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Day 1
Start in the village of Bomerano, Agerola
Enjoy a warm welcome from our local hosts, the Acampora family, who run our base for the week, Hotel Due Torri. If you have time, you may want to get out and explore the village, Bomerano, a quaint retreat high in the hills and away from the often-busy Amalfi Coast below.This evening, say ciao to your tour leader and fellow travellers over dinner, a relaxed introduction and a good chance to get to know each other. As flights arrive at different times, the main briefing will take place tomorrow morning.If you wish to tailor your journey by adding extra nights, speak with your sales representative for detailed information on extension packages.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2
An impressive walk to the top of Monte Tre Calli for wide-open views of the coastline
This morning we gather together as a group to learn more about the adventures ahead during our welcome briefing. Afterwards we take a short stroll to the village square (or, in Bomerano’s case, a triangle) and the start of today’s walk. The circular route provides a good chance to stretch our legs; following a mixture of paths and tracks, we summit Monte Tre Calli to be rewarded with wide-open views of the jagged coastline and seemingly endless blue sea. The Agerola Plain and Bomerano are laid out below us and, on a clear day, we can see as far as Capri, an idyllic island hideout for many celebrated artists and writers over the past 200 years. After admiring the majestic scenery, descend to Bomerano where the Hotel Due Torri lay on lunch (optional, at extra cost), which consists of a traditional spread with wine for the table included. The remainder of the afternoon is free to rest before dinner.
Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Day 3
Follow mule tracks and steps down to Amalfi; free afternoon to explore
We walk towards Amalfi, a town popular with the British since Edwardian times when the upper classes favoured it as a pleasant place to spend their winters. The route has a downhill bias, following the path from Bomerano at 2,297ft (700m) to the Mediterranean shores, accompanied by wonderful coastal views. There are approximately 2,000 steps today, but also plenty of opportunities to rest and go at your own pace. On arrival, we see the large duomo (cathedral) dominating the town with a brightly tiled cupola (dome), which, along with the baroque facade and interior, is a typical example of regional architecture. Take time to explore the town, swim in the small bay or enjoy a gelato before a transfer back to Bomerano.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 4
Visit the Mount Vesuvius crater, admire the Bay of Naples and see the Pompeii ruins
We transfer to the slopes of Vesuvius to view the volcanic crater, which also overlooks the beautiful Bay of Naples, the waters of which span between Naples, the regional capital, and Sorrento, the town famed for lemon groves. Depending on weather conditions, it may be possible to join an expert volcanologist on an extended walk around the caldera and beyond (optional).
After lunch, we travel by bus to Pompeii. On the lower foothills of the volcano, it was a thriving port town until Vesuvius catastrophically erupted over two days in 79CE and the city was buried in ash and pumice. Lost for 1,700 years, it is now a UNESCO World Heritage site, the preserved remains providing an amazing insight into life in a Roman city, complete with bathhouses, bakeries and homes – some of which still have walls adorned with detailed frescoes. You may explore the site this afternoon, perhaps opting for a detailed tour accompanied by a local guide.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 5
Walk from Ravello to Amalfi through the forests of the Valle delle Ferriere nature reserve
Today’s walk starts in Ravello, a town favoured by the Bloomsbury set and other artists and intellectuals due to its secluded location and inspirational scenery. Before setting off for the walk, we have free time to explore the town and visit Villa Cimbrone or Villa Rufolo with their meticulously landscaped gardens and breathtaking sea views (optional). The route today is mostly downhill with a considerable number of steps. After descending and taking a quick stop in Pontone village, we continue along wooden bridges and shady paths carpeted with wildflowers in season, to the beautiful moss-clad waterfalls within the closed gates of Valle delle Ferriere nature reserve. Finally, following the stream gently downwards through lemon groves, past the shells of former paper factories (a major local industry from the 12th to 19th centuries) and medieval ironworks, we reach Amalfi.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 6
Free day to relax or take a boat to Capri, visit Naples or Herculaneum (all optional)
Enjoy a day at leisure to relax at the hotel or go to the seafront. The hotel also offers a range of private transfers to some of the most popular attractions in the region. Options include visiting Herculaneum, which was also destroyed during the Vesuvius eruption. The city was buried in mud rather than ash; some say this led to the site being even better preserved than the bigger Pompeii. You might instead choose to take a ferry to the chic island of Capri and the funicular through lemon groves up to Capri town. Furthermore, Sorrento or the National Archaeological Museum of Naples are also possible.
Please note, all these optional excursions are subject to availability and payable locally (activity prices are dependent on the number of people joining). The tour leader will assist you with bookings and arrangements. Alternatively, spend the day by the pool or in true Italian style in a cafe, sipping espresso and watching the world pass.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7
Path of the Gods with superb panoramic views to Positano; return by boat to Amalfi; try locally made mozzarella
We take one of the finest walks on the planet. Leaving the hotel, it’s a short stroll through quiet Bomerano before we join the Sentiero degli Dei (Path of the Gods), which provides some of the most evocative views in the world: ragged cliffs speckled with tiny villages and extensive vistas of the sparkling Mediterranean.
The route follows rolling hills, the contours of the land and the coast. The trail is broken by insights into local life, passing shepherd huts and ancient stone houses carved into the limestone before we descend a long series of steps to colourful Positano, an almost vertical town clinging to the rockface of a sheltered bay.
Take time to explore the alleyways lined with wisteria and designer boutiques or have a dip in the sea before returning to Bomerano by boat and bus (seasonal) in the late afternoon.
Before dinner, we visit a family-run mozzarella factory to see how their traditional smoked cheese is made and taste the mouth-wateringly fresh final product.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 8
Adventure ends in Bomerano, Agerola
This morning is our last at the hotel, which may feel more like a second home by now. If your flight leaves later this evening, you’re welcome to make use of the hotel facilities after check-out and enjoy an optional lunch here.Alternatively, if you’d like to extend your adventure, speak to your sales representative about adding extra nights in Sorrento or beyond.
Meals: Breakfast
What’s included
What’s not included
Additional information
Food
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 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.
Amalfi Descent Walk & Town Orientation
Walk centuries-old steps and mule tracks from Bomerano towards the sea, descending through lemon terraces and stone lanes with constant coastal vistas. The route is mainly downhill with around 2,000 hewn steps and plentiful places to catch your breath.
Arrive in Amalfi to see the striped facade of the Amalfi Duomo (Cathedral of Sant’Andrea) rising above Piazza Duomo. Explore narrow lanes, enjoy a gelato, and pause for photos and reflection by the harbor before returning to the hills.
Mount Vesuvius Crater Rim Visit & Bay of Naples Views
Visit the Mount Vesuvius crater, following a cinder path to the Gran Cono rim with vast views across the Bay of Naples and the Sorrento Peninsula. Peer into the caldera as guides point out sulfur vents, ash layers, and jagged lava fields.
Hear how the 79 CE eruption transformed Roman life and spurred modern volcanology. In fine weather, Capri and Ischia punctuate the horizon, while the air carries the mineral tang of an active fumarole field.
Pompeii Archaeological Park Guided Tour
Explore Pompeii Archaeological Park with an expert local guide, walking Roman streets to the Forum, bathhouses, and bakeries along Via dell’Abbondanza. Step into frescoed houses to see color and detail preserved by time and ash.
Stories of merchants, enslaved people, and patrician families animate the ruins, while poignant casts reveal a city stilled in an instant during the eruption of 79 CE. Insightful commentary unlocks daily life behind the stones.
Ravello to Amalfi via Valle delle Ferriere Nature Reserve
Walk from Ravello to Amalfi, descending tucked-away stairways through chestnut woods and stone villages to the Valle delle Ferriere nature reserve. Boardwalks and shaded paths trace a cool river beneath fern-draped cliffs.
Discover moss-clad waterfalls and the evocative ruins of medieval paper mills and ironworks that powered the Maritime Republic. The valley opens into lemon groves, releasing citrus fragrance as the coastline reappears below.
Path of the Gods Hike to Positano & Boat Return
Trek the Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei) along balcony-like terraces and shepherd shelters, with panoramic views to Positano and the cobalt Tyrrhenian. The undulating trail ends with a long stair descent to Positano’s pastel cascade.
Wander perfumed lanes or dip a toe in the bay before a seasonal return by boat along the coast, admiring cliff-hugging villages from sea level. This celebrated route distills the Amalfi Coast’s drama and rural rhythms.
Artisanal Mozzarella Farm Visit & Tasting
Visit a family-run mozzarella makers in Agerola to learn their traditional craft. Watch curds stretched into glossy fior di latte as the cheesemaker explains local milk, wood smoke, and patient technique.
Savor warm bites beside slices of smoked provola, noting the lactic sweetness and delicate elasticity. This intimate tasting celebrates a hilltop tradition that supplies the coast’s trattorie and home kitchens.
Ravello Villas & Gardens: Villa Cimbrone or Villa Rufolo (Optional)
Visit Villa Cimbrone or Villa Rufolo (entry payable locally) to wander cloisters and terraces framed by umbrella pines. The famed Terrazza dell’Infinito seems to hover above the Tyrrhenian, statues watching over sky and sea.
Learn how aristocrats and composers drew inspiration here—Wagner found a stage for Parsifal in these gardens. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, rewarding you with sweeping coastal vistas.
Capri by Boat & Funicular to Capri Town (Optional)
Take a boat to Capri (additional cost) with glimpses of the Faraglioni sea stacks. On arrival, ride the funicular through lemon groves to the Piazzetta, where cafés and whitewashed lanes capture island elegance.
Consider a coastal stroll to scenic overlooks or linger over espresso and torta caprese. This optional excursion is bookable on tour; sea conditions and ferry schedules may influence timings.
Herculaneum Archaeological Site (Optional)
Visit Herculaneum (additional cost), a compact Roman town sealed by volcanic mud. Explore waterfront villas, intact mosaics, and carbonised timbers that survived the disaster in astonishing detail.
Contrast its intimate lanes and preserved upper stories with Pompeii’s scale, deepening your grasp of Vesuvius-era daily life. This optional visit is bookable on tour and pairs well with museum time in Naples.
Naples National Archaeological Museum (Optional)
Explore the Naples National Archaeological Museum (additional cost), home to exquisite Pompeii mosaics, frescoes from villas, and the monumental Farnese marbles. Collections reveal craftsmanship that once adorned palaces and bathhouses.
Curated galleries illuminate myth, domestic life, and luxury in the Roman world. This optional experience is bookable on tour and enriches visits to Pompeii or Herculaneum.
Sorrento Town Visit (Optional)
Spend time in Sorrento (additional cost), perched on citrus-scented cliffs above the sea. Stroll Corso Italia, browse artisan workshops, or descend to Marina Grande’s colorful fishing cove for postcard-worthy scenes.
Taste a zesty limoncello or admire inlaid-wood marquetry that made Sorrento famous. This optional outing is bookable on tour and suits relaxed browsing with panoramic lookouts.
Vesuvius Extended Caldera Hike with Volcanologist (Optional)
On Vesuvius, join a volcanologist for an extended caldera hike beyond the main rim (additional cost; conditions permitting). Traverse ash slopes, reading layers and vents that tell the mountain’s story.
Discuss eruption cycles and monitoring that protect modern Naples, gaining context for regional risk and research. This optional field session is bookable on tour and immerses you in an active geothermal landscape.
Neapolitan Pizza-Making Evening at Hotel Due Torri (Optional)
Learn how to make Neapolitan pizza with the Acampora family (additional cost, when offered). Hand-stretch the dough, choose classic toppings, and slide your pie into a wood-fired oven as stories of local flour and tomatoes unfold.
Discover why long fermentation creates digestible dough, then enjoy your creation with fellow travelers. This convivial workshop is bookable on tour and celebrates Campania’s culinary heritage and wood-fired crust.
Monte Tre Calli Summit Hike
Join a guided hike from Bomerano to the rocky crest of Monte Tre Calli, following old mule paths and limestone ridgelines. Broad viewpoints open onto terraced hamlets and the Tyrrhenian, with wide-open views of the Amalfi Coast and, on clear days, Capri shimmering offshore.
Learn how transhumance trails shaped Agerola’s uplands while thyme and rosemary scent the maquis. Your Tour Leader identifies the best angles to pause for photos and reflection, capturing the coast’s blue gradients and craggy skyline.
