Walking the Amalfi Coast – Summer Edition (Self-Launched)

Make your way to Bomerano, your hilltop base for the week. From Naples Centrale, take a Circumvesuviana train to Castellammare di Stabia (~£4), then a SITA bus up to Agerola/Bomerano (~£2.50). Alternatively, a shared taxi from Naples costs around £15–20pp if you coordinate with fellow travellers. Check into your guesthouse or B&B — options like Agriturismo Le Tore or local B&Bs in Agerola offer great value with breakfast from around £45–60/night. Spend the afternoon wandering the quiet village lanes and catching sunset views over the hills. Head out for a simple dinner at a local trattoria — try the pasta e fagioli.

🚌Circumvesuviana train Naples–Castellammare (~£4), SITA bus Castellammare–Agerola (~£2.50)

🛏B&B or agriturismo in Agerola/Bomerano (e.g. Agriturismo Le Tore or similar), approx. £45–60/night

• →Arrive by train + SITA bus from Naples (Circumvesuviana to Castellammare, then bus to Agerola)
• →Explore Bomerano village on foot
• →Dinner at a local trattoria in Agerola

Take the SITA bus from Agerola down to Amalfi (~£2.50), then a connecting bus up to Ravello (~£1.50). Explore Ravello's elegant streets and optionally visit Villa Cimbrone or Villa Rufolo (entry ~£8–10 each, book direct at the gate or online). Then begin the mostly downhill walk through the Dragon Valley, descending via ancient stepped paths to the coastal village of Atrani — one of the smallest towns in Italy and far less crowded than Amalfi. Take a refreshing dip at Atrani Beach (free) before wandering into Amalfi town. Grab a packed lunch from a local alimentari (deli) in Ravello before setting off. Take the SITA bus back to Agerola in the evening (~£2.50).

🚌SITA bus Agerola–Amalfi–Ravello (~£4 total); SITA bus Amalfi–Agerola (~£2.50)

🛏B&B or agriturismo in Agerola/Bomerano

• →SITA bus from Agerola to Amalfi, then to Ravello
• →Optional visit to Villa Cimbrone or Villa Rufolo gardens (~£8–10)
• →Walk the Dragon Valley trail from Ravello to Atrani (~4.8km, mostly downhill)
• →Swim at Atrani Beach (free)
• →Explore Amalfi town
• →SITA bus back to Agerola

Take the SITA bus from Agerola toward Sorrento (~£3.50, ~1 hr with a change at Amalfi or Meta). From Sorrento, the walk to Bagni della Regina Giovanna is a scenic 7km out-and-back or loop along coastal paths and through lemon groves. The Bagni della Regina Giovanna is a stunning natural sea pool surrounded by Roman ruins of Villa Pollio — entry is free and swimming is blissful. Pack your own lunch from Sorrento's covered market (Mercato di Sorrento). After returning to Sorrento, enjoy free afternoon time — browse the shops, sip limoncello, or simply sit in Piazza Tasso people-watching. SITA bus back to Agerola in the evening.

🚌SITA bus Agerola–Sorrento (~£3.50); SITA bus Sorrento–Agerola (~£3.50)

🛏B&B or agriturismo in Agerola/Bomerano

• →SITA bus from Agerola to Sorrento
• →Walk to Bagni della Regina Giovanna (~7km, free entry)
• →Swim in the natural sea pool at Bagni della Regina Giovanna
• →Free time exploring Sorrento — Piazza Tasso, lemon groves, local shops
• →Pick up lunch at Mercato di Sorrento (covered market)

Take the Circumvesuviana train from Sorrento (or Castellammare if arriving from Agerola by SITA bus) toward Naples, alighting at Ercolano Scavi station for Vesuvius (~£5). From Ercolano, take the Vesuvio Express shuttle bus up to the crater car park (~£12 return). The walk around the crater rim is 2km and takes about 45 minutes — entrance fee is ~£12, bookable on-site or via GetYourGuide. After descending, return to the Circumvesuviana and head to Pompeii Scavi station. Entry to Pompeii ruins is ~£16 — book in advance online to skip queues. An audio guide app (free or ~£3) covers the site well. Self-guided walking is very easy with maps at the entrance. Return to Agerola via Circumvesuviana and SITA bus in the evening.

🚌SITA bus Agerola–Castellammare (~£2.50); Circumvesuviana train (~£5–7); Vesuvio Express shuttle (~£12 return)

🛏B&B or agriturismo in Agerola/Bomerano

• →Circumvesuviana train to Ercolano Scavi for Mount Vesuvius
• →Vesuvio Express shuttle bus to crater (~£12 return)
• →Walk the Vesuvius crater rim (~2km, ~£12 entry — book via GetYourGuide)
• →Circumvesuviana train to Pompeii Scavi station
• →Self-guided tour of Pompeii ruins with audio guide app (~£16 entry, book in advance online)
• →Return by Circumvesuviana + SITA bus to Agerola

The highlight of the week — step straight out of your accommodation and onto the legendary Sentiero degli Dei (Path of the Gods), starting from Bomerano. The trail (marked trail no. 327) follows the clifftops high above the coast for approximately 8km to Nocelle, with breathtaking views over Positano and the Mediterranean. The path is free to walk and well-signposted — download the trail on Maps.me or AllTrails beforehand. Carry plenty of water and snacks. From the endpoint at Nocelle, take the famous 1,700 stone steps down to Positano, then catch the SITA bus along the coast to Conca dei Marini (~£2.50) for a relaxed afternoon at the beach — far quieter than Positano or Amalfi. Return by SITA bus to Amalfi then up to Agerola in the evening.

🚌Walk from Bomerano; steps to Positano; SITA bus Positano–Conca dei Marini–Amalfi–Agerola (~£5 total)

🛏B&B or agriturismo in Agerola/Bomerano

• →Walk the Sentiero degli Dei (Path of the Gods) from Bomerano to Nocelle (~8km, free)
• →Descend the stone steps from Nocelle to Positano
• →SITA bus from Positano to Conca dei Marini (~£2.50)
• →Relax and swim at Conca dei Marini beach (quieter alternative to main tourist beaches)
• →SITA bus back to Amalfi and Agerola

A fully free day — your choice. Option A: Take the ferry from Sorrento to Capri (~£22 return, book via Caremar or NLG ferries) and ride the funicular up to Capri town (~£2.50 each way). Option B: Visit Herculaneum — take the Circumvesuviana to Ercolano Scavi station; entry ~£13 (arguably better preserved than Pompeii and less crowded). Option C: Day trip to Naples — explore the National Archaeological Museum (free first Sunday of the month, otherwise ~£18), grab a pizza at Di Matteo or Sorbillo (birthplace of Neapolitan pizza, ~£4–7). Or simply relax at the hotel, explore Agerola, or sit in a hillside café with a long espresso.

🚌SITA bus Agerola–Amalfi/Sorrento (~£3.50); ferry or Circumvesuviana depending on chosen option

🛏B&B or agriturismo in Agerola/Bomerano

• →Option A: Ferry Sorrento–Capri return (~£22) + funicular (~£5)
• →Option B: Circumvesuviana to Herculaneum ruins (~£5 train + £13 entry)
• →Option C: Day trip to Naples — National Archaeological Museum (~£18) + pizza lunch (~£5)
• →Or: Relax in Agerola, swim at a local lido, or hike independently in the hills

Take the SITA bus down to Amalfi (~£2.50) and spend the morning wandering its labyrinthine alleyways and sun-drenched piazzas. Visit the stunning Cathedral of Sant'Andrea (entry ~£3) and browse the artisan paper shops for locally made carta amalfitana. Grab locally made mozzarella and burrata from a deli or market stall. Then hop on the public ferry from Amalfi to Positano (~£8–10 one way, operated by TravelMar or Alicost — buy at the harbour ticket booth). Approaching Positano from the sea is unforgettable — the colourful stacked houses rise dramatically from the water. Spend the afternoon exploring its steep streets, boutiques and beach. Return to Agerola by SITA bus via Amalfi in the late afternoon.

🚌SITA bus Agerola–Amalfi (~£2.50); public ferry Amalfi–Positano (~£9); SITA bus Positano–Agerola (~£3.50)

🛏B&B or agriturismo in Agerola/Bomerano

• →SITA bus from Agerola to Amalfi (~£2.50)
• →Explore Amalfi — Cathedral of Sant'Andrea (~£3), paper shops, piazzas
• →Try locally made mozzarella and burrata from a market deli
• →Public ferry Amalfi–Positano (~£8–10, TravelMar/Alicost — buy at harbour)
• →Explore Positano on foot — beaches, boutiques, viewpoints
• →SITA bus Positano–Amalfi–Agerola (~£3.50)

Enjoy a final breakfast at your guesthouse, savour one last view of the hilltop village, and check out. Depending on your onward travel, take the SITA bus to Castellammare or Amalfi and connect onward to Naples or Sorrento. For Naples Airport, allow around 1.5–2 hours from Agerola (SITA bus + Circumvesuviana or Alibus from Piazza Garibaldi). If your flight is later, store luggage at the guesthouse and spend a final morning hiking the local trails or sipping a last espresso overlooking the cliffs.

🚌SITA bus Agerola–Castellammare (~£2.50); Circumvesuviana to Naples (~£4) or local bus to Sorrento (~£2)

🛏N/A — departure day

• →Final breakfast at guesthouse
• →SITA bus from Agerola to Castellammare or Amalfi
• →Circumvesuviana or bus onward to Naples or Sorrento for departure
• →Optional: final short walk or coffee stop in Bomerano before leaving