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Debbie Henderson
Reviewed June 2019
Fantastic Holiday
I’d wanted to go to Tuscany for years and this exactly fitted the bill. Wonderful walks, hilltop towns, visiting Siena, Florence and San Gimignano. Wine tastings were informative. Lovely group too. I can definitely recommend!
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing the fabulous scenery at every turn!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Mark was a great leader: fun, courteous, always ready to help out and a very safe driver.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The walks can be a bit more of a challenge in the heat...but don't let that put you off.
Timothy Sullivan
Reviewed June 2019
Cycling in sicily
The leader was excellent.
The support person Giuseppe was also excellent.
The bikes were good.
The routes were very good and well planned.
The accomodation was ok and variable. The starting accomodation had a disco night going till 2.0 pm just below our room!
Meals provided ranged from poor to good.
Most Inspirational Moment
Cycling gently along narrow country roads through rural Sicily.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Davide Di Mauro
Was an excellent leader.
Also mention the support, Giuseppe, also excellent.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Definitely use E bikes if you are older or not an experienced cyclist.
Patricia Burritt
Reviewed June 2019
A ‘must do’ trip for anyone who I loves archaeology, history and amazing geography!
I have wanted to visit Jordan for at least 40 years and finally I made it! The Exodus trip was fantastic and the experience met up to every expectation. I took over 2,000 photos! The journey was so well organised, informative, action packed – we didn’t seem to miss any detail of the ‘treasures’ of this amazing country try!
Most Inspirational Moment
Arriving at Petra - the site is incredible and so vast and the Exodus itinerary with 2 full days there is perfect!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader, Nidal Alateaq, was excellent. He was so well organised, conscientious and informed. Nidal managed every aspect of the trip so smoothly and efficiently. As a tour guide on sites and en route he always gave us a thorough explanation of the culture, history and geography of Jordan.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be ready to undertake a very full itinerary and long days each with an interesting agenda. I visited during Ramadan - which can mean that there is a need to work around closure of some facilities and sites.
Karen Ratcliffe
Reviewed June 2019
Great mix of cycling, fabulous views and towns
This was a lovely trip with lots to see in each of the stunning towns. We only passed through Soave (on the bikes of course) but we had a good extended break there for exploring!
Lunch stops and coffee breaks were fabulous. Plenty of time for a decent lunch and a cheeky drink… or two.
The cycling is a great mix of hills and cycle track, with a couple of decent climbs followed by some nice downhill switchbacks (views at speed) to reward your efforts!! Obviously it was everyone to their own pace. No pressure to ride fast or slow.
There was plenty of opportunity to explore each of the beautiful towns, before and after dinner. Our guide was always happy to offer a much needed post dinner walking tour. The restaurants were all great so there was plenty to walk off! I’d happily go back to any of the towns to spend more time.
The ferry crossing from the North shore of Garda to Desenzano is busy and lengthy. There’s no bar or cafe, and no outside deck options so go prepared with drinks, snacks, entertainment… it’s a long one!!
You lose the bikes and catch the train from Padua to Venice. This made a nice change.. I’d been to Venice previously but only briefly so I appreciated the extra time to explore, and I super appreciated arriving without my sweaty kit on! 🙂 It was a great way to spend the last full day.
I highly recommend this trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
It’s hard to say, as I enjoyed this trip from start to finish. I especially enjoyed the views cycling down to Garda.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader was fabulous. Enthusiastic, energetic and passionate about his home town and country. Very knowledgable and full of stories.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Only the tip about being prepared for the ferry crossing, as mentioned in my summary notes. Take drinks, snacks and something to read or play ... there’s nothing on there!
Lorain McCann
Reviewed June 2019
Cycle the Baltics
Excellent trip with wonderful guide. Andrius was extremely interesting, focussed and engaging. We thoroughly enjoyed the itinerary and the add-ons he introduced. Cycle tour of Vilnius was terrific.
Most Inspirational Moment
Sun dial on the Curonian Spit
Thoughts on Group Leader
Andrius was extremely interesting, focussed and engaging. We thoroughly enjoyed the itinerary and the add-ons he introduced.
Advice for Potential Travellers
I would be happy to recommend this trip.
Mala Shah-Coulon
Reviewed June 2019
Exhilarating trip
Will be an unforgettable trip for me..watching. the live volcanoes was out of this world…while I knew it was a volcanoes trip rightly or wrongly I didn’t expect that we’d see live volcanoes (thought it would be a big bonus if we did)..and of course the Gods had it all planned for us as Etna erupted too while we were there!.
Most Inspirational Moment
Climbing up Stromboli
Seeing eruption on Etna- what timing and luck.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Alessandro was an excellent leader with good local knowledge that helped vary the itinerary sometimes eg taking a private boat rather than hydro foil
Advice for Potential Travellers
While marked moderate in its level of challenge the walks up strombolli and Etna are relatively challenging. Some hill walking and gluts exercise wouldn't go amiss.
Margaret Madgwick
Reviewed June 2019
A glimpse of Ancient Egypt.
Visits to the Pyramids & Sphinx , Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo Temples, Valley of the Kings and Abu Simbel. Cruise down the Nile river.
Most Inspirational Moment
The whole tour was special. Visiting the sites of Ancient Egypt. None to be missed.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader 'Tefa' was brilliant. His knowledge as a guide was superb. He was reliable, patient and helpful.
Advice for Potential Travellers
It was very hot in may/june 46c. plus so my advise would be to go at a cooler time if possible. Keep well covered up. Have upset tummy medication with you just in case. Take at least suncream 50. Its easy to change your money when you are there rather than before you go. Have a great time.
Margaret Madgwick
Reviewed June 2019
A glimpse of Ancient Egypt.
Visits to the Pyramids & Sphinx , Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo Temples, Valley of the Kings and Abu Simbel. Cruise down the Nile river.
Most Inspirational Moment
The whole tour was special. Visiting the sites of Ancient Egypt. None to be missed.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader 'Tefa' was brilliant. His knowledge as a guide was superb. He was reliable, patient and helpful.
Advice for Potential Travellers
It was very hot in may/june 46c. plus so my advise would be to go at a cooler time if possible. Keep well covered up. Have upset tummy medication with you just in case. Take at least suncream 50. Its easy to change your money when you are there rather than before you go. Have a great time.
yvonne sharp
Reviewed June 2019
Cycling through the Baltics
The trip was well organised and the leader was excellent. The bikes were disappointing. The bikes were new and in excellent condition but they were very heavy and had only 8 gears and were not to the standard I have experienced in previous exodus cycling tours. In addition neither the guide nor the driver were experienced mechanics which resulted in one of the experienced cyclists on the tour helping out.
Most Inspirational Moment
The places we visited could only have been found through local knowledge. The smoked salmon lunch was excellent and every member of the tour party commented on this lunch for days afterwards. The tour around Vilnius was also excellent.
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was very good and knowledgeable on the history of all 3 countries visited. He was enthusiastic and helpful throughout the trip.
Keith Woodvine
Reviewed June 2019
Cycling and Chianti
A well organised cycling holiday with excellent accommodation, encouraged to gel as a group in both cycling and eating experiences and enjoy the wonderful scenery en-route.
Most Inspirational Moment
Probably surviving the 25% incline up to the wine tasting experience! Otherwise experiencing the IL CAMPO and walking around the Fort and Garibaldi memorial in Sienna.
Thoughts on Group Leader
An excellent leader with good local knowledge and mixing with the whole group.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The trip is rated as "Moderate" cycling ability but some of the "undulations" require a good level of fitness, but for encouragement there is usually a gelato reward at the end.