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62 Reviews

4.7 out of 5

Bryan Kennett

Reviewed June 2015

CILENTO & AMALFI COAST

EXCELLENT FOOD………….EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION…………..EXCELLENT COMPANY………….PAULO, THE TEAM LEADER & SARAH, HIS NON-PAID HELPER, WERE ALSO EXCELLENT……………THE REASON MY ASSESSMENT IS “VERY GOOD” RATHER THAN EXCELLENT OVERALL, IS BECAUSE THE CYCLING HOLIDAY WAS BILLED AS ” MODERATE”……….. IT NEEDS RECLASSIFICATION AS ” CHALLENGING”

Most Inspirational Moment

MAGNIFICENCE OF THE CILENTO COAST , BREATHTAKING VIEWS BOTH THERE AND ALONG AMALFI COAST.

Thoughts on Group Leader

VERY SKILLED IN BOTH EXPLAINING THE TERRAIN & DETAILING ITEMS OF HISTORIC INTEREST.....PAULO IS THE RIGHT MAN IN THE RIGHT JOB.

Advice for Potential Travellers

THINK LONG AND HARD ABOUT THIS ONE, BEFORE MAKING ANY COMMITMENT.... THE COACH AND LORRY DRIVERS ALONG THE WINDING MOUTAINS SPEND MUCH OF THEIR TIME ONTHE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROADS DUE TO THEIR NARROWNESS.....HORN BLASTING IS THE ITALIAN DRIVERS WAY OF LIFE, IT SEEMS ...TAKE CARE ON BENDS, OF WHICH THERE ARE MANY, & ENSURE YOU HAVE ACHIEVED A GOOD DEGREE OF FITNESS BEFORE SIGNING UP. MANY UPWARD HILLS ARE BETWEEN 5 AND 10KM PLUS LONG.....

Suggestions

APART FROM THE AFORE-MENTIONED POINTS, THIS WAS ONE OF THE MOST MEMORABLE OVERSEAS CYCLE RIDES I HAVE UNDERTAKEN. ITS THE GOOD TIMES ONE REMEMBERS!

STEVEN BUXTON

Reviewed May 2015

Cycle Cilento & the Amalfi Coast

This was the perfect holiday for the recreational cyclist who wants to see the Cilento National park and Amalfi coast in a very low impact way.

Most Inspirational Moment

To see cyclists who have low levels of experience battle to the top of some challenging climbs.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Paolo longo our tour leader did an excellent job of instructing the group and looking after the safety of the riders as we had some difficult decents in wet weather on a couple of days, as well as being very friendly and approachable at all times.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Book the single room supplement as the rooms can be very small.

Suggestions

Just go out and enjoy the ride as the scenery is breathtaking in the spring with clear air.

Gary Finnigan

Reviewed April 2015

Cilento & the Amalfi Coast Cycle trip

This early season ride was great as we were out of the hot weather period and no crowds and very little traffic on the roads, Paolo choice of luncheon spots where local food and wine were grown and produced were spot on at very reasonable prices, as were the superb evening meals. The riding was not as hard as I expected and the grades were easily climbed without too much effort, which made for a very scenic and photographic experience of southern Italy

Most Inspirational Moment

Each day was different with hill top villages or down to the water of the coastal villages, and a different view around each corner of this vast Cilento National Park. The last day ride along the Amalfi Coast was fantastic although I was glad it wasn't peak holiday time.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Paolo was a great leader and kept an eye on all the riders, his history lessons and knowledge of local area, food and wine, and organisation was superb, nothing was a hassle and everything ran on time.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't be put off by some of the reports of the hills and hard riding, most hills with switch backs were on steeper than 5% (Paolo advice) so slow and steady got you up the hill without to much effort. if this 66Y+ Auzzie can do it anyone can. We went mid spring and all the trees were starting to flower and the weather was mild with only one wet afternoon, a good time to come.

Suggestions

If you like History, a scenic ride and good food this is the ride for you. Also the day off allowed people to go to Capri or Pompeii or just walk through the hill villages with Paolo.

Timothy Swain

Reviewed April 2015

Cycling the Amalfi Coast

A splendid cycling trip that really benefited from being undertaken as part of a group and with a leader. The ‘group’ effect is good to keep you going when you may otherwise flag, and the leader, with extensive local knowledge, takes you places that you would otherwise never find.

Most Inspirational Moment

Some of the scenery along the coastal road is quite simply breathtaking - as is the Italian driving! One particular lunch at a cliff-top restaurant was especially spectacular.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Paolo is a wonderful leader, always patient and interesting and a font of historical knowledge.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The mileages quoted for each day do not reflect the long uphill climbs that are sometimes required and I understand that some people book onto this trip who are not fit enough to cope. This is a shame both for them and for the rest of the group. I think the Exodus brochure should emphasise more fully the need to check your ability before booking this trip.

Ian Tucker

Reviewed October 2014

Cycle Cilento & the Amalfi Coast

Great cycling with excellent food. Varied scenery and interesting history . Can be challenging on the long uphills and traffic congested coastal part but the views are amazing. Tasting real Italian foods. Sitting in old town squares enjoying the local wine.
Meeting like minded cyclists from around the world.

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling up to the mediaeval village of Pisciotta before spending the night at the agriturismo, a small farm where we watched pasta being hand made for our evening meal. Seeing the magnificent ruins at Paestum. Cycling along the Amalfi coast with all the buses! Seeing the views. Tasting the best Buffalo Mozzarella ever.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Paolo very good at leading a mixed group of abilities, keeping us together . Informative about the history and places were we went to see. Mixed well with the group.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If not used to long hills get some in before you go. As in the heat they are much harder. Enjoy!

Suggestions

Great trip all round . Cycling, food and company.

Anne Connolly

Reviewed October 2014

Cilento and Amalfi cycle trip

Enjoyable trip through some scenic locations and good accommodation.

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoroughly enjoyed the last day's cycling along the Amalfi coast. Fabulous views and I felt that the drivers along that busy road were considerate to the cyclists.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Paolo was a good leader, and was a great support to me personally when I struggled in the heat/climbs on the first day. Safety for the group was paramount to him, so sometimes I missed the reward of speeding down the descents after a tough climb.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Beware teh mosquitos in the agroturismo stop - they were waiting for us and the repellants seemed to be to their liking.

Suggestions

Felt the first day of cycling was very hard (but admittedly the very high temperature contributed), could do with an easy start to aclimatise. Accommodation was good but mainly a bit remote, so nowhere to go after dinner (except the bar!).

Adrian Alexander

Reviewed September 2014

Cilento and Amalfi Coast

Good weather, good company, good food, good cycling, good views.

Most Inspirational Moment

The hilltop village of Ravello

Thoughts on Group Leader

Good but a little bit too cautious for some of the experienced cyclists

Advice for Potential Travellers

A lot of the hills proved quite challenging and most people thought the Moderate grading by Exodus was a bit ambitious.

Suggestions

The food at the hotels which was included in the price was excellent. The food at the two restaurants recommended by the guide ( !!! ) was only average but was very expensive.

Michelle Knott

Reviewed September 2014

Cycle Cilento & Amalfi Coast

Enjoyable trip cycling up a relatively quiet coastline of Italy and finishing off in spectacular style on the Amalfi Coast with really really good food along the way (additional lunches were incredible value at around €10pp). Only complaint was the late arrival of the group flight which meant that after a 3 hour transfer we did not arrive at our first nights accommodation in Palinuro until 3am in the morning (even if it hadn’t been delayed we would have arrived at 1.30am which is just too late).

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling 75kms on our last day along the Amalfi Coast road from Minori to Sorrento and back. Amazing! ...also cycling past the ruins at Paestrum. ...also the food was also incredible throughout.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Paolo was really good at keeping the group together whilst cycling.....this may have been frustrating for the faster cyclists but meant he could keep everyone safe along the way.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Insect repellent! Italian mosquitos are relentless and none of us were prepared for them.

Suggestions

Rental bikes were good and all came with rear bike racks and basic speedometers. There was a support van behind us for most of the cycling which meant that if anyone struggled with any of the really big climbs they could jump on at will.

Reviewed October 2013

CYCLE CILENTO & AMALFI COAST

Cycling the Cilento and Amalfi coast was beautiful , challenging and thoroughly enjoyable. Our guides Paolo and Giovanni did an excellent job of taking care of us in every possible way. The food was magnificent and the accommodation was great. Cycling was very difficult in parts, there was some very steep sections, but we always stopped and recovered. A great trip with a great group of people, I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves to jump on a bike.

Most Inspirational Moment

Getting to the top of the biggest climb and just enjoying the rugged beauty of the place. Cycling along the beautiful Amalfi coast road, with all it's winding and up's and down's.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Paolo our group leader was always informative and helpful. He was a calming influence and always made you feel safe on the road. He has a passion for the beauty and history of the coast, without overdoing it.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you are a casual bike rider who is up for a challenge do it. It is a beautiful part of the world.

Suggestions

I highly recommend it!

Reviewed June 2013

CYCLE CILENTO & AMALFI COAST

Firstly, the bikes that we had for our week along the Amalfi coast were first class. The whole group appreciated this, especially the lady who had hired an electric bike.It was a lovely bonus to have a pool at all but the last hotel, with our first view of the coastline from the hotel balcony absoutely stunning. The guide was very knowledgeable and kept the group together, showing us hidden gems within the areas.And we couldn’t have ordered better weather!!!

Most Inspirational Moment

Realising that I'd got to the top of the hardest hill of the week without thinking about it!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Paulo was quite reserved in talking about himself but, as a leader of a group, he was excellent in sharing his local knowledge and keeping the group together. He could, I suppose, have circled round to the back of the group more rather than always riding out front, to make sure all of the group got maximum enjoyment from the trip.On the last free day on the trip, Paulo even took a group of us walking in the forests behind Amalfi which was beautiful and which we wouldn't have found without him

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is not a trip for those who only cycle down to the shops at home a couple of times a week - the hills are challenging and you've got to want to conquer them rather than being annoyed by their being there. A couple of people on the trip only cycled the first day and then took up the whole of the possible recovery space for cyclists in the support vehicle

Suggestions

The best bit about this trip was the group of cyclists with whom we cycled for the week, full of experiences from other trips and such great fun to be with. I am hoping to do the Sardinia trip next year but I hear that the bikes used there are awful so that is putting me off.One of the main reasons that we use Exodus is the locations of trips but we also like that this is a complete package including flights, transfers, bike hire, support vehicle, guide and

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