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50 Reviews

4.7 out of 5

Jane Stirling

Reviewed April 2016

Jane Stirling

I have just returned from a week’s cycling in Sicily that covered 45-65 k a day. The 15-person group – Icelandics, Canadians and Brits – were immensely kind and supportive.

Most Inspirational Moment

Improving in fitness over the week and not being too far behind the real cyclists was, for me, inspirational. Off the bike, the historical sites, especially the catacombs at Syracuse, and the beautiful coastline, were also stimulating.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Leah was a an excellent leader and very knowledgeable on the history of Sicily. Giuseppe provided wonderful lunches and van back up.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I am fit, but not particularly cycling fit. I did intend to get cycling fit but the poor weather meant that I cycled in the gym whilst watching a film on the TV screen. Reality was much tougher and Sicily was hillier than I expected! So my advice would be to prepare a little better than I did. A 'moderate' ride was for me 'challenging'.

Joanne Newey

Reviewed November 2015

Sicilly

Cycling holiday

Most Inspirational Moment

Lovely scenery - so varied Loved cycling down to the coast and see the lovely blue see Learning from others in the group how they approach different challenges

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent. For the whole week, he had exactly the right balance. We had a really mixed group of some really keen cyclists and others (like myself) that would like to be on my bike more but have little time. Thomas ensured a really great pace and waited for those at the back, always ensuring we kept together and he was encouraging in terms of doing well and doing the right pace. He was extremely helpful, always paying each one of us his full attention.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do some practice cycling up hills!

Joanne Nasuti

Reviewed October 2015

Beautiful scenery, amazing architecture, tasty food, great cycling.

This was one of the better cycling trips I have done. Cycling was challenging only 1 or 2 days. We cycled through some amazing scenery. The architecture in several of the towns, especially Modica, was extraordinary. Some hotels were better than others, but that is what to expect on an Exodus trip. And it goes without saying that the food, especially the seafood and deserts, was yummy!

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching the most southern tip of Sicily, and putting my left foot in the Mediterranean, and right foot in the Ionean Sea. It is my Facebook cover page, and the wallpaper on my computer at work.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our guide Thomas was so thorough, organized, and especially caring of all travelers. He encouraged the less experienced cyclists as they struggled up the hills. Any request was looked into and honored.

Advice for Potential Travellers

BRING BUG REPELLENT! The mosquitos are relentless, and they are everywhere, even in the larger cities like Catania. If you have extra days in the beginning or end, visit Taormina.

Marie Longworth

Reviewed October 2015

Great trip

The trip was great with a decent amount of hills! The distances were doable and the cycles by the coast wonderful! The hotels were all very good especially the Agriturismo which was amazing!! The only gripe about hotels was the one in Syracusa which was ok and had no outside space!
We had thee most fantastic lunches courtesy of Giussippe which were better then any dinners we had!!
All in all a great trip!!
Great group of people helped!!

Most Inspirational Moment

Not applicable.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Thomas was such a lovely guy! An absolute gentleman! He looked after us so well! Good leaders really matter!! Great sense of humour!

Advice for Potential Travellers

No.

Lorna Killam

Reviewed October 2015

Cycling in Sicily was INCREDIBILE!

Cycling in Sicily is the first cycling trip my husband and I have taken. We both absolutely loved it and are anxious to start planning our next one with Exodus. Everything from start to finish was terrific; the itinerary, accommodations, events, FOOD and FRIENDS!

Most Inspirational Moment

There were many unforgettable events on this trip! But, some of my favourite times were the coastal drives drives, swimming in the Mediterannean and enjoying lovely, long evening dinners with our travelling companions.

Thoughts on Group Leader

I could not say enough wonderful things about our group leader Thomas. Attentive, knowledgable and engaging! Our 2 accompanying drivers, both named Guiseppe, were also terrific.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Cycling in Sicily is classified as a 'moderate' level. I would suggest that it is leaning towards challenging, due to the regular steepness of hills. I am a regular cyclist and am comfortable with distances, however, my experience was for the most part on flat roads. I thought this would put me into a 'moderate' category but, I was incorrect. I would make sure that you are comfortable with long, very steep climbs if you are considering this trip.

Sheila Mason

Reviewed May 2015

Cycling in sicily

Fantastic guide,great crowd of people,good hotels.great weather,good food

Most Inspirational Moment

The cycling and seeing Sicily.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Thomas Gorblich is such a lovely guy with a good sense of humour.he looked after us well.i found him very informative.he had great patience with us all and he's such a good sport.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Only to take a gel seat

Neil Williams

Reviewed May 2015

sicily

The holiday got off to a rocky start, as the flight was shifted to arrive very late and we just arrived at our hotel in time for bed on the first day. Similarly, the flight back was also very late. Maybe this was due to BA, but Exodus should consider how to avoid this in future.
We landed in unusually hot weather, in the 30s, but the riding was pretty manageable, albeit the toughest day first.
Food was excellent throughout and a real highlight.
Thomas was a fine leader.

Most Inspirational Moment

probably the food!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Thomas was pretty much perfect. He was very helpful and always conscious of our needs in what turned out to be very hot weather. He was also charming and amusing, which oiled the wheels. A great deal of care and thought went into his restaurant recommendations, which surprised us by how good value they were.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Try and learn at least a little Italian, as English is certainly not that widespread in Sicily.

Petra Hirst

Reviewed May 2015

SICILY - Group tour

I thoroughly enjoyed this trip. The time of year was perfect in that the scenery was green and the verges full of flowers. The people in Sicily were extremely friendly and the food we had was delicious (local knowledge of the tour leader and local operator obviously need to be thanked for this). I wouldn’t call this “moderate” as there are many hills so a good level of fitness is required. We’d expected temperatures to be mid-late 20s but instead we had mid 30s!! Beautiful weather but tougher for cycling up the long hills. I’d definitely recommend this tour.

Most Inspirational Moment

n/a - can't imagine what you want to know with this question....did I have a vision!?

Thoughts on Group Leader

Lovely tour leader with a great, dry sense of humour. Then again, I'm half Bavarian so I would say that! He was very keen to please his very big group of 16 and I believe everyone really liked Thomas.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you're fit for this one! There are long stretches with no breaks as people seem to race along. I took my time and stopped for photos and drinks but it meant I was constantly at the back. Take your own gel saddle and think about protection for your poor behind.

Timothy Greg

Reviewed April 2015

Cycling in Sicily

Good trip, well organised, easy going helpful leader and support staff. No permanent cycling back- stop meant a few of the group got a bit lost an a couple of occasions. Very good choice of Hotels and food everywhere. Hotel in Syracuse needs finishing off !!!

Most Inspirational Moment

Cooking class at the Agri-turism hotel

Thoughts on Group Leader

Thomas was very helpful, well informed, spoke good Italian and English. Put up with a couple of awkward clients with humour and discretion. A joy to be on his trip

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take insect repellent, we all got badly bitten during a freak sand fly moment at the beach

Alison Carr

Reviewed September 2014

Cycling in Sicily

This was one of my best Exodus Holidays. This was my first cycling one with Exodus and I can highly recommend this trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

The cycling was fantastic. Not too difficult climbs although you had to be quite fit. The acommodation and food was excellent.

Thoughts on Group Leader

We had three leaders to which everyone was fantastic in looking after us. They made sure the bikes were safe and were very attentive to all the group. Also gave a lot of history about the Island.

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