THE AMALFI COAST A UNIQUE & ALLURING COASTAL WALK THE AMALFI COAST —SELF GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY SUMMARY The Amalfi Coast has drawn film stars and celebrities to it’s stunning coast line since Victorian times and its attraction is no less strong today. Huge cliffs tumble hundreds of metres into the turquoise Mediterranean sea to create an indescribably beautiful coastline, listed by UNESCO as a world heritage site. Get under the skin of the real Italy as you wander along ancient coastal pathways. Picturesque villages and towns perched improbably on the hillside combined with an exceptional diversity of landscape provide the perfect landscape for walking. Ancient paths wind through fragrant lemon groves and terraced vineyards, rewarding you with breathtaking views at every twist and turn. Your holiday starts in the town of Amalfi, an ancient Maritime Republic famous for its refined architecture and your base for the first three nights. Agerola is your next stop, a rural community situated on an high plan surrounded by a dramatic landscape rising steeply from the shore to rugged mountains. Your walking holiday continues to the fishing village of Praiano and then you explore the most marvelous section of the “Footpath of Gods”, walking though an unmatched Mediterranean landscape. Tour: The Amalfi Coast Code: WItSTAC Type: Self-Guided Walking Holiday HIGHLIGHTS Price: See Website Dates: April to October on any day. Walking Days: 6 Walking along the amazing pathway network on the Amalfi Coast. Nights: 7 Visiting the charming town of Ravello and its gardens. Start: Amalfi Finish: Praiano Enjoying the delicious local cuisine and wines. Distance: 3.5—5.5 Hours Daily Absorbing the breathtaking views of the Mediterranean. Grade: Moderate Exploring the world famous Isle of Capri at your own pace. IS IT FOR ME? Why choose Macs Adventure? Does your perfect holiday include Macs Adventure is a small, energetic company dedicated to delivering adventure excellence. We are stumbling upon hidden coves, deep blue passionate about delivering outstanding walking holidays where every last detail is taken care of. As seas and undiscovered gems? Do you enjoy active walkers with a passion for travel we understand what makes for an unforgettable adventure. Great wonderful food and wine ? Yes? Well this trails, breathtaking scenery and warm, welcoming accommodation, wonderful food and wine, all backed up walking holiday is for you! by outstanding customer service. Each holiday we offer is unique, tailor made to meet your requirements. From your first contact with Macs WHAT’S INCLUDED? Adventure you will deal with a local specialist who knows the region intimately. Accommodation: Hand-picked small family run Why Choose a Guided Walking Holiday in Amalfi? hotels and agriturismo. Meals: A hearty breakfast included. Lunch and Self guided walking holidays are a wonderful relaxed way to discover the landscapes, food and wine of the dinner not included but always available at ac- commodation or nearby. Amalfi Coast. There is no better way to explore a landscape than on foot. Immerse yourself in the sights, Baggage Transfer: Door-to-door baggage sounds and smells of this unique landscape where man and nature have combined so elegantly. On a self transfer when required. -guided walking holiday you are free to travel at your own pace and wander off the beaten track. We will Travel: Naples is 80km north of Amalfi and the most convenient airport. Train/bus/taxis/private supply you with comprehensive route notes, a clear map and a pre-departure information pack to guide transfers available but not included. you every step of the way. Your baggage is moved between hotels where necessary. THE AMALFI COAST A UNIQUE & ALLURING COASTAL WALK THE AMALFI COAST DETAILED ITINERARY you can choose to visit the Convent of San Giacomo and the Gardens of Emperor Augustus Code: WItSTAC DAY 1 or relax while enjoying a gelato, before returning Days: 8 (6 Days Walking) to Amalfi. Nights: 7 Arrive Starting Point: Amalfi Average Daily Distance: 8—12 Kms Overnight: Amalfi We recommend flying to Naples International Hours Walking Per Day: 3.5—5.5 Hrs Airport. Amalfi is 75km by road from the airport DAY 4 DESCRIPTION and we can arrange taxi transfers or you can travel by train to Sorrento and then bus/taxi to Scala and the nature reserve of The Amalfi Coast walking holiday is a unique and Amalfi. “Valle delle Ferriere” (5Hrs) alluring journey through an amazing region To start your day you take the public bus from where man and nature combine to form an Overnight: Amalfi is the ancient capital of the Amalfi into the mountains to the village of Scala enchanting landscape. Discover the real Italy as Amalfi Maritime Republic. Surrounded by (25 mins). A quiet path leads into the nature you traverse the ancient pathways and enchanting mountains, wile away the hours reserve of “Valle delle Ferriere”, a deep valley staircases of the Sorrento peninsula, which offers exploring the steep streets and alleyways of this surrounded by high cliffs. The stable some of the most spectacular coastal views in charming town. microclimate allows for the preservation of the Europe. DAY 2 Woodwardia radicans - a rare type of long-leafed The Valley of the Ancient Mills Walk fern from the pre-glacial age. Your walk Day Route Kms continues through meadows, small waterfalls and (5.5 hrs) spectacular landscapes on a high path to the tiny 1 Arrive Amalfi 0 Starting from your hotel you follow a scenic path hamlet of Pogerola. You then descend an 2 Valley of Ancient Mills 13 up to the medieval Tower of Zirro to enjoy the ancient flight of steps towards the Amalfi and 3 Isle of Capri 10 first of many stunning coastal views. Walking your overnight stop of Agerola. 4 Valle delle Ferriere Walk 10 along twisting mule tracks, through the fragrant Overnight: Agerola 5 Mt. Tre Calli Walk groves of the typical lemon trees, you head into 10 The village of Agerola sits at 600m above sea 6 Walk to Praiano the wooded hills. You soon enter the valley of the 11 level in a wide green valley surrounded by thick 7 Footpath of the Gods Walk watermills and can explore the ruins of the many 9 natural forest and offers spectacular sea and 8 Onward Travel paper factories. These date back to the 11th 0 mountain views. century and made Amalfi paper famous. The next highlight is the hamlet of Ravello with its DAY 5 GRADE picturesque gardens of Villa Cimbrone and the stunning 13th-century Villa Rufolo. You then walk Coastal Views from Mt. Tre Calli (5 This holiday is graded moderate and it is suitable back to Amalfi through Atrani. Hrs) for those who are in good physical condition. The area is undulating with ascents and descents and Overnight: Amalfi Today’s walk is one of superlatives. Incredible during summer, temperatures are high. Most of coastal views from ancient paths cut into the the route follows dirt tracks and stepped trails DAY 3 mountainside will have you continually reaching for your camera. From the central square of although you will be following minor paved road Isle of Capri Walk (3.5 hrs to 5 hrs) occasionally. Bomerano (Agerola) the walk leads toward the An unforgettable day of walking and exploring highest massif of Amalfi Coast, Sant’Angelo a NAVIGATION awaits as you take a boat to the Isle of Capri. Tre Pizzi. The coastal views are inspiring! You walk towards the impressive Roman ruins of Further along walk around Mt. Tre Calli, you can The route is not way-marked and it is necessary the Villa Jovis, the palace of Emperor Tiberius, enjoy the Amalfi’s finest viewpoints with sights of to follow the detailed walking notes and maps before joining the coastal path along the Arco Positano, the finis terrae and the Isle of Capri. provided. Naturale until you reach the Faraglioni - the Overnight: Agerola peculiar rocks protruding out of the sea. Later THE AMALFI COAST A UNIQUE & ALLURING COASTAL WALK DAY 6 ACCOMMODATION The Fjord of Furore (5 Hrs) From Praiano you can return to Naples by bus/ train or private transfer. Starting from Agerola you follow ancient Carefully selected, family run and authentic alleyways, which for centuries linked the high- accommodation is a wonderful feature of this plain of Agerola and the rural communities RECOMMENDATIONS holiday and your experience of the Amalfi Coast. situated on the terraced shoreline. Following a Our standard Amalfi Coast package includes network of paved paths, the walk arrives at the Time of Year hand-picked 3* hotel accommodation which offer highest point of the Fjord of Furore, a a warm welcome, delicious local food and a good spectacularly deep gash into the Amalfi Coast. We operate this tour from April to October. July standard of rooms, details below. You descend steeply into the valley, passing an and August are best avoided as it can be too hot old mill, ancient paper factory and a small fishing for walking and towns and beaches are ACCOMMODATION DETAILS village before arriving at a lovely beach on the overcrowded. Amalfi Climate Information shore. Following the fjord to the shore you arrive Amalfi: Albergo Lido Mare (3***) Additional Nights in the coastal town of Praiano. The Albergo Lido Mare is run by the Camera Many of our clients choose to add extra nights Overnight: Praiano family who offer hearty and warm welcome. along the walk to sample more of the amazing Praiano is the hidden gem of the Amalfi Coast, a Situated on a typical square the building dates cultural attractions available in Campania. If you quaint fishing town away from the busy tourist from the 1300’s and the 15 ensuite rooms reflect choose to extend your holiday we would areas and offering rich culture and history, great this wonderful heritage.