amalfi to Sorrento Walk

Italy | BAY oF NAPLeS
amalfi to Sorrento Walk
$1,952 per person
8 nights from
ff
at a glance...
emerald seas, plunging gorges, balcony
views of Vesuvius brooding on the
horizon
Vertical landscape of pastel villages
clinging to dramatic hillsides
Stunning walking trails through lemon
groves, olive trees and vines; swimming
possibilities most days
Stay in elegant Amalfi, Positano and
Sorrento
option to visit the enchanted isle of
Ischia, Capri or fascinating Pompeii
What’s included...
• 8 nights - hotel-to-hotel
• all buffet breakfasts and
4 evening meals
• ff self-guided walking with route
notes and maps
• GPX files
• luggage transfers between hotels
See pp8-9 & 50-51 for details of what the f
symbol means and how our holidays work
• 80% sustainability rating
• 94% customer satisfaction rating
This ever-popular self-guided walking holiday explores the Sorrentine peninsula
below the gracious crescent of the Bay of Naples. Travelling at your own pace, you’ll
combine the elegance of eternal favorites like Ravello, Positano and Sorrento with
discoveries most travellers never make such as farmers harvesting olives, fishermen
crouched over brightly painted boats mending their nets and the bird’s eye view of
the entire peninsula from the Path of the Gods above Positano.
From Ravello, whose exotic formal gardens at Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone
seem to float ethereally between sea and sky, your route takes you first to
Positano’s chic pastel houses and enticing pebble beach. It’s then on to Marina del
Cantone, and the hidden shingle coves few visitors ever find. Finally you reach
cliff-top Sorrento. With balcony views over Vesuvius, it’s a great base to visit
Pompeii or Herculaneum by train, or Capri or Ischia by boat.
You stay at carefully picked hotels
throughout. They range from a
stunning C13 converted monastery with
amazing sea views in Amalfi, to an
elegant HHHH hotel in Sorrento with
a cascading swimming pool. Dinners
are either taken at the hotel, or at one
of the many fine local restaurants.
Lunch options are varied and include
picnics in panoramic locations or a
trattoria lunch, perhaps delicious
mozzarella, grilled vegetables and fresh
fish from the sea.
Sorrento
Termini
Positano
Fontanelle
Marina del Cantone
Bomerano
Ravello
Amalfi
Rome
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Call us on 1-800-567-6286 for a tailor-made quote
Your accommodation
Your itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Amalfi
Day 2
Exploring Ravello 10km/6.5mi/3.5hr
Arrive at your gorgeous HHHH hotel in Amalfi. There’s time for a dip in the freshwater swimming
pool, offering stunning views, before dinner in the restaurant.
You take a 20 min bus ride (payable locally) to picture-perfect Ravello where your walk begins. There’s
time to view the famous Villa Rufolo and Greta Garbo’s legendary retreat, Villa Cimbrone, before
descending through citrus groves to Torre dello Ziro (the Saracen watchtower inspired Webster’s The
Duchess of Malfi), then along panoramic terraces, to enter the Valley of the Mills (a testament to
Amalfi’s medieval paper industry).
Day 3
Amalfi/Bomerano to Positano 11km/7mi/4hr
Day 4
At Positano
Hotel Luna Convento
Casa Albertina
HHHH
HHH
Amalfi (Days 1+2)
Positano (Days 3+4)
Punta Campanella Resort
Grand Hotel Capodimonte
We will drop you off in Bomerano to begin today’s walk which takes you along the Path of the Gods,
the region’s most famous walk offering views all the way along the peninsula, with Capri’s famous
Faraglioni cliffs marking ‘Land’s End’. There’s a choice of picnic spots with stunning views as you
continue onwards past lemon groves and brigands’ treasure troves to Nocelle. Then it’s down through
lush terraces to the vertical pastel town of Positano and your hotel in the historic centre.
Positano's wide pebble beach is perfect for a lazy day, but if you fancy exploring further afield there’s a
pleasant walk to Fornillo Bay with its twin Saracen watchtowers. Boat excursions to discover corallined sea grottoes, as well as trips to the magical Mediterranean island of Capri, are available in the
harbor.
Day 5
Positano/Fontanelle to Marina del Cantone 12km/7.5mi/4.5hr or 15km/9.5mi/5hr
We take you into the hills near Fontanelle (30 mins) from where you wind through olive trees as you
climb gently to Sant’Agata. There are balcony views – making this a fantastic picnic stop - of Capri,
Procida and the Li Galli Islands, once considered to be the home of the mythical Sirens who lured
sailors onto the rocks. A paved lane finally leads you down past geranium-decked houses to the small
fishing resort of Marina del Cantone.
Day 6
At Marina del Cantone (optional 6km/4mi walk)
Day 7
Marina del Cantone/Termini to Sorrento 9km/6mi/3hr
You’ll be tempted to linger in this pretty little village with its pebble beach lapped by incredibly azure
waters, but it’s a shame to miss out on our optional walk on the gorgeous Jeranto Bay. There are sea
views throughout as you climb to the Montalto Tower, perched on its 100m-high cliff-top outcrop with
a truly fabulous panorama over Marina del Cantone and the Li Galli Islands. You then descend through
olive groves and olive growers’ dwellings to an atmospheric ancient limestone quarry, with great sea
views, before a final ascent back to your hotel.
We give you a lift (15 mins) to Termini from where you wind through olive groves with ever-opening
views over the Bay of Naples and its islands, Capri, Ischia and Procida. It’s well worth the detour to
lovely little Annunziata to visit its pretty Aragonese castle for wonderful views. It’s then on to bustling,
pastel-coloured Sorrento, with its enchanting gardens, maze of narrow streets and stunning views over
to Vesuvius.
Day 8
At Sorrento
Staying at your HHHH hotel set within terraced gardens
overlooking Mount Vesuvius, you’re ideally placed to
visit Naples or one of its islands, such as Ischia or
Capri, by hydrofoil. Alternatively the historical
sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum can be
visited using the excellent
Circumvesuviana Railway.
Day 9
“ A terrific holiday
with superb views, excellent
food and wine and delightful
walks. ”
Leave Sorrento
Mrs R Young
HHHH
Marina del Cantone (Days 5+6)
Treat yourself...
To extend your stay we recommend extra nights in Amalfi,
Positano or Sorrento. We can also arrange city break addons in Naples or Capri at the start, or end, of your holiday.
Room upgrades are available from $36 per person,
per night, based on 2 sharing.
For hotel descriptions, visit:
www.breakaway-adventures.com
Dates and Prices (US$)
Departs selected Saturdays/Mondays
Tour Only
2016 Departures
Apr 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, Oct 1, 3, 8, 10, 17
Apr 23, 25, 30, May 2
Mar 26, 28, May 7, 9, Sep 17, 19, 24, 26
May 14, 16, 21, Jun 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
May 25, 28, 30, Jun 4, 6, Sep 3, 5
Jul 2, 4, Sep 10, 12
$1,952
$2,004
$2,208
$2,290
$2,343
$2,290
Singles: Inquire for details and prices. Child: This holiday is unsuitable for
children under 12. Group Size: No minimum group size, however, airport
and luggage transfers are subject to at least 2 people (in total) booked.
Departs: Selected Saturdays/Mondays from Mar 26 to Oct 17.
Duration: 9 days (8 nights).
Meals: Continental breakfast and 4 evening meals.
Other details: For “What your holiday price includes,” see “Booking
Information” section pp 50-51.
Tour starts: Naples Capodichino airport at 10:20. Pick up, then transfer to
hotel, 80 mins. Tour ends: Naples Capodichino airport by 09:10.
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Day by Day Walking Guide
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HHHH
Sorrento (Days 7+8)
Day 7
This holiday follows stone steps, coastal paths and some forest trails. You need to be a reasonably fit and
confident walker, as the frequent ascents and descents, particularly on the coastal paths, make this a more
demanding holiday than the distances suggest. On day 3 guests with a fear of heights may have problems with
certain sections. Walking poles are strongly recommended for descending the stone steps.
For further details and customer reviews visit:www.breakaway-adventures.com