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Positives:
Great young guide who was from the local area.
Excellent routes taking in three islands with some good climbs but not big distances
Well organised with some good hotels
Negatives:
Meal times were quite late so the group was often hungry
Weather was mixed in May, half the days it rained heavily and the other half were hot and sunny
The first days riding on hvar stood with a good 10k climb at a kind gradient as well as some lovely villages along the coast.
He was quite young (late 20's) but very responsible and well humoured. Always checking to ensure the group was happy without being too much.
Go for it!
Had an absolute blast on this trip. The cycling is undulating but nothing too difficult, and there are quite a few easy days. Plenty to see and do in addition to the cycling, and the food was absolutely amazing.
No particular moment, but I had a fabulous early morning beach run at Paestum Mare with nobody about. The ruins at Paestum are pretty impressive too - go early to avoid the hordes.
Absolutely up there with the best. Nothing was too much trouble for Alessandro - he dealt with everything calmly and efficiently but he was also informative, entertaining, sociable, kind, and generally a delight to be around. We were all amazed how he managed to constantly cycle from the front to the back of the group with ease in order to keep a check on everyone (despite the fact that he was also on a mountain bike). Our support driver/Rafaele was also brilliant - nothing was ever too much trouble for him - always attending to our needs with a smile, acquiring someone an e-bike halfway through the trip, and managing to replace my handlebars on day 2 for ones which suited me better.
Even if you're used to harder trips, it's still a brilliant trip to do anyway. The roads on the Amalfi coast can be quite busy so you do have to cycle carefully and watch out for buses and motorbikes comind round blind corners on the wrong side of the road. The walk to Amalfi on the rest day is fabulous if you don't go to Pompeii (several thousand steps up though, so not for those with dodgy knees). Make sure you bring plenty of cash at the start - ATMs are around but a bit sporadic, and most places prefer cash. There also aren't many shops in the first few days, so bring everything you need (snacks etc).
Good walking, good food and accommodation, good leader, convivial group. Sight seeing was considered to be a little rushed (so we booked a few extra days in Dubrovnik, Split and Zadar on our own)
The walls of Dubrovnik and the limestone canyon in Velika Paklenica national park
Very good, friendly and considerate. He coped well with two weak members of the group and found them alternative walks when we did the hardest routes.
Bring walking poles as one or two walks in the National Park were very rough and steep. These were goat tracks not wide paths.
I really enjoyed the itinerary. The scenery was excellent, the hotels choices were good as well.
The hotel in Split (hotel Bellevue) on Day 1 was a bit rough around the edges but it was in a fantastic location. All the other hotels were great choices and great locations too.
I did find the last day of cycling too easy and too short. This was only 20k and it should have been at least 40k for a level 3 trip.
The experience of cycling through the towns and through vineyards and seeing the locals do things all by hand and the natural beauty really made it special for me.
our Leader Boyjan was very good. He was very knowledgeable and fun to ride with. He encouraged the ones that needed extra help doing those hills and was always available to ask questions etc.
the one thing that i might say is make sure you know how to "ride" a bike. Everyone knows how to ride but does not really know how to maneuver the gears and how to take a hill up or down. A quick lesson at a bike shop might be a good idea before you leave you you understand how a bike works. not everyone knew how to "ride" a bike in my group and it caused a bit of stress for some until they understood their bike.
The Cilento/Amalfi cycling trip was wonderful. Alessandro our guide went above and beyond to make it a great experience. He was outstanding.The countryside was beautiful and the rides were great!
Conversations with some of the other members of the group.
He was simply the best-always making sure we were taken care of in every respect. He was enthusiastic and a really wonderful person to connect with.
Make sure you are in good shape otherwise get an ebike! Make sure you bring some cash as some places will not take card for drinks etc.
The Cilento/Amalfi cycling trip was wonderful. Alessandro our guide went above and beyond to make it a great experience. He was outstanding.The countryside was beautiful and the rides were great!
Conversations with some of the other members of the group.
He was simply the best-always making sure we were taken care of in every respect. He was enthusiastic and a really wonderful person to connect with.
Make sure you are in good shape otherwise get an ebike! Make sure you bring some cash as some places will not take card for drinks etc.
I loved every minute of this adventure. Albania is somewhere I’ve not been to before, nor had any of my friends, and it did not disappoint. It is a beautiful country with welcoming people and cycling is the best way to see it. It’s as yet unspoilt by too much modern development and is like stepping back in time but in a good way.
The sense of achievement of cycling up the ascents and the beautiful views all the way up and from the top.
Erlis (Rizvanolli) was a phenomenal leader. He had the perfect balance of being caring and being chilled. I think he is one of life's genuinely really lovely human beings. What an asset he is to Exodus and a fantastic ambassador for his country which he clearly loves.
I took my own pedals and cleats which I think in hindsight was a mistake. The bikes provided aren't road bikes, they're hybrid bikes by necessity and I fund my chain sometimes came off unexpectedly, so its a bit dangerous when you're clipped in as you could fall before you can release your feet. I changed the pedals back to clipless after a bit and found this a much better and safer arrangement. Also take layers as it can get chilly as you climb. Take a few energy gels or bars as I got a bit hungry.
This is a busy week with a lot crammed in to a short space of time. As you would expect, a lot of the scheduled activities are food and drink related but there’s also some sightseeing. After two nights in Palermo, you transfer to a different hotel every night so there’s little in the way of down time but you certainly get a flavour of Sicilian life and culture – and, of course, food! The hotels were a bit of a mixed bag – some better than others but all of them were adequate for one night – we particularly liked the Hotel Carmine in Marsala.
Probably the (optional) walk at the top of Mt Etna with stunning views. And, although I wouldn't describe it as inspirational, we really enjoyed the cookery lesson - and eating the results!
Rosario was friendly, helpful and knowledgable, ensuring everyone got the best out of the trip. As the only vegetarian/pescatarian on the trip, he had made sure that the organisers of the scheduled food tastings and activities (such as the cookery lesson) were prepared with suitable options for me.
Travel light - there are lots of opportunities to purchase food and drink to take home so you'll need room in your suitcase.
Superb trip with plenty to see and do. The Great Wall is amazing, the Terracotta Warriors fascinating as was the Han Yangling Mausoleum. The Shanghai Museum should really be included and not optional. The visit to the Giant Panda breeding research base was great. Plenty of exercise to work off the effects of the delicious food with walking the Wall, dancing in the park, cycling the walls at Xi’an and cycling through the stunning scenery of Yangshuo.
Walking the Great Wall Giant Panda breeding research base
Peter was very knowledgable and organised. He always had a smile on his face. He organised a cake and celebrations for my husband’s birthday. Alan still talks about the longevity noodles. Thanks Peter.
Well worth the effort and hassle of getting a visa.
I would highly recommend this trip. It was my first trip to Italy. I enjoyed the opportunity to intimately experience the culture, food and people in a region that is off the normal tourist path, but extremely beautiful and historic. The Baccicorte agriturismo is lovely and comfortable. The entire Giavenetti family, especially our host Angela, was extremely warm and welcoming and did everything possible to be accommodating. If I travel to Italy again, I will definitely plan to stay at an agriturismo. I appreciate their use of local foods, personal attention and also concern for the environment.
I would say the most inspirational was the sense of accomplishment after reaching the summit of Monte Sumbra on Friday.
Sara is a fascinating person whom we felt very confident with at all times. She's very professional at all times and also was considerate to everyone in the group.
Be sure to bring adequate hiking boots and gear and be prepared for a variety of weather conditions. And bring a sense of adventure and willingness to get along with a variety of people!