Hiking on the Amalfi Coast
Coastal Bliss: Scenic Walks, Culinary Experiences, and Cultural Exploration in Praiano
Length
7 Days
Group size
4-12 travelers
Travel style
Wanderer
Amalfi Coast: Flavours of the sea - 7 Days
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Trip highlights
Amalfi historic centre
Path of the Gods
Praiano the idyllic village
Ravello Villa Rufolo
The Feast experience
Meals and beverages included
Tasting of Amalfi lemons
Mozzarella-making course
Cooking class with Giacomo with sea view
The land where the lemons bloom: Nowhere else in Italy is this more true than on the beautiful Costiera Amalfitana. With great attention to detail, our hosts Suela and Andrea run the stylish Hotel Margherita, located directly above the coast—a cozy place where you can unwind and watch the sun rise over the sea. During a cooking class you will be introduced to the secrets of Amalfi cuisine. Together, we will prepare, among other things, ndunderi al limone, ricotta gnocchi with lemon that is popular here. On a culinary hike with Giacomo, explore the spectacular hillside village of Praiano and collect fresh herbs in the terraced gardens. Hike on the Sentiero dei Limoni panoramic path, experience the warmth and hospitality of a family in the mountains, and visit a lovingly tended olive grove in the magical town of Ravello. All this against the picturesque backdrop of the sea, surrounded by the scent of lemons.
Arrival information: By Plane: Airport Naples / By train: Naples main station or Salerno station. We recommend our transfer service, which can be booked depending on the place of arrival (Naples airport, Naples central station or Salerno train station).
Nutritional information: gluten-free and/or vegetarian options available. Please reach out to us and let us know any dietary restrictions when you book.
Why book with Feast?
✔ Book with confidence: 20 years of experience VTT
✔ Small groups of 4-12 travellers
✔ All experiences, meals, guides and daily transfers included
✔ Sustainable travel, avoiding mass tourism sights
✔ Complete and flexible rescheduling without inconvenience, complexity, and stress with our Flexi option.
Every booking supports local communities through a small donation to our V Social Foundation. By clicking on this link, you can find out more about these projects.
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Itinerary
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Day 1
Welcome to the Amalfi Coast
There's an optional add-on available for this Day
Welcome dinner
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to the Hotel Margherita in the picturesque village of Praiano, which towers over the coast. Make your way there on your own and have us organize a transfer from the airport or train station in Naples, which takes around an hour and a half. Arriving at the hotel, you will receive a warm welcome and a beautiful view of the turquoise sea. In the evening, get to know your fellow travellers while enjoying traditional Amalfi dishes together in the hotel's M'ama restaurant. Immerse yourself in the culinary world of the region and indulge in the delicacies as you look forward to the coming days full of adventure and discovery.
Relax and enjoy every experience, knowing that our tour guide will assist you at every moment.
Hotel Margherita
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Day 2
Culinary hike and cooking class
Collect fresh herbs with a naturalist guide
Breakfast with a stunning sea view
Exploring Praiano with Giacomo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Learn to collect fresh herbs with a professional nature guide
Good morning! Your vacation at the Hotel Margherita begins under clear skies with a breathtaking sunrise over the sea. In order to offer you a balanced breakfast, the kitchen serves a variety of sweet and savory specialties, prepared exclusively from fresh and seasonal local products. The homemade lemon cake is a real treat for anyone who likes a sweet breakfast.
After a delicious breakfast, you and Giacomo will go on a walk through the charming village of Praiano. Giacomo will show you the terraced gardens where the region's delicious produce is grown and introduce you to the local farmers. During the walk, you will collect some fresh herbs and fruit that will later be used in a cooking class. Get to know the flavours and scents of the region and enjoy walking through the picturesque paths of Praiano.
Back at Hotel Margherita, you'll learn how to prepare traditional dishes from the region's freshly picked produce in the kitchen. Together, you will create a delicious lunch with various starters, colourful salads, fresh pasta, and delicious desserts. While Giacomo explains to you which wines and homemade liqueurs go best with each course, sit back and enjoy your meal.
In the afternoon, you have free time to use the hotel's heated panoramic pool to relax and enjoy the view. In the evening, enjoy a dinner at a nearby restaurant with local products and typical dishes of the Amalfi Coast.
Hotel Margherita
Day 3
Hiking along the Path of the Gods
Cheese and Mozzarella Delights
Scenic Picnic with Domenico
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transportation: Private Bus (1:00h)
Enjoy a delightful picnic with Amalfi specialties, while soaking in the breathtaking coastal vistas.
After an enjoyable breakfast, set off for Agerola, located on a high plateau between the Monti Lattari—the "Milk Mountains", which owe their name to the goats and cows that used to graze here and produce high quality milk. Agerola is still known today for its cheese specialties, especially the delicious mozzarella.
From Agerola, you start your hike on the Sentiero degli Dei, or "Path of the Gods". This famous route follows ancient paths along the coast from Agerola to Nocelle and offers breathtaking views of the sea. According to legend, the Greek gods took this route to save Odysseus from the seductive sirens. And you'll actually feel like you've been transported back in time when you meet the locals carrying their freshly harvested produce from the surrounding terraced fields on mules.
During the hike, enjoy a delicious picnic prepared by your guide Domenico and admire the beautiful views. The Hotel Margherita is located directly on the "Path of the Gods", so the hike leads directly back to your hotel. Take a break to enjoy the pool with its sea view. In the evening, the hotel kitchen awaits you with delicious dishes, such as squid stuffed with potatoes and provola cheese on pumpkin cream.
Hike:
- distance: about 5 km
- time: 2 h
- altitude gain: with a 250-meter difference in altitude uphill and downhill.
- difficulty: medium
Hotel Margherita
Day 4
Historic Ravello, mozzarella and olive oil tasting, Amalfi
Visit to an olive grove with olive oil tasting
Visit to a cheese dairy and mozzarella class
Visit to Villa Rufolo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Transportation: Private Bus (1:00h)
Learn the subtle differences in oil production directly from the producers
After a delicious breakfast, you will be transferred to one of the most beautiful places along the Amalfi Coast. The picturesque mountain village of Ravello, at an impressive altitude of 360 metres, awaits you and offers a fantastic view of the coast. The romantic alleys in the historic centre invite you to take a leisurely stroll. During your visit to Ravello, you will visit a cheese factory and take part in an exciting course where you will learn the secrets of the traditional production of the famous mozzarella from Campania. After the work is done, you will have a chance to taste it.
Continue on to the magnificent Villa Rufolo, where you can enjoy the view over the coast amidst the beautiful gardens. You will visit a young couple, Margherita and Vincenzo, who live in Ravello and produce a special olive oil.They will show you their well-tended olive grove and explain the nuances between various oils. Can you taste the difference? Well oiled, you will head near Scala, where you will undertake a beautiful hike through the Valle delle Ferriere towards Amalfi.
For lunch, your tour guide Domenico will prepare a delicious picnic for you in the middle of nature. Once you arrive in Amalfi, you have the opportunity to independently explore the charming town that gives the coast its name and dine wherever you'd like. Your tour guide Domenico will be happy to provide you with tips.
Hotel Margherita
Day 5
Tramonti: Culinary delights between the mountains
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transportation: Private Bus (1:00h)
Learn the secrets of agricultural production in direct contact with local farmers
After breakfast, a journey into the hinterland of the breathtaking Amalfi Coast awaits you. The bus takes you through the picturesque mountains to Tramonti, where Raffaela and her family welcome you to their idyllic agriturismo. Raffaela leads you through her large garden where fragrant fruits, vegetables, and herbs grow. She will also show you her animals, including chickens, pigs, and goats. The passionate hostess will explain to you which fruits and vegetables are currently in season and which recipes she prepares with her freshly harvested food. Together with Raffaela, you will make fresh pasta and then enjoy it as a delicious lunch. The scent of fresh herbs and the fresh air of the mountain region make for an unforgettable culinary experience.
After a relaxing walk in the countryside, visit Cantina Tagliaferro, a wine cellar where you can taste various wines made from grape varieties such as Tintore and Piedirosso. An experienced wine connoisseur will accompany you and explain what makes the wines of the Amalfi Coast so unique.
In the evening, return to your hotel and look forward to a cozy get-together in the piazza with an authentic Neapolitan pizza prepared according to a traditional recipe. Enjoy the warm atmosphere of the Italian lifestyle and end the day in good company.
Hotel Margherita
Day 6
“Do you know the land where the lemons bloom?”: Hiking the Lemon Trail
Visit to a lemon grove with tasting
Farewell dinner
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transportation: Private Bus (1:00h)
Learn about the various uses behind one of the region's most important fruits directly with the local producer
Today, expect an unforgettable hike on the Sentiero dei Limoni, the lemon path. Take the bus to Minori, a picturesque harbour town where the path starts. Here, you have some time to stroll through the winding streets and visit the colourful market before climbing the hill behind the piazza. Once at the top, you will be rewarded with a breathtaking view over the valley and the sparkling sea. The scent of blooming lemon groves fills your senses and accompanies you along the way.
The famous Amalfi lemon grown here is a true delicacy and can be harvested several times a year. It is protected from the rain by nets and thus develops its unique aroma. During the hike, you will meet Michele, who will enthusiastically guide you through his lemon garden and explain to you what makes this lemon so special. Taste the refreshing fruit in different forms and find out which one you like best.
In the middle of this beautiful landscape, you will enjoy a delicious picnic that your tour guide Domenico has lovingly prepared. Strengthened, continue along the path, full of new, breathtaking views.
Back at the hotel, a festive farewell dinner awaits you in the cozy M'ama restaurant, where you can look back on an eventful week together and reminisce about the things you experienced.
Hotel Margherita
Day 7
Arrivederci!
Meals Included: Breakfast
After you have strengthened yourself with a delicious breakfast, you unfortunately have to say goodbye to the picturesque Amalfi Coast. But don't worry, we are happy to give you ideas and recommendations to extend your stay. Maybe you would like to explore the surrounding area or do another wine tasting? Or you can let us give you tips for the best restaurants. We would be happy to help you make your trip to the Amalfi Coast an unforgettable experience.
Arrivederci!
Hotel Margherita
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3
Nov
2024
9
Nov
2024
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EUR 2,399
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Best Time to Travel: This departure date takes place at the best travel time!
Guide
Domenico
Your guide for this tour
Domenico Passaro comes from a small town near the Amalfi Coast, Cava dei Tirreni. After studying literature and foreign languages, Domenico lived in different countries and came back to Campania about 6 years later. After many years as an export manager, he started working as a tour guide again. He currently lives in Naples, but often travels throughout Italy and Europe for his work as a tour guide. He enjoys the diversity of his region and loves to pass it on. He especially enjoys telling anecdotes about the history, cheese and wine of his home region.
The indicated flight times and airlines may change, as we have to plan well in advance of the day of departure.
3
Nov
2024
9
Nov
2024
Best Time to Travel
From
EUR 2,399
Desired date not available? Get in touch with us! We will be happy to organize alternative travel dates for your individual trip with family or friends (min. 4 people). Trust our experts and experience unforgettable moments. Contact us
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Single Room Supplement
When booking online, you can choose accommodation in a "single room" with a surcharge of EUR 400, or alternatively we will be happy to help you find a room partner of the same gender. To do this, select "Share room (if possible)". If no other participant chooses this option, you will be accommodated in a single room and feast will take care of 50% of the supplement (you only have to pay the other 50% of the supplement). We will inform you about one month before the start of the trip whether we have found a room partner. Please note that if you book the last available place or book at short notice, we can only confirm the "half double room" if a suitable room partner has already registered. Otherwise, we will offer the single room at the full price.
What's included
5 Nights at the 4-star Hotel Margherita on the sea with swimming pool
Daily Breakfast
No Hotel Change
5 Dinners (water, coffee, and 1/2 bottle of wine included): 3 at the hotel restaurant, 1 at a typical trattoria, 1 dinner with Neapolitan pizza
5 Lunches (water, coffee, and 1/2 bottle of wine included): 2 during the cooking classes, 3 picnics with Amalfi's products
2 Guided Panoramic Walks along the Coastline
1 Pasta Cooking Class with Raffaella's Family
1 Cooking Class with Giacomo with Sea View
1 Guided Herb Foraging Walk
1 Visit to an Olive Grove with Olive Oil Tasting
1 Visit to a Winegrower with Tasting
1 Excursion with Guided Tours in Ravello and Amalfi
Entrance Tickets for All Services Included in the Tour Program
1 Boat Trip from Maiori to Amalfi
All Transfers During the Trip
Qualified, Multilingual Feast Tour Guide on Site
Daily Small Extras: the Feast+
Travel Documents, Detailed Information, and Packing Tips
Your Trip Supports the Ventura TRAVEL Project for Holistic Environmental Protection
€10 EUR Donation to the VSocial Foundation to Support Community Projects https://www.vsocialfoundation.org/
What's not included
Transportation to and from the destination
Additional drinks
Tips
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Worth Knowing
Included in the tour price: daily delicious meals and drinks with the group and tour guide, except for one free evening for personal arrangements.
Look forward to a relaxed journey either with no hotel changes at all, or with only two comfortable hotel changes!
Program activities may vary but will remain complete or be replaced by equivalent or superior activities.
Accommodations may occasionally change but guarantee equivalent or better alternatives.
Feast Travel offers authentic regional cuisine with creative variations of similar dishes, providing a broad culinary experience.
On Feast Tours, you'll experience authentic regional cuisine directly from family-run establishments, always with respect for local traditions!
FAQs
Can I cancel my trip?
If the traveller withdraws before the start of the trip or does not start the trip, Ventura loses the right to the travel price. Instead, Ventura may demand reasonable compensation from the traveller. This shall not apply if Ventura is responsible for the cancellation or if unavoidable, extraordinary circumstances occur at the destination or in its immediate vicinity, which significantly impair the performance of the package tour or the transport of persons to the destination; circumstances are unavoidable and extraordinary if they are beyond the control of the party invoking them and their consequences could not have been avoided even if all reasonable precautions had been taken.
Ventura has defined this claim for compensation to which it is entitled in the following cancellation fees. The calculation is made taking into account the time of the cancellation declared by the traveller up to the contractually agreed start of the trip, the expected saving of expenses and the expected acquisition through alternative use of the travel services. The compensation shall be calculated as follows according to the time of receipt of the declaration of cancellation by Ventura or the travel agent:
a) General cancellation fee (as a percentage of the travel price):
For bookings in the CLASSIC fare: up to 65 days before departure 20% from the 64th to 30th day before departure 25% 45% from the 29th to 15th day before departure from the 14th to 7th day before departure 60% from the 6th day before departure 80% 90% on the day of departure and in the event of a no-show
For bookings in the FLEXI fare: up to 65 days before departure 0% from the 64th to the 45th day before departure 10% from the 44th to the 30th day before departure 20% from 29 days before departure, the cancellation fees are identical to those of the CLASSIC rate
b) Special cancellation fee:
Special offers/specials, individually prepared package tours and group tours may be subject to special cancellation conditions, to which explicit reference is made in the respective service description or travel advertisement/offer and the travel confirmation in accordance with Art. 250 §§ 3, 6 EGBGB.
Ventura reserves the right to demand higher, specifically calculated compensation instead of the above cancellation flat rates, insofar as Ventura can prove the occurrence of significantly higher expenses than the applicable cancellation flat rate.
Do I need travel insurance?
We advise you to take out travel cancellation insurance, as it can always happen that you are unable to travel shortly before the departure date due to unforeseen illness, an accident or for other reasons. Repatriation assistance insurance is strongly recommended!
If you pay for your Feast trip with your VISA credit card, you are normally insured, but please ask your bank to confirm this. If you do not wish to take out insurance, Feast cannot be held liable.
Feast's travel insurance offer:
We offer 3 types of insurance (cancellation cover/all-round cover/travel cover) when you book online through our partner HanseMerkur. Of course, you can also contact other insurance companies of your choice.
The following links will take you to the insurance booking portal. After booking, you will receive your insurance documents and invoice directly from our partner HanseMerkur.
For Germany, Austria and Belgium, click here https://secure.hmrv.de/rvw-ba/initBa.jsp?baid=419&adnr=4562815&fTypId=0&locale=de_DE
For Switzerland, click here https://secure.hmrv.de/rvw-ba/initBa.jsp?baid=800&adnr=4577797&fTypId=0&st=HMINT&locale=de_CH&mId=21
You can book your travel insurance at any time from the moment you book your trip up to 30 days before the start of your trip.
Is the flight and transfer to and from the airport included?
No, all our tours include an individual journey in order to avoid unnecessary national bundled flights and to give you the opportunity to organise your journey individually.
We are happy to help you plan and decide on flights, train connections or intermediate stages.
If you need a transfer from the airport or train station, we can organise this for you.
What are the payment terms?
A deposit of 20% of the tour price is due upon receipt of the invoice. Please transfer the remaining payment no later than 21 days before departure. Bank transfers from Germany and other EU countries via IBAN and BIC are fast and inexpensive. You can also pay conveniently by credit card.
What happens if the minimum number of participants is not reached?
According to our terms and conditions, we can cancel the trip if the minimum number of participants is not reached up to 21 days before the start of the trip. As a rule, we will inform you one month in advance to discuss alternatives. You can then, for example, choose another date or an alternative trip. If these options are not suitable for you, we will refund the full travel costs already paid. However, it is rare that a trip cannot be realised. As soon as a trip is guaranteed to take place, we will highlight this on our "Dates & Prices" page.
When should I book my flight or train tickets?
You can start organising and booking your journey as soon as we have confirmed that the trip is guaranteed to take place. This happens at the latest approx. 30 days before the start of the trip. If the minimum number of participants has already been reached, you will of course be informed immediately.
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