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6 DAYS, 5 NIGHTS
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All meals included except 2 lunches and 1 dinner.

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Sorrento, Italy

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Culture & History, Fine Wine & Cuisine, Geological Wonders, Romance &/or Honeymoon

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Alamfi Coast Walking Vacations

Amalfi Coast Walking

From Italy's Amalfi Coast to the Isle of Capri

Mountains towering over azure waters. Vineyards, lemon trees and ancient olive groves clinging to the hillsides. Roman history, rich culture, local seafood, fine wines and decadent gelato. For centuries, the Amalfi Coast has lured royalty, writers and artists to its sun-drenched shores. Now it’s your turn. Journey with Backroads through the land of le sirene (the sirens) and surrender your senses to this enchanting oasis where land meets the sea.

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Day 1 Sant'Agata sui due Golfi

Meet in Sorrento Savor spectacular vistas of the Isle of Capri as you hike from Annunziata Explore vibrant Sorrento and listen carefully—this is where Ulysses and his crew heard the sirens’ song in The Odyssey.

Days 2-3 Amalfi

This morning we boat to Capri, a magical island where high limestone peaks, postcard-perfect houses and serpentine lanes have charmed visitors for centuries Enjoy a full day on the island—hike on a quiet path that provides amazing views of the sea and the famous Faraglioni rock formations, visit the ruins of Emperor Tiberius’ Villa Jovis or shop for lemon-infused perfume and locally made limoncello Boat to Amalfi, a colorful town with a long maritime history Stride through the Valle dei Mulini (Valley of Mills) past centuries-old paper mills and bubbling streams lined with wildflowers Relax over a cool drink in the hilltop village of Ravello, the “aristocrat of the Amalfi coast.”

Days 4-6 Positano

Hike along the magnificent Sentiero degli Dei, or Path of the Gods, with our local guide Continue to Positano, where pastel villas cling to cliffsides above a labyrinth of shops and chic cafes Ascend through a forest of chestnut and alder to Santa Maria del Castello, the remains of a small castle.

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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My wife and I have been on many tours with many tour companies and this was the best that we have taken so far. The accommodations and food were carefully thought out and planned with a view to staying at locations where we experienced the true feeling of the region and local flavor of food— the restaurants took pride in sharing their culinary specialties in each town we visited. Finally, when we stopped for lunch on our hikes, our leaders ensured that we ate with the locals, which enriched our trip. Overall, the quality and quantity of the food was the best that we have ever experienced on a tour!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Carlos Flores - Plano, TX

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SEASIDE COMFORT : Casual Inns

Grand Hotel Due Golfi

Sant'Agata sui due Golfi (1 night): Perched above the Bay of Naples, this Mediterranean-style hotel offers comfortable rooms, a swimming pool and a lovely terraced garden.

Hotel Aurora

Amalfi (2 nights): Enjoy modern accommodations at this waterfront hotel, perched on a cliff and situated just a short walk from Amalfi’s famous Piazza Duomo.

Hotel Montemare

Positano (2 nights): This hotel’s cliffside location, dramatic views, sunny terrace and comfortable guest rooms ensure a pleasant stay.

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Hotel Montemare

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Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1
  • Levels 1 to 2 2 Route Options Available
  • 4.7, 6.4 miles
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 2
  • Level 2 to 4 3 Route Option Available
  • 1.4, 2.8 miles, 3.4 miles
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 3
  • Levels 3 to 4 3 Route Options Available
  • 4.3, 6.8, 8.6 miles
  • 1000 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 4
  • Levels 3 to 4   2 Route Options Available
  • 4.2, 7.8 miles
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 5
  • Levels 3 to 4  3 Route Options Available
  • 3, 4.5, 5.3 miles
  • 1500 - 2000 feet elevation gain
Day 6
  • Level 1 1 Route Option Available
  • 1.4 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
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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