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Sicily Grand Tour

We have been with Exodus on numerous occasions and really enjoy the type of holiday you offer with experienced tour leaders and a mix of wonderful local guides. There is always a good mix of free time and guided tours.

Most Inspirational Moment

Villa Romana del Castele and Montreale. However the unplanned spectacle in Piazza Armerina with local children performing in front of our hotel in the Palio dei Normanni was quite magnificent.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Tiziano was invariably patient, knowledgeable, courteous, fun, trustworthy and efficient. As we were a small group with his local knowledge he was able to take opportunities for a couple of extra stops which were both interesting and enjoyable. We feel he went above and beyond the call of duty on many occasions.

Wonderful

We had a glorious week.

Most Inspirational Moment

Achieving all the heights. Meeting an excellent mix of people. Being guided by Sarah.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sarah was a true star.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Try this holiday, it is inspiring.

Walking in Andalucia

Have used Exodus hiking trips for many years. A very memorable week and our guide Micheal was great. Location of the farmhouse/hotel was stunning

Most Inspirational Moment

Our location. Day 2 walking. Hotel & meals.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent. Local knowledge excellent.

Disappointing

I feel a little guilty about the three stars when others have scored this five but my level of expectation was really quite high after reading the reviews. In particular I was looking forward to wonderful scenery but instead we encountered uninspiring vistas and roads strewn with litter.
The trip notes promised mainly traffic free roads, but that certainly was not case, in particular the last ride was mostly along busy ones and the final approach into Syracuse was definitely not for the faint hearted.
The towns we visited were interesting and pretty and were the highlights of most of the days. The cyclings was the easiest I’ve experienced on an Exodus holiday (this was the twelfth ) and with, the exception of the ride up to the Cassibile Canyon, some of the dullest.
I’m probably being too negative but I did feel short changed. We actually did enjoy ourselves – the hotels were good, the weather was hot and most days we were in the pool by mid afternoon; there was a lot more down time compared with other Exodus excursions. Also loved the Sicilian food and wine and our leader was exemplary.
In general terms I’m not sure the fifty fifty split of e-bikes and ordinary ones works; we were very spread out, the e-bikes and stronger or competitive riders way out ahead and the stragglers a long way back. Saddle Skedaddle stipulate the following on one of their trips “Please note, if opting for an e-bike, the pace of riding will be set by the hybrid riders”. Perhaps Exodus should have a similar policy?

Most Inspirational Moment

I thought the fifth ride was great - best scenery of the trip, a nice climb and super switchback descent. Loved Syracuse on the Saturday night, locals quietly enjoying themselves late into the night - as much ice cream as wine being consumed.

Thoughts on Group Leader

I was impressed by Michele’s professionalism and attention to detail. Trip ran like clockwork. Sebi was also an absolute brick - a super guy

Advice for Potential Travellers

I personally could not recommend this trip but each to their own and I think everyone else in our party loved it.

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Reply from Exodus

Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful and detailed review, and for travelling with us again – especially as this was your twelfth Exodus trip.

We’re really sorry to hear that parts of this itinerary didn’t live up to the expectations you had based on the trip notes and previous experiences with us. In particular, your comments around the scenery, road conditions and level of traffic are disappointing to read, as these are key elements of the experience we aim to get right when designing and maintaining our cycling routes. Your feedback on the final ride into Syracuse is noted as well, and I appreciate how that would have felt at odds with what was expected.

It’s equally important for us to acknowledge the points you’ve raised around pacing and the mix of e-bikes and standard bikes. As you’ve highlighted, this can have an impact on group cohesion, and your suggestion around setting the pace based on non e-bike riders is a helpful one that we are already discussing internally.

On the other hand, we’re really pleased to hear that there were aspects you enjoyed, particularly the towns visited, the food and wine, and the time to relax. It’s also great to hear such positive feedback about Michele and Sebi – I’ll be sure to pass that on to them.

We genuinely value feedback like yours, as it helps us refine both our itineraries and how we describe these experiences to future customers. While I’m sorry this trip didn’t match the standards you’ve come to expect from Exodus, I do hope we’ll have the opportunity to deliver a better experience for you on a future adventure.

 

The Exodus Team

Walk the Prosecco Hills & Hidden Venice

A brilliant helpful and caring guide Michele. A good location, varied walks and day in Venice.

Most Inspirational Moment

Beautiful walks would have liked longer but knew what I booked. Good food and wine! Know much more about prosecco.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Michele showed good knowledge of the local area. His care for the group was exceptional. His calm, organised approach and enthusiam for the area added to our experience as a group.

Walk the Prosecco Hills & Hidden Venice

Excellent itinerary with well planned walks and sightseeing. Great tour guide.

Most Inspirational Moment

The variety of the walks in the hills with Michele. The guide in Venice was excellent and Michele made the rest of the Venice visit really brilliant. Michele brought everyone together so the camaraderie was lovely.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Michele was excellent and one of the reasons the holiday was so enjoyable. He set up a WhatsApp group, considered everyone and their abilities on the walks. His efforts to ensure our free day was able to be changed due to the local industrial action was exceptional. He kept in touch with us even though it was really his day off! He was very attentive.

Wonderful trip watching wildlife in the beautiful Abruzzo region

We had a great trip with a fantastic knowledgable and patient Filippo guiding us and were incredibly lucky to spend two unforgettable hours watching a bear.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the bear was wonderful but so was spending a great evening and morning in the Abruzzo mountains amongst the abundant wildflowers on the edges of the beach forest

Thoughts on Group Leader

Fillipo was out fantastic guide - he is a part of Apennines Rewilding and was incredibly knowledgable about the ecology of Abruzzo and of the mountains - he was a great guide to the region and the wildlife and his passion for the project he works for was inspiring.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Although it’s Italy and it’s May, the Abruzzo mountains are high and it’s really cold in the mornings and evenings especially if you are staying still to watch wildlife - bring proper layers of the cold ( and definitely gloves!!) and for the hike to the hut a big enough rucksack to carry them.

Discover Guatemala

Discover Guatemala is a great new trip and we would recommend it!

Most Inspirational Moment

The volcanoe hike, cooking class at Lake Atitlan, Tikal ruins, colourful mayan towns and markets, our guide Eli.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Top man, incredibly knowledgeable about the country, local towns and people, customs, politics and archaeology. Really brought the trip alive. Unfailingly attentive, enthusiastic, considerate, organised and sociable. Clearly highly experienced and professional and made every day feel like a discovery, even though he must have done it dozens of times before.

Iconic Dolomites Hikes

Organisation was great from booking through to the holiday throughout. The hotel was lovely, with comfortable rooms and excellent food. Our guide Anna was wonderful and the walks were all amazing.

Most Inspirational Moment

I particularly liked the Monte Piano walk, which was the most challenging but they were all good.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Anna was very knowledgeable about the local area, geography, history, flora and fauna. She was enthusiastic, shared dinner with us in the evening and briefed us on what to expect from the next day's hike. When one lady slipped and suffered a minor cut on her leg she was quick to administer some first aid. Overall, she really helped to make this a fantastic trip.

Discover the Baltics

Good selection of hotels, fantastic guide and 3 fascinating countries to discover.

Most Inspirational Moment

Too many to mention! But a couple of highlights - amazing tour guide at Rundale Palace, Latvia and the visit to the Curonian Spit, including the stories about Witches Hill. Andrius' choice of restaurants was superb.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent! We've nominated him for your Best Leader Awards. His work ethic, attention to detail, knowledge and overall sociability was second to none.