky path (steep in parts) and walk through woodland where you may see wild flowers and herbs growing. Over a river, and through the National Park boundary fence, discover a lush enclave within a gorge harbouring a beautiful moss-clad waterfall. From here the path to Amalfi is well marked and of a gentle gradient. Shells of former paper factories give way to colourful terraces of vegetables and lemon trees nestled beside quaint houses. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore Amalfi, take a boat trip to the nearby Grotta Smeralda, or enjoy a refreshing gelato.
Distance in Km: 10
Distance in Miles: 6.5
Activity Hours: 5
Altitude Gain: 220
Altitude Loss: 870
Ravello is home to the most classic views of the Amalfi coast. You will take the bus down to Amalfi where your walk begins. Passing through the village of Atrani, you will make your way up through the cobbled streets and alleyways before arriving at Ravello; a beautiful town that became a retreat for countless stars of the silver-screen. You may like to take the opportunity to visit the gardens of Villa Cimbrone and see the magnificent Duomo or stop for lunch in a café before heading back to Amalfi via the high route, passing some incredible views and the historic Torre dello Ziro on the way.
Distance in Km: 8
Distance in Miles: 5
Activity Hours: 4.5
Altitude Gain: 400
Altitude Loss: 400
7 nights family-run hotel with swimming pool5 days optional centre-based
walkingLow altitude throughout
All breakfasts, 4 packed lunches and all dinners are included. Breakfast:
continental-style with a choice of cereal, bread, pastries, yoghurt, orange
juice and milk with an array of teas/coffee. Lunch: usually a sandwich filled
with a choice of cold meats, tuna or locally made cheeses. Dinner: all
evening meals are taken in the hotel, where the standard is excellent, and
are typically Italian. Meals usually consist of four courses, commencing with
antipasti, followed by soup and/or pasta, a main meat dish with salad or
vegetables and dessert. Vegetarian choices are always available. You may even
be given the opportunity to learn how to make the famous Neapolitan pizza.
(Drinks not included).
7 nights family-run hotel with swimming pool5 days optional centre-based
walkingLow altitude throughout
5 days optional centre-based walking with low altitude throughout. All walks
take between 4 and 6 hours including lunch stops and require a reasonable
level of fitness. This is a self-guided tour, so you can walk at your own
pace (we recommend taking plenty of time to rest and enjoy the views!). On
some of the walks the terrain encountered is similar to the one you would
find on a moderate walking trip, hence the Leisurely/Moderate grade. The
terrain and type of path will vary from man made paved tracks, tarmac to
forest trails. On a couple of days, there are considerable sections of steps
(some of which can be avoided by taking the bus). We try to give as much
information as possible in the route notes but we always recommend you
consult the weather forecast and speak to a member of the local staff before
attempting any of the more rocky walks.
Hotel Due Torri We spend 7 nights at the 3-star Hotel Due Torri in Bomerano, a small village
in the municipality of Agerola set high above the Amalfi Coast at an altitude
of approximately 700m. Run by the warm and welcoming Acampora family, the
Hotel Due Torri is well known for its great local cuisine, providing
authentic dishes of the Campania region as well as fun pizza-making
demonstrations. All rooms have en suite facilities, air conditioning, TV
with international channels, and free Wi-Fi.A limited number of superior
rooms (with facilities including Jacuzzi bath, power showers, and fridge) are
also available for a supplement payable pre-departure. Please ask your sales
consultant for further info.Being higher up in the hills the property offers
the benefit of cooler nights, although beaches are not too far away and there
is a small outdoor pool (usually open from mid-April to mid-October, weather
dependent). The village is generally quiet and provides a relaxing contrast
to the busier towns by the sea.On occasion, if the hotel is full you might be
offered (upon booking) to stay at an alternative accommodation located within
walking distance from the Due Torri. Guests staying at alternative
accommodation will still make use of all the facilities of Hotel Due Torri,
including the pool and restaurant.
As this is a self-guided holiday there is no group and no leader. This tour
based at the same hotel for the week and is managed locally by the hotelier
who will be on hand to assist you and highlight particular places of
interest. The route notes contain an emergency assistance telephone number.
In an emergency, the hotel is normally able to dispatch a taxi or pick you up
themselves. They may wish to charge for this service.
All breakfasts, 4 packed lunches and all dinners are included. Breakfast:
continental-style with a choice of cereal, bread, pastries, yoghurt, orange
juice and milk with an array of teas/coffee. Lunch: usually a sandwich filled
with a choice of cold meats, tuna or locally made cheeses. Dinner: all
evening meals are taken in the hotel, where the standard is excellent, and
are typically Italian. Meals usually consist of four courses, commencing with
antipasti, followed by soup and/or pasta, a main meat dish with salad or
vegetables and dessert. Vegetarian choices are always available. You may even
be given the opportunity to learn how to make the famous Neapolitan pizza.
(Drinks not included).
Transfers to and from the airport (optional, extra expense) will be in a
private vehicle (normally a mini-coach). On other days, public buses will be
used. You will also have the option of a boat trip, depending on seasonality.
Please be aware that in high season (summer time) public buses in Amalfi can
be very busy, therefore we advise arriving at the bus stop at least 15
minutes before the scheduled departure time. For more information please
consult the route notes for this trip (provided approx. 4 weeks before
departure).
Travelling land only: 8 days starting in Agerola and ending in AgerolaYour
trip normally starts at our hotel in Agerola on the afternoon of Day 1 of the
itinerary. Details of how to reach the start hotel are given in the Final
Joining Instructions. Full joining instructions including route notes, hotel
list and local emergency numbers will be sent to you as part of our Final
Joining Instructions. If you do not receive these at least a week before
departure, or require them earlier please contact our office or your travel
agent. Please note maps will be provided upon arrival at your start
hotel.Flights from the UKWe do not offer any package flights on this trip.
There are several carriers who fly to Naples from various UK locations.
Airport transfers are not included on this trip.As this is a land-only tour,
you must make your own way to the joining point at your own expense. Private
transfers can be arranged through Exodus. On occasion, travellers may (by
prior arrangement only) be able to join the Walking The Amalfi Coast (TDA)
group tour transfers, however this is on request and subject to availability.
These transfers are arranged to coincide with the arrival time of the group
flight - please check the group tour flight details 2 weeks before
departure.It is possible to reach the start hotel using the public bus or
train network but unfortunately the connections to Bomerano (Agerola) are
very limited and services not always reliable. The cost of a taxi is likely
to be about £150 (approx. US$240) should you decide to make your way
independently. Alternatively you can contact the Exodus Customer Operations
team prior departure to arrange a private pick-up transfer on arrival. This
costs between £80-120 depending on number of people sharing the vehicle and
it is payable to Exodus prior departure. Full joining instructions including
local emergency numbers will be sent to you as part of our Final Joining
Instructions. If you do not receive these at least a week before departure,
or require them earlier please contact our office or your travel agent.
Southern Italy, in common with a lot of the Mediterranean, possesses a hot,
dry climate in summer and cooler but slightly damper spring and autumn
periods. At coastal levels winters are mild and damp. Rainfall is most
expected in winter months with an average of one day in three affected.
Unseasonable cold spells are possible at any time of year, during which time
you will need warm clothes, especially in Bomerano where evening temperatures
can be lower than expected. It is very important to be equipped for cooler
weather in early spring, late autumn and winter.
Small rucksack (for water bottle, camera etc)Lightweight waterproof jacket
and wind stopper2-3 season walking boots with good grip on the soles for the
Vesuvius walk, the Walk of the Gods and the Monte Tre Calli walk. Trail shoes
or trainers are suitable for the remaining walksLong walking trousers as some
paths may be overgrownA warm jumper or fleeceSun hat and other sun protection
equipmentWarm hat and gloves for winter departures
Walking poles are strongly recommendedA small umbrella in case of unexpected
showersSwimming costume and towel for swimming pool at the hotel
For lunches, you should budget €10-20, depending on whether you choose a
set menu in a café or restaurant. Approximately €20-30 should be enough
for an evening meal including drinks.Optional activities payable locally:Mt
Vesuvio entrance fee: €10Optional trek around Mt Vesuvio accompanied by
local guide/volcanologist €11 per person Pompeii entrance fee: €13Local
guide at Pompeii: €10 per personReturn transfers to Pompeii and Vesuvius
with TDA group: €35 per person (subject to availability)Private return
transfers to Pompeii and Vesuvius: €40- €80 per person, depending on
group sizeReturn boat to Capri: €38 slow boat, €44 hydrofoil (seasonal
and depending on weather/sea conditions)Capri cable car: €10
returnHerculaneum: entrance fee to archaeological site €11; Audio-tour
€6.50; local guide €10 per personRavello: Villa Cimbrone entrance fee
€7Amalfi: entrance fee to the Cathedral €3LOCAL TAXES: many Italian
cities have recently introduced a tourist tax for non-residents. The local
administration is in charge of the tax, which will be collected by the
accommodation provider at check-in or check-out. This fee varies depending on
the hotel category, the season and number of days of stay. It is usually
between €1.00 and €2.00 per person per night. For this trip, please allow
between €10 and €15, depending on the season, for the week. Children and
people aged 75 or over are exempt from this tax.
Tipping is expected but not compulsory. Most local guides rely on tipping as
part of their wages, so we recommend a minimum of €10 per group for guides
at Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii. Private bus drivers also expect a small tip,
(€1-2 each). It is also possible to leave a tip for local hotel staff.
Travel insuranceSingle accommodation (compulsory supplement from GBP220)Visas
or vaccinationsTravel to/from the start/end points
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