Itinerary
- Day 1
Naples to Castellammare di Stabia
You'll arrive in Naples by flight or train, then head along the scenic Gulf of Naples coastline to reach your hotel in Castellammare di Stabia. If there's time before checking in, the nearby area has a few spots worth a quick look around.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore nearby surroundings of Castellammare di Stabia
Landmarks Gulf of Naples Sorrento Peninsula - Day 2
Ravello - Valle dei Mulini - Amalfi
After breakfast, take a bus to Ravello and visit the cathedral and Villa Rufolo, which hosts the famous annual music festival. From there, you'll hike through Valle dei Mulini past old paper mill ruins and lemon groves, moving through Scala and Minuta before heading down to Amalfi. Spend time exploring the cathedral and wandering the old town streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit cathedral in Ravello
- Visit Villa Rufolo
- Hike through Valle dei Mulini (approximately 4.5 hours, 100m ascent, 400m descent)
- View Amalfi Cathedral
- Explore Amalfi old town
Landmarks Ravello Cathedral Villa Rufolo Valle dei Mulini Scala Minuta Pontone Amalfi Cathedral 
- Day 3
Capri
You'll take a boat out to Capri for the day with a guide. Hike up Monte Solaro from Anacapri with coastal views all around, then ride a chairlift back down for an easier descent. Visit Villa San Michele, the former home of Swedish doctor and writer Axel Munthe, walking through its rooms and gardens. You'll have free time in Capri town before the boat returns you to the mainland.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike from Anacapri to Monte Solaro (approximately 2.5 hours, 250m ascent, 20m descent)
- Chairlift descent on Monte Solaro
- Visit Villa San Michele
- Explore Capri town center
Landmarks Anacapri Monte Solaro Villa San Michele Capri - Day 4
Naples
This optional day takes you by train to Naples for a full city tour. You'll walk through the historic old town with its narrow streets and detailed balconies, visit the cathedral, see the Church of Santa Chiara with its majolica cloister, check out the Art Nouveau Galleria Umberto and San Carlo Opera House, explore the harbor, and stroll the Lungomare promenade where you can relax at local cafes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Train journey to Naples
- Explore Naples old town narrow streets
- Visit Naples Cathedral
- Visit Church of Santa Chiara and majolica cloister
- Visit Galleria Umberto
- View San Carlo Opera House
- Visit Naples harbor and Lungomare promenade
- Explore local cafés
Landmarks Naples Cathedral Church of Santa Chiara Galleria Umberto San Carlo Opera House Lungomare - Day 5
Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei)
You're hiking the Path of the Gods, one of Italy's most popular routes. The trail passes terraced vineyards and forests with the Amalfi Coast and Sorrento Peninsula spread out below. You'll move through wild rocky terrain high above the water, stop for lunch somewhere with great views toward Positano, and then return to the hotel by coach in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch break with magnificent view over Positano)
Included Activities
- Hike Path of the Gods (approximately 4 hours, 300m ascent, 400m descent)
- Lunch break with views over Positano
Landmarks Path of the Gods Costiera Amalfitana Positano Sorrento Peninsula - Day 6
Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius
This optional day starts at Pompeii where you'll explore the ancient excavations, seeing preserved streets, taverns, and thermal baths from centuries ago. Later, you drive up Mount Vesuvius to about 1,000 meters, hike to the summit, and walk around the crater of this sleeping volcano. The panoramic views down to the Gulf of Naples are worth the effort before you head back down and return to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Pompeii excavations
- Tour ancient streets, taverns, and thermal baths of Pompeii
- Drive up Mount Vesuvius
- Hike to Mount Vesuvius summit and crater (approximately 2.5 hours, 300m ascent, 300m descent)
Landmarks Pompeii Mount Vesuvius Gulf of Naples - Day 7
Nerano hiking circuit
You'll start a scenic hike at Nerano following an old mule track past Villa Rosa, where author Norman Douglas once lived. The path takes you through olive groves and lemon gardens to Spirito ridge with panoramic views of Punta Campanella, Capri's Faraglioni rocks, Bay of Ieranto, and the Amalfitana coast. You'll continue to Montalto tower, descend to a quarry, and have lunch at the beach. Return to the hotel for a farewell dinner reflecting on the week's experiences.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Beach lunch), Dinner (Farewell dinner celebrating personal highlights of the trip)
Included Activities
- Hike from Nerano to Spirito ridge and Montalto tower (approximately 3.5 hours, 200m ascent, 200m descent)
- Visit Montalto tower
- Beach lunch with swimming opportunity
- Farewell dinner
Landmarks Nerano Villa Rosa Spirito Ridge Punta Campanella Capri Faraglioni Bay of Ieranto Costiera Amalfitana Gulf of Salerno Montalto Tower - Day 8
Departure from Naples
Your week on the Gulf of Naples concludes today. You'll travel to Naples airport and depart by flight or train back to Germany, with time to think back on everything you've done this week.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Gulf of Naples
