Local Living Italy—Amalfi Coast
8 days, Naples to Naples
Itinerary
Day 1Naples
Arrive at any time.
Welcome to Naples, home to the best pizza of the world. As fellow travellers are arriving throughout the day, there are no planned activities until a group meeting at 6pm. Check into the hotel (check-in time is approx 3pm) and enjoy the city.
Please arrive on time for this important meeting. If you will arrive late, inform the hotel or contact us directly -- contact numbers are provided in these notes. Your Chief Experience Officer (CEO) will then leave you a message at the front desk informing you where and when to meet up.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Orientation With CEO
Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
Day 2Naples/Furore
Start the day with an orientation walk of Naples with your CEO. Afterwards, travel to Pompeii to enjoy a guided tour of the partially buried ruins before transferring to a beautiful agriturismo nestled in the hills above the Amalfi Coast. Enjoy the first of many delicious home cooked Italian dinners and one of three cooking demonstrations.
After you've had time to settle into your room, the hosts will give you a tour of the property and tell you a bit about themselves and the agriturismo's history.
Our accommodation is an agriturismo just outside of Furore. For the duration of our trip we stay at the same agriturismo. Located in a tiny village just outside of Furore, our accommodation was formerly a 16th century monastery, and the staff are incredibly friendly and hospitable. The property is surrounded by colourful gardens, open terraces, and endless staircases leading out to lemon groves and grapevines. Enjoy your meals in an open-air dining area that overlooks the crystalline waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Pompeii Guided Tour
Walk through the ruins of Pompeii, which was buried under ash and pumice when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. The forum, the baths and many houses remain well preserved and provide us with a glimpse of what life was like in the first century.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Cooking Demonstration
Before dinner, our local hosts will show us how to make delicious traditional regional fare, using local produce. Depending on the weather, you may find yourself picking ingredients for your meal from the vegetable patch and orchards before the lesson!
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 3Furore
Hike to the Valle delle Ferriere, the first of several hikes in this beautiful part of Italy.
Enjoy the first of several hikes in this beautiful part of Italy. The bustle of the Amalfi Coast is only a few miles away, but we have the chance to savour the more peaceful surroundings.
Please note there are many steps on most of the walking trails in the region, including all of the pathways we use on this tour. As with all of our hikes, today's hike is optional, but you are rewarded with stunning views throughout.
Valle dei Mulini Hike
The bustle of the Amalfi Coast is only a few miles away, but here, we can enjoy the tranquility of nature. Follow the 'Valle dei Mulini' route for approximately 1.5 hours, ascending along a scenic path and some stairs toward the stunning Valle delle Ferriere National Park. The trail runs alongside the Rio Canneto, leading to a peaceful spot where you can pause and take in the serene surroundings before retracing your steps downhill to Amalfi.
Please note that hikes are accessible for all travellers, but there can be sections that are more strenuous and challenging due to terrain. Please ensure you have proper hiking footwear.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 4Furore
Set off from Amalfi to the tiny coastal village of Atrani, then continue uphill to the beautiful town of Ravello, perched high above the Mediterranean.
After the walk and some free time, return to our agriturismo home via private transfer.
Ravello Hike and Visit
Transfer to Ravello and explore the town before your walk begins. Start the descent on a mixture of paved roads and stone steps before reaching the narrow streets of the tiny coastal village of Atrani. Finish up in Amalfi and enjoy the stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea.
Please note that hikes are accessible for all travellers, but there can be sections that are more strenuous and challenging due to terrain. Please ensure you have proper hiking footwear.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 5Furore
Hike up the mountain slopes of Mt Tre Calli. Dinner will be well deserved.
As with all of our hikes, today's hike is optional, but you are rewarded with stunning views throughout.
Mount Tre Calli Hike
Set off from the agriturismo to Bomerano, and hike uphill through woodland and then open slopes with magnificent views down to the sparkling Mediterranean sea. The first half of the walk varies between walking along a paved road, a dirt road, and going up and down steps. The second half is up on the side of the mountain, with steep uphills, big steps, and is mostly on rocks.
Please note that hikes are accessible for all travellers, but there can be sections that are more strenuous and challenging due to terrain. Please ensure you have proper hiking footwear.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 6Furore
Enjoy some down time to explore the area or just kick back and relax at the agriturismo.
Today is a free day for you to enjoy more sites of your choice along the Amalfi Coast.
We have details of more beautiful walks in the area if you would like to do another day's hiking. Amalfi's famous historic cathedral should not be missed, or simply hit the beach for some R&R.
Free Time
Enjoy some time to do as much or as little as you please.
Optional Activities - Day 6 HideShow
Capri Excursion
100-120EUR per personTake a catamaran or hydrofoil to see the jewel of the Amalfi islands. Stroll through the town, or simply relax and take in views of the blue water and striking limestone sea stacks.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 7Furore
Set off on the famous "Walk of the Gods" along the Amalfi Coast, finishing up in quaint Positano. Take a scenic ferry ride along the coast to Amalfi, then return to the agriturismo in time for a final dinner feast.
Path of the Gods Hike
Set off from the agriturismo to Bomerano and follow the path along the Amalfi Coast with sensational views of lemon groves, gorges, deep valleys, woodland, abandoned farmhouses, and the sea below. Stop in the towns of Montepertuso and Positano, where there is more to explore.
Note that hikes are accessible for all travellers, but there can be sections that are more strenuous and challenging due to terrain. Please ensure you have proper closed-toe hiking footwear.
Ferry
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 8Furore/Naples
Transfer to the Naples train station and depart in the early afternoon.
An included group transfer will take you back to Naples on the departure day. This transfer will depart the agriturismo at 8:30am and arrive into Naples train station by 11am. If you opt to stay at the agriturismo in Furore until checkout time at 11am, we will gladly help you arrange any onward transport at your own cost.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.