Overview
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.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Entrance fees to the Benedictine Abbey
Lunch
A local hiking English-speaking guide
Guided Tour of the Benedictine Abbey of Cava de' Tirreni (SA)
Private transportation
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Meeting point is outside the Train Station in Cava de' Tirreni (SA)
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
We will provide the entry tickets for the attractions included in this tour and will be delivered at the entrance.
What to expect
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La Trinità della Cava
1 hour
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 -
Santuario di Maria Santissima Avvocata
1 hour
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Jubilee 2025: Religious Hike to Avvocata Monastery & Amalfi Coast
Can I cancel Jubilee 2025: Religious Hike to Avvocata Monastery & Amalfi Coast for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 7–8 hours.
Where does it start?
Meeting point is outside the Train Station in Cava de' Tirreni (SA)
What's included?
- Entrance fees to the Benedictine Abbey
- Lunch
- A local hiking English-speaking guide
- Guided Tour of the Benedictine Abbey of Cava de' Tirreni (SA)
What's not included?
- Private transportation
Which places does it visit?
It visits La Trinità della Cava, Santuario di Maria Santissima Avvocata.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Italian, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
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