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4.7 out of 5

Karen Baker

Reviewed June 2016

Walking the Great Wall

What a great holiday! From Walking the Wall, the food, Beijing, the amazing acrobat show, eating in the ‘hutongs’, seeing the Terracotta Warriors and travelling on the overnight train (on the Xian extension) – I enjoyed it all and can’t enthuse enough about the entire trip. I’ve never been anywhere ‘out of the ordinary’ before this holiday or travelled with Exodus and I would totally recommend this particular holiday and the company.

Most Inspirational Moment

It is difficult to pick just one inspirational moment on this trip as there were many! One of the best moments though was stepping onto the Wall for the first time as it truly is as amazing as it looks in all the photographs. Other memorable moments were seeing the Terracotta Warriors, the sights in the cities of Beijing and Xian and the food - totally delicious - and mastering chopsticks!

Thoughts on Group Leader

The group leader for the main trip was called Jerry - he was knowledgable, experienced, had a great sense of humour and looked after the group really well. He made a great trip into a fantastic trip. Ling looked after us during the Xian extension (well worth doing) and again, another great local guide.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Some of the accommodation was quite basic and most of the beds were fairly firm; so travellers should go with an open mind and don't expect luxury. The bedding however was always clean and fresh and the accommodation hosts were always welcoming.

Pamela Pulford

Reviewed June 2016

Cycle the Baltics

A fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of these countries. The cycling is leisurely with frequent stops and comfort breaks. The scenery is varied with forest, coast, beach and countryside. The towns and cities visited have fabulous architecture and superb restaurants. We were lucky enough to have perfect weather for the whole trip and to experience the Jazz and Blues festival at Klepida, not to mention the best tour leader ever.

Most Inspirational Moment

The most moving experience of the trip was being invited to join a young man who was about to propose to his girlfriend in the main square in Vilnius, Eventually 1000 people assembled and witnessed the proposal. She accepted his proposal and everyone was so happy!!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Vaida was the best tour leader I have ever had. She was caring and considerate and always concerned for everyone in the group's welfare. She organised everything well including the restaurants which she joined us at each night. Her knowledge of each of everywhere we visited was amazing and nothing was too much trouble for her.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Leave your hairdryer at home they are provided everywhere.

Sarah Allan

Reviewed June 2016

Totally wonderful

This is a really special trip. Everyday you see a different part of the scenery, which is incredible. From pastures full of flowers (at this time of year anyway), to high mountains with snow, to spectacular gorges, it’s hard to overstate how beautiful this area is. The guide, Alvaro, is outstanding – knowledgeable about seemingly every subject to do with the area (flowers, birds, history etc), fun, caring, well-organised and sociable. The hotel is also lovely and the food is very good.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking into the high mountains for the first time, ending up in a high valley surrounded by snow-capped peaks on all sides. I didn't know the Picos had scenery like that.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alvaro is the ideal leader, for all the reasons already stated. He is also really careful about everyone's well-being and safety, which is really important. His advice every morning about whether to take waterproofs, fleeces etc, how much water to carry was really helpful too.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Book this trip!

David Vaughan

Reviewed June 2016

Highlights of Provence

Our first exodus holiday and we would definitely book holidays in the future.The holiday was excellent with good walks,an excellent leader,a very good hotel and food.The hotel location allowed us to walk to other restaurants in the area in the evening which were all goodWe were lucky with good weather and an abundance of wild flowers for the timing of our visit

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

An excellent leader

Jayne Burman

Reviewed June 2016

Walking The Great Wall

What a fabulous holiday, off the beaten track, seeing a bit more of real China. Can’t recommend it enough. We had a great group of people, a mix of singles and couples and we all got along well. I thoroughly enjoyed the overnight train experience to Xi’on too. The walking was at a good pace and the hills and steps a welcome challenge.

Most Inspirational Moment

The Great Wall itself. Until you walk on it and experience it up close, you cannot possibly appreciate just what a feat of engineering it is, and to think it was built so many years ago without today's modern equipment.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Jerry was a treasure. He was very helpful and knowledgable, he fit in well with the group and would happily chose him as a guide again on another visit to China should the opportunity arise.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Yes, the trip notes sat soft bags which it right, but make sure they have wheels still! A couple of drop offs from the coach involved a walk, not long for most but with 20kg of weight after a day's walking would not suit everyone.

Lynne Porteous

Reviewed June 2016

Outstanding trip!

I enjoyed this trip even more than I had hoped – the country is so interesting, the scenery glorious and the food wonderful! Our guide was proficient and professional and ensured the whole week provided fun, variety and (optional) challenges!

Most Inspirational Moment

For me this trip was more than "moderate" so managing the undulations (!) was a personal achievement...especially the final day. There were so many "wow" moments in terms of the scenery and I stopped often to capture that perfect shot! Day two as we cycled toward lunch provided amazing mountain views and the coastal rides above the sparkling seas were just magnificent. Loved the guesthouse stays and the trip to the geothermal pool

Thoughts on Group Leader

Junid was an excellent leader - he was very calm and measured and at all times a consummate professional. I liked the fact that he stressed each day that this was a vacation and we should travel at our own speed, enjoy the ride and take photos and stop as we wished. This was perfect for me - I like to travel in that way! Junid's knowledge of his country and its history was impressive and his love for Albania shone through!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Visit Albania - it is well worth it! The people were friendly and welcoming and the countryside unspoiled and beautiful. Spending money goes a long way and the meals that we had were fresh and delicious on every occasion and perfect for vegetarians and pescetarians.

Christina Blanchard

Reviewed June 2016

Fantastic Fantastic Fantastic

This was my first walking trip with Exodus (first walking trip ever actually) and I could not have been happier. Exodus was fantastic from my initial email inquiring about the trip all the way to the end. The trip itself was absolutely perfect. From meeting the group at the airport to leaving the following week. I met so many really great people within the group and many I hope to remain in contact with. The walks each day were planned very well, leaving the hotel around 9 or 9:30 each morning and returning normally by 4 or 4:30. The picnic lunches were excellent as well as the hotel dinners. The restaurants and prosecco tasting chosen by Exodus were top notch. The hotel accommodations were beautiful and very spacious although the wi-fi in my room was very spotty, but hey I wasn’t there to be on my computer or phone so I was definitely ok with it. The front staff at the hotel were very nice and spoke great English. The hikes were perfect for me, challenging but not so much that you couldn’t have fun. With this being my first walking trip I could have been better prepared with proper walking attire and maybe walking poles.

Most Inspirational Moment

Meeting the fellow group members. They were really fantastic. I haven't laughed so much in such a long time. I have so many great memories from the trip. Maybe the most inspirational part of the trip was the walks themselves and just being out in nature and enjoying the quiet. Sometimes getting off the beaten path is exactly what you need.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Bob Mason was our tour leader and he was really great. Extremely well organized and really on top of things. I think our group really tested his patience from time to time but all in good fun. He rolled with the punches and kept us all right on track. I give him an A +++.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for an adventure. Spend time getting to know your fellow group members and just let all the outside distractions melt away and focus on what you are doing that day. Also, be prepared with sunscreen, rain gear, walking gear as in back pack, poles, hat etc. Bring your appetite! Lots of great food and prosecco!!!

Sheila Mach

Reviewed June 2016

Mount Toubkal climb

Trecking in Atlas Mountains

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching summit of Mt Toubkal

Thoughts on Group Leader

Good

Advice for Potential Travellers

Prepare for altitude

Nathalie Abbott

Reviewed June 2016

Wonderful way to discover the Amalfi Coast

It’s a full week of walking/hiking trails along the Amalfi Coast, with stops along the way to take in the views or sometimes, to have a drink at a local coffee shop! It’s a great way to experience the Amalfi coast as you walk right into towns you then get to discover for a couple of hours before being chauffeur-driven back to the hotel in a comfortable bus. You stay at the same lovely hotel for the week, which is nice and convenient, and located in pleasant & calm village away from the hustle bustle of the more touristy areas. The hotel also takes very good care of its clientele and make the week fun with different demonstrations at supper time.

Most Inspirational Moment

I had inspirational moments throughout the week as every day is a new adventure! You discover different types of trails and little towns along the way to the more popular cities of Amalfi, Ravello and Positano. It's great to hike/walk while chatting with different people in the group and developing a nice camaraderie with everyone, especially when comparing sore leg muscles! And of course, the views will take your breath away: stunning!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Martin, our group leader, was a very pleasant person to have as our guide. He has a very charming and lovely energy which sets a good tone for the group. He told us stories of particular places and people in history to give us a bit of a background of where we were. He also did his best to help and accommodate people in the group if they had specific requests. I would say he was a fun and caring leader to have during the week.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I wouldn't say it's a beginners level, but if you're reasonably fit, you can do this trip. I hesitated to book it at first not being sure I was up for the challenge, but I'm very glad I did. I can see why it is so popular! I would say to for sure have hiking poles unless you know you don't need them. Not only do they help the joints, they also provide stability at some parts. The pace is leisurely but sometimes certain sections could also be a bit challenging. Regarding the latter, you're stronger than you think and by the end of the week, you become a real mountain goat! I would also mention that the summer months may be a bit too hot for some. I went end May/early June and it was a perfect time to go weather-wise.

Julia Gibson

Reviewed June 2016

A whirl wind tour of Sicily

This trip was wonderful but not quite sure where the ‘leisurely’ rating comes from. It is very full on and really offers a tantalising taste of what Sicily has to offer. Days are jam packed and you often find yourself wishing you could spend more time in certain places. I had no idea it was such a beautiful island and would definitely like to return to do it more slowly.

Most Inspirational Moment

For me it was the cathedral at Monreale. Such beauty and skill. Some of the 'old ruins' were pretty awe inspiring too.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Milena was great, really enthusiastic about her home island and very knowledgeable about the landscape.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for a lot of steps! Also remember it is only a taste of Sicily, a tantalising glimpse.

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