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Italy: The Bay of Naples

The Amalfi Coast Walk

Trip code: W08AC

Average customer rating 4.9 / 5(48 verified reviews)

Self-Guided Walking
8 nights hotel-to-hotel
Demanding
Flights available
CO₂ rating 1/5
Headwater Navigation app

Trip highlights

Emerald seas, plunging gorges, balcony
views of Vesuvius brooding on the
horizon

Vertical landscape of pastel villages
clinging to dramatic hillsides

Stunning walking trails through lemon
groves, olive trees and vines; swimming
possibilities most days

Discover elegant Ravello, Amalfi, Positano and
Sorrento

Option to visit the enchanted isle of
Ischia, Capri or fascinating Pompeii

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Trip details

This ever-popular self-guided walking holiday explores the Sorrentine peninsula
below the gracious crescent of the Bay of Naples. Travelling at your own pace, you’ll
combine the elegance of eternal favourites like Ravello, Positano and Sorrento with
discoveries most travellers never make such as farmers harvesting olives, fishermen
crouched over brightly painted boats mending their nets and the bird’s eye view of
the entire peninsula from the Path of the Gods above Positano.

What's included

Included

  • 8 nights in 3-star and 4-star accommodation
  • All breakfasts
  • Briefing at the start of your holiday
  • Headwater navigation app
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
  • Walking transfers

Not included

  • Flights
  • Local taxes/fees
  • Travel insurance

Travel options

Flights

Our air prices include standard flights and transfers.

Itinerary

Route map, with each night's stop marked
The full route, night by night. Select the map to view it full screen.

Day 1 · —Arrive in Ravello

Arrive in Ravello

Arrive at your 4 star hotel in Ravello. There’s time for a dip in the swimming pool, offering stunning views, before dinner (Pay locally for dinner).

You stay at Hotel Rufolo

Pool at the Hotel Rufolo
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Hotel Rufolo

Ravello

  • Air conditioning
  • American Express
  • ATM
  • Bank
  • Hairdryers
  • Market
  • Mastercard
  • Minibar
  • Safe
  • Shops

The Hotel Rufolo has been in the Schiavo family since the early 1900s and has seen some illustrious guests over the years including DH Lawrence and Charles Bronson. It boasts a prime location, conveniently located next to the gardens at Villa Rufolo and overlooking the gardens and the azure sea. The hotel has a number of excellent facilities including guests’ lounge with terrace, outdoor pool (open from 15 May until 15 October), wellness centre and restaurant with panoramic veranda. Headwater customers are allocated the superior rooms at the Hotel Rufolo, which come with either garden or sea view.

Day 2 · 8km/5.0miExploring Amalfi

Exploring Amalfi

Descend through citrus groves to Torre dello Ziro (the Saracen watchtower inspired Webster’s Duchess of Malfi), then continue along panoramic terraces, to enter the Valley of the Mills (a testament to Amalfi’s medieval paper industry) to world renowned Amalfi. A 20 min bus ride (pay locally) to return to picture perfect Ravello, where you can end the day with a visit to the famous Villa Rufolo and Greta Garbo’s legendary retreat, Villa Cimbrone.

Elevation

Exploring Amalfi elevation profile

You stay at Hotel Rufolo

Pool at the Hotel Rufolo
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Hotel Rufolo

Ravello

  • Air conditioning
  • American Express
  • ATM
  • Bank
  • Hairdryers
  • Market
  • Mastercard
  • Minibar
  • Safe
  • Shops

The Hotel Rufolo has been in the Schiavo family since the early 1900s and has seen some illustrious guests over the years including DH Lawrence and Charles Bronson. It boasts a prime location, conveniently located next to the gardens at Villa Rufolo and overlooking the gardens and the azure sea. The hotel has a number of excellent facilities including guests’ lounge with terrace, outdoor pool (open from 15 May until 15 October), wellness centre and restaurant with panoramic veranda. Headwater customers are allocated the superior rooms at the Hotel Rufolo, which come with either garden or sea view.

Day 3 · 10km/6.2miRavello/Bomerano to Positano

Ravello/Bomerano to Positano

We will drop you off in Bomerano to begin today’s walk which takes you along the Path of the Gods, the region’s most famous walk offering views all the way along the peninsula, with Capri’s famous Faraglioni cliffs marking ‘land’s end’. There’s a choice of picnic spots with stunning views as you continue onwards past lemon groves and brigands’ treasure troves to Nocelle. Then it’s down through lush terraces to the vertical pastel town of Positano and your hotel in the historic centre.

Elevation

Ravello/Bomerano to Positano elevation profile

You stay at Hotel L’Ancora or Villa Gabrisa

View from the restaurant at Hotel lAncora
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Hotel L’Ancora

Positano

  • Air conditioning
  • American Express
  • ATM
  • Bank
  • Hairdryers
  • Market
  • Mastercard
  • Minibar
  • Safe
  • Tea & coffee

Boasting superb views over Positano and the glittering Mediterranean sea, the Hotel l’Ancora simply oozes style, with a fantastic location just a short downhill walk from the town’s beach. Headwater customers are allocated the classic sea view rooms here, which are spacious and airy, and also come with balcony and the majolica tiled bathrooms that are so typical of the Amalfi Coast. Do try aperitivi – or something more! – in the hotel’s panoramic restaurant – the views are truly breathtaking.

Villa Gabrisi
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Villa Gabrisa

Positano

  • Air conditioning
  • American Express
  • ATM
  • Bank
  • Hairdryers
  • Market
  • Mastercard
  • Minibar
  • Safe
  • Shops

Encompassing elegance and sophistication, the stunning Villa Gabrisa started life as a private villa before being converted into a beautiful hotel. Each of the bright and airy rooms comes with majolica tiled bathroom, balcony and stunning sea view; you can also enjoy those vistas from the panoramic bar and restaurant. The hotel also benefits from its own food and wine shop.

Day 4 · —At Positano

At Positano

Positano’s wide pebble beach is perfect for a lazy day, but if you fancy exploring further afield there’s a pleasant walk to Fornillo Bay with its twin Saracen watchtowers. Boat excursions to discover coral lined sea grottoes, as well as trips to the magical mediterranean island of Capri, are available in the harbour.

You stay at Hotel L’Ancora or Villa Gabrisa

View from the restaurant at Hotel lAncora
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Hotel L’Ancora

Positano

  • Air conditioning
  • American Express
  • ATM
  • Bank
  • Hairdryers
  • Market
  • Mastercard
  • Minibar
  • Safe
  • Tea & coffee

Boasting superb views over Positano and the glittering Mediterranean sea, the Hotel l’Ancora simply oozes style, with a fantastic location just a short downhill walk from the town’s beach. Headwater customers are allocated the classic sea view rooms here, which are spacious and airy, and also come with balcony and the majolica tiled bathrooms that are so typical of the Amalfi Coast. Do try aperitivi – or something more! – in the hotel’s panoramic restaurant – the views are truly breathtaking.

Villa Gabrisi
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Villa Gabrisa

Positano

  • Air conditioning
  • American Express
  • ATM
  • Bank
  • Hairdryers
  • Market
  • Mastercard
  • Minibar
  • Safe
  • Shops

Encompassing elegance and sophistication, the stunning Villa Gabrisa started life as a private villa before being converted into a beautiful hotel. Each of the bright and airy rooms comes with majolica tiled bathroom, balcony and stunning sea view; you can also enjoy those vistas from the panoramic bar and restaurant. The hotel also benefits from its own food and wine shop.

Day 5 · 10km/6.2mi or 12km/7.5miPositano to Marina del Cantone

Positano to Marina del Cantone

We take you into the hills near Fontanelle (30 mins) from where you wind through olive trees as you climb gently to Sant’Agata. There are balcony views – making this a fantastic picnic stop – of Capri, Procida and the Li Galli islands, once considered to be the home of the mythical sirens who lured sailors onto the rocks. A paved lane finally leads you down past geranium-decked houses to the small fishing resort of Marina del Cantone.

Elevation

Positano to Marina del Cantone elevation profile

You stay at Punta Campanella Resort or Taverna del Capitano

Hotel Punta Campanella
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Punta Campanella Resort

Marina del Cantone

  • Air conditioning
  • American Express
  • Hairdryers
  • Mastercard
  • Minibar
  • Tea & coffee
  • Television
  • Visa cards
  • Wifi access

The Punta Campanella Resort is situated in the heart of the village of Marina del Cantone, just opposite the shingle beach. Headwater customers are allocated the superior rooms here, where each room istastefully decorated and coming with balcony and sweeping views over the bay. The hotel also has a panoramic roof terrace (with bar) where you can soak up the sunshine during your stay, as well as spa facilities, with hydro-massage pool, sauna and steam room (payable locally). The hotel also has a restaurant so you can choose to eat in the hotel or to pick from one of the restaurants available locally.

Taverna del Capitano
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Taverna del Capitano

Marina del Cantone

  • Air conditioning
  • American Express
  • Hairdryers
  • Mastercard
  • Minibar
  • Tea & coffee
  • Television
  • Visa cards
  • Wifi access

The Taverna del Capitano has been in the Caputo family for over 3 generations. Built on the site of a former fisherman’s cottage, the hotel has an enviable location, overlooking Marina del Cantone’s shingle beach and the azure Mediterranean waters beyond.

Day 6 · 5km/3.1miAt Marina del Cantone

At Marina del Cantone

You’ll be tempted to linger in this pretty little village with its pebble beach lapped by incredibly azure waters, but it’s a shame to miss out on our optional walk on the gorgeous Jeranto Bay. There are sea views throughout as you climb to the Montalto Tower, perched on its 100m-high cliff-top outcrop with a truly fabulous panorama over Marina del Cantone and the Li Galli islands. You then descend through olive groves and olive growers’ dwellings to an atmospheric ancient limestone quarry, with great sea views, before a final ascent back to your hotel.

Elevation

At Marina del Cantone elevation profile

You stay at Punta Campanella Resort or Taverna del Capitano

Hotel Punta Campanella
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Punta Campanella Resort

Marina del Cantone

  • Air conditioning
  • American Express
  • Hairdryers
  • Mastercard
  • Minibar
  • Tea & coffee
  • Television
  • Visa cards
  • Wifi access

The Punta Campanella Resort is situated in the heart of the village of Marina del Cantone, just opposite the shingle beach. Headwater customers are allocated the superior rooms here, where each room istastefully decorated and coming with balcony and sweeping views over the bay. The hotel also has a panoramic roof terrace (with bar) where you can soak up the sunshine during your stay, as well as spa facilities, with hydro-massage pool, sauna and steam room (payable locally). The hotel also has a restaurant so you can choose to eat in the hotel or to pick from one of the restaurants available locally.

Taverna del Capitano
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Taverna del Capitano

Marina del Cantone

  • Air conditioning
  • American Express
  • Hairdryers
  • Mastercard
  • Minibar
  • Tea & coffee
  • Television
  • Visa cards
  • Wifi access

The Taverna del Capitano has been in the Caputo family for over 3 generations. Built on the site of a former fisherman’s cottage, the hotel has an enviable location, overlooking Marina del Cantone’s shingle beach and the azure Mediterranean waters beyond.

Day 7 · 10km/6.2miMarina del Cantone to Sorrento

Marina del Cantone to Sorrento

We give you a lift (15 mins) to Termini from where you wind through olive groves with ever-opening views over the Bay of Naples and its islands, Capri, Ischia and Procida. It’s well worth the detour to lovely little Annunziata to visit its pretty Aragonese castle for wonderful views. It’s then on to bustling, pastel-coloured Sorrento, with its enchanting gardens, maze of narrow streets and stunning views over to Vesuvius.

Elevation

Marina del Cantone to Sorrento elevation profile

You stay at Hotel la Tonnarella

Restaurant terrace at the Hotel Tonnarella
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Hotel la Tonnarella

Sorrento

  • Air conditioning
  • American Express
  • ATM
  • Bank
  • Hairdryers
  • Market
  • Mastercard
  • Minibar
  • Safe
  • Television

Located on the edge of Sorrento, the 4* Hotel la Tonnarella benefits from superb views over Vesuvius. The comfortable bedrooms are all ensuite with balcony and feature the local Vietri tiles for which the region is renowned.
The hotel boasts excellent facilities including a private pebble beach, a lounge bar and a stylish restaurant, featuring an external terrace looking out over the stunning backdrop of the Bay of Naples.

Day 8 · —In Sorrento

In Sorrento

Staying at your 4 star hotel panoramically overlooking Mount Vesuvius, you’re ideally placed to visit Naples or one of its islands, such as Ischia or Capri, by hydrofoil. Alternatively the historical sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum can be visited using the excellent Circumvesuviana Railway.

You stay at Hotel la Tonnarella

Restaurant terrace at the Hotel Tonnarella
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Hotel la Tonnarella

Sorrento

  • Air conditioning
  • American Express
  • ATM
  • Bank
  • Hairdryers
  • Market
  • Mastercard
  • Minibar
  • Safe
  • Television

Located on the edge of Sorrento, the 4* Hotel la Tonnarella benefits from superb views over Vesuvius. The comfortable bedrooms are all ensuite with balcony and feature the local Vietri tiles for which the region is renowned.
The hotel boasts excellent facilities including a private pebble beach, a lounge bar and a stylish restaurant, featuring an external terrace looking out over the stunning backdrop of the Bay of Naples.

Day 9 · —Leave Sorrento

Leave Sorrento

Extending your holiday

HOTEL IL CONVENTO, NAPLES (3 STAR)

Hotel Il Convento

Naples

  • Air conditioning
  • American Express
  • Bank
  • Hairdryers
  • Market
  • Mastercard
  • Minibar
  • Other email access
  • Safe
  • Shops

Il Convento is located just a few minutes’ walk away from the Via Toledo shopping area and ten minutes away from the famous Piazza Plebiscito and Castel dell’Ovo. It is ideally situated for a long weekend break or a short stopover.

The hotel dates back to the 1600s and has been tastefully converted to make the most of its original features. There’s a cosy feel to all the rooms, with exposed brickwork walls and breakfast served by candle light!

What our travellers say

Lovely springtime break with fantastic coastal scenery and wildflowers; plus lemon sorbets.

Mr Richardson

A very enjoyable holiday walking through beautiful unspoiled countryside with abundant wild flowers and endless lemon groves and olives. The walk descriptions were very detailed, the hotels of a good standard and the transfers punctual with good quality transport. The customer service provided by Headwater was excellent.

Mrs Mills

Headwater is a very professional company to deal with and our holiday more than met our expectations,we enjoyed every minute of our trip to the Amalfi Coast and we look forward to our next Headeater adventure !!

Mrs Mckinnon

Headwater were extremely professional. Everything ran smoothly with pick ups, accommodation and trip notes. The trip notes on the Day 3 (Amalfi Coast Walk) which was substituted for the Walk of the Gods (officially closed) were a little confusing and unclear but that is the only complaint we have. The drivers were fantastic always on time and very helpful and friendly with nice clean vehicles.

Mrs Henneker

We have traveled widely in Europe and further afield with the experiences of this holiday rating as good if not better than any others. Well done Headwater.

Mr Dey

An enjoyable holiday. The weather was marvellous. The accommodation was very comfortable. However, our experience was marred by my wife’s injury. Positano was very busy.

Mr Brown

Hotel choice’s were all good except for one ( Punta Campanella Resort). The text provided for the hike directions were excellent and we would definitely have got lost without it. All transfer pickup’s and baggage delivery between hotels were on time which made the whole trip a absolute pleasure. Overall a well organised holiday which I would highly recommend to anyone wishing to hike the region.

Mr Pederson

This was our third walking holiday you have organised on our behalf and we have enjoyed all of them. Accommodation has always been good and standards generally very high.
All the drivers/taxis employed were all well turned out, helpful and on time.

Mr Brosinovich

Amazing trek, walk of the Gods the highlight, few inaccuracies in the walking notes so make sure you read the map as well

Ms Waldman

We enjoyed the holiday immensely thank you.

Mr Alexander
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Positive impact

Carbon score for this trip

15.0

Kg CO₂e

per person, per night

Relative to other Headwater trips

We measure emissions from the parts of the holiday we organise — including accommodation, in-trip transport, meals and activities — and express them as CO₂e per person, per night. Our label doesn’t include your travel to and from the start of the trip. As a Certified B Corp, Headwater is committed to reducing this figure and to positively impacting local communities, the local environment and our staff. Learn more

From£2,389per person