Jubilee 2025: Hike to Avvocata Monastery & Amalfi Coast

This is a new religious hike included in the coming Jubilee Year 2025.
In this tour we include a guided tour, to visit the Benedictine Abbey built in the year 1011.
You will learn the history about the foundation of the Abbey, and later of the town of Cava de’ Tirreni (SA).
You will walk on the path that thousand of pilgrims used to walk on, as a sign of Christian devotion.
This is the perfect trail for people that love nature & hiking: you will have amazing views of the Salerno coast, up to the Cilento area, and the Amalfi Coast.
The towns and villages of Vietri sul mare, Raito, Cetara, Maiori, and Ravello; the volcano Vesuvius, and the Lattari Mountains.
Meet wild horses, goats & sheep roaming freely on the path, with chances to admire peregrine falcons flying over your heads.
The hike is classified as E, MODERATE. We will walk a total distance of 12 km ( 7 miles). You need to wear hiking shoes, and we suggest to bring at least one walking stick to use whilst hiking.

We will have 1-hour guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey, built in the year 1011.
We will visit:
– The Basilica, the Chapel & the Grotto of S. Alferio
– The Old Chapels from XI century
– The Romanic Cloister, with the Nativity & Sarcophagi
– The Cript from the XII century
– The Longobards’ Cemetery
– The Chapel of S. German
– The Museum
– The Chapter Room with the Maiolica Floor

This is the final destination of the hike. We will visit the grotto, where the shepherd had the vision of Our Holy Lady, and told him to built a Church.
From the Sanctuary there’s an amazing panorama over the Amalfi Coast and the Lattari Mountains.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

• Jubilee 2025: Hike to Avvocata Monastery & Amalfi Coast
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• Entrance fees to the Benedictine Abbey
• A local hiking English-speaking guide
• Guided Tour of the Benedictine Abbey of Cava de’ Tirreni (SA)

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We will provide the entry tickets for the attractions included in this tour and will be delivered at the entrance.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Go in Italy.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.