Walking the Amalfi Coast of Italy

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Average Review Rating: from 146 reviews.

Mike Tuke

THE AMALFI COAST

Written April 2012
A brilliant mix of walking and culture. The walks were exciting but relatively easy with lots of interest and fantastic scenery to see. We had a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide to show us around both Pompei and Herculaneum. We climbed to the summit of Vesuvius and looked into the crater.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
From a cultural point of view visiting Herculaneum was fantastically interesting for me. The "Walk of the Gods" down to Positano and swimming at the bottom was also thrilling.
What did you think of your group leader?
Our group was lucky in that we had a truly exellent leader. I have been on many trips and he was one of the best I have encountered
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Read up about Pompei and Herculaneum and Vesuvius beforehand (Wikipedia is a good start).
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Try the pastry " pastiera sfogliatella napolitena" which is a Naples speciality. Three of us walked back up from Amalfi while the others took the bus. It took us 3 hours but was good fun.
Stephen Billingham

THE AMALFI COAST

Written April 2012
Well organised, great company, stunning views, lovely hotel and delicious food.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Walking around Pompeii and then up Vesuvius.
Ravello and the Villa Cimbrone.
What did you think of your group leader?
Albert is an excellent leader. Very organised, calm, knowledgable and encouraging. Thanks to his contacts we were treated to warm welcomes and great hospitality everywhere we stopped.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Climbing poles would be useful as there are an awful lot of steps and some uneven paths.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Our first Exodus holiday approached with a little apprehension! All unfounded - the hotel is a gem and Albert made us all feel totally at ease. Our group 'gelled' together quickly and the holiday has provided us with wonderful memories. You even organised the weather for us.
RAY WRIGHT

THE AMALFI COAST

Written April 2012
A very friendly and pleasant hotel in lovely countryside, although we didn't see so much of thatt as we would have liked due to low clouds and almost continuous torrential rain (as much a surprise to the natives as to us Brits!). What was impressive was that despite the real challenges produced by the weather our guide Albert re-shuffled the logistics endlessly so we did actually get some decent walks done, did some excellent sightseeing, and had a lot of fun.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Seeing some blue sky!!
What did you think of your group leader?
Calm, creative and resilient in the face of almost impossible weather conditions.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Always take an umbrella and some simple water proofs.
John Morton

THE AMALFI COAST

Written April 2012
An enjoyable trip with a good mix of walking and sightseeing. The hotel staff are very friendly and helpful, and feed you well!
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The unexpected fun of walking/sliding down the scree slopes of Mount Vesuvius - a great adventure.
What did you think of your group leader?
Albert looked after the group well and knew the walks. He was well connected with local people despite not speaking much Italian.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
If going in spring or autumn, come prepared for all weathers. On our trip they aranged from pretty cold on the first day to getting really hot on the final day (I was caught out because I'd brought too wintry clothes).
Personally I don't think that walking poles are necessary, but they have space ones at the hotel if you need them.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
This holiday is a fairly gentle experience, and most people were in their 50s/60s on my trip. It shouldn't stretch anybody with reasonably fitness levels (though there is a fair amount of up and down on the walks, which is difficult to prepare for if you live in a flat part of the UK).
Philip Fussell

THE AMALFI COAST

Written March 2012
This was my first Exodus experience and if you're worried about what to expect, don't be. Busy lives mean that most of us just don't have the time to plan every day of our holiday. Well, thank you Exodus for taking away that pressure. I didn't have to think...I had time to enjoy, knowing that the planning was taken care of, in our case, by our guide Christine. And taken care of so well, thank you Christine!I felt like I was looked after, thoroughly enjoyed being part of a group and would recommend the scenery of Southern Italy. Thank you Exodus, be seeing you again! P.S. Our hotel was fab: from the food (& drink!) to the rooms and also the excellent staff.
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Julia Waterlow

THE AMALFI COAST

Written March 2012
The walking was varied with great views every day and the hotel owners were determined to put pounds on us with their delicious food. My calf muscles were groaning after the steps to Amalfi but otherwise the walking was reasonably easy.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The walking with views. Pompeii and Herculaneum.
What did you think of your group leader?
Friendly thoughtful person, well organised.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Walk up and down a lot of steps before you go.
Quintin Rayer

THE AMALFI COAST

Written March 2012
This was a delightful trip with beautiful coastal walks together with the opportunity to see Pompeii, Vesuvius and Herculaneum. The accommodation was in a friendly family run hotel, with comfortable en-suite rooms and excellent food.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
At Vesuvius I took the opportunity to join the group in a guided walk right around the circumference of the crater, including to its highest point. As a fairly novice walker, this was more than I would normally have expected to do, and a fantastic experience. It took us away from the usual tourist crowds on a ridge walk around Vesuvius' brim. This was slightly challenging to people who have never done a ridge walk (like myself); our guide advised us on whether he thought each of us would be able to do it, based on our behavior during previous walks on this trip. Although I am not marvelous with heights, I managed to do the walk without too much difficulty, and I am extremely glad to have had the opportunity of a professionally guided walk in such a dramatic location with spectacular views.
What did you think of your group leader?
Our group leader was an extremely experienced walker with a great deal of knowledge of the area. As well as leading our daily walks, he was able to offer advice and tips to help make our trip as enjoyable as possible. It was also clear that he was able to rapidly evaluate and respond to each of our capabilities during the walks on this trip.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
This trip does involve quite a bit of walking and while highly enjoyable, I would describe it as walking holiday with sightseeing rather than a sightseeing holiday with a bit of walking. If in doubt it would be worth reading the 'leisurely' and 'moderate' grading in the Exodus Walking & Trekking brochure before deciding on this trip. Even 'leisurely' walks are expected to be 4 to 5 hours during the day. This trip is not really for someone who does not enjoy walking. That said, as a fairly novice walker, I had no problems, but I did take care to be equipped with good quality walking boots and comfortable socks. Also remember your sun-cream! For novice walkers who are happy to 'have a go' I would definitely recommend it.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
The family-run hotel was extremely friendly, which created a really pleasant atmosphere. Look out for the opportunity to develop your pizza-making skills if you get the opportunity, and do not miss out on the ice-cream in Amalfi.

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Walking The Amalfi Coast

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