Path of the Gods hike from Agerola: Lunch with a shepherd

Walk the clifftop trail, then eat what the shepherd grows

The Path of the Gods is a guided hike from Agerola along the Amalfi Coast, with views of Positano, Praiano, Li Galli islets and Capri. A certified mountain guide leads the loop trail through oak and elm forest, across wild precipices and past small vineyards. Midway, you stop at a shepherd's hut for lunch: vegetables from his garden, fresh goat cheese (when in season), pasta with tomato sauce, bread, water and local red wine.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hike Path of the Gods and food experience

• Start hike from Bomerano, Agerola
• Admire views of Amalfi Coast
• See vertical town of Positano
• Meet local shepherd for food
• Enjoy vegetables, cold cuts, pasta
• Taste fresh goat cheese and bread
• Return to Bomerano to finish

The experience

The hike starts in Bomerano, a hamlet in Agerola, and runs as a loop back to the same point in 4 to 5 hours. The first stretch opens onto the vertical face of Positano and the islands offshore, with shade from elm and oak trees and the scent of myrtle and juniper. The path crosses wild precipices dotted with caves and small vineyards, the kind of terrain that makes the Amalfi Coast famous and difficult to reach any other way.

Partway through, you arrive at the shepherd's hut, where he prepares lunch from what he grows: a plate of pasta with fresh tomatoes, local cold cuts, seasonal goat cheese, bread and red wine. This is not a restaurant stop. It is a working farm, and the meal is what the land around you produces. After eating, the hike continues back to Bomerano.

A certified mountain guide leads the group in English, Spanish or Italian. Children from age 8 are welcome. You'll need proper hiking shoes with a thick, sculpted sole. Sneakers alone won't grip the steep sections. The minimum group size is four participants for the hike to run.

What’s included

• Lunch with fresh goat cheese, garden vegetables, cold cuts, pasta with tomato sauce, bread, water and local red wine.
• a certified mountain guide leading the hike in your choice of English, Spanish or Italian.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

AgesAdult (18 to 75 years) · Child (8 to 17 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Go in Italy

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a structured day with set stops and a shepherd's lunch included. Choose a self-guided option if you prefer to hike at your own pace or explore independently.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 17 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Food Experience with the Shepherd?

The shepherd prepares a selection of produce from his garden: a plate of pasta with fresh tomatoes, paired with local red wine, water, bread, and fresh goat cheese when in season. He cooks for you on site at his hut.

What views will I see on the Path of the Gods hike?

The trail offers views of Positano's vertical cliffs, Praiano, Li Galli islets and Capri's island. The first part of the hike is where these views are most striking, and the path crosses wild precipices with caves and small vineyards along the way.

Do I need hiking boots, or can I wear sneakers?

Proper hiking shoes with a thick, sculpted sole are required. Sneakers alone will not grip the steep sections of the trail safely.

Is there a minimum group size for this hike to run?

Yes, the hike requires a minimum of four participants to operate.