Set on the crystal-blue Mediterranean, this hiking/biking tour of the Amalfi Coast feels like heaven as you climb ancient stairs past silvery olive groves and cycle through charming coastal towns. Your senses become overwhelmed by the untamed beauty of cliffs and villages that plunge toward the shimmering sea. By day you follow peaceful trails and coastal roads that offer secluded fishing inlets, sandy beach resorts, and aromatic citrus groves along one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. The night brings a delicious end with feasts abounding in savory southern Italian cuisine. Traditional dishes will seduce your taste buds and inspire you to celebrate the bounty and goodness of life itself. Truly this is la dolce vita!
Tour Details
Duration
6 Days/5 Nights
Location
The Amalfi Coast
Season
April - October
Tour Type
Road Touring
Nearest City
Positano
Physical Condition Required
Good
Destination(s)
Positano, Italy
Distance Traveled
Daily Average: 5 Miles (Hiking)
Minimum Age Limit
No Age Limit
Skill Levels Accommodated
Intermediate
Grouped by Level
No
Fully Guided
Yes
Guest Capacity
Minimum: 6; Maximum: 18
Support Vans
Yes
Bike Rentals Available
Yes
Bike Brands
Bianchi Bikes, Ultra-Performance 24-speed Custom Hybrid and Womens Hybrid, Tandems available upon request
Accommodations
Hotels, B&Bs with Private Baths
Transportation To Start Site
Not Included
Dining
All breakfasts, two picnic lunches, four dinners
About Liquor
Optional wine kitty
Additional Activities
Multi-activity: hiking and biking; Visit Roman Emperor Tiberius' summer villa on Capri; Boat ride along the Amalf Coasti; Exclusive tasting of limoncello, Amalfi's lemon liqueur
Rates
$2,695.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
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Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Positano, Hiking You begin the trip overlooking the bay from the terrace of your hotel. Your first hike brings you above Positano to the faction of Li Parlati. On the descent you navigate through the rooftops and tightly stacked homes before stopping for a gelato at a beachfront café. This evening, your hosts Costantino and Angela prepare a delicious homegrown "welcome" feast served family style in the dining room of the charming cliff side hotel.
Day 2: Montepertuso, Hiking After breakfast, hike north through olive groves and farmland to the hamlet towns of Montepertuso and Santa Maria di Castello. Following beautiful paths, trek north along a mountain ridge with coastline views. Back down in Positano explore villas and art galleries in the late afternoon.
Day 3: Capri and Villa Jovis, Hiking Catch a ferry to this island gem, and walk narrow paths lined with fragrant flowers from the port to Villa Jovis. Here, take the relaxing lunchtime picnic. After you tour these marvelously preserved Roman ruins, you can wander Capri’s elegant lanes, or continue on a panoramic walk to see the famous "Faraglioni". In the late afternoon, return by ferry to Positano.
Day 4: Amalfi to Ravello, Hiking After breakfast, walk down to sea level for a boat shuttle to Amalfi. There, enjoy a private guided walking tour of this maritime republic; its glorious cathedral, cloister, and covered pedestrian lanes. On the way to Ravello, walk through Atrani and the Lattari hills through lemon and chestnut groves. Arrive in Ravello in late afternoon to explore the 12th century cathedral and exquisite villas and gardens!
Day 5: Ravello, Hiking Visit the Duomo in Ravello in the morning, then set off to the sleepy towns of Scala and Pontone. Lunch in Pontone. After lunch you descend back to Amalfi through the famous “Valle dei Mulini” (valley of the paper mills). End the day with and afternoon visit to a “limoncello” (lemon liqueur) factory.
Day 6: Arrivederci! In the morning, enjoy the shuttle you to Salerno, where you can make your connections. Ciclismo Classico is are happy to assist you with any additional arrangements.
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