Amalfi Coast

Day 1 • Arrive in Ravello with its splendid villas, gardens and art treasures in an incomparable setting

HHHH Hotel Bonadies (std & sup)

Day 2 • Ravello

A relaxing day to walk and explore Ravello – its cathedral, fine churches, Villa Ruffolo and Villa Cimbrone

HHHH Hotel Bonadies (std & sup)

Day 3 • Ravello – excursion

Follow ancient stairways down to the fishing village of Atrani, a maze of whitewashed alleys Paths then lead through lemon groves to Scala, the oldest ‘little’ city of the coast, then back to Ravello (6.7 miles, 5 hrs).

HHHH Hotel Bonadies (std & sup)

Day 4 • Ravello to Amalfi (Day 1 – Arrive Amalfi)*

A high path leads to the famous nature reserve of Valle delle Ferriere, through meadows, chestnut groves and past waterfalls towards the village of Pogerola, and then down an ancient flight of steps towards the historic ‘city’ of Amalfi (8 5 miles, 6 hrs)

HHHH Luna Convento (std & sup)

Day 5 (2) • Amalfi to Conca dei Marini

Time to visit Amalfi and its cathedral, with bronze door cast in Constantinople, mosaic façade and 13th century cloister. A 1,000-year-old footpath leads through historic villages to Conca dei Marini Opportunities to visit the Grotta dello Smeraldo (3 7 miles, 3 hrs)

HHH Le Terrazze

Day 6 (3) • Conca dei Marini to Vettica Maggiore

A stepped footpath passes churches with panoramic views, and descends into the spectacular fjord of Furore Then the Via dell’Amore leads into the green Praia Valley, before descending to the quiet village of Vettica Maggiore (5 5 miles, 4 hrs)

HHHH Hotel Tramonto d’Oro

Day 7 (4) • Vettica Maggiore

An optional walk leads up to the monastery of San Damiano then to the Sentiero degli Dei (Path of the Gods), a high open ridge walk with fine views, before descending to Positano (5.8 miles 4.5 hrs). Retur n to Vettica Maggiore by taxi.

HHHH Hotel Tramonto d’Oro

There is the option to stay in Positano – but hotels frequently require a 3-5-night minimum stay

Day 8 (5) • Departure day

Or, if you opt to extend in Positano, there is a delightful circular walk in the route book – in the hills above Positano, with panoramic views (5 8 miles, 4 5 hrs)

*Days in brackets refer to 5-day itinerary

Route open: April-June; Sept-Oct

Airport to first hotel: u Naples (40 miles)

Train/bus: 4 hrs - ~€25-50

Taxi: 1 25 hrs - ~€130

Route Manager: ATG-trained, lives locally and speaks fluent English, Italian, French and Ger man.

Route Book: 96 pages – detailed walking directions, maps, comprehensive local and background information

Walking: Moderate to challenging (Grade 3 – 3+) See p 8

Terrain: Ancient paths with long steep flights of steps, which climb and descend through lemon groves