Itinerary at a glance

Ernest Hemingway was not the only one to describe the fishing village of Acciaroli as a favorite place - simply picturesque! Famous views await on the ridge of Monte Stella or in the Valle dei Mulini, while the coast beckons for a swim.

In the morning short bus journey to Agropoli. Your hiking holiday starts at the Punta Tresino promotory, one of the last unspoilt coastal areas in Southern Italy. The route leads through original, mediterranean scenery, through forests and dense vegetation, along stupendous beaches and past an ancient Roman port. Enjoy a swim in the sea at the sandy beach of Castellabate, before a transfer takes you to Rocca Cilento.

Initially you follow a mountain chain with marvelous views onto the little village of Lustra, before descending into the so-called „Valle dei Mulini“ (valley of the mills). Here you get to discover historic relicts of numerous mills whilst walking along the stream. Onwards the path continues on hilly terrain past the charming village Valle Cilento, luring you with its belfries. Via the deserted village Massacanina you reach the monastery of Mercato Cilento.

Today you embark on a stunning panoramic hiking tour along the Monte Stella ridge. The Monte Stella is still to this day the geographical centre of the region, characterised by languorous medieval villages and a breathtaking view onto the island of Capri and the Amalfi coast. Through the mediterranean Macchia, dense chestnut forests and rugged rocky scenery you arrive in the idyllic village of Galdo di Pollica.

With this hiking tour the cultural treasures of the Cilento await to be discovered by you. Initially you proceed into the tiny medieval Galdo, where we recommend you visit the church San Nicola in its secluded location. Uphill into the little village of Celso with its antique vaulted arch. From there the route leads you along one of the most beautiful hiking paths with regards to scenery to Pollica and onwards with a marvelous view onto the sea to Cannicchio, before returning into the valley to Galdo di Pollica.

You walk leisurely along a picturesque route down to the coast into the pretty fishing village Acciaroli, once one of Ernest Hemingway’s favorite places. Enjoy a long rest and swim at the beautiful sandy beach before a transfer takes you to San Marco di Castellabate. Here we recommend a walk into the Castellabate with its impressive castle and a marvelous panorama. From Santa Maria di Castellabate the route leads you back always along the beach.

As a finale of your holiday you walk on the Monte Licosa promontory, this area truly sparkles with maritime charm and the whisper of the sea seems to quietly tell the famous legend of Ulysses: the siren Leucosia once drowned herself here after failing to beguile Ulysses with her song – so please be careful! High up at the ridge you walk past ancient watch towers, from which you enjoy once again a stupendous view onto the entire coastline.

The city of Castellabate is located directly on the coast

The Greek temple Paestum is an UNESCO World Heritage Site

A castle surrounded by green nature in Cilento

Hiking trails through the blooming flora of the Cilento

Difficulty level

Walking

Hiking tours full of panoramic views along well-maintained coastal-, forest- and hiking paths. In parts you also hike along narrow tracks, here a bit of surefootedness is advantageous. Daily walking times between about 2 to 5 hours await, for which we recommend a good basic fitness level. Often there is a shorter or longer option on offer.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Services

Included

Accomodation in 4x agriturismi (Italian country houses), 3x beautiful 3*** hotels
Breakfast
5 evening meals (1x Paestum, 2x Rocca Cilento, 2x Galdo di Pollica)
Luggage transfer
Transfers according to programme
1 Return transfer San Marco di Castellabate – Agropoli Castellabate train station
Carefully elaborated route description
Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
GPS-data available
Service hotline

Optional extras

Transfer from Naples airport to Paestum, price per ride EUR 215 (up to 3 persons), price per ride EUR 230 (up to 7 persons).
Transfer from Naples train station to Paestum; price per ride EUR 220 (up to 3 persons), price per ride EUR 245 (up to 7 persons).
Return transfer from San Marco di Castellabate to Naples airport, price per ride EUR 220 (up to 3 persons), price per ride EUR 250 (up to 7 persons).
Return transfer from San Marco di Castellabate to Naples train station, price per ride EUR 240 (up to 3 persons), price per ride EUR 270 (up to 7 persons).
Reservation required for all transfers, payable in advance. Pick-up after 8 pm and before 6 am: surcharge EUR 20 per ride (up to 3 persons), EUR 30 per ride (up to 7 persons).

Information

Arrival / Parking / Departure

Arrival by train at Naples and then in approx. 1,5 hours to Paestum.
Naples airport
Parking: limited number of hotel parking spaces free of charge and public car parks, approx. EUR 10 per day, prior booking definitely necessary.
Organised transfer from San Marco di Castellabate to Agropoli-Castellabate is included in the tour price. By train in approx. 1,5 hours to Naples. Alternatively by bus from San Marco in approx. 45 minutes to Paestum.

Things to note

Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
Train ride Paestum – Agropoli, cost approx. EUR 5 per person
Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
This tour is a partner tour.