Explore the Amalfi Coast and Sorrento Peninsula on this adventure tour
The Amalfi Coast and Sorrento Peninsula is one of the most breathtaking parts of Italy. The Sorrento Peninsula Adventure tour takes you on foot and bike to the most incredible attractions in the area, getting you in touch with unforgettable oceans, mountains, and towns.
The Sorrento Peninsula Adventure tour leads you up Mount Faito, where you’ll enjoy views of the pastel-clad Amalfi Coast and Gulf of Salerno.
You’ll cruise on an electric bike from Sorrento to Termini, stopping at a local farm for snacks with a view of Capri and the ocean. Then the Sorrento Peninsula Adventure tour takes you through the deep Valley of Mills, where waterfalls and historic paper mills await.
Be whisked away to Capri, where you’ll walk the amazing Path of Fortini, ending up at the well-photographed Arco Naturale, or Natural Arch, framing the blue ocean beyond. The Sorrento Peninsula Adventure tour is a perfect way to get in touch with the beauty of the Sorrento Peninsula, so book today!
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Sorrento Peninsula Adventure Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Naples
Welcome to Italy! You’ll be greeted at the airport and transferred from Naples to Sorrento. Take the evening to explore the town, grab dinner, and enjoy the ocean views.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Sorrento
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Mount Faito Tour
You’ll be up bright and early to meet your guide for a trip to Monte Faito today. You’ll hike up to Monte Molare, passing beech wood and pine forests. The walk is wonderful, and you get a perfect bird-eye view of the colourful buildings of the Amalfi Coast and the Gulf of Salerno from up here. Enjoy it!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Sorrento
Distance: 12 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 E-Biking the Peninsula
After breakfast today, you and your guide will hop on electric bikes to cruise the peninsula. You’ll leave from Sorrento and ride along the road of Marciano, which has incredible views of the ocean. Capri in the distance and the Gulf of Naples are definitely worth a few stops to appreciate! Then, stop off at the hamlet of Termini for some snacks at a local produce farm. Once you’re full, hop back on the bike and cruise back to Sorrento.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Sorrento
Distance: 25 km of biking
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Valley of Mills
Day 4 of your peninsula tour begins with a guided tour of the Valley of Mills. You’ll begin in Ravello, walking across some of the most ancient sites of the Amalfi Coast. You’ll pass the site of Scala, which was once an important stronghold in the Republic of Amalfi. Continuing on through the Valley of Mills is full of waterfalls and lush vegetation. While you walk, you’ll learn about the paper milling operations here. At the end of the walk, enjoy a drink in stunning Amalfi.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Sorrento
Distance: 5 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Capri and the Path of Fortini
Begin the day with a hydrofoil boat ride from Sorrento to Capri, and then a private transfer from Capri to Anacapri. Here, your guide will show you the best of Capri, from the clear blue ocean to the ancient sites. You’ll walk to the Natural Arch, a Paleolithic natural rock formation in the middle of a dense forest. The view behind it opens to the water, making it one of the most impressive and special sites on the island! Then, you’ll continue along the Path of Fortini, which runs parallel to the coastline from the Blue Grotto to the lighthouse of Punta Carena. The path is unreal, and each bay and inlet is sure to impress! Once you’ve had your fill, you’ll be transferred to Naples for the night.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Naples
Distance: 6 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Mount Vesuvius
A highlight of any trip to the region, Mount Vesuvius is the only active volcano in mainland Europe. When it erupted in 79 AD, it famously destroyed Pompeii. Hopefully it’s quiet today! You’ll take a walk up to a viewpoint of the entire Gulf of Naples. It’s truly like no other place in the world.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Naples
Distance: 4 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Farewell, Italy
All too soon, it’s time to head home. After breakfast, you’ll be picked up and driven to the airport in Naples. Safe travels!
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
This partially-guided tour is always run as a private tour for your group only, where the pricing depends on your travelling dates, as well as the types of rooms that you need.
2024 Departures:
The departures are available daily, from March 21st to December 12th, 2024.
- Single room: on request*
- Sharing a double room: from $2,850 USD*
*-Pricing for this tour depends on the dates of your trip. Please click the booking button below to get the exact pricing for your trip dates. The prices listed are per person.
Book NowAccommodation on the Sorrento Peninsula Adventure Tour
This tour is based in 3 and 4-star hotels. The hotel offers pleasant rooms with ensuite bathrooms and great locations. Rooms are double occupancy, and single travellers will pay a supplement. It is also possible to book a triple room, but this might require upgrading the room to suite.
In some cases, accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other, comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel (please inquire to find out the price).
Hotels on Standard Tour
Hotel Regina Sorrento in Sorrento ★★★★
New, beautiful hotel in a convenient location has all the amenities, as well as beautiful view over the Gulf of Naples
Palazzo Salgar in Naples ★★★★
Only a short walk from the heart of Naples, this boutique hotel has lovely rooms, fitness center and friendly staff.
What’s Included in the Sorrento Peninsula Adventure Tour?
Meals
6 breakfasts are included.
Accommodations
Accommodation for 6 nights is included.
Transportation during the Tour
This tour includes transportation from the airport in Naples to Sorrento, any required personal and luggage transfer throughout the trip and tickets for hydrofoil boats. Airport transfers are included too.
Also Included
- Guide services during activities
- Entrance fees to national parks and historical sites
- E-bike tour in Sorrento (includes e-bike rental, helmet and guide services)
- Guided tour of Vesuvius
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Travel to and from Naples
- Lunches and dinners or drinks and snacks not previously mentioned
- Tourist taxes
- Personal equipment
Optional Extras
- Any additional nights before or after tour
Frequently Asked Questions about Sorrento Peninsula Adventure Tour
Platypus Tour is a boutique Italian tour operator, based on the island of Ischia and founded in 1999. Platypus is unique in that many of their guides focus on sharing the historical, scientific, cultural and adventurous side of Southern Italy, both on land and sea. Their motto is to “Learn while traveling”, so join them on a tour in the Amalfi Coast, Campania, Puglia, Umbria, Marche, or Tuscany.
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