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4.7 out of 5

Julie Astall

Reviewed October 2015

Challenging but fun

Walking on the Amalfi cast is no stroll in the park. I knew before I booked that there were a lot of steps involved but I made the mistake of thinking they would all be downhill and evenly spaced – they’re not! However i’m delighted I went and quite proud of myself for completing all walks including round the crater of Vesuvius which is quite tricky to start with, and going down into the crater felt a bit scary. Well worth it though – It was my husband’s favourite part of the holiday. Stefan the Vesuvius guide is a real charmer too, and seems to create a magical effect with a cigarette – go and see for yourself! I loved the variety of this holiday, though the evening I hobbled down the stairs because my calves were screaming so much, I did wonder whether I was on holiday or at boot camp!

Most Inspirational Moment

Pompei and Herculeneum (which we visited on our day off) were places I had wanted to see since I was a child. They both exceeded my expectation. My only sadness was that we were so time restricted on both visits. The expanse of both sites, and how much remains, to be seen, is just incredible. The other truly inspirational moments involved members of the group . Foe example, despite a severe knee injury, Neil was determined to complete the main walks including 'walk of the gods' with it's ending of 2332 steps (and that didn't include the flights leading down to them! ) He did it too, without a moan. What a star.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Paul is very patient, extremely good humoured, and enjoyable company. He even carried a couple of bottles of Prosecco on the Walk of the Gods' so we had a special treat on our final lunch stop. What a hero. A certain member of the group would have prefered Limoncello - so you may need to extend your range of drinks for future trips Paul!!! Despite the whines of 'are we nearly there yet', 'not more ******* steps, and 'can we just cut that part of the walk out', Paul managed to chivvy us all along with his reassuring phrase of 'just round the corner'. He lied but it was all in a good cause.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Get into training on some hill walks, and forget using lifts - lots and lots of flights of stairs. Also, the better rooms of the hotel appear to be in the main building. Worth asking if you can get one. A couple of our group had this fore knowledge and had a balcony and fridge!

Maureen White

Reviewed September 2015

Walking on The Amalfi Coast

A great varied itenary taking in the best bits of the Amalfi coast. Plenty of challenge but very ‘doable’

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking to the top of the first walk and getting some breath taking views below. Walking to the top of Mount Vesuvius and seeing all the country spread out below.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Christine was very motivating and encouraged all to do as much as possible. It meant that it was a success for all.

Advice for Potential Travellers

You need a reasonable level of fitness to enjoy the challenge. Particularly doing the 2000 plus steps down to Amalfi.

Margaret Paul

Reviewed September 2015

walking the amalfi coast

An amazing holiday,scenery spectacular,walks took us through the most beautiful country side,we had views that were sensational. It is very hard to find the right words. This holiday gave us everything,
everything was excellent.

Most Inspirational Moment

Standing on top of the mountain looking over the Bay of Naples.sensational.Felt as if I owned the world.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Christine Rooney was our guide. What a fountain of knowledge. She is a very friendly person,we were at ease at all times. Ask a question,she had the answer,terrific. Local knowledge was great,she seemed to know everyone in the town,and they all liked her. All in all Christine is an amazing guide,very friendly and knowledgable,she made the whole trip a joy. she made everything "DOABLE"

Claire Richmond

Reviewed September 2015

Breathtaking views and too much food

The week walking in Amalfi struck the perfect balance of doing something out of the ordinary, but with minimum brain power required. Our fabulous guide Ale shepherded us along breath taking cliff walks, endless steps and even a thunder storm with expertise, humour and occasional bribes from his stash of sweets. The pedometer showed more than 150,000 paces at the end of the week (despite a rest day), so it’s testament to Italian hospitality that we all managed to put on weight!

Most Inspirational Moment

I will never forget walking round Vesuvius, away from the tourist trail. Panoramic views of the Bay of Naples on one side and steam rising from the depths of the volcano on the other.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take walking poles and plenty of tubigrips if you have dodgy knees. I'm so glad I took my waterproof - it nearly stayed at home. Most of the week was beautiful, but when it did rain it was torrential. I'd also recommend earplugs. The hotel and village were very peaceful, but the local cockerel had a serious pair of lungs.

Clare Economides

Reviewed September 2015

Walking the Amalfi Coast

A wonderfully organised trip which meant that everyday we were seeing different parts of the stunning Amalfi Coast. The heat meant some of the walks were a little challenging to say the least, especially the steps which were frequent! The hotel due Torri was a lovely family run hotel in a great location with good facilities and great food and the staff couldn’t do enough for you. Overall it was a fantastic experience and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to others, in fact I already have! I will certainly be looking to book my next trip with Exodus.

Most Inspirational Moment

The famous walk of the Gods was our last walk of the week and it was beautiful. The boat trip that took us back from Positano at the end of the day allowed us to see exactly how much of the Coast we had walked. It was a pretty impressive sight!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alejandro was an excellent tour leader and was very knowledgeable about the local products and areas. He went out of his way to help those walkers who struggled a little more that others with the heat and the steps. Overall he went the extra mile to make sure we all had an unforgettable experience.

Shirley Midgley

Reviewed September 2015

Walking the Amalfi Coast

A trip that will last in your memory for a lifetime. The views were stunning, the food and people were fantastic and the steps, well what can I say, thousands of them. Walks that take you around the rim and down into the crater, alongside rivers and up to waterfalls as well as the most enchanting coastal scenery viewpoints, then into historical Pompei and then onto the beautiful romantic island of Capri. One not to miss out on.

Most Inspirational Moment

The views wherever we went were just amazing, but the top of AnaCapri up the chair lift, left you breathless with its beauty.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Knowledgeable about all the views, countryside, history, flora and fauna, how can anyone from Argentina have known so much about Italy. Thoughtful and caring and made everyone feel special.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't look at the itinerary and think "oh, just 12k's each day is easy" because factor in the heat and the terrain and it feels much more, but if I can do it in my 60's so can you. Think about what you actually need to carry and don't overload your bag, with the heat, steps and sometimes rocky terrain, the least you have to carry the better, also don't forget your walking poles, they really do help.

Mary Ryan

Reviewed August 2015

Walking the Amalfi coast

Fantastic trip with breathtaking scenery and the chance to walk through history at Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking across the bridge & seeing Herculaneum below. The aptly named Walk of the Gods.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent - fluent Italian speaker, knowledgeable and passionate about the people & region. Also kept the group in order! Great that she provided "tastes" of local produce on walks.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Find room in your suitcase to tuck in some Amalfi lemons!

Karen Robertson

Reviewed August 2015

Walking the Amalfi Coast

I absolutely loved this trip. Excellent location staying at Hotel due Torri, the food was excellent. The walks were challenging in the very hot weather but still very ‘do-able’. The scenery is of course magnificent.

Most Inspirational Moment

The whole week was inspirational. The walks each day were slightly different and the views incredible. Probably the standout was the walk up and around the crater of Mt Vesuvius!!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Christine was fantastic!! Her knowledge of the area, her relationships with the people in the community was fabulous. Her interraction with the group was excellent.

Ian Middleton

Reviewed August 2015

Dancing on top of Vesuvius

Lovely spot on the Amalfi Coast away from the crowds down on the coast / beach itself. Scenery is dramatic. No shelter from the sun (or other weather!). Food is excellent. Developed calf muscles that I have never had before!!!

Most Inspirational Moment

Making & spinning pizzas with the hotel chef. Feeling the heat (sun & volcanic) at the top of Vesuvius (excellent local guide giving geological tour round the entire lip of the volcano - off limits to unauthorised visitors). Found time for a brief dance at the top.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Christine is an excellent tour leader. She is very positive, helpful and informative yet suitably relaxed. Great sense of humour. Looked after the slowest in the group as well as directing the way for the faster walkers. She set up an excellent low fuss sandwich service which catered for all our tastes with plenty of variety.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Walking poles help. Stair training is good practice. There are only 3000 steps between you and the beach. Fortunately you do not do these all in one go! Pompeii - take a small shoulder bag for your sandwiches, etc. as rucksacks are not permitted by some museum officials. Carry plenty of water as most days do not have water refill stops until the end of the day.

Ross Pezzack

Reviewed July 2015

Great amalfi experience

great hikes along the coast combined with visiting local towns, swimming in the Mediterranean, exploring Pompeii and Vesuvius and Herculaneum. Most of the hikes offer unique views and explorations of the area which our guide knew well, but it can be VERY hot in the area in July and hikes are rarely on level ground.

Most Inspirational Moment

The great views while on hikes, seeing Herculaneum with few people there, walking the rim of Mt. Vesuvius.

Thoughts on Group Leader

guide was good , she knew the area well, was conscious of hikers different abilities,

Advice for Potential Travellers

There is a day off, I would try to organize what u would anticipate what u want to do ahead of time (Capri, kayak, etc).

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