Combine Italy's stunning Amalfi Coast with the wonderfully remote Cilento National Park on this rewarding trek

South of Naples lies the famed Amalfi Coast, where pretty villages and terraced fields cling to steep cliffs above the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. Before exploring the hidden gems of this area, we enjoy the more mountainous and fascinating region of the Cilento National Park. In this rugged and isolated area, newly-opened trails wind along the coastline through wild mountain scenery. Our discovery continues as we take the ferry to Amalfi and complete a wonderful trek with five magnificent days on this stunning coastline. We move on to a new base every two or three days with our luggage transported to the next small local hotel or traditional agriturismo. This allows time to explore the landscape, culture and food at a leisurely pace, without forgetting to soak up the relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start San Marco. 2 Easy walk along coast to scenic Punta Licosa, in the Cilento N.P. 3 Ascent of Monte Stella ('Mountain of the Sea'), rewarded with panormic views. 4 Transfer inland and walk through canyon of Calore river to towering village of Felitto. 5 Full day walk through pristine mountains in the heart of the Cilento N.P.; cooked lunch near Mt Cervati. 6 Walk through beautiful scenery to abandoned village of Roscigno and past Monte Pruno to Corleto. 7 Visit impressive cave church of St Michael and on to Alburni mountains to prehistoric 'stone warrior'. 8 Transfer to high plain and walk through meadows and beech forests to dramatic escarpment; descend to Petina; free afternoon. 9 Walk below towering Alburni mountains visiting monasteries and castles in historic villages. 10 To Salerno; short panoramic walk from mediaeval castle to city centre. Ferry ride to Amalfi; transfer to Agerola. 11 Follow the panoramic pathway to Valle dei Mulini nature reserve, continue to Amalfi. 12 Free day in Agerola; optional trip to coast, Pompeii or the island of Capri. 13 Walk to the romantic town of Ravello, and virtually untouched Atrani. 14 Walk along one of the most famous paths in Italy to Positano, the 'Walk of the Gods'; return to Amalfi by boat. 15 End Agerola.

Mode of travel: 11 days walking and sightseeing and 1 free day. Altitude maximum 1700m, average 500m. Grade B.
Group size: min. 11, max. 16, plus leader.
Accommodation: 14 nights agriturismo (rural accommodation) or family-run hotels.
Food: all breakfasts, 11 lunches and 14 dinners included.
Optional Single Supplement: from $220.00
Trip Reference: TEC
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.