Amalfi Coast: Path of the Gods Hike & Sorrento Pickup

Summary

Hiking Amalfi’s cliffside path from Sorrento with local stories

You’ll start early in Sorrento, meet your guide and group, then ride out together for a guided Path of the Gods hike along Amalfi’s cliffs. Expect wild herbs underfoot, ancient terraces overhead, and views that keep pulling you forward. Includes pickup from Sorrento and all logistics sorted — just bring your sense of adventure (and maybe extra water).

What’s the experience like?

By the time I found our guide near those flags in Piazza Tasso, Sorrento was already humming — scooters weaving past, a bakery scent drifting over. We piled into a minivan (air-conditioned, thank goodness) and headed for Bomerano. I didn’t expect the road to twist so much; someone up front pointed out lemon groves clinging to impossible slopes. Our guide, Giulia, told us how her grandfather used to walk these same hills carrying baskets of grapes — she made it sound almost easy.

The Path of the Gods hike itself felt like stepping into some old painting but with sweat and laughter. The trail hugs the cliffs at 650 meters above sea level — you look down and there’s just this blue that doesn’t seem real. At one point we stopped by an old stone farmhouse; wild thyme grew everywhere, and when I rubbed it between my fingers the smell stuck for ages. Giulia showed us where monks once lived (I tried to imagine that kind of silence). The trekking poles helped more than I thought they would — especially on those rocky bits where my knees complained.

I’ll admit: I lagged behind sometimes just to stare out at those terraces dropping toward the sea. Someone in our group joked about counting goats instead of steps. The light kept shifting — clouds rolling in then burning off again — and honestly, I still think about how quiet it got between bursts of chatter. We ended back in Sorrento with tired legs and sun-warmed faces, not really wanting to get back on Wi-Fi yet.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Hike the Path of the Gods

• Meet guide at Sorrento main square
• Board coach to Bomerano starting point
• Hike through vineyards, terraces, and monasteries
• Return by coach to Sorrento

Top questions

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

The tour lasts about 6 hours total including transport from Sorrento.

Is pickup included for this Amalfi Coast hiking tour?

Yes, pickup is included from Sorrento main square at 8:00 am.

What should I bring for the Path of the Gods hike?

Bring comfortable footwear, water, sun protection, a hat, and your camera.

Is lunch included on this day trip from Sorrento?

No lunch is included; bring snacks or eat before/after.

Are trekking poles provided on this tour?

Yes, trekking poles are included for all participants.

Is this hike suitable for beginners?

The hike requires good physical fitness; not recommended for beginners or travelers with health issues.

How many people are in each hiking group?

The group size is up to 15 people per tour.

Where does the Path of the Gods tour start?

You’ll meet in Piazza Torquato Tasso in central Sorrento by 8:00 am.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup from central Sorrento by air-conditioned minivan, a professional local guide leading you along the Path of the Gods trail above Amalfi’s coast, use of trekking poles if you want them, plus all return transport back to town after your hike.