Out of our 11 days in Italy, encompassing Rome, Sorrento and Florence, this was our favorite experience. Hiking the path of the gods is an experience unlike any other you will have while in Italy. We left Sorrento around 8AM and found the meeting spot with ease. We then loaded onto a small bus and drove around 1-1.5 hours to the trail head. We met our guide, Antonio at the small city square and were allotted time to use the facilities or grab a coffee.
Antonio was an amazing guide and really played a role in making the experience so great. He stopped at all of the perfect spots to make sure we got the best photos. One fun thing, he picked several herbs and tested our knowledge on them. The hike can be difficult at some spots, notably steep, and can require the use of hiking poles. I highly suggest utilizing the hiking poles provided by the company. Make sure to wear tennis shoes with good tread or hiking shoes. There is a lot of loose dirt that can make your feet slip out from underneath you. I advise you walk sideways down the steep areas.
Halfway in to the hike, they will take you to a shepherds hut for lunch. This was an amazing experience and opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture. The meal was absolutely delicious: fresh goat cheese, zucchini, eggplant, honey, fruit and wine. The rest of the hike was equally as beautiful. At the end of the journey, we stopped back at a small cafe and enjoyed a frozen lemon and coffee slush (two separate drinks- don’t mix them lol).
If you are looking for an incredible, once in a life time memory, this is the excursion for you!