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 the land meets the sea.

SEASIDE COMFORT: Casual Inns

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

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 1 3 Route Option Available
• 1.4, 2.8, 3.4 miles
• 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain

Day 3

• Levels 2 to 4 3 Route Options Available
• 4.3, 6.8, 8.6 miles
• 1000 - 1500 feet elevation gain

Day 4

• Levels 2 to 4   2 Route Options Available
• 4.2, 7.8 miles
• 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain

Day 5

• Levels 2 to 3  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
• 500 feet elevation gain

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
Level 1	2-3 hours	10-20 mile	2-5 miles
Level 2	2-4 hours	21-30 miles	5-7 miles
Level 3	3-5 hours	31-40 miles	7-9 miles
Level 4	4-6 hours	41-55 miles	9-11 miles
Level 5	5-7+ hours	56-75+ miles	11-13+ miles

2009 DATES

CLASSIC TRIPS

• 5/10-15Price: $3298 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1100 for sgl. occ.)
• 9/6-11Price: $3298 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1100 for sgl. occ.)
• 10/11-16Price: $3298 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1100 for sgl. occ.)

Reserve early for the best available price. Prices may change during the course of the year--if they do change, the best prices are available earlier. Once you book your trip, your price is guaranteed.

Guest Trip Reviews

Having been brainwashed by my partner, about how good Backroads is, my expectations were extremely high and as the trip grew nearer. I became increasingly concerned I would be disappointed. How wrong I was - the leaders' tireless efforts to attend to every need, infectious knowledge and enthusiasm for the region as well as clear empathy with the locals ensured Amalfi was not a trip, but rather an 'experience.' The leaders' acute attention to detail, efforts to organize things with locals - such as dinner with Michelangelo, the tour of the paper factory in Amalfi and hiking with Maurizzio were most enjoyable. The leaders clearly worked well as a team and I was amazed by their boundless energy, constant state of happiness and driving skills! I think they struck a good balance between walking/hiking, educational and leisure activities. I'm pleased to say that the trip not only met, but exceded my expectations and without needed to be prompted, I am already looking forward to my next Backroads adventure.

Jason Perl - Chigwell, Essex

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

I cannot believe how well run this trip was. From the activities, transportation, meals . . . everything ran like clockwork. Our leaders were incredibly professional, competent, and fun to be around. I felt like I was at "summer camp for grown ups" all week - meeting new friends, exploring nature, eating/drinking to my belly's content!

Lisl Schweers - Los Angeles, CA

The beauty of the quiet but challenging hikes with endless views of the Amalfi Coast will exceed your expectations. The fresh seafood is outstanding, and the contact with the locals allows for a much more intimate view into the culture and provides a perfect complement to the natural allure of this delightful region. The casual hotels are charming, with locations to match.

Kathleen Maich - Regional Manager, Italian Trip Operations

The overall trip was wonderful. The leaders were wonderful, had a strong knowledge of the region and they were flexible if members of the group wanted to take time away from hiking. They took 20 strangers and helped them to create a family-like environment.

Heidi Nadler - New York, NY