Annual Birthday Adventure · Est. 2026

Peak State

Bike the Amalfi Coast & Cilento — Sorrento to Palinuro.
10 days. 9 towns. 1 birthday.

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Trip Details

WhenAug 7 – 16, 2026
WhereSorrento → Palinuro, Italy
Distance~20–28 mi/day (e-bikes available)
StylePoint A to B, new town each night
Remote work9am–5pm ET friendly (ride mornings, work afternoons)

Daily Rhythm

Morning

8am – 1pm

Ride before the heat

Afternoon

3pm – 11pm

9–5 ET work block

Evening

9pm – late

Italian dinner, together

Itinerary

ArriveFri, Aug 7

Fly into Naples, transfer to Sorrento

Sleep: Sorrento

Day 1Sat, Aug 822 mi

Sorrento → Positano — coastal cliffs, first big views

Sleep: Positano

Day 2Sun, Aug 912 mi

Positano → Amalfi — the iconic cliffside road

Sleep: Amalfi

Rest DayMon, Aug 10Rest

Explore Amalfi — Valle dei Mulini hike, swim, lemon groves

Sleep: Amalfi

Day 3Tue, Aug 1110 mi

Amalfi → Ravello — steep climb rewarded with panoramic views

Sleep: Ravello

BirthdayWed, Aug 1225 mi

Ravello → Salerno — long descent into the city, birthday dinner

Sleep: Salerno

Day 5Thu, Aug 1328 mi

Salerno → Agropoli — enter the wild Cilento coast

Sleep: Agropoli

Day 6Fri, Aug 1422 mi

Agropoli → Acciaroli — quiet fishing village, Hemingway vibes

Sleep: Acciaroli

Day 7Sat, Aug 1528 mi

Acciaroli → Palinuro — dramatic cape & sea caves

Sleep: Palinuro

DepartSun, Aug 16

Morning farewell, transfer to Naples airport

Total riding distance~147 mi

Good to Know

E-bikes recommended

The Amalfi Coast has brutal climbs. E-bikes let everyone enjoy the views without suffering. We'll rent from Cycling Explorers in Sorrento.

Luggage transfers

A service moves your bags hotel-to-hotel so you ride light with just a daypack.

Food steward

Each day, one person picks the group's lunch + dinner spot. You're encouraged to go off-script too.

Cilento is the secret

Days 5–8 leave the crowded Amalfi Coast behind. The Cilento has the same beauty, zero crowds, and cheaper everything.

Cost breakdown below

See the detailed estimate further down — conservative range with line-by-line breakdown.

Estimated Cost Per Person

Conservative estimates — actual costs depend on booking timing, sharing rooms, and personal spending. All prices in USD.

Round-trip flight (NYC → Naples)

Book early — summer prices climb fast

$500800

Hotels / Airbnb (9 nights)

Shared rooms or modest hotels, ~$100–155/night

$9001400

E-bike rental (9 days)

Group rate from Cycling Explorers, Sorrento

$250400

Food & drink (9 days)

~$40–60/day — mix of trattorias and markets

$350550

Luggage transfer service

Split across group, bags moved daily

$80120

Airport transfers

Naples → Sorrento + Palinuro → Naples

$4070

Misc (tips, gelato, espresso)

Budget for spontaneous moments

$80150
Estimated total$2,200–$3,490