Sorrento: Path of the Gods Hike & Coastal Transfer

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Duration7h

GroupUp to 15

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Walking the Amalfi Coast's Most Famous Ridge in One Day

You're picked up in central Sorrento and driven to the trailhead at Bomerano, then walk the Path of the Gods downhill toward Nocelle with an expert guide who knows the history of the old farmhouses and the timing of the terrain. You get trekking poles, free time for photos and a meal partway through, and a shared transfer back to town in the afternoon. Book this if you want the main Amalfi Coast hike without arranging your own transport or timing the descent yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hike the Path of the Gods

Pick-up at Piazza Torquato Tasso
Transfer to Bomerano
Hike from Agerola to Nocelle
Enjoy free time for photos and meal
Return to Sorrento

The Experience

You're driving out of Sorrento before the crowds arrive, heading inland toward Bomerano in the hills above the coast. The transfer takes about 45 minutes from Piazza Torquato Tasso — that's where you meet your guide — and the road climbs away from the sea before you even start hiking. Once you're up there, the Path of the Gods opens in front of you, dropping gently downhill from Agerola toward Nocelle, a small village clinging to the slopes near Positano. Your guide knows the terrain and the timing; they'll point out the old stone farmhouses that sit half-buried in the scrub, places where people actually lived when this was the only way to move goods between villages.

The trail itself follows ancient mule tracks, so it's not scrambling or technical — it's walking, but the views don't let you forget where you are. The Tyrrhenian Sea spreads out below, and on clear days you can see Capri sitting in the distance. The path winds through terraced slopes and Mediterranean scrubland; in spring there are orchids and myrtle flowering along the edges. You'll probably see a shepherd or two moving animals down the mountain the old way, and if you're lucky, kestrels or peregrine falcons cutting across the valley. The hike is about 7 kilometers and takes most of the day, but there's a natural pause in the middle where you can eat something, drink water, and just stand there looking at the coast.

What makes this different from walking the same stretch on your own is the guide handles the logistics and knows where the path gets narrow or loose. You get trekking poles included, which matters on the downhill sections. The group stays small, and the return transfer is built in — so you're not figuring out how to get back to Sorrento after six hours of hiking. You need moderate fitness; it's not a casual stroll, but it's not a scramble either. The whole day, including transfer time, runs about 7 to 8 hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or meeting-point pickup in Sorrento, round-trip shared transfer to and from the trailhead, an expert hiking guide for the entire trek, and trekking poles. You'll have free time during the walk to rest, eat, and photograph the coast before returning to Sorrento in the late afternoon.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by IAMME IA! - Gray Line Amalfi Coast

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to walk the Amalfi Coast's most famous ridge without arranging transport, timing the descent yourself, or navigating the trail alone — the guide and fixed schedule handle all three, leaving you to focus on the walk and the view.