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  • From $6,098
    To $6,498 pp dbl. occ.
  • (+From $2,150 To $2,810
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6 DAYS, 5 NIGHTS
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All meals included except 3 lunches.

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Meet / Depart

Naples, Italy

Special Interest

Boat, Culture & History, Fine Wine & Cuisine, Geological Wonders, Natural Beauty &/or Wildlife, Romance &/or Honeymoon

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Amalfi Coast Walking Vacations

Amalfi Coast Walking

From the Sorrentine Peninsula to the Isle of Capri

Mountains standing proud above rocky cliffs and an azure sea. Lemon trees bursting with vivid scent and color. Patchwork patterns of ancient olive groves and vineyards clinging to hillsides. Is there a better way to define the elegant Italian paradise of the Amalfi Coast? For centuries, this slice of heaven has lured kings and queens, writers and artists to its sun-drenched islands and villages. Your Backroads journey through the land of le sirene (the sirens) will delight you with glorious landscapes, decadent Neapolitan cuisine, rich culture and local flavor. Surrender your senses to this enchanting oasis where land meets sea.

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Day 1 Sorrento

Meet in Naples Enjoy commanding views of Capri and the Bay of Naples as you walk through the hills high above the water to the bustling port town of Sorrento.

Days 2-3 Capri

A private boat takes us across the Bay of Naples to Capri, where limestone peaks and postcard-perfect vistas have charmed visitors for centuries After a poolside lunch of Caprese specialties, ascend Monte Solaro, the highest point on the island Amble through Villa San Michele and its gardens, called "the most fantastic beauty...that one had ever seen clustered together" by writer Henry James Explore Capri’s flower-bedecked alleyways and charming public squares.

Days 4-6 Ravello

Boat to the magical Costiera Amalfitana Stroll through the tiny coastal villages of Positano and Amalfi, where pastel-hued villas cling to the steep cliffside Indulge in regional delicacies fresh from the sea Hike past bubbling streams through groves of chestnut, pine, lemon and olive trees Explore the medieval town of Ravello, affectionately known as "the aristocrat of the Amalfi Coast," where ceramics shops offer a wide variety of unique handmade pieces.

Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.

Lodging What's this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.

Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.

Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.

Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.

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This was the trip of a lifetime! It really sold me on Backroads and I am already researching my next vacation. The trip was well organized and I loved the flexibility to do all or part of the activities based on how you felt each day. The leaders adapted each day based on all the group's needs, which was simply amazing. I especially loved the dinner at Mama Agata's. This trip allowed us to see a local flavor we would have never experienced on our own.
Ellen Trotochaud - Glenview, IL

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SEASIDE LUXURY : Premiere Inns

Hotel Bellevue Syrene 1820

Sorrento (1 night): Built from the remains of a patrician residence, this grand five-star hotel has sweeping views overlooking the Bay of Naples.

Caesar Augustus

Capri (2 nights): This 200-year-old island getaway and Relais & Châteaux member features the best views on the entire island and imparts an undeniable sense of calm and tranquility.

Villa Cimbrone

Ravello (2 nights): A romantic retreat perched in the hills above the sea, with formal gardens and an outstanding view of the coastline.

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Caesar Augustus

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Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1
  • Level 2  2 Route Options Available
  • Walking 4.8, 5.9 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 2
  • Level 2 3 Route Options Available
  • Walking 1.7, 3.4, 4.3 miles
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain  
Day 3
  • Levels 2 to 3  3 Route Options Available
  • Walking 2.8, 4.8, 6 miles
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 4
  • Level 2  3 Route Options Available
  • Walking 2.4 miles
  • Walking Tour of Ravello 2.5 hours
  • Walking Tour of Positano 30 minutes
Day 5
  • Levels 2 to 3  3 Route Options Available
  • Walking 4.8, 7.1 miles
  • 500 - 2000 feet elevation gain
  • Walking Tour of Amalfi 1.5 hours
Day 6
  • Conclusion of Trip
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Trips For All Abilities

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

Activity Level Average Time Average Distance
    Biking Walking
& Hiking
1 2-3
hours		 10-20
miles		 2-5
miles
2 2-4
hours		 21-30
miles		 5-7
miles
3 3-5
hours		 31-40
miles		 7-9
miles
4 4-6
hours		 41-55
miles		 9-11
miles
5 5-7+
hours		 56-75+
miles		 11-13+
miles