THE AMALFI COAST —SELF GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY

The Amalfi Coast has drawn film stars and celebrities to it’s stunning coast line since Victorian

times and its attraction is no less strong today. Huge cliffs tumble hundreds of metres into the

turquoise Mediterranean sea to create an indescribably beautiful coastline, listed by UNESCO as a

world heritage site.

Get under the skin of the real Italy as you wander along ancient coastal pathways. Picturesque villages

and towns perched improbably on the hillside combined with an exceptional diversity of landscape

provide the perfect landscape for walking. Ancient paths wind through fragrant lemon groves and terraced

vineyards, rewarding you with breathtaking views at every twist and turn.

Your holiday starts in the town of Amalfi, an ancient Maritime Republic famous for its refined architecture

and your base for the first three nights. Agerola is your next stop, a rural community situated on an high

plan surrounded by a dramatic landscape rising steeply from the shore to rugged mountains. Your walking

holiday continues to the fishing village of Praiano and then you explore the most marvelous section of the

“Footpath of Gods”, walking though an unmatched Mediterranean landscape.

Walking along the amazing pathway network on the Amalfi Coast.

Visiting the charming town of Ravello and its gardens.

Enjoying the delicious local cuisine and wines.

Absorbing the breathtaking views of the Mediterranean.

Exploring the world famous Isle of Capri at your own pace.

Why choose Macs Adventure?

Macs Adventure is a small, energetic company dedicated to delivering adventure excellence. We are

passionate about delivering outstanding walking holidays where every last detail is taken care of. As

active walkers with a passion for travel we understand what makes for an unforgettable adventure. Great

trails, breathtaking scenery and warm, welcoming accommodation, wonderful food and wine, all backed up

by outstanding customer service.

Each holiday we offer is unique, tailor made to meet your requirements. From your first contact with Macs

Adventure you will deal with a local specialist who knows the region intimately.

Why Choose a Guided Walking Holiday in Amalfi?

Self guided walking holidays are a wonderful relaxed way to discover the landscapes, food and wine of the

Amalfi Coast. There is no better way to explore a landscape than on foot. Immerse yourself in the sights,

sounds and smells of this unique landscape where man and nature have combined so elegantly. On a self

-guided walking holiday you are free to travel at your own pace and wander off the beaten track. We will

supply you with comprehensive route notes, a clear map and a pre-departure information pack to guide

you every step of the way. Your baggage is moved between hotels where necessary.

THE AMALFI COAST

A UNIQUE & ALLURING COASTAL WALK

SUMMARY

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

Accommodation: Hand-picked small family run

hotels and agriturismo.

Meals: A hearty breakfast included. Lunch and

dinner not included but always available at ac-

commodation or nearby.

Baggage Transfer: Door-to-door baggage

transfer when required.

Travel: Naples is 80km north of Amalfi and the

most convenient airport. Train/bus/taxis/private

transfers available but not included.

IS IT FOR ME?

Does your perfect holiday include

stumbling upon hidden coves, deep blue

seas and undiscovered gems? Do you enjoy

wonderful food and wine ? Yes? Well this

walking holiday is for you!

Tour: The Amalfi Coast

Code: WItSTAC

Type: Self-Guided Walking Holiday

Price: See Website

Dates: April to October on any day.Walking Days: 6Nights: 7Start: AmalfiFinish: PraianoDistance: 3.5—5.5 Hours Daily

Grade: Moderate

HIGHLIGHTS

THE AMALFI COAST

Code: WItSTACDays: 8 (6 Days Walking)Nights: 7Average Daily Distance: 8—12 KmsHours Walking Per Day: 3.5—5.5 Hrs

DESCRIPTION

The Amalfi Coast walking holiday is a unique and

alluring journey through an amazing region

where man and nature combine to form an

enchanting landscape. Discover the real Italy as

you traverse the ancient pathways and

staircases of the Sorrento peninsula, which offers

some of the most spectacular coastal views in

Europe.

GRADE

This holiday is graded moderate and it is suitable

for those who are in good physical condition. The

area is undulating with ascents and descents and

during summer, temperatures are high. Most of

the route follows dirt tracks and stepped trails

although you will be following minor paved road

occasionally.

NAVIGATION

The route is not way-marked and it is necessary

to follow the detailed walking notes and maps

provided.

DAY 1

Arrive Starting Point: Amalfi

We recommend flying to Naples International

Airport. Amalfi is 75km by road from the airport

and we can arrange taxi transfers or you can

travel by train to Sorrento and then bus/taxi to

Amalfi.

Overnight: Amalfi is the ancient capital of the

Amalfi Maritime Republic. Surrounded by

enchanting mountains, wile away the hours

exploring the steep streets and alleyways of this

charming town.

DAY 2

The Valley of the Ancient Mills Walk(5.5 hrs)

Starting from your hotel you follow a scenic path

up to the medieval Tower of Zirro to enjoy the

first of many stunning coastal views. Walking

along twisting mule tracks, through the fragrant

groves of the typical lemon trees, you head into

the wooded hills. You soon enter the valley of the

watermills and can explore the ruins of the many

paper factories. These date back to the 11th

century and made Amalfi paper famous. The

next highlight is the hamlet of Ravello with its

picturesque gardens of Villa Cimbrone and the

stunning 13th-century Villa Rufolo. You then walk

back to Amalfi through Atrani.

Overnight: Amalfi

DAY 3

Isle of Capri Walk (3.5 hrs to 5 hrs)

An unforgettable day of walking and exploring

awaits as you take a boat to the Isle of Capri.

You walk towards the impressive Roman ruins of

the Villa Jovis, the palace of Emperor Tiberius,

before joining the coastal path along the Arco

Naturale until you reach the Faraglioni - the

peculiar rocks protruding out of the sea. Later

you can choose to visit the Convent of San

Giacomo and the Gardens of Emperor Augustus

or relax while enjoying a gelato, before returning

to Amalfi.

Overnight: Amalfi

DAY 4

Scala and the nature reserve of“Valle delle Ferriere” (5Hrs)

To start your day you take the public bus from

Amalfi into the mountains to the village of Scala

(25 mins). A quiet path leads into the nature

reserve of “Valle delle Ferriere”, a deep valley

surrounded by high cliffs. The stable

microclimate allows for the preservation of the

Woodwardia radicans - a rare type of long-leafed

fern from the pre-glacial age. Your walk

continues through meadows, small waterfalls and

spectacular landscapes on a high path to the tiny

hamlet of Pogerola. You then descend an

ancient flight of steps towards the Amalfi and

your overnight stop of Agerola.

Overnight: Agerola

The village of Agerola sits at 600m above sea

level in a wide green valley surrounded by thick

natural forest and offers spectacular sea and

mountain views.

DAY 5

Coastal Views from Mt. Tre Calli (5Hrs)

Today’s walk is one of superlatives. Incredible

coastal views from ancient paths cut into the

mountainside will have you continually reaching

for your camera. From the central square of

Bomerano (Agerola) the walk leads toward the

highest massif of Amalfi Coast, Sant’Angelo a

Tre Pizzi. The coastal views are inspiring!

Further along walk around Mt. Tre Calli, you can

enjoy the Amalfi’s finest viewpoints with sights of

Positano, the finis terrae and the Isle of Capri.

Overnight: Agerola

Day Route Kms

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Arrive Amalfi

Valley of Ancient Mills

Isle of Capri

Valle delle Ferriere Walk

Mt. Tre Calli Walk

Walk to Praiano

Footpath of the Gods Walk

Onward Travel

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13

10

10

10

11

9

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DETAILED ITINERARY

THE AMALFI COAST

A UNIQUE & ALLURING COASTAL WALK

DAY 6

The Fjord of Furore (5 Hrs)

Starting from Agerola you follow ancient

alleyways, which for centuries linked the high-

plain of Agerola and the rural communities

situated on the terraced shoreline. Following a

network of paved paths, the walk arrives at the

highest point of the Fjord of Furore, a

spectacularly deep gash into the Amalfi Coast.

You descend steeply into the valley, passing an

old mill, ancient paper factory and a small fishing

village before arriving at a lovely beach on the

shore. Following the fjord to the shore you arrive

in the coastal town of Praiano.

Overnight: Praiano

Praiano is the hidden gem of the Amalfi Coast, a

quaint fishing town away from the busy tourist

areas and offering rich culture and history, great

views of Positano and an authentic experience.

DAY 7

The Footpath of the Gods (4,5 Hrs)

The Footpath of the Gods is justifiably the most

famous walk on the Amalfi Coast and the

highlight of your walking holiday. From Praiano

you climb steeply to reach the convent of San

Domenico, a stunning view point and the

beginning of the most spectacular part of the

world famous “Sentiero degli Dei” (Footpath of

the Gods). As the path twists and turns high

above the sea it offers some of the most

remarkable views on the Amalfi Coast. Terraced

lemon groves and tiny villages cling to steep cliffs

over the crystal blue sea. You follow the

vertiginous trail to the village of Nocelle, and then

on to the charming town of Positano. Return by

bus to Praiano.

Overnight: Praiano

DAY 8

Onward Travel

From Praiano you can return to Naples by bus/

train or private transfer.

Time of Year

We operate this tour from April to October. July

and August are best avoided as it can be too hot

for walking and towns and beaches are

overcrowded. Amalfi Climate Information

Additional Nights

Many of our clients choose to add extra nights

along the walk to sample more of the amazing

cultural attractions available in Campania. If you

choose to extend your holiday we would

recommend extra nights in Napoli, Amalfi, Capri,

Agerola and Praiano.

Fewer Nights

If you wish to reduce the number of nights we

can tailor your trip to your requirements.

Vesuvius & Pompeii

The buried Roman city of Pompeii is a UNESCO

World Heritage Site while Vesuvius is Europe’s

only active volcano. Our three night Vesuvius

and Pompeii extension allows you to explore

these incredible attractions as well as trying to

find the perfect pizza in Napoli.

Alternative Holiday Extensions

Why not extend your time in Italy with a city

break in Rome or even an extra week of walking

in Tuscany or Umbria?

Carefully selected, family run and authentic

accommodation is a wonderful feature of this

holiday and your experience of the Amalfi Coast.

Our standard Amalfi Coast package includes

hand-picked 3* hotel accommodation which offer

a warm welcome, delicious local food and a good

standard of rooms, details below.

ACCOMMODATION DETAILS

Amalfi: Albergo Lido Mare (3***)

The Albergo Lido Mare is run by the Camera

family who offer hearty and warm welcome.

Situated on a typical square the building dates

from the 1300’s and the 15 ensuite rooms reflect

this wonderful heritage. The terrace offers

wonderful views of the Mediterranean and it’s

just a short walk to the beach or centre of town.

Website: www.lidomare.it

Agerola: Hotel RestaurantRisorgimento (3***)

Italian hospitality at it’s very best, the Hotel

Restaurant Risorgimento lies at the heart of the

old village of San Lazzaro in Agerola. Enjoying a

wonderful position, surrounded by nature most of

the 20 ensuite rooms have sea views and the

restaurant is excellent.

Website: www.hotelrisorgimento.it

(Used for both standard and luxury options)

Praiano: Hotel La Perla (3***)

The comfortable family run Hotel la Perla is

perched overlooking the sea at Praiano. The

spectacularly situated restaurant specialises in

local produce and local wines.

Website: www.perlahotel.it

EXTENSIONS

RECOMMENDATIONS

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ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation Alternatives

We will always try and accommodate you at the

locations detailed in the itinerary, but because of

limited availability we may have to accommodate

you at an alternative location of the same or

better standard. Alternative details will be noted

on your accommodation sheet when we confirm.

Single Rooms

This independent walking holiday is available to

solo walkers at a supplement. And is subject to

availability.

Meals

The food of the Amalfi Coast is strongly

influenced by the produce. The warm

Mediterranean climate is perfectly suited to

growing citrus fruits, oranges, vines and olives

while the sea provides a rich bounty. Local

specialities include seafood and gnocchi alla

sorrentina.

Breakfast is included each morning, in Italy this is

generally a light continental breakfast. Lunch and

dinner are not included but are available from

your hotel or nearby restaurants.

Baggage Transfer

Your bags will be transferred between hotels

when required. We ask you to limit your luggage

to one bag of up to 20kg per person.

Equipment

Your information pack has a detailed equipment

list which includes standard walking gear such as

good walking boots or shoes, warm and

waterproof clothes and a day pack.

Recommended Reading

Sorrento, Amalfi Coast & Capri— Julian

Tippet—Sunflower Books

Naples and the Amalfi Coast—Lonely Planet

Regional Guides

Positano (1953) —John Steinbeck

Pompeii—Robert Harris

Children

We would not recommend this holiday for

children younger than 12.

Availability

This walking holiday is available between April

and the end of October. You can start on any

date that suits your travel plans and you will find

up to date availability on our website. The Amalfi

Coast is very popular so it is best to book as far

in advance as you are able to.

Price

Holiday prices do change during the season so

please see our website or give us a call for up to

date prices and availability.

Included:

Emergency support from our localrepresentative if required.

7 Nights accommodation including breakfast inensuite rooms in hotels or agriturismo of samestandard.

Door to door baggage transfer when required.

A detailed info pack, route notes and map foryour group leader.

Emergency telephone support from our officein the event of a problem.

Excluded:

Flights to Italy.

Airport transfers to the start (Amalfi) or fromthe finish (Praiano) of the walk.

Lunches, dinners, snacks and drinks.

Travel Insurance.

Personal Equipment.

Return Boat to Capri (€30)

Capri Cable Car (€1.40)

Daily Bus Ticket Day 4 (€6.00)

Bus Ticket Day 7 (€2.00)

Taxi transfers or public transport should youneed to skip a stage.

Getting to/from Amalfi/Praiano

We recommend you fly to Naples and travel to

the Amalfi Coast via Sorrento by bus or train.

Your information pack will have detailed

information including timetables. We can arrange

private transfers at an additional cost.

Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend taking out travel

insurance to cover cancellation or curtailment of

your holiday.

Minimise Impact & Maximise Benefit

Our operating policies, office policies, holidays

and tours are all designed to minimise impact

and maximise benefit to the environment and

local communities.

Action & Advocacy

We believe that by engaging our team and

clients in environmental and community projects

we can make a real difference.

Carbon & Communities

Travel and our business activity does of course

contribute to carbon output and climate change.

We have put several policies in place to minimise

our carbon footprint.

THE AMALFI COAST

A UNIQUE & ALLURING COASTAL WALK

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

AVAILABILITY & PRICE

M.A.C.S. RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Sensitive & Sustainable

Macs Adventure has worked hard to ensure that

our holidays are sensitive to the community you

are visiting and sustainable over the long term.

We are justifiably proud of our reputation for

outstanding holidays on the Amalfi Coast. You

can read numerous customer reviews on our

website to get a good idea of what to expect from

Macs Adventure on the Amalfi Coast.

Once you have read all the information in this

factsheet or on our website and decided on your

preferred itinerary, visit our website or give us a

call to confirm availability. You can then book by

any of the following methods:

Book Securely Online: www.macsadventure.com

Telephone: +44 (0) 141 530 8886

Fax/Post: Download or request a booking form

and post it to Macs Adventure, 44 Speirs Wharf,

Glasgow, G4 9TH, UK or fax it to +44 (0) 845

527 5688

Please don’t hesitate to contact us by phone on

+44 (0) 0141 530 8886 or email:

info@macsadventure.com if you have any

queries and one of our expert customer service

team will be happy to help.

Financial Security

In order to provide clients with peace of mind

Macs Adventure Ltd has effected a policy with

IGI Insurance Company Ltd through travel

insurance specialists Milsom Howard Limited to

ensure that all passengers booking with Macs

Adventure Limited are fully protected for the

initial deposit and subsequently the balance of all

monies paid to Macs Adventure Ltd, arising from

cancellation or curtailment of your travel

arrangements due to the insolvency of Macs

Adventure Limited.

AITO Quality Statement

Macs Adventure is a member of

the Association of Independent

Tour Operators. The Association

represents Britain’s leading

independent tour operators and encourages high

standards of quality and service.

Macs Adventure abides by the Association’s

Code of Conduct and adheres to the AITO

Quality Charter which can be viewed on

www.aito.com. Visit the website to find out more

about the Association or call 020 8744 9280.

ABTA MemberStatement

Macs Adventure Holidays

is a Member of ABTA. ABTA and ABTA

Members help holidaymakers to get the most

from their travel and assist when things don’t go

according to plan. We are obliged to maintain a

high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code

of Conduct. For more information on ABTA, the

Code of Conduct and the arbitration scheme

available to you if you have a complaint, contact

ABTA, 30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ, tel 020

3117 0581 www.abta.com

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