Amalfi Coast: Path of the Gods Hike & Positano Descent

Summary

Walk ancient terraces from agerola to positano with a guide

You’ll walk old mountain paths from Agerola with a local guide who knows every bend, pass through terraced vineyards and tiny villages, taste fresh snacks if you want, and descend into Positano with your legs humming. Expect real conversation, sea air, and that feeling you get when you finally see the coast open up beneath your feet.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Hike Path of the Gods from Agerola

• Meet professional hiking guide
• Briefing on the trail
• Hike Path of the Gods trail
• Discover landscape and history
• Take photos of Amalfi Coast
• Try fresh local snacks
• Descend to Positano by stairway or bus

Top questions

How long is the Path of the Gods hike from Agerola?

The main trail is about 7 km (4.5 miles), with an option to continue 2 km more down to Positano.

Where does the Path of the Gods hiking tour start?

The tour starts in Piazza Paolo Capasso in Bomerano, a suburb of Agerola.

Is this day trip suitable for beginners?

You should have at least moderate fitness; there are steep sections and many stairs on the descent.

Does the tour include food or snacks?

No meals are included but you can buy local snacks along the way if you want.

Are transfers back from Positano included?

No return transfer is included; you can take public transport or arrange your own after finishing in Positano or Nocelle.

Is bottled water provided during the hike?

Yes, bottled water is included for each participant.

Can children join this private hiking tour?

Yes, children can join but must be accompanied by an adult.

Are vegetarian snack options available?

If you plan to buy snacks along the way, vegetarian options are available—just mention it when booking.

What’s included

Your private day on the Path of the Gods includes bottled water for everyone, all entry fees along the route, and a professional local hiking guide who’s been working these trails for years. You’ll meet in Agerola’s main square before setting off together—snacks are at your own expense but easy to find along the way—and you can finish either above Positano in Nocelle or right down on Positano’s beach depending on how your legs feel at the end.

What’s the experience like?

We met our guide, Luca, in Bomerano’s little piazza — he waved us over with this easy grin and handed out cold water bottles. I was still fiddling with my laces when he started talking about how his grandfather used to work these hills. The Path of the Gods felt like it started right there, not just on the trail but in his stories. There was this faint smell of wild thyme in the air, and honestly, I hadn’t expected the path to be so quiet at first — just birds and our footsteps crunching on gravel.

The Amalfi Coast spread out below us almost immediately. It’s hard to describe how blue everything looked (I know that sounds cheesy). Luca pointed out old stone terraces where vines still twist around wooden posts — he said some families have worked them for generations. At one point, we stopped while a couple of older women passed by carrying baskets. They nodded at us; I tried my best “buongiorno” and got a smile back. The sun kept shifting through clouds, so sometimes it felt cool and then suddenly warm again. My legs were already feeling it halfway through but somehow that made it better.

I’d heard about this day trip from Agerola to Positano but didn’t realize how much you’d feel part of the landscape — like you’re walking between sky and sea for real. We took a break near Nocelle where someone was selling fresh lemon granita (not included, but worth every euro). The last stretch down into Positano is all stairs — my knees weren’t thrilled but wow, seeing those pastel houses stacked up over the beach made me forget about them for a second. We ended up sitting by the water eating salty focaccia and just letting our feet rest. Still think about that view sometimes when I close my eyes.