The Heart of the Cilento National Park
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- Trekking and Hiking
- Walking tour
- Natural landmarks sightseeing
- Cultural, religious and historic sites
- Young Adults
- duration 9 days
- tour type Private
- age requirement 18-99 yrs
- guiding method Self-guided
- Tour Code BM-23782
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
HIGHLIGHTS
- Experience the amazing nature and rural landscapes of genuine Southern Italy
- Discover the unknown Cilento National Park, one of the biggest and most diverse of Italy
- Visit the impressive Greek Temples of Paestum, among the best preserved in the world
- Walk through villages where time stands still, and enjoy the warm hospitality
Explore the beautiful, culturally-rich but lesser-known and uncrowded area of the Cilento National Park on foot on this self-guided 9-day walking tour.
The region of Campania marks the real starting point of southern Italy. It has been sought-after since Roman times when it was labelled the Campania Felix, or ‘happy land’, hardly a surprise considering the fact that it includes the great city of Naples, beautiful countryside, Roman ruins, small islands and stretches of spectacular coast. On the southern side of the Sorrento Peninsula, the Costiera Amalfitana is probably one of Europe’s most well-known and dramatic stretches of coastline, with its towering cliffs and picturesque coves.
But Campania’s real secret is located south of Salerno, and immediately south of the wonderful Greek temples of Paestum. Here the coastline bulges out into an expanse of the mountainous landmass known as the Cilento, now one of Italy’s biggest National Parks, with World Heritage listing.
This tour brings you into the real ‘Heart of the Cilento’, along the Calore River, up into the wild Cervati mountain range, and finally onto the impressive Alburni Mountains. Inland, the Cilento is largely undisturbed by the 21st century and you will encounter few other tourists along your way.
You will walk through pristine natural areas, like beech and oak forests and mountain meadows, beautiful river valleys, impressive canyons and great mountain scenery. But you will also walk through the attractive countryside with vineyards and olive groves and many cultural treasures like rural chapels, ancient farmhouses, old watermills and charming medieval villages.
You’ll visit some of the nicest medieval villages in the area, where the traditional way of life is still evident. And you’ll enjoy visiting some of the Cilento’s greatest cultural treasures, like the cave church of St. Michael, built into the rock near Sant’Angelo a Fasanella, the ruins of Roscigno Vecchia, the pre-historic ‘stone warrior’ of the Alburni Mountains and the castles of Laurino and Sicignano. And they’re all connected by a great walking route.
At the beginning or the end of the tour, there is also an opportunity to visit Paestum or Pompeii or spend some time on the beach. The tour can easily be combined with a possible journey along the coast of the Cilento or with a tour on the Amalfi Coast as well.
The region of Campania marks the real starting point of southern Italy. It has been sought-after since Roman times when it was labelled the Campania Felix, or ‘happy land’, hardly a surprise considering the fact that it includes the great city of Naples, beautiful countryside, Roman ruins, small islands and stretches of spectacular coast. On the southern side of the Sorrento Peninsula, the Costiera Amalfitana is probably one of Europe’s most well-known and dramatic stretches of coastline, with its towering cliffs and picturesque coves.
But Campania’s real secret is located south of Salerno, and immediately south of the wonderful Greek temples of Paestum. Here the coastline bulges out into an expanse of the mountainous landmass known as the Cilento, now one of Italy’s biggest National Parks, with World Heritage listing.
This tour brings you into the real ‘Heart of the Cilento’, along the Calore River, up into the wild Cervati mountain range, and finally onto the impressive Alburni Mountains. Inland, the Cilento is largely undisturbed by the 21st century and you will encounter few other tourists along your way.
You will walk through pristine natural areas, like beech and oak forests and mountain meadows, beautiful river valleys, impressive canyons and great mountain scenery. But you will also walk through the attractive countryside with vineyards and olive groves and many cultural treasures like rural chapels, ancient farmhouses, old watermills and charming medieval villages.
You’ll visit some of the nicest medieval villages in the area, where the traditional way of life is still evident. And you’ll enjoy visiting some of the Cilento’s greatest cultural treasures, like the cave church of St. Michael, built into the rock near Sant’Angelo a Fasanella, the ruins of Roscigno Vecchia, the pre-historic ‘stone warrior’ of the Alburni Mountains and the castles of Laurino and Sicignano. And they’re all connected by a great walking route.
At the beginning or the end of the tour, there is also an opportunity to visit Paestum or Pompeii or spend some time on the beach. The tour can easily be combined with a possible journey along the coast of the Cilento or with a tour on the Amalfi Coast as well.
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Arrival
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Day 2: Along the Calore River
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Day 3: From Felitto to Laurino
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Day 4: From Valle dell’Angelo to Piaggine
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Day 5: From Roscigno to Sant'Angelo a Fasanella
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Day 6: A walk in the Middle Ages
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Day 7: The Alburni Mountains
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Day 8: The northern side of the Alburni Mountains
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Day 9: End of the tour
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 8 Breakfasts and 8 Dinners
- Accommodation as noted in the itinerary
- Extensive route notes, with descriptions of the route & tourist information
- Maps at 1: 25.000 scale
- 24/7 assistance
- Luggage transfer
- Private transfers as specified
- Single supplement
- Departure taxes & visas
- Travel Insurance
- Drinks and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Optional additional tours or activities
- Tips
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 2 reviews
Had a wonderful time.
Great trip!
M
5 - Excellent
Thank you for all your help, and the office staff.Overall, we had a lovely time. The scenery of the Cilento National Park is spectacular. Walking holidays are very popular now and people are always looking for new places to walk.... Read more
A
5 - Excellent
Thank you so much for making this a GREAT vacation.
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