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4.7 out of 5

Steve Beisler

Reviewed May 2017

Walking the Amalfi Coast

The walking/hiking part of this trip was very good. The hotel was average to poor. The breakfasts were heavy on bread. There was one coffee machine for 50 people leading to long waits. There was NO hot water for tea in the evening. If you didn’t want alcohol, you were out of luck. The lunches were very heavy on bread and no fruit, unless you took something from breakfast. My room had ONE electrical outlet. TV or charge phone/camera battery? Your pick. There was no method to pre-arrange optional trips or transportation.

Most Inspirational Moment

The bus drivers were very good on the narrow, winding roads.

Thoughts on Group Leader

His undersanding and use of English was poor. Slow hikers were on their own.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Layers.

Reply from Exodus

We would like to thank Steve for his feedback, although we are very sorry to learn of his disappointment with his stay at Hotel Due Torri. We have been using Hotel Due Torri for over 10 years and the feedback we have received from clients is normally very positive, so we were surprised to learn that Steve experienced issues with the breakfasts and his room. We have discussed these concerns with the management team at the hotel and they have explained that they are looking into implementing tea/coffee making facilities in each room later in the year, which will improve the overall service. Whilst tea and coffee are always available upon request from the staff, we would like to apologise for the particularly long waits that Steve experienced; we have passed this on to the staff to ensure that this will not occur again. We have started to use local leader for this trip as we believe they offer outstanding local knowledge and are able to add a lot of value to the trip. All our local leaders are highly qualified, but we regret that this leader’s English was not as fluent as expected; we will ensure that further training is given.

Marta Marinelli – Product Manager for Italy

Mark (Moose) MOORHOUSE

Reviewed April 2017

Walking Tour Amalfi Coast - Best Trip Ever.

This trip was amazing. The Guide was amazing. The Hotel 2Torri was amazing. We were amazed how well organised, informative and assisted we were. Our guide went well out of his way to ensure we had a great trip not only on the trail but in the evenings. No request was ignored or too hard for this guide and the staff at the Hotel. The sights and information provided were amazing. I highly recommend this tour to anyone.

Most Inspirational Moment

The way we were guided into the culture and sights of the Amalfi Coast. We were given information about the history and got to see a side of Italy others rarely would. It removes you from the crowds of tourists and provides a relaxing epic journey along this incredible coastline. Or safety and welfare was priority at all times.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our Group leader Severia was absolutely amazing. He gave our group his full attention at all times and made our trip incredibly special. Nothing seemed to phase him and his public relations skill was clearly obvious. He made this trip something I will treasure and value for the rest of my life. He assisted me to immerse myself in the Local culture and taught amazing things about the Italian way of life and the history. He was very knowledgable and engaged us a a group. Bravo Severia. You are an amazing Guide.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure if your'e coming to Italy you do this Trip and make sure you ask for Severia. He will make your walking tour one to remember.

Katherine Sanderson

Reviewed April 2017

Amalfi Coast walking

A wonderful way of seeing highlights of the Amalfi and good balance of walking and other activities.
Be prepared for lots of steps!
Our guide was great, the group was fun and the hotel looked after us brilliantly.
Not much time to ‘chill out’ so advise possibly extending trip for a few rest days if you want a proper holiday.

Most Inspirational Moment

The views of the coast from the mountain and the sea.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Fun, relaxed, good local knowledge.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take walking poles and be prepared for lots of steps.

Yasmin Jacobsen

Reviewed April 2017

Almafi coast

A brillant holiday. Amazing views. Some walks are harder than others for example. Good. Path of God’s you really do need a head for heights and be prepared to doing some mini rock climbing.
The accommodation was brillant. The owners are lovely the food was amazing. The great location. A nice quiet area instead of being in the hustle and bustle of almafi town.

Most Inspirational Moment

The views, the food and having a good local guide to show us the almafi coast.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Severio was great very knowledgeable and great to have a local person doing the job.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take Plenty of money with you. It's an expensive area. Take good walking shoes/boots and be prepared to be walking up and down loads of steps.

Catherine Cooper

Reviewed April 2017

Full of interest

Walking the Amalfi coast was great exercise, it was nice being outside enjoying the countryside learning about the history and culture of the region at the same time.

Most Inspirational Moment

Learning about Pompeii and how the citizens lived in days gone by made me realise just how much of modern day practises were actually in place centuries ago. Pompeii is a huge site full of interest (unfortunately also full of tourists!)

Thoughts on Group Leader

We had a great group leader in Satva, charming, considerate and full of interesting anecdotes.

Advice for Potential Travellers

We were advised that walking poles would be useful but I didn't find I needed any. If you do regular exercise running or cycling and are in general good health this holiday will be very comfortable for you. Watch the steps though, they are all around the region and going down can be a strain on your knees. I went to Capri and walked up the Phonecian steps which took 30mins. There was plenty of time to see all the sites before heading back to the boat.

David Keller

Reviewed April 2017

Review

Great trip! From our arrival in Bomerano, we were warmly greeted and our itinerary was set. The walks were marvelous, with clear expectations and careful attention to detail (breaks for coffee, gelato and limoncello were timely and much appreciated). The food and wine at the Due Torre were great, and we enjoyed our “night out” at a lovely restaurant in town (Le Corte Delghi Dei). We were lucky to have great weather for walking, but one really couldn’t ask for a better vacation.

Most Inspirational Moment

The first view of Positano on the Path of the Gods.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Severio was great-his connection to the community was palpable, and his advice on "the best" gelato and cappuccino was always right on target.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do this trip; you won't regret it.

Maria Taylor

Reviewed April 2017

Walking The Amalfi Coast

An amazing week in a beautiful part of the world, I cannot fault any of it!
We were very well looked after, by the family run Hotel Due Torri, which was warm and friendly, with good food and plenty of it. We had a lovely group lead by Severio who was excellent.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walk of the Gods down to Postitano - for me the longest and hardest day, but worth it for the fabulous views. Vesuvius, Pompeii and Ravello - this is a well thought out trip and not a moment of it is wasted.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Severio couldn't have been better, thoughtful, warm and inclusive of the group, knowledgeable of the area, and good to have at the helm.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Walking poles, and a good level of fitness. The walks are not long, but the terrain definitely makes them more difficult.

Mary Bogie

Reviewed March 2017

Walking the Amalfi Coast

From start to finish it was a fantastic holiday. The walks took us through stunning landscapes and, though at times challenging, were immensely rewarding. The trip to Pompei and Vesuvius was amazing, with two excellent specialist guides who were passionate about their subjects. Hotel Due Torri is the friendliest hotel I’ve ever stayed in. The staff are charming and do everything to make one’s stay enjoyable. They have the gift of making their guests feel special, and this level of enthusiasm is all the more impressive considering the numbers who stay there throughout the year. The cookery and pizza demonstrations are highly entertaining as well as instructive, the food is very good and drinks extremely reasonably priced. We had a lovely group, great fun and supportive from the outset. Finally, our guide Severio was outstanding.

Most Inspirational Moment

The dizzying experience of standing on the heights of Vesuvius with views of Naples and beyond in one direction, and the dark volcanic crater on the other. That magical moment on the Walk of the Gods when sea and sky merge in the palest of blues and are indistinguishable. Arriving at the Lemon Shack on the same walk - nothing has ever tasted so good as that glass of juice.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Severio is an inspirational guide. He worked tirelessly to make sure we all had a great holiday, giving encouragement and building confidence where needed. He was attentive to individual needs as well as key to establishing a sense of group. He is clearly totally at home in the Amalfi region, and has a depth of professional knowledge which he imparts with humour and passion, whether discussing the merits of various brands of Limoncello, recounting Greek legends or giving the background on local communities. He has detailed knowledge of the walks, and our safety and range of ability were always his main consideration. Above all, he is a kind and engaging person. The warmth with which he was greeted wherever we went was a real indication of the esteem in which he is held.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Definitely bring walking poles as you will need them on the steep ascents and descents - one or two, whichever you're comfortable with. Be prepared to find the terrain more difficult than you might have experienced on a previous Exodus holiday of the same grading. Obviously the fitter you are the better, but the after effects of multiple steps may still surprise you - and it's hard to see how one can totally prepare beforehand in view of the extreme ups and downs of the Amalfi area. However don't give up - you'll receive lots of encouragement from your guide and the rest of the group, and the sense of achievement on reaching the end of the week after completing all the walks is worth it all.

Jan Crook

Reviewed March 2017

An absolutely brilliant walking holiday

A superb week walking the paths and steps(there are just a few thousand!) of the Amalfi coast. The views were outstanding, after a misty start the weather became warm and sunny, the group were excellent company and Paul, our leader, was absolutely great.

Most Inspirational Moment

The villages and lemon groves clinging to the hillsides, getting to know a totally new area for us both, the sheer beauty of the landscape, stepping back in time at Pompeii and the awesome majesty of Vesuvius dominating the Naples skyline.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Paul was great, a brilliant leader in every aspect and great fun to be with; plus he made sure that the 'tail enders' has sufficient time to rest before the next stage of a walk.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The walks are more at the moderate than leisurely end of the scale.

Deirdre Oconnor

Reviewed March 2017

Walking the Amalfi Coast

A great way to see a beautiful part of the world. Bomerano felt a long way from the tourist trail, but we were within easy distance of Amalfi, Positano and Ravello. The hotel was friendly and comfortable, with great food, and the guides made sure that everyone was looked after.

Most Inspirational Moment

The first walk on Monte Tre Calli had beautiful views on a clear day. Having drinks and laughs outside the Crazy Burger bar later that day. But the best day was Pompei and Vesuvius... magnificent.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Paul is a gentleman and a diligent guide. He was very calm and I always felt that he had things in hand. Serena who was training as a guide on our week was great fun and added to the great atmosphere in the group.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Use walking poles. Bring a swim suit and follow the lead of of some of our group who swam ( even though it was February!!! ) Pace yourself with the dinners.. they are delicious but risk of overeating. Be prepared for tight calves... all those steps.

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