Amalfi Explorer

On arrival in Naples, you'll be privately transferred to Sorrento*. After checking in at your hotel, the rest of the day and evening are free to explore and enjoy the town. Stroll through the café lined Piazza Tasso and the historic centre, a warren of narrow alleys where you'll find hand-crafted marquetry and wares and local gastronomic products, including limoncello, the local aperitivo. The 14th church of San Francesco and its tranquil cloister are worth visiting. *note a supplement applies for transfers commencing Naples from 7pm onwards or any additional transfers if travellers in your booking are arriving separately.

This morning you take the hydrofoil to the island of Capri (approx 30 min). Here you can visit the Matromania caves and the Terrazza di Tragara along a colourful path with villas and gardens full of flowers. There are great views of the Faraglioni (spurs of rock rising from the sea) and Monte Solaro. There is time to enjoy swimming in the sea and to discover the romantic lanes of Capri village. Take an afternoon hydrofoil back to Sorrento. Distance 8.5km/5.3mi, Elevation +- 534m/1752ft

Transfer by train to Pompeii (approx. 1hr) and explore this remarkable Roman city at your own pace. Often described as a ‘snapshot in time’, Pompeii offers an extraordinary glimpse into everyday Roman life, preserved beneath volcanic ash after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. It is well worth visiting nearby Herculaneum – just 20 minutes from Pompeii by train. Unlike Pompeii, which was blanketed in ash and stone, Herculaneum was buried under a deep layer of volcanic mud and pyroclastic material. This created an oxygen-free environment that preserved organic materials in astonishing detail – from wooden beams and furniture to food and scrolls. While smaller and more compact than Pompeii, Herculaneum’s seaside location and wealth of preserved artefacts make it a favourite among those seeking a quieter, yet no less impressive, archaeological experience. Later in the day, return by train to Sorrento to collect your luggage, before continuing via private transfer to Agerola, perched atop the Monti Lattari – the natural divide between the Sorrento Peninsula and the Amalfi Coast. Dinner and overnight in Agerola.

Today you’ll walk one of Italy’s most iconic trails – the “Path of the Gods”, an ancient terraced mule path that winds high above the Tyrrhenian Sea. Starting at Bomerano, you’ll follow the panoramic trail along limestone cliffs, passing through terraced vineyards, fragrant Mediterranean scrub, and timeless stone villages. As you descend gradually towards the coast, the trail offers sweeping views across the Amalfi coastline, with Capri often visible on the horizon. Just before reaching Positano, the path passes through the hilltop village of Montepertuso, where you’ll begin a long and steep descent of stone steps that zigzag down to the heart of this colourful fishing village. Arriving in Positano, take time to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, narrow laneways and beach promenade before continuing your journey along the coast. From Positano, board a scenic boat to Amalfi – a memorable way to admire the dramatic coastline from the water. Then return to Agerola by public bus (approx. 1hr), where a well-earned dinner and overnight stay await. Distance 9km/5.6mi, ascent +200m/656ft, descent -700m/2296ft

This morning you take the public bus (1hr) to Amalfi village to commence your walk. From the village today's hike is along the beautiful Ferriere Valley, the ancient 'Amalfi industrial area', where paper mills and iron-works were situated. Reach Ravello, a resort town set 365m above sea level. Here there is free time to linger, or visit 'Villa Rufolo', about which Boccaccio wrote The Decameron, and the beautiful gardens of 'Villa Cimbrone'. Return to Amalfi via the village of Atrani, then by public bus (1hr) back to Agerola for dinner and overnight. Distance 12km/7.5mi, Elevation +-700m/2296ft

In the morning, a short transfer will take you to the summit of Mt Vesuvius. It's an easy walk to ascend to the crater at 1280m, where you can enjoy wonderful views across the Bay of Naples. Afterwards, a private transfer will take you to your accommodation in Naples. Italy's third largest city, Naples is one of its oldest, most artistic and most delicious - it's the home of pizza after all!

The trip concludes in Naples after breakfast.