Walking The Amalfi Coast - Summer Edition

Experience Overview

With some of the most stunning coastlines in Europe and mountainsides adorned with lemon groves, the Amalfi Coast is a hiker’s dream whatever the season. This special summer edition invites you to discover its magic in the warmer months, balancing outdoor activities with more chances to relax. We still hit the highlights, including the Path of the Gods, Pompeii and Sorrento, but with extra chances to unwind, including leisurely beach time in Conca dei Marini and a blissful sea swim in the coastal town of Atrani. Booking your Amalfi Coast adventure You can book either our standard Walking The Amalfi Coast adventure or our summer edition by visiting the Dates & Prices tab. Each departure is marked either ‘Standard Itinerary’ or ‘Summer Itinerary’, allowing you to choose your perfect adventure.
Profile
— Accommodation: 7 Classic nights (Hotel Due Torri) — Four days guided walking; one sightseeing day with an additional optional walk and one free day — Group normally 5 to 16, plus leader. Minimum age: 16 — Altitude maximum 3,638ft (1,109m), average 1,970ft (600m) — All transport by private minibus and boat — Moderate walks, leisurely pace; good fitness levels recommended — Order of the itinerary may be changed to ensure the best possible conditions for each activity — Option to travel by train to your adventure — Option to book an extension package
At a Glance
— Accommodation: 7 Classic nights (Hotel Due Torri) — Four days guided walking; one sightseeing day with an additional optional walk and one free day — Group normally 5 to 16, plus leader. Minimum age: 16 — Altitude maximum 3,638ft (1,109m), average 1,970ft (600m) — All transport by private minibus and boat — Moderate walks, leisurely pace; good fitness levels recommended — Order of the itinerary may be changed to ensure the best possible conditions for each activity — Option to travel by train to your adventure — Option to book an extension package
Trip For You
This trip is rated Activity Level 3 (Moderate). For more information on our trip gradings, visit our Activity Level Guidelines page. If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip, please contact us. Duration of walks: Usually between three and six hours including lunch stops. While our expert leaders will ensure the walking pace allows time to rest and enjoy the views, being in good health and fitness is essential to fully enjoy the walking experiences.Terrain and path type: These will vary from paved tracks to forest trails. Some sections involve long staircases, steps, some steep climbs and descents on slightly loose terrain. There will also be some narrow pathways alongside sheer drops, so you’ll need to be comfortable with heights. The walk on Mount Vesuvius is on rocky cinder/gravel trails and likely to be loose underfoot, with steep sections and some large drops. On most days there are considerable sections of steps (more than 1,500), so the walks are best suited to those not suffering from knee and joint problems.Climate: The Amalfi Coast and its surroundings normally benefit from a relatively mild and sunny climate, but heatwaves and heavy rains are frequent during the summer.Fitness levels: Considering all the above, we recommend you arrive physically prepared to tackle slightly challenging routes by exercising regularly before the trip. You should also bring suitable equipment with you, including sturdy hiking boots and walking poles, and stay hydrated at all times. Please note, there is high demand for our Amalfi tours, so it’s likely there will be more than one Exodus group at Due Torri. The hotel is also occasionally open to non-Exodus guests. Nevertheless, our experienced team of leaders is used to this and will tailor itineraries to ensure you enjoy each activity with your own small group. Any additional groups are either on a different tour or follow an alternative itinerary. Also know that during the high season, usually May to September, popular towns along the Amalfi Coast, such as Positano, Amalfi itself and the island of Capri, can be busy.
Eating Drinking
All breakfasts, four packed lunches and six dinners are included. Breakfast is continental style with a choice of cereals, bread, eggs, ham, cheese, fruits, pastries, yoghurt, orange juice and milk, plus an array of teas/coffee. Included packed lunches usually consist of a sandwich filled with a choice of cold meats, tuna, or local cheeses. All evening meals are taken in the hotel, where the standard is excellent and the chef takes great pride in showcasing the best of regional foods, including dishes such as scialatielli all’amalfitana (homemade pasta with seafood) and branzino all’acqua pazza (sea bass in crazy water). Dinners usually consist of four courses, commencing with antipasti, followed by soup and/or pasta, a main meat dish with salad or vegetables, and dessert. On certain evenings, there is the opportunity to learn how to make Neapolitan pizza. Please note, drinks are not included with meals but available to purchase. Several dietary restrictions, including vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free and gluten-free, are also well catered for. Please advise us of any dietary requirement on booking.
Transportation
Transfers to and from the airport will be in a private vehicle (normally a minibus or coach). On other days, private buses and boats will be used.
Joining Instructions
Key information Start hotel: Hotel Due Torri, Via Divina Costiera, 9, 80051 Agerola NA Phone: +39 081 879 1257 Recommended arrival time: Between 4pm and 6pm at the start hotel. However, if you have any special requests, you can contact your sales representative Airport: Naples International Airport (NAP) Getting to the start hotel The start hotel is approximately a one-hour drive from the airport. Your options for this journey are: Take an Exodus transfer Exodus provides one group arrival transfer from the airport, which is timed to coincide with the arrival of a chosen flight from London, UK. You may join this transfer at no extra cost, provided you can be at the airport before the transfer leaves.Additionally, there are two more shared airport transfers to Hotel Due Torri, which can be booked for an extra cost (about €42 per person). Speak to your sales representative for the times and prices of these two shared transfers. Make your own way It’s possible to reach the start hotel by public transport, but the journey is complicated. We therefore recommend joining the group transfer where possible. If not, contact your sales representative prior departure to arrange a private pick-up on arrival. This costs between €80 and €160 depending on the number of people sharing the vehicle. For more information on joining this trip, please speak to your sales representative. Catching your return flight There’s a group departure transfer to the airport for customers who Exodus booked onto a chosen flight to London, UK. Please speak to your sales consultant if you wish to join. If the group departure transfer does not suit your flight time, speak to your sales consultant to arrange an alternative transfer.
Weather Information
Southern Italy, like much of the Mediterranean, has a hot, dry climate in summer and cooler but sometimes wet spring and autumn periods. Unseasonable cold spells and rain are possible at any time of year, so we recommend bringing some warm clothes, especially useful in Bomerano where evening temperatures can be lower than expected. However, summer can be very hot with daytime temperatures in July and August reaching up to 34C-37C (93F-99F) on the coast. Travellers should be prepared for periods of extreme weather.
Spending Money
For lunches not included, you should budget €15-€20, depending on whether you choose a set menu in a cafe or restaurant. Approximately €30-€35 should be enough for an evening meal including drinks. Local taxes: many Italian cities have 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 the number of days of stay. It is usually between €0.50 and €1.50 per person per night. For this trip, please allow approximately €10 for the week. Children and people aged 75 or over are exempt from this tax. Optional activities payable locally: — Return transfers to Herculaneum and Naples on the free day can be arranged locally and cost approximately €40-€80 per person, depending on group size. — Return boat to Capri: approximately €40 slow boat, €50 hydrofoil (seasonal and depending on weather/sea conditions) — Capri cable car: €12 return — Herculaneum: entrance fee to archeological site €16; audio-tour €6.50; local guide €10 per person — Ravello: Villa Cimbrone entrance fee €10 / Villa Rufolo entrance fee €7 — Amalfi: entrance fee to the Cathedral €3 — National Archaeological Museum of Naples entrance fee €22
Tipping
Although optional, a tip for the tour leader at the end of the trip is greatly appreciated. As a guideline, we recommend a contribution of €20 per person per tour leader. We also recommend a minimum of €10 per group for local guides at Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii. It is also customary to tip private bus drivers (please allow approximately €10 per person for the week). Groups normally like to show their appreciation for hotel staff by leaving a tip at the end of their stay. We recommend a contribution of approximately €15 per person for the local staff at the hotel.

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