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4.7 out of 5

Garry Ward

Reviewed March 2024

Nice trip, good scenery

To me, this was a really good little one week trip away. The scenery on the walks Veriano took us on was great. Apart from climbing up Tre Calli the trend on the walks is mostly down hill. A feature of some of the walking is the time spent going down the many many steps in the area. This can agitate sensitive knees. Sometimes the steps are rough stone steps, sometimes they are neatly contructed concrete. Perceptions of how difficult the walking is will obviously vary with ability from one person to another. To me the walking was not difficult and we were on the move for 4-5 hours in total each day but there was never any rush and rest/photo stops were frequent. There is a short section on path of the gods where you might need to get your hands down on the rocks though. The village of Bomerano is small, there are some shops, the opening time of which, to me, were entirely random. I’m sure they weren’t but that’s how it felt. There is a small grocers/convenience shop right next door to the hotel if you want snacks and drinks. The Hotel Due Torri was nice. A relatively small family run hotel. I had no complaints. Any drinks and meals not on the itinery you buy during the week are charged to your room and settled on the last night, rather than pay as you go. Breakfast options were simple but sufficient. The evening meals were high quality and very well prepared and generally very Itallian. Pity Itallian style food is not really to my taste. I have to thank my group mates for feeding me extra of what I wasn’t being fussy about 😀 Our free day options came down to visiting Herculaneum or Sorrento and Capri. There were some concerns about whether Capri was going to be in low season slumber like Amalfi and Positano and also if the ferry would run reliabley given the variable weather conditions at the time so most of us chose Herculaneum, which I thought was great, as good as pompei, just smaller.

Most Inspirational Moment

The day we visited Vesuvius/Vesuvio and Pompei. We walked up to the crater with a specialist and very knowledgeable guide and he then took us away from the (school trip) crowds around the crater of Vesuvio. The views in all directions were fantastic, Naples Bay, Sorrento peninsula, Apennine mountains etc. Looking down into the crater was impressive and awesome with the thought this volcano is going to blow again at some time. Afterwards we drove a short distance to Pompei. This was very interesting and ticked of a long held wish to visit this world famous historic site. For me, it was the best day of the trip.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent! Our group leader was Veriano. Veriano had good humour, knowledge, patience and flexibility. With any group on a trip like this , there will be a mix of physical ability. No one was left behind. We were in good hands.

Advice for Potential Travellers

My trip began in late February. This is still winter in southern Italy too. We were gambling with the weather, dodging rain, from start to finish. We were very lucky and never actually needed full rain gear on the trail and had plenty of blue sky while on the trails during the week. The sky did however tend to cloud over in the afternoon. I found weather forecasts available on the internet were not entirely reliable. I'll put this down to the fact we were on a hill top location right on the coast. Temeratures were generally cool 14-16C during the day. The fact this time of year is low season was very apparent in towns like Amalfi and Positano. The advantage being we had the trails almost entirely to ourselves. The roads in the immediate area are narrow and winding. I don't think I was the only one that started to feel a little travel sick in the back of the mini bus.

Caroline Ralph

Reviewed March 2024

Walking the Amalfi Coast

mix of walks along beautiful coast with trips to Pompeii, Herculanium and towns

Most Inspirational Moment

Mt Vesuvius

Thoughts on Group Leader

Veriano was superb, always kept a careful eye, changed itinerary to reflect the weather, ensured we had appropriate stops and water breaks, was kind, thoughtful and knowledgeable.

Advice for Potential Travellers

lots of steps but not difficult walking

George Horne

Reviewed March 2024

A great walking experience on the Amalfi Coast

Well organised walks, expertly led by the Italian Guide, Veriano.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking round the crater of Vesuvius

Thoughts on Group Leader

Veriano

Advice for Potential Travellers

Walks are great but can be a bit challenging, however the guide stopped frequently and none are too long.

Suggestions

Very good guide, excellent food at the Hotel due Torri, friendly group.

Chris Parker

Reviewed February 2024

Stepping it in style

An excellent way to get to know the beautiful Amalfi Coast. There was a lot of walking & very many steps, but we knew that from the Exodus trip notes, & had prepared.
The weather wasn’t entirely reliable, no surprise in February, but most days were dry after a wet start.
The accommodation was good, with like vely food & drink and the kitchen visits to see preparation of local specialities were great.
Transport was provided by local minibus drivers, who were very careful on the twisty roads.
Veriano, our group leader, was lovely, knowledgeable & well connected locally, so he gave us a great time. He had to recast our first day totally due to bad weather, but still found a good alternative walk.

Most Inspirational Moment

Climbing to the summit of Vesuvius & even a little way into the crater, to stand by the monitoring equipment among steaming fumaroles.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Veriano was excellent. He is a local, and knew exactly where to take us & who to introduce us to. He was very helpful when group members had minor problems. At the same time, he was not too intrusive.

Advice for Potential Travellers

We felt we'd chosen a great time of year for our trip. Hotspots like Amalfi, Positano, Pompeii & Vesuvius were busy enough, & must be very crowded in high season. The lack of crowds more than made up for the odd bit of rain. Do take seriously the trip note advice about all the steps, particularly as very many of these are irregular rocky steps rather than even, man-made ones.

Lisa Jones

Reviewed November 2023

A fantastic holiday - Thank you!

I loved this holiday and would thoroughly recommend it. The lovely Level 2 walks were accurately described in the itinerary (apart from the paper mill being currently shut). I loved the way we did more than walk – we swam in the sea, ate ice-cream and then had a magical boat trip at dusk back to Amalfi after doing the Path of the Gods. The guides (both Stefano) at Vesuvius and Pompeii were excellent. We seemed to pack a lot in – more than we would have managed if we’d organised it ourselves. The three-star hotel was comfortable and the staff very friendly and welcoming. The food was good and sometimes excellent. It was fun to go into the kitchen on two evenings to “help” with the tiramisu and pizza. We didn’t need 2 first courses / primos a night, though, and often opted to drop one of the four courses or share one of each. I’ve done several Exodus trips now and Vania has been the best guide I’ve had so far. Generous with her time. The weather was mixed. Thank you for jigging the itinerary so that we did the Path of the Gods in beautiful weather. The cloud was down for Vesuvius so we didn’t see as much as we might have done. But the towns were not too busy and we were the only group in the hotel. It was never too hot! A lovely holiday – thank you!

Nancy McClean

Reviewed November 2023

Walking the Amalfi Coast

A great trip although sadly the weather was not good for half the week. Amalfi and Positano still very busy with day tripper tourists. Hotel was great and the food was very good.

Most Inspirational Moment

The views from the Walk of the Gods and Villa Cimbrone were fabulous. The walk around Vesuvius was fantastic. Felt it would have been nice to have a bit more time in Pompeii to see more of the site after the guided tour. The guides were excellent.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very good.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This trip is definitely not suitable for those who can’t manage lots of steep steps and descents. I felt that the walking pace was very slow due to members of the group not matching their perceived abilities with the demands of the walks.

Carole-Anne Sims

Reviewed October 2023

Beautiful Amalfi coast!

It goes without saying the Amalfi coast really is stunning! All the places we visited had a picture postcard view and the weather was 100% perfect!

Most Inspirational Moment

The free day trip to Capri. Having travelled solo and meeting with four other solo ladies we quickly struck up a fantastic rapport from the beginning. We had many great times throughout the week however the day trip to Capri exceeded my expectations. Another special time was on the day of departure when the five of us ventured into Bomerano and found Agriturismo Il Pettirosso. An absolute gem! A little out of the way from the main town so not good in the sense of safe footpaths however the meal served was the most authentic and delicious meal of the week along with local wine. Perfecto!!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Veriano is a very capable and knowledgeable group leader with a necessary quick sense of humour. The walks were relatively short compared to other holidays I have done so my only piece of constructive criticism would be to have more time spent enjoying the walk and less time in the extremely busy destinations of Amalfi and Positano. Both of these destinations are interesting and picturesque however the sheer volume of people takes away some of the beauty. Personally I would have preferred to have time to enjoy the views along the way than endure the chaos. The day we walked to Amalfi there was a cruise ship in the port and subsequently there was an overwhelming number of people. Veriano was quick to act of my request to escape by offering an alternative cove of Atrani. That made all the difference and we had a lovely little afternoon on the beach.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The trip notes are clear about the number of steps down. I would recommend taking at least one pole to relieve the stress on your knees. I don't normally have issue with steps however I was struggling on the second day, even with a pole. I wish I'd used it from the start and it would have made life more comfortable although it's always surprising how quickly the body is able to recover and by day three I was feeling stronger.

Suggestions

The hotel Due Torri is very comfortable with a pool and poolside bar. This holiday is very popular so there were four Exodus groups of 16 giving the dining area a 'canteen' type feel that was quite oppressive at times due to the noise and bustle. That was the only time you really got a sense of how many Exodus people were around. It didn't impact on breakfast as people drifted down at differing times and sitting around the poolside bar wasn't an issue either as it was outside with plenty of seating. I would recommend this trip however don't underestimate the wearing effect of the steps, take a pole and use it from the start.

Gaynor Worrall

Reviewed October 2023

Onwards and upwards

Great walking along the trails, and steps, along the Amalfi coast staying at a family run hotel with good food, excellent service and wonderful hospitality.

Most Inspirational Moment

All the walks were inspirational but, possibly, the Path of the Gods was the most inspirational.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The trip was made particularly special by our group leader Theresa; she went well over and above expectations. A lovely lady who showed great knowledge of the area, emphasis on safety of all the group, keen to share individual’s interests and desire to help to arrange extra activities. A truly professional guide who showed a great sense of humour and caring nature. Theresa is a great asset to Exodus.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Read all the information sent by Exodus and you will be well informed and well prepared.

Suggestions

We benefitted from upgrading to a Superior Room so that we had the advantage of relaxing in our own jacuzzi bathtub each day after walks - no aches for us ( particularly beneficial as we were the eldest in the group).

Morgan Adshead

Reviewed September 2023

Photos don't do it justice!

This was my partners and my first exodus and group walking tour and we couldn’t have been happier with how the week went! We were by far the youngest’s on our tour but we still had a lot of fun mixing and getting to know each of our tour members. You stay in a small town up in hills away from the hustle and bustle of the main tourist towns. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. Nico our guide is very informative about the local area from the towns, landscapes, were to eat, which beaches to go to, organized extras like local limoncello tasting and very helpful if you needed to know anything from wear to buy new shoes if yours fell apart to bus routes and timetables. The scenery you get to take in is amazing and are your typical postcard pictures! The treks are 80-90% down hill with alottttt of stairs with the exception of Mt Vesuvius and Monte Tre Calli, if you can make it through Day 1 – Monte Tre Calli then the rest of the week is a breeze!

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking around the crater of Mt Vesuvius, finishing all the treks every day, taking in the amazing scenery from the top of the mountains.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Nico was great, had loads of information to tell us and answered just about every question thrown at him and would give us a detailed briefing for the next days adventure every night using his map.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The tour notes state you need hiking boots however you can get away with some good sturdy trail/trekking shoes which will save you the space and weight of heavy hiking boots. If you go in summer take a water bottle you can refill at the many taps they show you along the way, shorts and shirts are fine however also wise to pack a pair pants for the days when you tackle the tracks that are quite overgrown.

William Pearson

Reviewed September 2023

Amalfi 26Aug23

This was our 20th Exodus trip and one of the best run. We would place Veriano with Gum in Nepal, Martin Gray in Antarctica and Sarah in Tuscany as the best leaders.

Most Inspirational Moment

Getting to the top of Vesuvius.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Veriano was an excellent leader. He juggled the itinerary to suit the weather forecast. He managed to find us shelter when it rained. He accommodated all our requests. He did it all with humour and patience. He had an excellent knowledge of the area and was keen for us to love it as he does. He is a very nice young man.

Suggestions

We found Amalfi and Positano far too busy for our taste.

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