TREKKING TOUR GUIDE

History and Information: The church of S.Gennaro, the only example of baroque architecture existing on the coast. Of the primitive church, much smaller and always dedicated to San Gennaro has been known since 1300 when he was under the patronage of two patrician families of Amalfi, the Corsario and the D'Alagno, who by deed of 18 August 1589 made a gift to the then "Universitas" of Praiano and Vettica.

Demolished the old church was erected the current one, completed in 1602. The dome was covered with majolica tiles, while the interior was enriched with stucco and a tiled terracotta floor with white background and refined geometric designs containing fruit flowers, leaves and birds (1771-1776).

The excursion will begin along a short stretch of Via Masa that will lead us directly to 'Il Gusto della Costa' where we will welcome Valentino who will tell us how their liqueurs are produced and packaged from the best citrus, grown on their terraces, a symbol of quality and excellence of the Amalfi Coast.

After the lemon tour, the hiking tour continues through the alleys and the most beautiful streets of Praiano NaturArte.

Slow Food members are invited to bring with them the slow food card to be shown for the excursion and tasting tour discount.

Reservation until to thursday 10 April at 12 am

Excursion reservation Candida Hiking guide +393391864840 or e- mail info@costanaturatrekking.com
Il Gusto della Costa Valentino +393295931914

Trekking tour information

Elevation gain 150 mt downhill and ascent +/-

Distance 3 km Duration 3 hours excluding stops

Difficulty easy Type of route uphill and downhill

Rating: T (Tourist) Meeting point from San Gennaro square Praiano.

Arrival to Capriglione square

Equipment necessary: Sneakers, or trekking shoes layered sports clothing, water bottle.

Excursion price 20 euro por person (slow food partner) 25 euro (individual person)

Lemon tour to ‘Il Gusto della Costa Praiano
Lemon tour price 15 euro slow food partners 20 euro no slow food partners

INFORMATION AND HISTORY The Path of Lemons is a simple but fascinating walk that connects Maiori and Minori, along the ancient road that was once the destination of the passages of farmers and mules, for the transport of the yellow gold of the Amalfi Coast.

When it was born, this road was the only connection between the two villages, the alternative road was in fact represented by the sea;The tour starts after a brief introduction from the beginning of Corso Reginna in Maiori. We will pass near the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria a Mare, a church built in 1505.

The stairs will lead us to Torre, a small village in the municipality of Minori, which houses the ancient Church of San Michele Arcangelo which will enchant you with one of the most beautiful panoramic points of the coast "Il Belvedere della Mortella" (the dialectal name of the myrtle plant, very common in the area), from where you can see Ravello and, more in the distance, Amalfi and Atrani.

The hiking tour, continues downhill where we will wait for Viviana and Vincenzo, to tell us the family story of 'Agricola Cuonc Cuonc with an aperitif tasting products at km 0 of their panoramic garden.

Arrived in the center of Minori near the beautiful Basilica of Santa Trofimena, Maria Lucia will give us a warm welcome in his trattoria 'A Ricetta' family atmosphere; dishes and recipes of the traditional cuisine of the Amalfi Coast will be a unique experience to remember on this authentic day.

INFORMATION, PRICE, CONTACT
Excursion price 25 euro por person (slow food members) 20 (no slow food members)

Aperitif at km 0 to "Cuonc Cuonc" Factory Minori 7 euro slow food members 10 euro no slow food members

Lunch or dinner to ‘Trattoria A Ricetta Restaurant’ Menu 1: Path of the lemon 40 euro for slow food members 50 euro for no slow food partner. Menu 2: Minori 30 euro for slow food members 37 no slow food members
The Slow Food members are invited to bring with them the slow food card to be shown for the excursion and tasting tour discount.

Reservation until to Friday 11 April at 12 am

Excursion reservation Candida Hiking guide +393391864840 or e-mail info@costanaturatrekking.com

Agricola "Cuonc Cuonc" Viviana tel: +393337491020 info@cuonccuonc.it

Trattoria "A Ricetta" Maria Lucia tel+39 089 877704 +393391901764 ristorantearicettaminori@candida

Trekking tour information

Elevation gain 250 mt downhill and ascent +/-

Distance 3 km Duration 2 hours

Difficulty easy Type of route uphill and downhill

Rating: T (Tourist)

Meeting point on Maiori Piazza San Giacomo square (near Decò supermarket) h10 am -15 pm

The church of S.Gennaro, the only example of baroque architecture existing on the coast. Of the primitive church, much smaller and always dedicated to San Gennaro has been known since 1300 when he was under the patronage of two patrician families of Amalfi, the Corsario and the D'Alagno, who by deed of 18 August 1589 made a gift to the then "Universitas" of Praiano and Vettica.

Demolished the old church was erected the current one, completed in 1602. The dome was covered with majolica tiles, while the interior was enriched with stucco and a tiled terracotta floor with white background and refined geometric designs containing fruit flowers, leaves and birds (1771-1776).

The excursion will begin along a short stretch of Via Masa that will lead us directly to 'Il Gusto della Costa' where we will welcome Valentino who will tell us how their liqueurs are produced and packaged from the best citrus, grown on their terraces, a symbol of quality and excellence of the Amalfi Coast.

After the lemon tour, the hiking tour continues through the alleys and the most beautiful streets of Praiano NaturArte.

Slow Food members are invited to bring with them the slow food card to be shown for the excursion and tasting tour discount. Reservation until to thursday  10 April at 12 am                                                                                                    

Trekking tour information

Elevation gain 150 mt downhill and ascent +/-

Distance 3 km Duration 3 hours excluding stops

Difficulty easy Type of route uphill and downhill

Rating: T (Tourist)

Meeting point from San Gennaro square Praiano.

Arrival to Capriglione square

Equipment necessary: Sneakers, or trekking shoes layered sports clothing, water bottle.

Excursion price 20 euro por person (slow food partner) 25 euro (individual person)
Lemon tour to ‘Il Gusto della Costa Praiano
Lemon tour price 15 euro slow food partners 20 euro no slow food partners