Coastal Cilento Walk

All breakfasts and 2 dinners included.

Cilento has many dishes that stem from cucina povera (cuisine of poverty) with simple dishes made from quality, locally grown products. Expect to see the local pasta, cavatelli - usually served with a mutton ragu - on menus as a primo (the traditional Italian first course), as well as cicci ammaretati - a soup made with chickpeas, lentils and chestnuts. Some of the best-know local products include olive ammaccate (bruised olives), caciocavallo cheese, white artichokes and white figs - traditionally dried and covered in chocolate.

Your luggage is transported from hotel to hotel for you.

These are the standard hotels for our trip. If you'd like to extend your time at any of these or, if you'd like to enhance your stay with an upgraded room, just let us know at the time of booking. Early booking is advised as during busy times we may have to substitute individual hotels for one of an equal or superior standard.

Hotel Villa Rita, Paestum

Situated in the countryside just outside Paestum, Villa Rita is conveniently located close to the railway station and the famous UNESCO temples. It has a modern elegance and a cosy restaurant as well as an outdoor swimming pool set within an oasis of tranquil leafy gardens. Rooms are contemporary and airy, with amenities including Wi-Fi and air conditioning.

Antico Convento B&B, Rocca Cilento

Located in the medieval village of Rocca Cilento, the friendly, family run Antico Convento is housed in a former convent. Rooms are rustic yet cosy with ensuite facilties, whilst there’s a shared lounge and terrace where guests can enjoy a morning coffee. Your stay at the B&B includes a home cooked evening meal.

Hotel Hermitage, San Marco di Castellabate

Offering an outdoor pool and sun terrace with lovely views over the coastline, the Hotel Hermitage sits peacefully amongst gardens on the edge of the village of San Marco di Castellabate. It comes with a bar, restaurant and tennis courts, whilst the bedrooms are traditionally decorated in blue tones with ensuite facilities and air conditioning.

Albergo Santa Caterina, Palinuro

With a prime location on Palinuro’s high street, just a short stroll from the piazzetta, the Albergo Santa Caterina boasts lovely sea views over the gulf from its panoramic terrace. It has some fantastic facilities, including a wellness centre, a restaurant and panoramic bar. Rooms here are spacious with brightly coloured majolica tiled floors and pastel coloured furnishings, and are equipped with air conditioning, safe and minibar.

B&B Casa di Paolo, Marina di Camerota

Decorated throughout with the vibrant Vietri tiles that are so typical in this area, the B&B Casa di Paolo offers comfortable, spacious rooms complete with air conditioning and coffee making machine. There’s space at the B&B to relax in the garden and it also benefits from its own bar. It is perfectly situated near the village centre, the port and the beaches of Marina di Camerota.

Luggage transfers between hotels

Transfer to Centola railway station on day 9