Cycle Cilento & the Amalfi Coast Tour with 99 Reviews by Exodus Adventure Travels

8 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

16 peopleMaximum group size

16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Palinuro, Italy

Ends

Minori, Italy

Highlights

Discover the two faces of Campania by bike: peaceful Cilento and the lively Amalfi Coast

Explore Cilento National Park, riding along South Italy’s best-preserved coastline

Hop back 2,500 years with a stay near the ancient Greek city of Paestum

Cycle to Minori past sheer cliffs and lemon terraces: one of the world’s most scenic coastal roads

Visit classic Amalfi Coast towns and villages, including Positano and Amalfi itself

Itinerary

Imagine cycling through two of Italy’s most storied regions—undiscovered Cilento and the vibrant Amalfi Coast. The "Cycle Cilento & the Amalfi Coast" tour invites experienced travelers on an eight-day journey, weaving between pristine national parks, charming fishing villages, and iconic coastal towns.

The adventure begins in tranquil Cilento, where unspoiled landscapes and centuries-old traditions await. Pedal through the fishing communities, visit the ancient Greco-Roman city of Paestum with its well-preserved doric temples, and then make your way to the legendary Amalfi Coast, riding scenic routes through Positano, Minori, and Amalfi itself.

A unique selling point of this bicycle trip is its blend of natural beauty, historical depth, and world-renowned cuisine—each ride is rewarded with delicious local food. Accommodation, transport, and meals are all included, ensuring you focus on enjoying every moment of this Italian cycling getaway.

day 1 - Adventure starts in Palinuro, on the southern coast of Cilento National Park

Welcome to Palinuro, a lively and picturesque village on the southern coast of Cilento (approximately three hours’ drive from Naples). Capo Palinuro is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty and impressive underwater caves.

Our main briefing takes place tomorrow morning due to the late arrival of some flights today.

Want more time in Palinuro? Secure pre-tour hotel nights through your sales representative.

Accommodation:Hotel Santa Caterina (or similar)

day 2 - Cycle along the most unspoilt stretch of coastline in southern Italy, then inland to the Mingardo Canyon and abandoned village of San Severino

Around 9am, say ciao to your tour leader and fellow travellers, when we gather as a group to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead.

We start with a scenic circular ride along the southern coast of Cilento National Park, the most unspoilt stretch of coastline in southern Italy, offering spectacular views of the Gulf of Policastro. We arrive in the lovely coastal town of Marina di Camerota for a short break and then climb inland to the village of San Giovanni a Piro. We cycle around the impressive Mount Bulgheria and to the Mingardo Canyon before making our way back to Palinuro.

Tonight your tour leader ensures a big Italian welcome by arranging our first group dinner.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:Hotel Santa Caterina (or similar)

day 3 - Ride to Capo Palinuro then to the medieval village of Pisciotta; descend to the coast and Casalvelino

From Marina di Camerota, we follow the beautiful coastline to the peninsula of Capo Palinuro to the medieval village of Pisciotta, known for producing delicious olive oil, which we will taste. From here we climb gently to the town of Ascea. En route back to the coast, we cycle past the ancient Greek settlement of Velia, which has an impressive arch from the fourth century BCE, before heading to the plain of Casalvelino, where we stay in a lovely agriturismo.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

Others:Agriturismo Zio Cristoforo (or similar)

day 4 - Undulating ride through coastal villages; stop for lunch and optional swim; continue to Paestum with its ancient Greek ruins

Today we enjoy one of the finest rides in Italy as we leave the Casalvelino plain behind and cycle through picturesque coastal villages to Acciaroli, a favourite of Ernest Hemingway. We stop for lunch in Santa Maria di Castellabate, where there is the opportunity for a swim in the sea. In the afternoon we enjoy the final section of our route to Agropoli, a charming town overlooking the sea, and ride to our hotel, just a stone’s throw from the ancient Greek temples of Paestum.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Hotel Villa Rita (or similar)

day 5 - Train to Salerno; scenic ride to Minori, our base for the next three nights

This morning we have time to visit the well-preserved temples and amphitheatre of Paestum. We will also taste the celebrated buffalo mozzarella at lunch, before taking a train to Salerno, the gateway to the Amalfi Coast. In the afternoon, we ride to Minori, one the most scenic coastal roads in the world. Along the way we stop in the fishing village of Cetara, known for delicious tuna and anchovies. We then continue to Capo d'Orso, offering breathtaking views over the Amalfi Coast and Capri. From here it's mainly downhill as we cycle past dramatic cliffs and lemon terraces to the coastal villages of Maiori and finally Minori, our base for the last three nights.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Hotel Santa Lucia/Hotel 7 Bello (or similar)

day 6 - Cycle to Amalfi and Positano; climb to the Colli di San Pietro; sunset in Minori

Ride the scenic coastal road to Amalfi this morning, where we have time for a short stroll. The town has been popular with the British since Edwardian times, when the upper classes viewed the town as a pleasant place to spend their winters.

We then continue to Furore, Praiano and Positano, a route with views of the whole peninsula, including Capri. Then take a beautiful climb to the Colli di San Pietro, on the ridge between the Bay of Naples and the Gulf of Salerno. Finally, we return to Positano, a near-vertical town of colourful buildings, where we enjoy free time to explore, before riding back to Amalfi and then Minori in time for the sunset.

Please note: Today's exact route is decided by the tour leader, based on local conditions. This may mean the distances, ascents and descents are different to those stated below.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Hotel Santa Lucia/Hotel 7 Bello (or similar)

day 7 - Free day to relax or go sightseeing

A day off the bike to relax in Minori. Alternatively, you could take a guided walk to glorious Ravello, enjoy a boat trip to the island of Capri or visit the World Heritage sites of Pompeii and Vesuvius.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Hotel Santa Lucia/Hotel 7 Bello (or similar)

day 8 - Adventure ends in Minori

You’ve cycled the Amalfi Coast, tasted delicious regional cuisine and clocked an impressive number of miles on the saddle. This morning, however, there’s time for a final breakfast of the holiday before beginning your return journey home. If want to explore more of this stunning part of Italy speak to your sales representative about adding extra nights.

Meals:Breakfast

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All breakfasts and two dinners

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Itinerary

day 1 - Adventure starts in Palinuro, on the southern coast of Cilento National Park

day 2 - Cycle along the most unspoilt stretch of coastline in southern Italy, then inland to the Mingardo Canyon and abandoned village of San Severino

day 3 - Ride to Capo Palinuro then to the medieval village of Pisciotta; descend to the coast and Casalvelino

day 4 - Undulating ride through coastal villages; stop for lunch and optional swim; continue to Paestum with its ancient Greek ruins

day 5 - Train to Salerno; scenic ride to Minori, our base for the next three nights

day 6 - Cycle to Amalfi and Positano; climb to the Colli di San Pietro; sunset in Minori

day 7 - Free day to relax or go sightseeing

day 8 - Adventure ends in Minori

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Itinerary

day 1 - Adventure starts in Palinuro, on the southern coast of Cilento National Park

day 2 - Cycle along the most unspoilt stretch of coastline in southern Italy, then inland to the Mingardo Canyon and abandoned village of San Severino

day 3 - Ride to Capo Palinuro then to the medieval village of Pisciotta; descend to the coast and Casalvelino

day 4 - Undulating ride through coastal villages; stop for lunch and optional swim; continue to Paestum with its ancient Greek ruins

day 5 - Train to Salerno; scenic ride to Minori, our base for the next three nights

day 6 - Cycle to Amalfi and Positano; climb to the Colli di San Pietro; sunset in Minori

day 7 - Free day to relax or go sightseeing

day 8 - Adventure ends in Minori

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