Day 0 Naples (or Salerno)
N.B. If you arrive one day earlier you have the possibility to pay a visit to the world famous Pompeii.

Day 1
After your arrival at Salerno (train station) you travel to one of the villages at the most eastern part of the Amalfi Coast, either Vietri sul Mare, renowned for its colourful table ware ceramics or the nearby fishermen’s village of Cetara. After you get settled in at the hotel where, you can already get hold of your bicycles. In the evening you may go for a stroll through the historical centre of the small village. In the evening you eat in a fine nearby restaurant. In case you arrive early you may want to take your bicycles for a short ride to either Vietri or Cetara.
Hotel *** – Cetara / Vietri 
Distance: 8-10 km. – Cycling time: 1 h. (optional ride)

Day 2
On the first day of your trip you will head for splendid medieval Amalfi, following the beautiful winding coastal road, defined by some ‘the most scenic ride in the world’. In case you did not visit it the day before, your first stop is in the idyllic village of Cetara, named after the Roman ‘cetus’, tuna fish, which still produces some of the world’s finest. Take your time for a cup of coffee or a cappuccino at the little bar near the tiny port of the village, overlooking the colourful fishermen’s boats lying on the white sandy beach. Then it goes on to Capo d’Orso, the highest point of the road, and a wonderful outlook on the whole of the Amalfi Coast and Capri. After admiring the view it goes on, now downhill on a beautiful winding road through lemon groves, forests and dramatic cliffs, until you arrive at Maiori, the biggest town on the coast. A short stretch around the headland brings you to Minori, with its nice little centre and beautiful seaside boulevard.  Then you continue with a short climb towards Castiglione, once part of the defence system of the Amalfi Republic. Here you have the choice of cycling up to marvellous Ravello by bicycle, which is quite a climb, or continuing to Amalfi where you can leave your bicycles at the hotel and then take a bus to Ravello. After passing Castiglione you will cycle through marvellous little Atrani with its whitewashed houses and arrive in Amalfi itself, your base for the night. In the evening you are then picked up by private boat and brought to a nice restaurant located in a beautiful little bay nearby. After dinner you travel back to your hotel, gliding by boat over the glorious Mediterranean.
Hotel *** – Amalfi 
Distance : 25/35 km. – Cycling time: 2,5-3,5 h.

Day 3
Today you will explore the second half of the dramatic ‘Strada Amalfitana’ from Amalfi to the town of Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi, located on the very ridge of the peninsula and offering wide views both on the Amalfitan and Sorrentine coasts. You start with the short ride from Amalfi, through Praiano, to Positano, easily the most scenic – and mundane – of the towns on the coast. Shortly after Amalfi you will pass by the scenic ‘Grotta Azzurra’ sea cave which is open to the public and the spectacular ‘fjord’ of Furore, a deep canyon opening up to the sea in which a small fishermen’s villages clings to the rocky cliffs. When arriving at Positano, make sure you cycle down into the town towards its beach from where you can explore its scenic and colourful alley ways by foot – quite obligatory as most of the small back streets you want to have a look at consist of stair ways! After Positano the coast becomes wilder and more rugged, and it is a good climb to arrive at the Colli di San Pietro, beautifully situated on the ridge that separates the Amalfi Coast from the rest of the Sorrentine Peninsula. A short flat stretch then brings you to your hotel at Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi. After settling in at the hotel you can relax and enjoy a hearty meal in the hotel’s restaurant.
Agriturismo/Hotel *** – Sant’ Agata sui Due Golfi 
Distance: 32 km. – Cycling time: 3 h.

Day 4
On the first stretch of the road after leaving your hotel this morning you can admire not only the wonderful panorama over the coast towards Capri, but also enjoy the view of the plain stretching out towards Naples dominated by Mount Vesuvius. You now cycle on the plateau high above the coast towards the very end of the peninsula, Punta Campanella. From the very last village (indeed: called ‘Termini’) you have a great view on Capri. For those who feel like it there is the possibility to descend towards the delightful beach of Marina del Cantone and up again. A stop in Nerano to visit the beautiful Baia di Ieranto is highly recommended ! You then return along the northern coast, with wonderful views of the Bay of Naples and again Mount Vesuvius, through the charming village of Massa Lubrense. For those who want it is possible to make a detour to the seaside resort of Sorrento, perched on high vertical limestone cliffs above the sea, and visit its city walls, and the old town centre with its wonderful gardens and villas. Alternatively you turn inland again shortly before reaching Sorrento and climb slowly up to Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi again. From Sant’Agata it is then only a short flat ride to the Colle di San Pietro, and then all the way down again to Positano. Whizzing down this part of the road just before sunset, looking out over splendid Positano is a wonderful experience, definitely one of the nicest stretches to do on a bike worldwide! Once arrived at your Positano hotel you can relax and settle in before heading into town for dinner. Dinner is on your own tonight, you have the choice of several different pizzeria and restaurants catering for the most diverse budgets.
Hotel *** – Positano 
Distance: 37 / 48 km. – Cycling time: 3,5-4,5 h.

Day 5
On the last cycling day you head back in the opposite direction from Positano to Salerno. You have the opportunity to sample once more the nature, culture and atmosphere of the coast’s most famous settings, and take in the wonders of its many little towns and villages. Take your time for a last look at the Duomo of Amalfi, stop for a coffee in Atrani’s marvellous town square, have a pastry at one of Minori’s bakeries or stop for a cold drink on a terrace overlooking Maiori’s ample sea side boulevard. Drink up the amazing scenery while cycling towards Cetara and stop for a closer look at Vietri’s colourful table ware ceramics. Then you have the choice to either end the cycling in Cetara – and spend a last afternoon on the beach – or to cycle down in to the city of Salerno. Here you may climb up to the medieval castle overlooking it or just explore the maze of little alley ways of the historical centre, dotted with many little artisanal shops, visit its surprising botanical gardens, or simply have an ice cream on the on the town’s “lungomare” boulevard. Alternatively there is the city’s main shopping street with all the fashionable shops. In the evening you are free to go out and find a suitable restaurant to end your wonderful trip through one of Italy’s most delightful coastal areas.
Hotel*** – Salerno (in alternative Cetara)
Distance: 40 km. – Cycling time: 3,5 h.

Day 6
The tour ends in Salerno after breakfast today.

ACCOMMODATION & MEALS

All nights are spent in beautiful, characteristic hotels (generally 3-star). All rooms have en-suite facilities.

Dinners are included on all nights except for the last two when you are free to organize your own dinner in one of the many restaurants at Positano and at Salerno.

No picnic lunches are included in the tour price, but materials for picnics can be purchased in the villages where you stay.

INCLUSIONS

•    1 night in Hotel *** in Vietri – HB
•    1 night in Hotel *** in Amalfi – BB
•    1 dinner in Amalfi
•    1 night in Agriturismo in Sant’Agata – HB
•    1 night in Hotel *** in Positano – BB
•    1 night in Hotel *** in Salerno – BB
•    Extensive route notes, with description of the route & tourist information
•    Maps at 1 : 50.000 scale (or better) ; GPS waypoints and tracks (optional)
•    24/24 h local assistance
•    Luggage transport
•    Private transfers as specified

NOT INCLUDED

•    Departure taxes & Visas
•    Travel Insurance
•    Drinks and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
•    Optional additional tours or activities
•    Tips
•    Items of personal nature
•    Bicycle rental (hybrid or E-Bikes available on request)

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY

Easy to Moderate (2-3): Mostly moderate rides but with some longer climbs. All roads are well paved and mostly quiet with limited traffic except for some periods during summer and holidays. Extensions are possible on some days.

Fitness: Some experience with bicycle touring and a good general physical condition will certainly make your travel experience more enjoyable. You should be able to cycle for several hours a day also in hot dry weather conditions.

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE

Arrival: The tour starts in VIETRI, only a few kilometres from SALERNO which can easily be reached by train from Naples. Naples has an international airport. From Rome (and many other cities) Salerno can easily be reached. From Salerno there are regular buses to Vietri, which stop in front of the hotel.

Departure: The tour ends in SALERNO (or VIETRI).

N.B. This tour will not be offered any longer in 2025 !

Over the last 20 years many clients have enjoyed our ‘classic’ Amalfi Cycling Tour, a cycling tour which at the time we set it up, was the first & only cycling tour which gave cyclists the possibility to do an ‘Inn-to-Inn’ tour, changing hotels every night, while their luggage was being transported.

Unfortunately, the conditions on the Amalfi Coast have changed dramatically, with a tremendous increase in traffic. Something we have been discussing with the local authorities for years, but no solution has yet been found. For that reason we have received a number of complaints, but as unfortunately, we cannot do anything about this situation, we have decided to radically change the tour.

It has become unsustainable (and a logistic nightmare!) to have somebody transporting the luggage from place every day, and also hotels of course prefer having clients for 2/3 nights rather than only 1 night (not only for economic, but also for sustainability reasons). And a last consideration: ever more people ask for an E-bike, as opposed to a regular ‘muscular’ bike, which indeed is a great way to tackle the steep roads of the Amalfi Coast.

For those reasons combined we are ever more promoting our E-Bike tours (www.genius-loci.it/tour/ebike-cycling-tours ), also along the Amalfi Coast:

Our ‘classic’ is the Original ‘Amalfi Coast’ E-bike Tour – EBAMA4 (www.genius-loci.it/tour/italy_coasts_islands/amalfi-coast-ebike-cycling-tour ) – a centre-based tour which allows clients to ‘do’ the whole Amalfi coast tour – and if they wish, with the power of their batteries – also go a bit inland (which with a ‘normal’ bike is almost impossible, unless you are very, very fit).

A slightly longer tour covers also the tip of the Sorrento Peninsula (included also in the ‘old’ BAMA-tour): www.genius-loci.it/tour/italy_coasts_islands/amalfi-coast-sorrento-ebike-cycling-tour

Both tours can be extended with extra days. The tours are designed for the E-Bike, but can of course be done with a normal bike (although that will be a bit challenging!).

Please note that bicycle rental – a good quality E-Bike is included (!) in the price of that tour. Also hybrid, as well as road bikes are available on request.

AVAILABILITY & CONDITIONS

	You can book this tour with a minimum of 1 person.
	There are a very limited number of available places on these dates. Immediate booking is recommended.
	Availability and prices on request.

Amalfi Coast Biking

EXTRA NIGHTS
It is possible to include extra nights in any of the accommodations ‘en route’. Extra sightseeing options can be provided! As well is it possible to extend your tour with a few days in Salerno or at Naples, or along the Amalfitan Coast itself. Details and prices on request.

‘PREMIERE INN’ LUXURY VERSION

A luxury version of this tour is also available, with stays in the most authentic luxury hotels of the area. We can offer you a large selection of ‘Premiere Inns’, very good hotels, many among the world’s best hotels, as acclaimed from Condé Nast Traveler, Travel+Leisure and many others.

Genius Loci Travel, as the leading adventure travel company on the Amalfi Coast, can book your room in any hotel you could dream of! Details and prices on request.

ROAD BIKE CHALLENGE
We also organise an Amalfi Coast Road bike challenge, which includes the passes you cannot gain with a normal bike. Have a look at the Amalfi Coast Bike Challenge !

E-BIKE Tours

If your focus is primarily on enjoying the landscapes, stopping regularly in the places you pass and for pictures along the road, our Amalfi Coast & Sorrento E-Bike tour might be the right choice for you! Get everywhere, do the climbs, without sweating (too much…)!

In case you have only little time available we recommend the – slightly more challenging – original Amalfi Coast E-Bike tour. This tour shows you most of the area in only 4 days.

Amalfi Coast Cycling