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4.8 out of 5

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A beautiful region of Italy.

Varied mix of walks, scenery and culture.

Most Inspirational Moment

In no particular order. We loved the old hilltop villages as well as the cities set in lovely countryside. The wine tasting and chocolate experience were tasty 😋 The cookery lesson was great fun. The architecture of the churches.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Gabriel, who was also our leader a couple of years ago in Puglia is an exceptional leader. Knowledgeable, supportive, organised and good company. This was his 1st Umbria trip but somehow he knew all the paths through the hills as well as the best coffee shops and gelateria. Gabriel is worth an extra star.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Rome and Assisi are tourist honeypot, so expect a crush. The walks are not too taxing, but give a good flavour of Umbria. Abbazzia Collemadio is very comfortable with helpful and friendly staff.

Rome & Umbria - Tiramisu and Sunsets

This tour was a perfect. It was the perfect itinerary to explore so many different parts of Italy. I got to see history and ancient architecture but then the very next day you are walking in trails and through vineyards with views you can only see on foot .. And then ending with amazing food, and regional wines and chocolate.. It was a perfect blend of culture, history and food.. with views that take your breath away.. every single day.
There was enough down time to relax after day walks, use the pool, get some sun etc. whatever you fancy. I never felt over done or bored.. perfect blend.

Most Inspirational Moment

Watching the sunset in Todi. We had a lovely evening dinner in Todi, which came after a leisurely city walk. We were able to see the sunset from many different view points which was absolutely stunning.. and then we had a dinner on the most beautiful terrace overlooking the hills and pink skies.. It was a perfect end to a beautiful day

Thoughts on Group Leader

Nico was fantastic! He seemed to know everything about everything! He also did a very good job at making everyone part of the conversations at dinner, as well as making sure everyone was happy or comfortable with each activity. We knew the details of the next day by dinner time each night.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The walks are among different trails.. some brush, some forest, and then some street cement make sure to have proper footwear that makes you comfortable. Also remember sunscreen as a lot of the walks are open with the sun. Walking poles may help some travellers as some walks were more challenging than others.

Rome, Perugia, Assisi and Umbria

A good mix of 3 days of walking through the Umbrian countryside, plus tours of Rome, Perugia and Assisi. Excellent guides in Rome and Perugia. (Assisi is self guided). Splendid hotel in Umbria with an excellent pool that enabled us to relax at the end of each day. But the quality of the food in the restaurant was erratic.

Most Inspirational Moment

Several: Walking along to Roman Aqueduct to Spello and the mosaics in the Roman Villa at Spello. Sunset over Todi. The wine and beer tastings were very good. And the cookery class was fun.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Nico was very knowledgeable and was an excellent guide. His restaurant recommendations were excellent.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The walks could be done in trainers, but as some paths can be muddy, walking shoes or boots are preferable. Probably not a suitable holiday for solo travellers as the single supplement is very expensive and out of kilter with the hotel prices.

September ‘24

Just returned from a lovely week in Umbria that was frankly hard to do so. It was an extremely well put together trip that began with a day sightseeing in Rome before transferring to a beautiful hotel in the peaceful Umbrian countryside that had a warm homely feel with an extremely helpful and friendly staff.

We’ve had some profoundly memorable days with stunning walks that gently guided us through the vineyards, olive groves and sunflower fields before journeying back in time through and beyond the walls of many of the medieval villages.

Our guide, Nico, was extremely helpful and had a wide knowledge of the area. He had sourced some traditional trattorias in some of these villages that were of the beaten tourist track, in order for us to experience the more authentic local food and culture.

There was a definite steer in this direction from him as it was clear he has both a wide knowledge and respect for the heritage of the local areas and the communities that live within them.

It has been a fantastic week. Thank you.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking from Collepino, high on the hills, down through the orchard groves and seeing Spello gradually coming into view.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Nico was an excellent guide. He was very attentive and caring with the whole group and, as I mentioned previously he has a wide knowledge and great respect for the local area.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Book this trip!

May 2024 - Excellent Trip

I’d never been to Rome before, so flew out a few days beforehand. Excellent joining instructions to meet up with the group. A well balanced tour, but the amount of walking does depend on the demographics of the group. We certainly didn’t do all the walking described in the trip notes, but that did not detract from the itinerary.

Most Inspirational Moment

The day in Perugia. However, all the hilltop villages were spectacular.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Veriano Verde was excellent. As mentioned above he altered the itinerary to take account of the group as a whole and the inclement weather (uphill was safer than downhill). He gelled very well with the group and his English was excellent. He arranged additional guides in the towns to those specified in the trip notes which was beneficial to the group.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't expect to see the insides of any of the sights in Rome, but you do get a good history of the city.

Almost as good as it gets!

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and Exodus were helpful and responsive whenever required

Most Inspirational Moment

The walk round Rome, the guide Fredericka was totally inspirational as well as bing friendly, knowledgeable and amusing.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Veriano our team leader certainly gets five out of five. He had a good understanding of the capabilities of each member of our group and he responded accordingly.

Advice for Potential Travellers

A 'moderate' hike can involve a number of low level climbs which cumulatively can be tiring in the heat of the day.

Excellent trip

The trip was a mix of moderate walking through green vineyards and lush countryside, along with cultural city tours.

Most Inspirational Moment

I loved Assisi.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Nico

Advice for Potential Travellers

The hotel is centre-based and is lovely, with a spa and swimming pools, outside bar and incredible views.

Rome, Assisi & Magical Umbria - Premium Adventure

Good balanced tour of Umbria and a little taste of Rome. It was a good combination of being active and walking through the country fields paths to enjoying a more relaxed activity of eating chocolate and wine. Every night we were treated with a lovely meal to chat about our day’s activities.

Most Inspirational Moment

It was nice to hike without the crowds. The only people you crossed paths with while in Umbria were the locals harvesting their olives and grapes. The cooking class inspired me to make Tiramisu for New Year's Eve dessert.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Nico was amazing, down to earth and was knowledgeable. He was able to keep the group organized and was able to adapt to our group's needs.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you have a good pair of walking shoes.

Rome, Assisi & Magical Umbria - Premium Adventure

The accommodation was lovely, the food was an absolute delight and the walks through vineyards and olive groves offered a picturesque, peaceful escape. The region itself is a welcome retreat away from the crowds, making it ideal for those seeking a tranquil and authentic experience.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking through the vineyards and olive groves really gets you to slow down and savour your surroundings. Harvest season was a little later this year, so we were lucky enough to witness it. It was a unique treat , providing a firsthand look at the grape and olive picking process.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Nico was friendly and knowledgeable! He knew a lot of the various trails and routes in the area. He was also full of stories from his vast amount of travels from around the world. It made sitting around the dinner table after our walks very entertaining.

Rome, Assisi & Magical Umbria Premium Adventure

Our holiday lived up to all our hopes and expectations

Most Inspirational Moment

Italy was a highlight!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Nicco was an excellent guide. It is difficult to get a balance between imparting knowledge & seeming to constantly lecture people but Nicco generally managed to find this balance.