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4.7 out of 5

Reviewed October 2012

CYCLING IN GREECE

Great cycling with wonderful views – a few hills on the first couple of days but nothing which I found to be too bad or different from any other Moderate cycle trip which I have been on with Exodus.Excellent food – all good but the meal at the hotel near Myceanea was a particulr highlight as was the dinner on the last night in the shadow of the Acropolis. A walk round Athens at night before & after dinner was also great.

Most Inspirational Moment

This was my first trip to Greece so it was great to fit in seeing a number of the ancient sites. With time on the final day before returning to Athens, I visited the sites at Acrocorinth and Ancient Corinth, which I would recommend. All the cycling was great with a mix of views - both mountain and costal. The afternoon cycle from Epidaurus to Tolos I particularly enjoyed.I really enjoyed seeing Athens, both the Monday morning cycle from the hotel to Pireus (Athens rush hour traffic was an experience !!) and the tour of the Acropolis. I wish I had stayed an extra day or two at the end of the tour as there is so much more I would like to see in the city. The food was particularly good - I would recommend this as a highlight of the trip.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Christiana and Christos are both great ambassadors for Greece !Nothing was too much bother and with great organisational skills and a professional approach I thought they made a great team. I really enjoyed chatting to both of them. It is when you get the chance to have a good old chat with the local guides that it really adds to your insight of the country. This is an important part of the holiday to me so it was great to have such friendly guides to chat to.

Advice for Potential Travellers

My only problem was that I found the seat on the bike really quite uncomfortable. Even with a gel cover and padded shorts I still found I was getting saddle sore. I have not had this problem before on the 4 previous cycle trips I have been on with Exodus. No one else had a problem so perhaps I was unlucky. But remember your padded shorts and/or gel saddle !If you can, add a day or two either side of the trip to see more of Athens - loads to see !

Reviewed October 2012

WALKING THE AMALFI COAST

Another brilliant Exodus holiday, my 5th in 5 years. The scenery & walks are amazing with breathtaking views at every turn.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were many however exploring Pompeii, with a very knowledgeable guide, & then climbing Vesuvious and walking round the crater on my birthday takes some beating!The walk of the gods was spectacular with breathtaking scenery all the way.Also, the jet-boat trip to the island of Capri on the free day was pretty special-well worth doing.We were also invited into the hotel kitchen on two nights during the holiday and given great cooking demonstrations by Giovanni & his fellow chefs-great fun, especially my amateur pizza making attempt!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Christine was absolutely brilliant-friendly, sociable, knowledgeable & highly organised.Her contribution really added to the overall enjoyment of the trip.She even knew all the best bars to visit after the walks!!Thanks Christine.

Advice for Potential Travellers

As various other travellers have said - be prepared to both climb & descend a lot of steps!Your legs & joints quickly adapt to this though.The temperatures in September when we were there were pretty comfortable - mid to high 20's.

Reviewed October 2012

AMALFI COAST & BAY OF NAPLES

This was our second visit to the Due Torri ( we did the walking holiday last time) the food and the friendly warm welcome were excellent as before. The hotel in really well placed to explore the area and having a local guide was brilliant showing us aspects of Naples and the area we would not have found ourselves. When the boats to Capri were cancelled on our last day the Guide organised a really good trip to Sorrento taking in some fantastic coastal scenery and superb ice creams.

Most Inspirational Moment

Herculaneum, Villa Poppea, Naples with our enthusiastic and knowledgeable local guide, The Walk of the Gods in bright sunshine and the tasty fresh food at the Due Torri.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Outstandingly good he always made sure we got the most out of our visit without making us feel too "organised".

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you want to see the best of this fascinating region and enjoy some real fresh Italian food this is the perfect holiday.

Reviewed October 2012

WALKING THE GREAT WALL

The trip exceeded my expectations but I would have liked to spend more time walking the Great Wall.This was my first trip with Exodus and on the basis of this experience I would be happy to travel with Exodus again and also to recommend it to my friends.

Most Inspirational Moment

Enjoying the views from places on the wall in some of the more remote areas and imagining what it must have been like 1000 years ago.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Kevin did an excellent job as a leader, organiser, guide, historian, and conversationalist, and he was very good company during the entire trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be physically prepared for the trip. It is described as Challenging - Moderate. Understand exactly what Exodus means by 'Challenging', and what that requires of you. Be prepared for lots of steps, some steep up and down hill sections, and I suggest that you may find a pair of trekking poles very useful.Secure your camera! I lost mine, and all of my pictures before I returned home. The camera can be replaced - but not the pictures. (Fortunately others in the group have made their pictures available to me).

Reviewed October 2012

AMALFI COAST & BAY OF NAPLES

Varied itinerary, very good tour of this beautiful area

Most Inspirational Moment

The views of the coast, espcially the first lunch when we were at Ravello

Thoughts on Group Leader

Eduardo was excellent, and worked really hard to give us a good trip and make sure that everything ran smoothly. Hotel staff were also excellent. Food plentiful and good!!

Advice for Potential Travellers

On the free day, do go and see Pompeii - it's a shame it isn't included in the main itinerary. It's very busy there (unlike Herculaenum) but the whole group felt that it would be a shame to go to Amalfi and not see Pompeii. If there's a queue for the brothel at Pompeii, it's really not worth the wait - it's a really small building. We all wished we'd spent the time seeing other parts of Pompeii instead of spending 30 mins of our 3 hours there standing in a queue. Another excellent ruin to visit (not on the tourist trail, but it was the highlight of our trip) is Villa Poppaea, which is only 10 mins from Pompeii. Our guide stopped there for us on the way back from Pompeii. Villa Poppaea is very well preserved, amazing paintings and with an Olympic sized swimming pool! The Amalfi roads are incredible - narrow, precipes, hairpin bends and mad drivers! Our coch drivers were excellent.

Reviewed October 2012

BHUTAN: LAND OF THE THUNDER DRAGON

I loved the trip! I had wanted to go to Bhutan for a very long time and it really lived up to my expectations. Amazing scenery, amazing people and amazing guides. It was a great combination of a challenging trek plus culture in an area not greatly visited. It felt like a real treat from start to finish!

Most Inspirational Moment

I think managing to sleep at 4,100m and feel ok. Finally I had acclimatised and was much fitter! The scenery was mind blowing too - you really felt you were at the centre of the world!Bhutan still feels very untouched but it's definitely starting to change so you need to go NOW...

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader Pasang was fantastic. He looked after all of us amazingly well. Dorji who was the local guide was very kind too and I felt that we all built up a great relationship with them both which meant we got far more out of the trip as we had a much more of an understanding of Bhutan.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Yes whilst on the trip notes it said it was a moderate trip it is definately equal to doing the Inca Trail which is listed as moderate to challenging i.e. you need to train! This was something that I didn't do a huge amount of before we left as I come from Derbyshire and equate the Yorkshire Dales with walking not trekking. I did survive though and am now far more fit!

Reviewed October 2012

EVEREST BASE CAMP

A truly amazing epic journey of a lifetime. This was made possible by Exodus and the people they employ in Nepal who not only took good care of us but encouraged us day in day out and taught us alot about their culture. It wasn’t just about the mountains.

Most Inspirational Moment

For me the most inspirational moment of the trip was to actually achieve reaching Base Camp. People usually have a bucket list to tick off, I have started one with Everest Base Camp, truly amazing experience, loved every minute.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Fantastic leader with good assistants even down to the guy who herded the yaks. We mixed with them all the time and couldn't have done the trip without any of them.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is my first and biggest walking/climbing experience but it isn't the last. This trip enabled us to get close to the people of Nepal who warmly welcomed us. Showers were plentiful albeit not UK standard but when in Nepal do as they do. Food to suit all tastes and pleasant knowledgeable guides who really take care of your every need. Excellent.

Reviewed October 2012

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - RONGAI ROUTE

The trip is one of the most amaaaazing and challenging things I have done so far! It’s hard physically (due to altitude) AND mentally, but totally worth it!! Remember that the pain is only temporary, the glory lasts forever.. This route also gives you chance to get used to the altitude so you will get to the top…

Most Inspirational Moment

Summit day sunrise, knowing I was nearly, finally at the top and that all that training had been worth it!My fellow teamies - I went with a small but perfectly formed group of people and the dynamics within the group were great. I was motivated and ready for the challenge, but had a great giggle along the way.....

Thoughts on Group Leader

The group leaders were great - really helpful and want you to succeed.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The guides & porters are there to help.... if they want to take your back pack as you're struggling, let them, and if the guides talk to you about how you're feeling and if you should take Diamox, listen to them. They know the score, they have done this trip countless times with different people and are so supportive and knowledgeable and helpful... at the end of the day, they want you to suceed, and they will help you get there....

Reviewed October 2012

WALKING IN TUSCANY

I really enjoyed this trip. The farmhouse and food are great for starters, and that’s before the wonderful Tuscan scenery!

Most Inspirational Moment

The ridge walk, the sun was shining and the views just stunning.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sara was an excellent leader and looked after us all - from getting train tickets and providing information for our rest day, to ensuring the whole group could walk at their own pace. And the supply of biscuits she carried were always welcome!

Advice for Potential Travellers

No, book it and enjoy!

Reviewed October 2012

WALKING THE GREAT WALL

A truly amazing experience. I enjoyed the trekking so much that I would have liked to have done more. It was challenging at times, but I gained a real sense of achievement every day. The group was fantastic and we all got on well. The scenery was fabulous, with stunning views.

Most Inspirational Moment

I will never forget stepping onto the Great Wall for the very first time. Every day had a different challenge; the second day had a challenging 38-step amazingly steep, almost vertical climb - getting to the top of the climb was an unforgettable experience. It was surprising, when looking back at the end of a walk, to see how much ground we had covered, and seeing the Wall snaking away into the distance.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Kevin, our leader, was absolutely brilliant. He was always attentive and made sure we were all OK. Nothing was too much trouble for him. He was very knowledgeable, polite, gave loads of advice, was great fun and had a really good sense of humour. A genuinely lovely person and a great leader.

Advice for Potential Travellers

As stated in other reviews, take toilet paper and wipes, as public toilets and a couple of the homestays did not have any. Take a towel, as these are not provided at the homestays. A walking pole is a real benefit - I had never used one before this trip and I was glad I had it. It helped with both the ascents and descents and stopped me having a nasty fall a couple of times. If you decide to do the extension to Xian, make sure you don't go when there is a Chinese National Holiday - the crowds are overwhelming! Practice using chopsticks before you go - it will make eating a lot easier (or take a fork!). You need to have a reasonable level of fitness to do this walk.

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