Luxury Amalfi Coast Tours & Vacations

What to do in the Amalfi Coast

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  Hike the Path of the Gods

  The soaring cliffs of the Amalfi Coast offer up numerous excellent hikes, but none better than the epic Sentiero Degli Dei – Path of the Gods. Starting from the picturesque village of Bomaberano, the path runs at around 8km / 5mi to Nocelle, along the way passing through gorgeous villages, ancient ruins, and gasp-inducing viewpoints. The hike makes for a memorable day trip from Positano, with the complete route taking between 3 and 5 hours depending on your pace. Light lunches can be taken at cafes tucked into scenic points along the way, or you could plan the trip around a memorable sunrise or sunset.

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  Visit Italy’s only fjord

  Furore, roughly halfway between Positano and Amalfi, has much to offer visitors. The Fiordo di Furore, Italy’s only fjord, is carved out of sheer rock and can be reached by steep staircases down from the historic town. A gorgeous arc bridge carrying the Amalfi – Positano highway passes over the fjord as it opens out to sea, behind which is one of Italy’s finest pebble beaches. All of this backed by sparkling turquoise waters – making some of the finest photography in the region. The beach can be easily reached by boat hire, taxi, or bus from Positano or Amalfi.

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  A glamorous day trip to Capri

  It’s hard to overstate the striking beauty of the Cinque Terre towns, five small fishing villages – and former pirate coves – dotted along the Italian Riviera. From north to south the towns are Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore, each of which tumbles down from the sheer cliff face, featuring impossibly steep alleys, panoramic terraces, colorful fishing harbors, and inviting trattorias serving up the finest specialties of Liguria. The towns are encompassed by the wider Cinque Terre National Park and are linked by a series of cliffside hiking trails – the views are quite incredible – and house some of Italy’s finest beaches.

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  Walk the Villa gardens of Ravello

  Ravello, just east of Amalfi town, is another wonderful half or full-day trip. The resort town is positioned atop a cliff high above the Tyrrhenian Sea and is home to not one but two beautiful and highly renowned villa gardens. The Terrace of Infinity, located within the luxurious rose gardens of Villa Cimbrone, offers up arguably the Amalfi Coast’s finest sunset viewpoint. Back in the center of town, the equally gorgeous Villa Rufolo dates back to the 13th century and offers a series of airy courtyards, flower displays, and more jaw-dropping vistas. 

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  Explore Amalfi Town

  Amalfi town is somewhat overshadowed by the leading lights of the Amalfi Coast – Sorrento, Ravello, and Positano – but is well worth a visit, with much to reward the casual visitor. Built between the 9th and 11th centuries, the town has a wonderful mix of candy-colored Roman, Norman, and Arab architecture, with its Byzantine Sant’Andrea cathedral dominating the center of town. Walk the graceful streets down to shipyard-turned-exhibition space Museo Arsenale, or enjoy the town’s excellent shopping and Neopolitan dining options. Your day can be capped off with a memorable sunset journey back along the Amalfi Drive, with the sun dipping below the horizon out to sea.