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See the Amalfi Coast by bike, no pedalling required
Enjoy the gorgeous scenery of the Amalfi Coast on an e-bike, making your travels way easier than a traditional bike tour.
Revel in a landscape dotted with colourful villages and flanked by mountains and the sea.
Grab a gelato or cappuccino in Positano or stop for a swim in the sea in Amalfi.
Cruise to interesting natural reserves and monuments with special viewpoints.
The Amalfi Coast is perhaps the world’s most beautiful coastline. On the Amalfi Coast E-Bike Tour, you can take in this amazing scenery almost without effort. You’ll cycle with ease along the beautiful coastal road and have plenty of time to take in the scenery and stop in the villages along the way.
This short tour offers you the best of the coastal scenery in the area: first of all, the Amalfi Coast, the southern side of the peninsula, with its towering cliffs and picturesque coves. Definitely one of the most beautiful coastlines in Europe! But also, the other side of the Peninsula of Sorrento, overlooking the beautiful Bay of Naples, is an area of staggering natural beauty and scattered with cultural treasures. An additional loop to the very western tip allows you to cycle ‘face-to-face’ with the beautiful island of Capri, with a long tradition as one of the premier tourist destinations in Italy.
Best known for its medieval coastal towns and inland villages such as Amalfi, Positano and Ravello and the resort town Sorrento, the area is also home to several hidden marvels. Small natural reserves, ancient paper mills, and wild mountain scenery are only a small distance away from the busy touristy centres, waiting to be explored by the aware traveller. This short tour gives you the opportunity to discover both the busy touristic and the hidden, but no less spectacular, side of the Amalfi Coast.
The Amalfi Coast is perhaps the world’s most beautiful coastline. On the Amalfi Coast E-Bike Tour, you can take in this amazing scenery almost without effort. You’ll cycle with ease along the beautiful coastal road and have plenty of time to take in the scenery and stop in the villages along the way.
This short tour offers you the best of the coastal scenery in the area: first of all, the Amalfi Coast, the southern side of the peninsula, with its towering cliffs and picturesque coves. Definitely one of the most beautiful coastlines in Europe! But also, the other side of the Peninsula of Sorrento, overlooking the beautiful Bay of Naples, is an area of staggering natural beauty and scattered with cultural treasures. An additional loop to the very western tip allows you to cycle ‘face-to-face’ with the beautiful island of Capri, with a long tradition as one of the premier tourist destinations in Italy.
Best known for its medieval coastal towns and inland villages such as Amalfi, Positano and Ravello and the resort town Sorrento, the area is also home to several hidden marvels. Small natural reserves, ancient paper mills, and wild mountain scenery are only a small distance away from the busy touristy centres, waiting to be explored by the aware traveller. This short tour gives you the opportunity to discover both the busy touristic and the hidden, but no less spectacular, side of the Amalfi Coast.
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Amalfi Coast E-Bike Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Amalfi
After your arrival at Amalfi, settle in at your centrally located hotel. By the end of the afternoon, you’ll meet for a short briefing with a representative. In case you have arrived early you may want to take your bicycles for a short ride to nearby Ravello. Ravello is a stunning medieval village, “halfway the sky and the sea,” which boasts some of the most beautiful villas with amazing views over the Amalfi Coast.
In the evening you may go for a stroll through the historical centre of Amalfi and pick out one of the nice restaurants for dinner.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Amalfi
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Day 2 The Eastern Amalfi Coast
On the first cycling day you’ll discover the eastern part of the Amalfi Coast, which officially starts at the charming village of Vietri sul Mare, renowned for its colourful tableware ceramics. Less known is that Vietri boasts some stunningly beautiful small hamlets tucked away in the hills. Other villages to discover are the idyllic village of Cetara, named after the Roman ‘cetus’ tuna fish, which still produces some of the world’s finest. Take your time for a cup of coffee or a cappuccino at the little bar near the tiny port of the village, overlooking the colourful fishermen’s boats lying on the white sandy beach.
Head up to Capo d’Orso, the highest point of the road, and a wonderful outlook on the whole of the Amalfi Coast and Capri. After admiring the view, ride downhill on a beautiful winding road through lemon groves, forests, and dramatic cliffs until you arrive at Maiori, the biggest town on the coast. A short stretch around the headland brings you to Minori, with its nice little centre and beautiful seaside boulevard. Then you continue with a short climb towards Castiglione, once part of the defence system of the Amalfi Republic. In case you did not visit it the day before, here you have the choice of cycling up to marvellous Ravello by bicycle or continuing to Amalfi. After passing Castiglione you will cycle through picture-perfect little Atrani with its whitewashed houses before arriving back in Amalfi.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Amalfi
Distance: 3.5-5 hours, 45-70km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Praiano and Positano to Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi and Sorrento
Today you will explore the second half of the dramatic Strada Amalfitana, cycling from Amalfi to the town of Sorrento, offering wide views over the Bay of Naples. During the route you alternate great views on the Amalfitan and Sorrentine coasts. A short stretch brings you through Praiano to Positano, easily the most scenic of the towns on the coast. When arriving at Positano, do not be tempted to cycle down into the town and explore its scenic and colourful alleys, but stay on the very scenic road which circles around downtown Positano.
After Positano the coast becomes wilder and more rugged, and it is a good climb to arrive at the Colli di San Pietro, beautifully situated on the ridge that separates the Amalfi Coast from the rest of the Sorrento Peninsula. Indeed, you’ll have views both on the Amalfi Coast as well as on the Bay of Naples dominated by Mount Vesuvius. A short flat stretch then brings you to Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi. From here you’ll cycle towards the very end of the peninsula, Punta Campanella. From the very last village you have a great view of Capri.
Return along the northern coast, with wonderful views of the Bay of Naples and again Mount Vesuvius, through the charming village of Massa Lubrense. For those who want it is possible to take a detour to the seaside resort of Sorrento, perched on high vertical limestone cliffs above the sea, and visit its city walls, and the old town centre with its wonderful gardens and villas. Alternatively you turn inland again shortly before reaching Sorrento and climb slowly up to Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi again. From Sant’Agata it is a short, flat ride to the Colle di San Pietro, and then all the way back down again to Positano. Once arrived at Positano you now have the time to visit,before returning the last short stretch back to Amalfi.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Amalfi
Distance: 45-6 hours, 80-90km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Departure
After breakfast, the tour concludes. Safe travels onward!
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
2024 Departures: The departures are available every day, from March 15th to October 31st, 2024, with an exception for two weeks at the beginning of August when no bookings are possible.
- Single room: on request
- Sharing a double room: from EUR525*
Accommodation on the Amalfi Coast E-Bike Tour
This tour is based in a 3-star hotel. The hotel will be confirmed upon your booking, but expect a central location in Amalfi.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
What’s Included in the Amalfi Coast E-Bike Tour?
Meals
3 breakfasts are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 3 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
Luggage transfer is included. Airport transfers are not included.
Also Included
- 24-hour telephone assistance
- Maps
- Extensive route notes
- Bike rental
Not included
- Visas if required
- Personal gear
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Airport transfers
- Meals not previously mentioned
- Guide services
- Anything not mentioned as included
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Extensions during the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades where available
- How hard is the Amalfi Coast E-Bike Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Italy?
- When is the best time to travel to Italy for this tour?
- Are meals included on the Amalfi Coast E-Bike Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Amalfi to start this tour?
- Is the Amalfi Coast E-Bike Tour guided?
- Where does the Amalfi Coast E-Bike Tour end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Italy?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Italy?
We rate this tour as a 2/5. There are only two days of cycling on this tour, and with the help of your e-bike, they will feel quite relaxed despite the distance. Beginner bikers and those with a good baseline level of fitness should be able to enjoy this tour.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
The best time to visit Italy for this tour is the spring (May and June) or the early fall (September) when the temperatures are not too hot and the crowds aren’t so bad.
3 breakfasts are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip. Get your Travel Insurance.
You can reach Amalfi by flying into Naples, taking the train to Salerno, and then taking a short bus to Amalfi. You can also reach Salerno (and thus Amalfi) by train from Rome and other major cities.
No, this is a self-guided tour. Not to worry, though! Self-guided travelling lets you go at your own pace and gives you more freedom in your day-to-day than a guided tour, with the benefit of available assistance should you need it. Those who are uncomfortable with the idea of a self-guided tour should inquire about guided options.
The tour ends in Amalfi, from where you can take the bus and train to your departure airport.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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Genius Loci is a leading tour specialist in walking, cycling, and kayaking tours in Italy. Operating since 1999, they’ve been committed to responsible, quality tourism from the start. With a strong word of mouth following and high client satisfaction, Genius Loci is a reliable choice to adventurers in Italy.
