Cilento tour - 7 days - Hike in Italy

7 days tour

Discover the hidden gems of Southern Italy

Explore the hidden gems of Southern Italy with this 7-day itinerary. Discover the beauty of Cilento, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Southern Italy. Visit the ancient Greek temples of Paestum, hike the Infreschi Bay, and learn about the local cheesemaking tradition at a farm. Take a boat tour, visit a ghost town, check an anchovy laboratory, and sample the local figs and wines.

The Cilento tours are designed to give you a full knowledge of the territory, people, history, uses & tradition of this amazing area of the Campania region. The itinerary includes various activities: food & wine, hiking, local experiences, visit to archaeological sites.

7 days tour

Discover the hidden gems of Southern Italy

The Cilento tours are designed to give you a full knowledge of the territory, people, history, uses & tradition of this amazing area of the Campania region. The itinerary includes various activities: food & wine, hiking, local experiences, visit to archaeological sites.

The Grand Tour

Linked to the Cilento area is the so called “Grand Tour”. Term coined by Richard Lassels, a 17th-century Roman Catholic priest and travelling tutor, in his book The Voyage of Italy; travelers, men of culture and adventurers. Young English patricians that one day will lead their country, should complete their studies by observing, under the guidance of a tutor, the customs, habits and history of the Continent. During more than three Centuries, Italy was the destinations of writers, poets, musicians, philosophers, painters. Montesquieu, Goethe, Lamartine, Stendhal, Dickens, Strutt, Lawrence, Jackson, Ramage, Ruskin, Mary Shelley, Byron…

In Southern Italy, travellers were coming to visit the ruins of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Paestum, Velia and the whole Cilento region and Vallo di Diano. In this territory, uncontaminated areas alternate with heavily built-up ones. A unique ecosystem that has earned its inclusion in the exclusive list of UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Cilento National Park

Almost the entire territory of Cilento and Vallo di Diano (80 municipalities) are part of the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park. Established in 1991, with 180,000 hectares of surface, it represents the largest protected area in Italy. Is the homeland of the famous MEDITERRANEAN DIET. Described for the first time in 1954 by the American researcher Ancel Keys. He moved in the village of Pioppi, with his wife, and spent the rest of his life there.

On the Cilento tours, you can see the marks left on the territory by the presence of the ancient italic races. Greeks, Samnites, Romans, Byzantines, Saracens, Lombards, Normans, Swabians, Ottomans, Angevins, Aragoneses, and Bourbons. From the magnificent Doric temples of Paestum to the excavations of the ancient city of Velia, where the footsteps of Parmenides can be still heard. You will get an unparalleled natural heritage: valleys and hills, mountains, gorges, rugged cliffs, churches, abbeys, hamlets and villages, castles, farms. Go back in the time when the adventurous travelers of the Grand Tour, on horses and carriages, discovered these places.

What’s included

A complete experience with everything you need to enjoy a carefree vacation.

Mini-coach transportation
Experienced driver / tour leader & local guides
6 nights accomodation in farmhouse
6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners
Mediterranean diet cooking class
Entrance fees to included sites
Wine tasting
Olive oil mill visit

Day 1

Pick-up – Greek temples – Farmhouse

Benvenuti in Campania! Welcome to Campania!

Today will pick you up at the airport, and/or your hotel, and start our journey to the Cilento region.

Our first stop will be the Greek Temples of Paestum. With a local guide you will find out about the hsitory of this Greek settlement, built in the VII century B.C., and the museum.

Afterward we have a short drive to reach a local cheese farm (caseificio), for a guided tour of the place, followed by a lunch.

Transfer to the Farmhouse who will be our base for the next 6 nights.

Included meals: Lunch, and Dinner

Day 2

Infreschi bay Hike – Boat tour – Ghost village

After breakfast we drive to the town of Camerota, where there’s one of the most beautiful places of Cilento, the Infreschi Bay, a Protected Marine Reserve, a natural harbour on a stretch of coast totally untouched by human being. It starts from Marina di Camerota, passing through the magnificent beaches of Pozzallo and Cala Bianca, the latter in 2017 awarded the title of the most beautiful beach in Italy.

Between carob, myrtle, mistletoe and beautiful broom plants, the path takes us to the last destination of this fantastic journey, the beach of Porto Infreschi with its emerald waters, a veritable paradise on earth.
Time to relax and swimm in this paradise, before taking the boat back into town, and walk to the Garden where we will have an included lunch, with wine.

After the coffee we will walk back into our van and drive to the Ghost Town of San Severino di Centola.

Drive back to the farmhouse. Dinner.

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3

Roccagloriosa – Animal farm

After breakfast we have a 30 minutes drive to reach the town of Roccagloriosa and have a stroll around. Once we reach the ruins of the castle on top of the hill, we will have an amazing view of the entire territory.

Short dirve to reach the Animal Farm, where you are going to have a full local experience. From the life of the goats in the farm, through milking, to processing dairy. Food education at km 0!!! What do you know about cheese making? We want to take you into the magical world of dairy production, and introduce you to our products, about the animals they have there and what they produce.

Transfer back to the farmhouse.

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4

Path of Lovers hike – Cheese factory

Today we drive to the coastal town of Ascea for an easy hike. The Path of the Lovers is only few km long and quite easy, but at the same time very spectacular, with beautiful views of the coast, the mountains, and the sea.

Once we finish, we have a short drive to the cheese factory Tenuta Chirico, where we will learn more about the cheese production and what they do in this family-run Caseificio.

Included meals: Breakfast, Cheese tasting and Dinner

Day 5

Punta Licosa hike – Edible Plants Experience

After breakfast we have an hour drive to San Marco di Castellabate, for another beautiful hike: Punta Licosa. This is one of the most fascinating hikes of the Cilento region.

A path that runs along the entire coast and offer you the naturalistic beauty of this land. It forces you to stop and enjoy the views and details.

With Dionisia, a local expert in Botany & Herbalism, we will discover, recognize & pick edible plants and flowers, that we’ll eat later in her kitchen.

Drive back to the farmhouse.

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6

Figs factory – Vineyard

After breakfast we have an hour drive to reach the town of Prignano Cilento, set up in the mountains. Today you will visit the Santomiele Figs Factory, where you will learn about the figs production. After the tour, there’s a tasting with wine, included.

We, then, move to a local vineyard, for a tour with, of course, wine-tasting!!

Drive back to the farmhouse.

Farewell dinner for the final meal and to raise one last toast to our Cilento adventure.

Included meals: Breakfast, Figs & Wine Tours and Dinner

Day 7

Transfer back – End of tour

Enjoy your breakfast at leisure. After we load our bags, we say goodbye to the farmhouse and transfer back to your hotel, and/or the airport. Your tour leader can assist you with additional tours, post-tour accommodation, or transfers.

Dates & prices 2026

Dates on request – Price per person – single supplement € 250

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   Emilie Christenson 
 18 October 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 10 out of 10! Gaetano was the most amazing guide — our tour of Southern Italy was absolutely perfect from start to finish! If you’re looking for an authentic Italian experience filled with delicious food, welcoming locals, and unforgettable off-the-beaten-path adventures, Gaetano is the guide for you. We had such a wonderful time and can’t wait to plan our next Italian journey… I think a Puglia food & wine tour might have to be next! Grazie mille, Gaetano — sei il migliore! 🥰🇮🇹🙏✨
  
 
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   Lauren Meyer 
 5 July 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I highly recommend Gaetano Barone and GOINITALY Tours!  This is the second tour I have taken with Gaetano. The first one was a small group 9 day pre organized tour in Puglia and this recent tour was a 9 day 3 person  curated tour just for myself and two friends in the Compania region and Cilento area! We agreed on 2 home bases, one in Cava de Tirreni, a hillside town, just 35-45 mins from Naples and another at a GORGEOUS and RELAXING Agriturismo Farm-house Corte di Plano in Santa Barbara di Ceraso! All the food was delicious and accommodations were lovely and quite comfortable!! Gaetano is easy to travel with, knowledgeable, fun, friendly and considerate!  A Great mix of beautiful gardens, art, nature,  hiking, incredible history, less touristy local sights, lovely generous people and fabulous food!! Grazie Mille Gaetano for another FABULOUS TRIP!
  
 
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   Darlene Smith 
 13 June 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Gaetano put together the most amazing 10 day package for us. He drove us everywhere and made sure our accommodations and food were perfect. He took us places we wouldn’t have even thought about that were off the beaten path. We didn’t have to do anything but enjoy ourselves! We had a great time, shared lots of laughs and created wonderful memories. Definitely recommend!
  
 
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   Anna Cardamone 
 10 March 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Un'esperienza suggestiva ed emozionante grazie anche ai racconti e  alle informazioni dettagliate e vivide che la guida ci ha dato. Una forte passione e dedizione tale da trasmetterci serenità e desiderio di ritrovarci presto per la prossima avventura!!
  
 
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   luca cica 
 10 March 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My son and I hiked The Path of the Gods last year, and it was an amazing experience. We had Gaetano to accompany us, and it was well worthy. Gaetano is very friendly; he knows extremely well the history of the area and he is very much engaged with the local communities. Apart from the breath-taking view around every bend, the highlight of the hike was a visit to an old shepherd’s hut. The local sheep man was very kind to offer us some goat cheese, salami, and homemade bread. As you can see my son was very pleased. I highly recommend Gaetano if you want to visit this part of Italy.
  
 
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   Giorgio Muolo 
 29 November 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Gaetano è una guida fenomenale! Abbiamo vissuto un’esperienza indimenticabile. Consigliatissimo!!! Spero di rivederci presto.
  
 
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   Lisa Gotsdiner 
 27 October 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Gaetano is an extraordinary guide and took us on the Path of the Gods hike in October.    He’s friendly, knowledgeable & was attentive to our safety.  The views are spectacular, especially when you reach the point for a full panoramic view of the Amalfi coast. Gaetano had many interesting facts he shared about the history of this region and we had a delicious lunch at the Shepard’s home just off the path. This was quite an experience filled with musical instruments for all to join in, lunch from their garden and great homemade wine. Gaetano is well-connected and experienced…and fun!!  We had a wonderful time!  Lisa & Gary G.
  
 
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   Jolie Tartini 
 22 October 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My positive experience with GoInItaly started well before we arrived in the Amalfi coast.  I was wary initially because I knew nothing about this tour company.  I corresponded with Gaetano via email multiple times firming up the details of our private Path of the Gods hike.  He was patient and thorough when answering my many questions.  The more we communicated, the more confident I became that I was making the right choice.  It turned out that he was an incredible find! Gaetano was extremely personable and knowledgeable. He turned our hike, our experience at the Shepard’s Hut and transport to/from our lodging into a highlight and extremely memorable part of our trip.  Later in our stay, on a questionable weather day, Gaetano picked up 6 of us and turned this gray day into a fun filled adventure.  Not only did he take us to view some requested tourist spots, like the Fiordo di Furore and Grotta dello Smeraldo, but when the weather did not cooperate and the crowds were too large in Amalfi, he saved the day by rerouting us to explore some smaller towns like Maiori where we enjoyed lunch and the gorgeous ocean views.  I would recommend that you utilize Gaetano’s services for any of the activities outlined on the GoInItaly webpage or for any customized touring adventures that you might dream up on your own.
  
 
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   donna nathan 
 19 October 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Gaetano guided us from Sorrento to Positano to Almalfi, where we hiked to the Mills Valley. The hike was beautiful and included historic sites. He arranged for us to have lunch on a farm — such a nice change from crowded restaurants and so delicious! Gaetano is both knowledgeable and easy to be with. We thoroughly enjoyed his company. Our day with him was one of our favorite experiences during our two week vacation in Italy. Highly recommend!
  
 
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   Bill Clark 
 8 September 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you for having us and making us feel right at home in Italy, Your kindness is greatly appreciated! We had a great experience hanging out with you and your family. Thank you for your hospitality and generosity!
  
 
  
  
 
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