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4.7 out of 5

Stephen Foxon

Reviewed July 2014

Amalfi; 14th - 21st June 2014

From our first meeting of our group leader, till the final goodbyes to the troops at Naples Airport, was an experience we shall never forget. The holiday was well organised with regards to the walks and the trips. The food and drink was of a very high standard, the hotel was clean and comfortable and the staff friendly and helpful. This was the first time my partner and I have been on a walking holiday, we would certainly go again.

Most Inspirational Moment

The views were breathtaking, didn't realise we would be so high up, especially having lunch on top of the world at around 750 meters. Achieving the walks was inspirational, as we found certain aspects quite demanding, such as steep elevations, narrow footpaths with sheer drops, but not forgetting we did this with a great bunch of people, who looked out for each other.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Meeting Morton at the airport, he made us feel welcome straight away, and reassured us if we had any problems we should not hesitate to contact him one way or the other. As the holiday progressed he would explain everything the night before at his group sessions for the following days agenda. He is polite, extremely passionate about his work, the walks and the history of the country, plus if he couldn't answer a question, he would go away and find the answer, a true professional.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you are beginners like my partner and I, then possibly be prepared to be taken out your comfort zone, physically and mentally. But if you persevere with the walks, you will certainly feel a sense of achievement, as certainly that was our experience.

Jackey Phillips

Reviewed June 2014

Amazing Amalfi

An excellent trip, made better by the leader and group, who all gelled exceptionally well. Beautiful scenery, but be prepared for sore calf muscles after the 2000 steps down into Amalfi and more on other days.

Most Inspirational Moment

The day on Capri was magical, despite getting ripped off big time by the "Blue Grotto" experience. A lovely place to visit on the day off. The Walk of The Gods was amazing luckily the foliage covered the sheer drops down from the cliff edge.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Suzy was a great leader. She was enthusiastic, energetic,knowledgeable, helpful, considerate and always positive. She shared her love of the local people with us and took us to several local establishments to sample local products. One of the best leaders I've ever had with Exodus.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take 2 walking poles for the many steps down. I took just one and was grateful to borrow another one. Don't go to the Blue Grotto on Capri. You have to pay once to get to the cave, then again to get in 26.50 Euros in total! The chairlift up to Anacapri was wonderful.

Nigel Bradshaw

Reviewed May 2014

Walking the Amalfi Coast

An excellent & varied trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

The boat trip from Positano to Amalfi where we saw how far we had walked along the coastline & how much we had descended. Interacting with the local people who were warm, friendly, welcoming & keen to share with us their customs & way of life.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Suzi was enthusiastic, fun, approachable & well organised. She did little extra things for the group, such as handing out sweets, or surprising us with bottles of prosecco, which made us feel valued. I cant fault her.

Advice for Potential Travellers

There are a LOT of steps & hills, both ascending & descending, in addition, many steps are large, uneven or both, but that is the price to pay to experience such spectacular scenery. The Amalfi Coast & its coastal towns is both truly beautiful & impossibly romantic. ( & maybe even a little James Bond-like!) Whilst I would recommend a visit to Capri as an option for a free day, the Blue Grotto trip on Capri is definitely NOT worth the 30 Euros it costs & my friends & I felt ripped-off.

Reviewed December 2013

WALKING THE AMALFI COAST

A great holiday! Our hotel was so nice with such friendly staff and going out of their way to cope with food allergies. Our guide was smashing and our walks were very good. That coastline is so beautiful. The balance of walks, trips to Pompeii etc and free time was a good balance.

Most Inspirational Moment

Climbing down into the rim of Vesuvius! Terrifying but amazing!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Really good.

Advice for Potential Travellers

There are some steep ups and downs and at times the large number of steps can be hard on the legs.

Reviewed December 2013

WALKING THE AMALFI COAST

A great (nearby) escape to a blissful part of the world.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were actually a few but a memory that will last forever was sharing lunch with wonderful people and magical views, in an unmissable atmosphere.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent. Christine's passion for the locals and their woy of life and hard work makes you appreciate it all that much more.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Prepare for anything and you'll enjoy every second. So much to look forward to and so much to make the most of just be ready for a magical escape.

Reviewed November 2013

WALKING THE AMALFI COAST

An amazing trip to be remembered.. I liked every thing about it. The walks the food and the company was great.. Very well organized thanks to our tour guide Christine.. The pace of the walks was quite convenient. We had several stops on our way to enjoy the amazing scenery while walking..walking along the Amalfi cliff is exceptional with a sea and mountain view at the same time..

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking along the volcano at Mount Vesuvius..

Thoughts on Group Leader

Christine was an excellent guide.Very well Organized informative and friendly.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Wear many clothes layers.. Weather changes during the same walk from warm to cold to rainy sometimes.

Reviewed November 2013

WALKING THE AMALFI COAST

This was a wonderful holiday, my first with Exodus . The walking and views are exceptional, the hotel , staff ,food could not be faulted . A great group, lots of fun and a really good time of year to go.

Most Inspirational Moment

That's easy, swimming in the sea and then drinking chilled proscecco sitting on the beach at Amalfi .

Thoughts on Group Leader

Eric our group leader was great. He organised everything (including the beach experience ) and led us on some amazing walks. He was very friendly and had some good stories to tell.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take a variety of clothes if you go in October as the days can be quite warm but it gets cooler in the evenings.

Reviewed November 2013

WALKING THE AMALFI COAST

The trip was excellent from start to finish. The walks were varied, all requiring different muscles from one day to the next! The hotel was fantastic, nothing was too much trouble for the staff and they looked after us all extremely well. One comment would be the rating of the walks as leisurely to moderate, I am pretty fit but wouldn’t have classified any of the walks as leisurely as there was a degree of skill or extra effort required on each day be it downward steps, climbing or being sure-footed on the more exposed pathways. Overall an excellently run trip in a beautiful part of Italy.

Most Inspirational Moment

Standing with my hand in a hole in the crater of mount Vesuvius feeling the hot air!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Albert was a great leader, even though he was ill for the first few days of the trip. He continued with the walks regardless even when I'm sure he would rather have been in bed with a lemsip than guiding us around Amalfi.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be aware there is a lot of climbing and steps both up and down hill. My calves were certainly made aware of this after the 2000+ steps downhill to Amalfi on day 2!

Reviewed November 2013

WALKING THE AMALFI COAST

I loved every aspect of the holiday, varied walks in beautiful scenery, the group was great fun, our leader Alejandro whose enthusiasm was contagious and the friendliness of a family hotel. We had some weather but nothing dampened our enjoyment of ths wonderful holiday.

Most Inspirational Moment

Cresting a hill to look down on the Sorrento peninsula stretching far out to sea and Positano way below us, stunning.An impromtu Salsa dancing party on our last nightWalking around the rim of Vesuvis

Thoughts on Group Leader

Totally wonderful: enthusiastic, patient, funny, he got to know everyone really quickly and we were soon a real family. I cannot praise Alejandro enough.