Walking · Italy
Walking Week on Italy’s Sorrento Peninsula & Amalfi Coast with WalkWise
Arrive on your own; Andrew and a group of about 28 are with you the whole way.
17 Oct 2026 – 24 Oct 2026 7 nights from £1,335pp
Discover Italy’s Sorrento Peninsula & Amalfi Coasts with WalkWise International
Let’s head off to the spectacular Sorrento Peninsula & Amalfi Coast where the cliffs dive into turquoise seas with crystal clear waves. This is where Ulysses is said to have tempted the famous Mermaids and where we will explore the awesome landscape of hidden coves and breath-taking views. This is where we will not only take in the rugged green hills for our walks but also enjoy the art, culture monuments, churches, café and cuisine of the Sorrento Peninsula. We will be staying in Massa Lubrense which is the greenest of the six towns on the Sorrento coast. A place where Mediterranean vegetation lines the winding footpaths through ancient hamlets that lead on through lemon orchards and olive, chestnut and oak groves.
Availability and pricing
| Option | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Walking Week on Italy’s Sorrento Peninsula & Amalfi Coast with WalkWise | ||
| Own flight without transfers | £1335.00 | Sold out |
| London Gatwick return only | £1385.00 | Sold out |
| Edinburgh return only | £1545.00 | Sold out |
| London Gatwick | £1635.00 | Sold out |
| Edinburgh | £1705.00 | Sold out |
| Birmingham | £1735.00 | Sold out |
| Manchester | £1785.00 | Sold out |
| Walking Week on Italy’s Sorrento Peninsula & Amalfi Coast with WalkWise - Accommodation | ||
| Place in a double room (must be for 2) | No supplement | Sold out |
| Place in a twin share room | No supplement | Sold out |
| Place in a twin share room (female only) | No supplement | Sold out |
| Place in a twin share room (male only) | No supplement | Sold out |
| Place in a single room | £200.00 | Sold out |
| Place in a Sole Occupancy room | £350.00 | Sold out |
Walks planned and led by WalkWise International Ltd, Kendal. You book with Spice Escapes, who organise this holiday.
Booking conditions for this holiday
Our booking conditions apply to this holiday, including the deposit and the cancellation scale. Read the booking conditions
Quote this reference if you call the team about it: SH0000711
Who else is going
The question everyone asks and nobody wants to.
- On this departure
- 28 people booked
- Travelling alone
- Most people book on their own
Why you'll love this holiday
- Walks out to Positano along the old Path of the Gods.
- A ferry across to Capri is planned into the week.
- Two routes led by guides daily, and a public bus back when you've had enough.
Where you'll go
Impressive Walking:
The walks will as always try to capture the very best of this stupendous walking area between Sorrento and Amalfi. With an ancient pathway known as the ‘path of the gods’ we’ll be in fine company and pay homage to the likes of Goethe and Byron who also found this area encaptivating for their Grand Tours of the 18th Century. Today it’s no less enchanting and I’m sure the paths are even better! We’ve designed the walks so that each of them gains the very best of the area reaching out to Positano which is perched precariously on the side of the cliff in the Lammari mountains. Narrowly stepped alleys wend their way between pastel-coloured houses and picturesque shops. Another day we intend to head to the Isle of Capri to enjoy its enchanting environs. On other days we’ll enjoy the area closer to the hotel and make our way via delightful paths and tracks along to the end of the peninsula itself. What ever we choose the Sorrento and Amalfi coastlines are home to incredibly rich and varied flora and fauna including rare ferns, swooping peregrine falcons and the shy but endemic spectacled salamander.
Each day there will be a minimum of two walks. A moderate one of 8 miles 1,500ft and harder one around 10 miles or possibly more and often double or more of that ascent (some walks require a good head for heights). Generally when in Europe some of the routes may use chairlifts, gondolas, cable cars plus public and private coaches. On this trip we may decide to use private coaches to the start of the walks and where possible public buses back, when we have had enough? We will also probably catch a ferry to Capri plus a funicular maybe used too on one of the walks?
What's included
- International Flights (if selected)
- Hold Luggage as outlined on the flights
- Transfers (if flights booked via Spice Escapes)
- 7 nights accommodation
- 7 Breakfasts
- 6 Evening Meals (do not include water or wine)
- 5 picnic lunches
- 5 guided walks led by professional guides with two walks each day a harder and easier option to suit your needs
- Local Tourist Tax
- Your Spice host, Andrew Casey
Not included
- Single supplement if required
- Personal travel insurance
- Some Drinks
- Optional excursions
- Personal extras
- Transport to/from walks £25pp per walking day payable locally
Travel and where you'll stay
Hotel delle Palme, Corto Sant’Agusta, 32/36, 80064 Massa Lubrense, Napoli
We will experience a wonderful and unique stay at the Hotel Delle Palme **** which is situated in a strategic position on the spectacular ridge of the Sorrento Peninsula. It enjoys breathtaking, panoramic vistas towards, on one hand to the Gulf of Naples and the other the Gulf of Salerno. Due to its elevated location at around 1,300ft above sea level it enjoys a mild and fresh climate. Its pool is set in large gardens and the hotel is well within walking distance to explore the village centre. The hotel itself is elegantly furnished as are the rooms which are equipped with televisions, air-conditioning, hair dryers and mini bars! Wifi is complimentary.
Please note - most rooms for single occupancy are double/twins, however there are couple of 'proper' single rooms (single bed and smaller room size) which have a lower supplement.
Getting there — flights to Naples
Departing from London Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester or Edinburgh.
London Gatwick
Birmingham
Manchester
Edinburgh
These are the times currently scheduled. Airlines change them, sometimes months before departure, so please treat them as provisional rather than final.
Luggage, transfers and flight notes
Luggage Allowance
22kg checked in luggage and a small under the seat bag.
NB - Transfers for all flights will be made together so there may be some waiting at the airport required, this is especially the case for the London Gatwick.
Transfer to resort - approx 2hrs
Before you travel
Weather when you go
October is a great time to visit Amalfi, offering mild weather with daytime temperatures averaging 18–24°C, fewer crowds, and a chance for a final swim. However, visitors should expect occasional rain showers and cooler evenings, so packing layers and an umbrella or raincoat is recommended.
Passport validity
For UK passport holders your passport must be:
- Issued less than 10 years before the date you enter the country (check the ‘date of issue’)
- valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)
- You must check your passport meets these requirements before you travel. If your passport was issued before 1 October 2018, extra months may have been added to its expiry date.
Entry rules for EU travel — EES, ETIAS and your GHIC
EU Entry/Exit System (EES)
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is being introduced gradually across the external borders of the European countries that use it, including the collection of biometric data such as a facial image and fingerprints. Passports continue to be stamped as usual in the meantime.
Further information: travel-europe.europa.eu/ees
ETIAS
UK citizens will eventually need a travel authorisation (ETIAS) to enter the European countries that require it for short stays. It is linked to your passport and valid for up to three years. There is no confirmed start date yet — we will let everyone know when it is required and how to apply.
Global Health Insurance Card
A UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC), or a still-valid EHIC, gives you the right to access state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in the EU. It is not a replacement for travel insurance.
Travel insurance
Please ensure that you have adequate personal travel insurance to suit your requirements in place before you travel. You should get the bracket of insurance between 2,500-2,999m (or 9,840ft) i.e. up to but not including 3,000m
What to bring
You need to have many of the same things with you, as you would have for a typical British spring day on the mountains. The following list is a suggestion of what you may wish to bring with you
You MUST have:
- Walking boots
- A Water bottle (minimum 1 litre, 2litre is much better)
- A Rucksack with a plastic liner
- Waterproofs: jacket and trousers
- A Warm hat
- Warm gloves (not leather)
- Thick walking socks
- Base layer: (thin thermal or warm T-shirt. Best not to be cotton as it gets cold when wet)
- Over layer: (warm sweater or fleece)
- Extra layer: warm top for when cold (e.g. when stopped for lunch)
- Comfortable walking trousers (not jeans as they are too cold & heavy when wet)
- Personal Medication
- A torch for use in the tunnels
- Smart casual clothes for the evening.
- T shirts
- Shorts
- Swim wear
- Sun tan lotion
- Sun glasses
You may wish to bring:
- Vacuum flask (if you like hot drinks on the hill)
- Medium size Tupperware container or plastic bag, to put picnic lunch in.
- Sit mat
- Lip salve
- Camera
- Personal first aid kit
Gallery
Everything else
About your host
Andrew Casey - Walkwise International
Is this for me?
Each day there will be a minimum of two walks. A moderate one of 8 miles 1,500ft and harder one around 10 miles or possibly more and often double or more of that ascent (some walks require a good head for heights). Generally when in Europe some of the routes may use chairlifts, gondolas, cable cars plus public and private coaches. On this trip we may decide to use private coaches to the start of the walks and where possible public buses back, when we have had enough? We will also probably catch a ferry to Capri plus a funicular maybe used too on one of the walks?
Before you book
Will I be the only one on my own?
No. Almost everyone books on their own — that is the whole point of the trip. Nobody has to pair up and nobody sits on their own at dinner unless they want to.
Do I have to share a room?
Only if you want to. Sharing a twin with another solo traveller of the same sex costs nothing extra, and it is how most people keep the price down. If you would rather have a room to yourself, you can — see the single-room price on the trip you are looking at.
Is there a single supplement?
There is a charge for a room of your own and it varies a great deal by trip, so the honest answer is the figure on the holiday you are looking at rather than an average. What there is not is any obligation to pay it: sharing a twin with another solo traveller of the same sex costs nothing extra, and it is a genuine option rather than a token one.
Every holiday with a single room available, and what each one costs, is listed on single rooms and single supplements.
How big is the group?
Small enough to learn everyone’s name in the first day or two. Group sizes vary by trip and are listed on each holiday.
What does the host actually do?
Your host is there to make your holiday feel easy, welcoming and fun. They travel with the group throughout the trip, help everyone get to know each other, keep things running smoothly and are there if you need anything along the way.
They’re not a traditional holiday rep — they’re part of the group, sharing the experience with you and helping make sure nobody feels left out.
Is my money protected?
Yes. Payments are held in a bonded trust account, and every holiday booked with flights is ATOL protected under licence 9046. If you arrange your own flights, your money for the holiday is still protected by the bonded trust account, but the flights you buy elsewhere are not covered by our ATOL.
What age are the other travellers?
It varies by trip. Most groups span a wide range of ages with a shared interest in the destination rather than a shared birth year.
Is there a minimum age?
Yes — 18. Spice Escapes holidays are adults only.
Most people who travel with us are in their forties and beyond, but that is who books rather than a rule. There is no upper age limit, and two people travelling together do not need to be a similar age: a daughter in her thirties travelling with her mother in her sixties is an ordinary booking.
Is Spice Escapes a singles or dating holiday company?
No. Spice Escapes is a hosted holiday company for people who travel on their own. Almost everyone books alone, groups are small and adults only (mostly forties to sixties), and a named host travels with every departure so nobody is the odd one out. It is about the destination and the company, not matchmaking.
What travellers say
4.9/5 from 63 reviews on Google
Questions about this holiday?
Ring the office, send us a question, or chat any hour. A real person, not a call centre.
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