Path of the Gods, Amalfi Coast

Embark on a guided hike along the Path of the Gods from Sorrento. Gaze at the Amalfi Coast and sparkling Tyrrhenian Sea from the hilltops as you trek past old farmhouses and terraced Mediterranean slopes. Start with a comfortable transfer service from a designated meeting point in Sorrento. Then, journey to the breathtaking Amalfi Coast and begin your guided hike along the Path of the Gods (Il Sentiero degli Dei). Make your way through this hillside paradise on the ancient path that used to connect the sleepy hamlet of Nocelle near Positano to Bomerano in Agerola, just outside Naples. Named after the natural beauty of its views, the trail is considered one of the most beautiful hiking trails in the world. Pass the remains of ancient farmhouses and meet local shepherds carrying wood with their mules or milk to remote towns dotted around the hills. Take a moment to look out over the glittering Tyrrhenian Sea that stretches beside you and even catch a glimpse of Capri. Hike along Mediterranean landscapes, home to the Mediterranean scrub, heather, euphorbia, true myrtle, orchids in spring, and more. If you're an animal lover, keep your eyes peeled for kestrels, peregrine falcons, buzzards, ravens, seagulls, lizards, and harmless snakes. There are two different paths, starting from Nocelle or Bomerano. The guide will select the best route based on traffic, weather, and season. From Nocelle: Distance: 7.5 KM Details: Nocelle ‐ Nocelle Difficulty: EE (hard) Path type: mule tracks, paths on stone, and dirt paths From Bomerano: Distance: 5.2 KM Details: Bomerano ‐ Bomerano Difficulty: E (medium) Path type: mule tracks, paths on stone, and dirt paths (From Bomerano to Bomerano is longer by car but requires less walking.)

Begin your adventure at the meeting point where transportation will bring you to the start of the trail in Agerola - Bomerano by a comfortable van. Take a pair of hiking poles and walk for 3.5 hours in spectacular scenery through old vineyards, terraced gardens, farmhouses, and monasteries about 700 meters above sea level. Listen closely as your knowledgeable guide will give you all the information to handle the trail safely. Learn the history and traditions of the area from your guide and you will have a chance to meet and talk to the local farmers on your way. Finish the tour at the end of the loop trail in Bomerano, where you will be picked up to be transported back to the meeting point where the journey started.

The Path of the Gods takes us back in time, at the glory of the Greek period. Probably one of the most famous paths in Italy, this excursion is a loop Hike from Bomerano to Bomerano. Walking between heaven and earth, from the Path of the Gods it is possible to admire one of the most breathtaking panoramas on Earth: a stunning view of the coast which ranges from the archipelago of Li Galli at your left to the Island of Capri in front of you. The Path of the Gods, despite the name, is also an extraordinary example of the work of human beings, who managed throughout the centuries to colonize even the most impracticable locations of the region. Walking in this spectacular scenery, there will be the occasion to meet local shepherds and farmers eventually. They still work and live in this little corner of heaven facing every day the difficulties of their hard job with passion and devotion, a trademark of the people here in Southern italy. Through old vineyards, terraces, farmhouses and monasteries, suspended at 650 meters above the sea level, you will have the feeling to walk in a painting with an ever-changing landscape.

Discover the Path of the Gods following its only original route from Agerola to Positano. You will hike approximately 4.5 miles (7km) on the mountain trail through the Mediterranean scrub and oak woods of the Amalfi Coast. Walk between the sky and sea along one of the most popular trails in all of Italy and the jewel of the Amalfi Coast and take stunning photos of the Amalfi landscape and its beautiful coastline. After about 2-hours walking you will arrive in the small hamlet of Nocelle, a very cute village overlooking Positano bay; here the tour ends and you can decide to rest or have lunch in a local trattoria. Your guide will be glad to help you in making a reservation and lead you to the restaurant. If you would like you can also follow your guide along scenic stairs down to Positano's center. If you want to enrich your day even more by letting yourself be pampered during this private tour, you can choose an additional option when booking your tour to have a private transfer service for you and a great lunch in a local "trattoria" right at the end of Path of the Gods.

Path of the Gods is an amazing hike from Agerola (Amalfi) to Nocelle (Positano), cause you can see all the Amalfi Coast, Salerno's and Napoli's gulf, Cilento and Capri. The tour ends in Nocelle (Positano), than you can decide by yourself, either to get 1800 steps down to Positano, or the local bus to Positano. 4 Ds of the Gods' path: Difficulty: E (Moderate), Duration: 4 hours , Dislivell: 250 meters going down and Distance: 7 kms ( 5 miles). So you need to be Moderate fit and wear good grip shoes. Bring some water as well. Please avoid Sandals and Flip flops. The Tour is mainly i ln English, Italian, Spanish and French. During the summer you can bring a swimming suit, cause in Positano there is a fantastic beach called Fornillo. Available for Team Building and Weddings as well. If you have any questions dont hesitate to ask me anything you wish. THIS IS A SHARED GROUP, BUT IF YOU NEED A PRIVATE TOUR, JUST LET ME KNOW PLEASE.

Enjoy the pickup from your accommodation in Positano at your preferred morning time and travel in comfort to the starting point of the Path of the Gods in Bomerano (easternmost point). Admire the stunning views along the coast as you cruise and feel free to ask your English-speaking driver any questions you might have about the area (local culture, food, etc...). Arrive at the Path of the Gods, relaxed and full of energy. Hike by yourself along this breathtaking trail back to the center of Positano.

Leave the tourists behind and spend the day in nature on a guided hike along the Path of the Gods on the Amalfi Coast. Discover picturesque seaside villages such as Praiano and Positano. Meet your guide in Bomerano di Agerola Paolo Capasso 12 square. After a quick safety briefing, begin your hike along a section of the clifftop trail that leads from the village of Bomerano to Nocelle. Pass by rocky peaks and admire local flora and fauna, stopping along the way to admire the towns of Positano and Praiano from a different angle. If you're lucky, you'll get the chance to meet some local farmers who will tell you all about the area from a local perspective.

Take in the stunning panoramic views of the Path of the Gods on a guided hike from Sorrento. Refuel with a stop at a shepherd's refuge for a tasting of local specialties. Meet your tour at Piazza Torquato Tasso in Sorrento and get transferred to the start of the hiking route. Hike the Path of the Gods and admire the breathtaking mountain and sea views. Pass by old farmhouses, vineyards, and terraces standing 650m above sea level. Admire the area's natural landmarks from the mountains. See the Sorrento Peninsula, Punta Campanella, and the Li Galli archipelago, as well as the island of Capri in the distance. Stop at a shepherd's refuge to rest and admire the scenery. Enjoy a tasting of various typical foods of the Amalfi Coast. Get transferred back to Sorrento at the end of your hike.

Hiking in between the sky and the sea on this guided hiking tour from Sorrento. From the marvelous Path of the Gods it is possible to admire one of the most breathtaking panoramas on earth: a stunning view of the Amalfi Coast, which ranges from the archipelago of the Sirens to the Island of Capri. Have a chance to meet local shepherds and farmers as you hike through this spectacular scenery. Wander through old vineyards, terraces, farmhouses, and monasteries. Have the feeling of being in a beautiful painting with an ever-changing landscape.

THE TOUR STARTS IN NAPLES WITH MEETING AT THE ESTABLISHED MEETING POINT. FROM HERE WE WILL CONTINUE 'TO THE CITY' OF AMALFI PASSING THROUGH SOME PLACES SUCH AS ERCOLANO, A TOWN 'FAMOUS FOR THE POMODORINO DEL PIENNOLO AND WINE CELLARS FAMOUS FOR THEIR DELICIOUS LOCAL WINE, ESPECIALLY CALLED LACRIMA CRISTI DEL VESUVIO. YOU WILL PASS THROUGH THE CITY OF TORRE DEL GRECO FAMOUS FOR ILA MANUFACTURE OF CORAL. FROM HERE IT IS POSSIBLE TO ADMIRE THE FAMOUS VOLCANO CALLED VESUVIUS; AND THE WONDERFUL SANT' ALFONSO HILL WHERE YOU CAN ADMIRE THE CATHEDRAL OF SAN MICHELE. ALSO ALONG THE WAY YOU BEGIN TO NOTICE THE VERY FAMOUS REGIONAL PARK OF THE LATTARI MOUNTAINS THAT WE WILL CROSS TO GET TO THE AMALFI COAST SO AFTER ABOUT AN HOUR AND A HALF OF TRAVEL WE FINALLY ARRIVE AT THE TOWN OF AMALFI. FROM HERE YOU HAVE FREE TIME ABOUT 3 HOURS TO VISIT THE TOWN (Amalfi is an Italian town of 4 606 inhabitants[1] in the province of Salerno in Campania. A flourishing maritime republic in early medieval times (along with Genoa, Pisa and Venice), it is also known for having given its name to the Tavole amalfitane, a maritime codex used throughout the Mediterranean area from the 12th to the 16th century. In 1997 the Amalfi Coast, of which Amalfi is the main geographic and historical center, was granted UNESCO World Heritage status)... IT IS POSSIBLE TO ADMIRM THE WONDERFUL AND UNIQUE MUSEUM OF THE CARTE, THE CATHEDRAL , THE HISTORICAL CENTER, THE PIAZZA FLAVIO GIOIA, AND THE WONDERFUL SPLENDS FOR WHICH IT IS POSSIBLE TO BOOK THE TOUR ALSO TO SPEND A BEAUTIFUL DAY AT THE SEA. THE TOUR LASTS A TOTAL OF 6 HOURS FROM DEPARTURE FROM NAPLES , TO ARRIVAL IN NAPLES