Amalfi Coast Cooking & Walking

Nestled between Naples and Salerno on southern Italy’s Sorrento Peninsula, the Amalfi Coast is one of the world’s most photo-worthy stretches of shoreline. Cliff-hugging paths, colourful hillside villas, and mountain villages untouched by time have earned it a place on the UNESCO list. Spend a week indulging in all the Amalfi Coast has to offer; from getting hands on with a trio of Italian cooking lessons to hiking the Path of the Gods – a route that takes you high above Amalfi’s steeply sloping terraces of citrus trees for spectacular views over the Med.
What you’ll love
- Discovering the Amalfi Coast
- Hiking the famous Path of the Gods
- Experiencing authentic Italian cuisine
- Learning to cook with organic local produce
- Making and tasting your own gelato
- The option to spend your free day on the isle of Capri
What’s included
- Full programme of guided walks led by local HF Holidays Leader
- Comfortable accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- 4 dinners and 1 lunch including wine
- Air-conditioned transport
- Three cooking lessons plus various tasting
- Return flights from the UK including hold baggage and airport transfers
Trip Notes
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All our carefully-curated itineraries are designed by our experts. While we make every effort to adhere to the described itinerary, we may take alternative routes or adapt the running order for weather and/or operational reasons.
Arrive in Napoli and transfer to hotel. Enjoy a welcome drink, unpack, and settle in before dinner.
Cheese tasting, pizza making, and Tre Calli Hike
Distance: 6 miles (10 km)
Ascent: 1200 ft (400m)
Our first day lines-up a short walk to a local cheesemaker in Bomerano. We’ll learn all about the cheesemaking process, sample some fresh formaggio, and get hands on in creating our own paninis or slices of pizza. After dining on our creations for lunch, we’ll set off on a woodland track that opens out onto magnificent views over the Mediterranean Sea. The second part of the walk slowly ascends the slopes of Monte Tre Calli before dropping back down to the village for a well-earned drink.
Praiano Beach Walk
Distance: 5½ miles (9 km)
Ascent: 1950 ft (580m)
Leaving from our hotel in Bomerano, we’ll follow a scenic trail along the Amalfi Coast that slowly descends to the shoreline. Walking side-by-side with the Mediterranean, we’ll eventually drop into Praiano where there’s free time to find lunch and explore. Eat at one of the authentic seafood restaurants set on the coast or take a dip in the water and enjoy the beach. For the more adventurous there are sea kayaks available for hire. We round off the day with what’s arguably the most Italian of all experiences – a pasta making class.
Free Day - Amalfi Cooking & Walking
Each week there’s a free day when no guided walks are offered. This is an ideal opportunity to relax at the hotel, walk independently, or visit local places of interest.
Travel on a hydrofoil across the Gulf of Naples to visit the glitzy island of Capri. All broad swathes of sand beneath soaring cliffs, this easy-on-the-eye isle has been a magnet for the rich and famous since the days of ancient Rome. Visit the flower-festooned Gardens of Augustus, explore the 2000-year-old ruins of Villa Jovis, or give your credit card a workout in the designer boutiques.
Alternatively, you can spend some well-earned downtime on one of Amalfi’s beautiful beaches or get to know Bomerano better and pick out a place to eat that evening.
Valle delle Ferriere & Amalfi
Distance: 8 miles (13 km)
Ascent: 1100 ft (340m)
Descent: 3250 ft (100m)
This morning a short transfer takes us to the starting point of a hike to Valle delle Ferriere. Despite being just a stone’s throw from the bustle of the Amalfi Coast, the waterfall-splashed landscapes of this protected nature reserve feel like a world away. We’ll follow wooden walkways through forested valleys littered with remnants of the region’s long-gone iron industry be rewarded with superb views throughout. Finish in the fascinating town of Amalfi and after free time to explore, we’ll step inside the kitchen of a master gelato maker and learn how to create one of the world’s favourite frozen treats. We’ll help make homemade gelato to a traditional family recipe and after working up an appetite, grab a spoon to sample a scoop or two.
Path of the Gods
Distance: 5½ miles (8.5 km)
Ascent: 1300 ft (400m)
Descent: 1300 ft (400m)
Today we take on the Path of the Gods – a lofty mountaintop trail that cuts across the Amalfi coastline from Bomerano to Positano. Skirt mountain villages almost untouched by time and cross landscapes of lemon trees, terraced gardens, and olive groves that tumble down to the sea. Then, top it all with a farmhouse meal made of organic locally-grown ingredients, all served with a side order of sea views. From farm to fork, it doesn’t get much fresher.
Agerola and cooking class
Distance: 2½ miles (4 km)
Ascent: 350 ft (100m)
Our final day takes us on a short walk to Agerola. There’ll be time to explore the village followed by an authentic Italian cooking class. Learn to cook like a local alongside an expert chef and take home tips and tricks to impress friends and family with at your next dinner party. Using fresh, seasonal ingredients, prepare a selection of typical dishes that we’ll dine on during a leisurely lunch.
Return to the airport for your flight home.
Hotel B&B Oasi Fantasia - Amalfi Coast
This charming little B&B is one of our favourites, not least for having a standout location just a few minutes stroll from the Path of the Gods. Each room is slightly different in size, but all are beautifully decorated in detailed mosaic tiles and have everything you need for a good night’s sleep. Outside there’s a terrace area for alfresco dining, plus a cluster of bars and restaurants right on the doorstep.

Getting to Hotel B&B Oasi Fantasia - Amalfi Coast
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More InformationEssential information
It's best to be prepared for all weather conditions. To make it easier, here is a list of items you should consider packing.
Essentials
- Walking boots
- Waterproof jacket
- Waterproof trousers
- Insulated jacket/top
- Walking clothing
- Walking socks (plus spares)
- Sunhat
- Gloves/mitts and warm hat
- Water bottle (minimum 2 litre capacity)
- Headtorch
- High-factor sunscreen (minimum SPF 30)
- Sunglasses with a dark lens
- Rucksack (15-30 litres)
- Mobile phone
- Personal first aid kit (containing your medication, blister plasters, etc.)
- Passport
- Visa (if applicable)
- Copy of your travel insurance policy
- UK Global Health Insurance Card (formerly known as EHIC)
Recommended
- Collapsible walking poles
- Swimwear and travel towel
- Snacks
- Dry bags
- Rubbish bags
- Insect repellent
Optional extras
- Camera
- Sit mat
- Flask for hot drinks
- Durable lunch box
- Gaiters
- GPS device
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27 Apr - 04 May 2024 7 nights |
Cooking & Walking Flight from London Heathrow Airport Single from £1,974 £1,874 Double from £1,659 £1,559 pp |
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11 May - 18 May 2024 7 nights |
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21 Sep - 28 Sep 2024 7 nights |
Cooking & Walking Flight from London Heathrow Airport Single from £2,044 Double from £1,729 pp |
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28 Sep - 05 Oct 2024 7 nights |
Cooking & Walking Flight from London Heathrow Airport Single from £2,014 £1,914 Double from £1,699 £1,599 pp |
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27 Apr - 04 May 2024 7 nights |
Cooking & Walking Single from £1,814 £1,714 Double from £1,499 £1,399 pp |
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11 May - 18 May 2024 7 nights |
Cooking & Walking
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Double from £1,549 £1,449 pp |
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21 Sep - 28 Sep 2024 7 nights |
Cooking & Walking Single from £1,894 Double from £1,579 pp |
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28 Sep - 05 Oct 2024 7 nights |
Cooking & Walking Single from £1,864 £1,764 Double from £1,549 £1,449 pp |
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