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66 Reviews

4.7 out of 5

Holly Evans

Reviewed July 2015

The food and the views make the tough bits worthwhile!

An amazing trip with some brilliant fellow travellers. Never would have made it up some of those hills without the support of Paulo and the rest of the team.
The cycling was tough at times but I think that was partly due to the heat. We had average temps between 30 and 35 degrees. There are some challenging climbs but what goes up must come down and everyone in the group made it through. I would recommend putting some time in on the bike before the holiday.

Paulo is a great leader with excellent knowledge about the area as well as knowing all the best places to eat!

On the final day we found a tour of the lemon groves in Amalfi which I would hugely recommend. It was advertised in the hotel and we had a great time learning about the history of lemon growing in the area as well as sampling some of the lovely food and drink they create! (www.amalfilemonexperience.it)

Accommodation was all nice and the dinners were great-you definitely won’t go hungry. Pools at all hotels except the last one but the beach was 2 minutes walk away. Take some insect repellant for the agriturismo.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing everyone reach the top of the climb out of Sorrento and the big one on the first day. The group were so supportive of each other.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Paulo was fab and we were sorry to say goodbye! Trust him when it comes to food recommendations!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Padded shorts are a must as there's a fair few lumps and bumps in the road. Make the effort to put in a bit of training before you go as it'll let you make the most of the holiday and enjoy the stunning scenery even more.

Jereldine Wade

Reviewed June 2015

Cilento to Amalfi bike trip

Great trip!

Most Inspirational Moment

The scenery and the biking

Thoughts on Group Leader

Pablo was good leader and a good person.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Some hill training would be helpful.

Stephen Westall

Reviewed June 2015

Cycle Cliento and the Amalfi Coast

This was a stunning cycle ride. The scenery was fantastic, the people very friendly and the food was delicious. We had a really friendly and supportive group and Paulo, Sara and Giovanni provided excellent leadership and support throughout.
I think the rating as “moderate” was a little off the mark – unless you were fit and had some experience of challenging hills it may pose a tough challenge, particularly in the Italian heat.
The accommodation was good throughout (although the farm residence was disappointing at breakfast with limited choice). During our lunch stops the food and value for money were excellent.

Most Inspirational Moment

Strangely enough on one of our days "off" I made the trip to Capri and could look back on the coastline to see the amazing terrain (which we did successfully cycle!) - a real sense of achievement. The group was inspirational too with much humour and support when needed.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Paulo did an excellent job , managing each day in a professional and supporting way. He made sure everybody was looked after and gave excellent advice for our times in built up areas. His announcement on the transfer from the airport (a long 3 hours!) was that we needed to forget two words this week - flat (Amalfi was not flat at all) and diet (there was no point in worrying about diets with such marvellous food) stay in my mind.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you are fit enough for the ride. Practice those hills before you arrive so you can manage the often steady climbs in the heat.

Alison Reeves

Reviewed June 2015

Cycle cilento & the amalfi coast

Fantastic trip, hard work (do some hill training before going – it will make it all the more enjoyable) but the scenery and food make it so worthwhile. The guide, Paolo is fantastic, great local knowledge, especially when it comes to where to eat! We were told on the first day to forget the words “flat” and “diet”……..he was right!

Most Inspirational Moment

All of it was great, just beautiful scenery the whole way.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Fantastic! Very considerate of everyone in the group, timed each day perfectly obviously loves this area and knows it extremely well

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do some hill training prior to going!

Bryan Kennett

Reviewed June 2015

CILENTO & AMALFI COAST

EXCELLENT FOOD………….EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION…………..EXCELLENT COMPANY………….PAULO, THE TEAM LEADER & SARAH, HIS NON-PAID HELPER, WERE ALSO EXCELLENT……………THE REASON MY ASSESSMENT IS “VERY GOOD” RATHER THAN EXCELLENT OVERALL, IS BECAUSE THE CYCLING HOLIDAY WAS BILLED AS ” MODERATE”……….. IT NEEDS RECLASSIFICATION AS ” CHALLENGING”

Most Inspirational Moment

MAGNIFICENCE OF THE CILENTO COAST , BREATHTAKING VIEWS BOTH THERE AND ALONG AMALFI COAST.

Thoughts on Group Leader

VERY SKILLED IN BOTH EXPLAINING THE TERRAIN & DETAILING ITEMS OF HISTORIC INTEREST.....PAULO IS THE RIGHT MAN IN THE RIGHT JOB.

Advice for Potential Travellers

THINK LONG AND HARD ABOUT THIS ONE, BEFORE MAKING ANY COMMITMENT.... THE COACH AND LORRY DRIVERS ALONG THE WINDING MOUTAINS SPEND MUCH OF THEIR TIME ONTHE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROADS DUE TO THEIR NARROWNESS.....HORN BLASTING IS THE ITALIAN DRIVERS WAY OF LIFE, IT SEEMS ...TAKE CARE ON BENDS, OF WHICH THERE ARE MANY, & ENSURE YOU HAVE ACHIEVED A GOOD DEGREE OF FITNESS BEFORE SIGNING UP. MANY UPWARD HILLS ARE BETWEEN 5 AND 10KM PLUS LONG.....

STEVEN BUXTON

Reviewed May 2015

Cycle Cilento & the Amalfi Coast

This was the perfect holiday for the recreational cyclist who wants to see the Cilento National park and Amalfi coast in a very low impact way.

Most Inspirational Moment

To see cyclists who have low levels of experience battle to the top of some challenging climbs.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Paolo longo our tour leader did an excellent job of instructing the group and looking after the safety of the riders as we had some difficult decents in wet weather on a couple of days, as well as being very friendly and approachable at all times.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Book the single room supplement as the rooms can be very small.

Gary Finnigan

Reviewed April 2015

Cilento & the Amalfi Coast Cycle trip

This early season ride was great as we were out of the hot weather period and no crowds and very little traffic on the roads, Paolo choice of luncheon spots where local food and wine were grown and produced were spot on at very reasonable prices, as were the superb evening meals. The riding was not as hard as I expected and the grades were easily climbed without too much effort, which made for a very scenic and photographic experience of southern Italy

Most Inspirational Moment

Each day was different with hill top villages or down to the water of the coastal villages, and a different view around each corner of this vast Cilento National Park. The last day ride along the Amalfi Coast was fantastic although I was glad it wasn't peak holiday time.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Paolo was a great leader and kept an eye on all the riders, his history lessons and knowledge of local area, food and wine, and organisation was superb, nothing was a hassle and everything ran on time.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't be put off by some of the reports of the hills and hard riding, most hills with switch backs were on steeper than 5% (Paolo advice) so slow and steady got you up the hill without to much effort. if this 66Y+ Auzzie can do it anyone can. We went mid spring and all the trees were starting to flower and the weather was mild with only one wet afternoon, a good time to come.

Timothy Swain

Reviewed April 2015

Cycling the Amalfi Coast

A splendid cycling trip that really benefited from being undertaken as part of a group and with a leader. The ‘group’ effect is good to keep you going when you may otherwise flag, and the leader, with extensive local knowledge, takes you places that you would otherwise never find.

Most Inspirational Moment

Some of the scenery along the coastal road is quite simply breathtaking - as is the Italian driving! One particular lunch at a cliff-top restaurant was especially spectacular.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Paolo is a wonderful leader, always patient and interesting and a font of historical knowledge.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The mileages quoted for each day do not reflect the long uphill climbs that are sometimes required and I understand that some people book onto this trip who are not fit enough to cope. This is a shame both for them and for the rest of the group. I think the Exodus brochure should emphasise more fully the need to check your ability before booking this trip.

Ian Tucker

Reviewed October 2014

Cycle Cilento & the Amalfi Coast

Great cycling with excellent food. Varied scenery and interesting history . Can be challenging on the long uphills and traffic congested coastal part but the views are amazing. Tasting real Italian foods. Sitting in old town squares enjoying the local wine.
Meeting like minded cyclists from around the world.

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling up to the mediaeval village of Pisciotta before spending the night at the agriturismo, a small farm where we watched pasta being hand made for our evening meal. Seeing the magnificent ruins at Paestum. Cycling along the Amalfi coast with all the buses! Seeing the views. Tasting the best Buffalo Mozzarella ever.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Paolo very good at leading a mixed group of abilities, keeping us together . Informative about the history and places were we went to see. Mixed well with the group.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If not used to long hills get some in before you go. As in the heat they are much harder. Enjoy!

Anne Connolly

Reviewed October 2014

Cilento and Amalfi cycle trip

Enjoyable trip through some scenic locations and good accommodation.

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoroughly enjoyed the last day's cycling along the Amalfi coast. Fabulous views and I felt that the drivers along that busy road were considerate to the cyclists.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Paolo was a good leader, and was a great support to me personally when I struggled in the heat/climbs on the first day. Safety for the group was paramount to him, so sometimes I missed the reward of speeding down the descents after a tough climb.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Beware teh mosquitos in the agroturismo stop - they were waiting for us and the repellants seemed to be to their liking.

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