Walking the Amalfi Coast

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â€Seven nights at a family-run hotel â€Four days of guided walking, one sightseeing day with an additional optional walk, and one free day â€Group normally 5 to 16, plus leader. Minimum age: 16 â€All transport by private minibus and boat â€Moderate walks, leisurely pace; good fitness levels recommended â€Order of the itinerary may be changed to ensure the best possible conditions for each activity â€Option to travel by train to your trip â€Option to extend your adventure
At a Glance
â€Seven nights at a family-run hotel â€Four days of guided walking, one sightseeing day with an additional optional walk, and one free day â€Group normally 5 to 16, plus leader. Minimum age: 16 â€All transport by private minibus and boat â€Moderate walks, leisurely pace; good fitness levels recommended â€Order of the itinerary may be changed to ensure the best possible conditions for each activity â€Option to travel by train to your trip â€Option to extend your adventure
Trip For You
This trip involves four days of walking with low altitude throughout and has an average rating of Activity Level 3 (Moderate). For more on our trip gradings, visit our Activity Level Guidelines page or speak to your sales representative for more advice on whether this trip is for you. Duration of walks: Usually four to six hours, including lunch stops. Being in good health and fitness is essential to fully enjoy the walking experiences.Terrain and path type: These vary from paved tracks to forest trails. Some sections involve long staircases, steps, some steep climbs and descents on slightly loose terrain. There are some narrow pathways alongside sheer drops, so you need to be comfortable with heights. Optional walks on Mount Vesuvius are on rocky cinder/gravel trails and are 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 not suitable for those with knee and joint problems.Climate: The Amalfi Coast normally has a relatively mild and sunny climate, but heatwaves and heavy rains are possible. This, along with consecutive walking days, may increase the difficulty of the trip. Considering all of this, we recommend you arrive physically prepared to tackle slightly more challenging routes by exercising regularly before the trip. You should also bring suitable equipment with you, including sturdy hiking boots and walking poles, and always stay hydrated. Accommodation: It’s likely there will be more than one group at Hotel Due Torri, which is also occasionally open to non-Exodus guests. Nevertheless, our experienced team of leaders is used to this and 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. High season: From May to September, popular towns along the Amalfi Coast, such as Positano and Amalfi, plus 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 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 are in a private vehicle (normally a minibus or coach). On other days, private buses and boats are 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 Hotel Due Torri. However, if you have any special requests, you can contact your sales representative Airport: Naples International Airport (NAP) Getting to Hotel Due Torri Hotel Due Torri 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 transfers where possible. If not, contact your sales representative before 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 that’s scheduled to align with a flight to London, UK. You can join this transfer at no extra cost. Please speak to your sales representative for times and to confirm your seat.Alternatively, we have two more shared transfers to the airport, which you can join for an extra cost (about €42). If the departure transfers do not suit your flight time, speak to your sales representative to arrange a private transfer.
Weather Information
Southern Italy 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. Summer can be very hot with daytime temperatures in July and August reaching up to 34C-37C (93F-99F) on the coast. What to expect in the low season (October to March) Autumn and winter may be cooler than you’d expect; average temperatures in December, January and February are 8C-17C (46F-63F). Prepare for periods of colder weather (with temperatures sometimes dropping to 2C/36F) especially at higher elevations – there may even be snow atop the Lattari Mountains and sometimes in Bomerano itself. During the winter up to early spring, there is also more rain than usual (with an average of one day in four affected) but there are still plenty of enjoyable crisp sunny days. Overall, the Amalfi Coast is still a great destination in winter as the coastline is beautiful year-round and you have the chance to visit the sights without the summer crowds and traffic.
Spending Money
For lunches not included, budget €15-€25, depending on whether you choose a set menu in a cafe or restaurant. Approximately €30-€40 should be enough for an evening meal including drinks. Local taxes: Many Italian cities have a tourist tax for non-residents. This is collected by the accommodation provider at check-in or check-out. For this trip, please allow €14. Children and people aged 75 or over are exempt from this tax. Optional activities payable locally: â€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 â€Return boat to Capri: €38 slow boat, €44 hydrofoil (seasonal and depending on weather/sea conditions) â€Capri cable car: €12 round trip â€Herculaneum: Entrance fee to archaeological site €13; audio tour €6.50; local guide €10 per person â€Ravello: Villa Cimbrone entrance fee €10/Villa Rufolo entrance fee €7 â€Amalfi: Entrance fee to the cathedral €3 â€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 client 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.

highlights

• Walk the Path of the Gods to Positano
• Stroll through the cobbled streets of Amalfi
• Discover the 2,000-year-old history of Pompeii
• View the crater of mighty Mount Vesuvius
• Visit the inspirational town of Ravello, a favourite of artists and writers