Reviews

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking around the rim of Vesuvius.Visiting Herculaneum.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Christine is the best group leader that I have ever had and an absolute asset to Exodus. She is a consummate professional. From the minute she met us at the airport until the minute we left she smiled. Christine has built up an enormous network of contacts within the local community which meant that the holiday ran without a hitch. At various moments she produced little treats for us, all paid for out of her own pocket. Christine's knowledge of the local area is second to none. This holiday would not have been the same without Christine's guidance and humour.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Prepare for steps!The neighbours can be quite lively.

Most Inspirational Moment

So many inspirational moments...Herculaneum and then standing on the rim of Mt Vesuvius are probably the stand outs.

Thoughts on Group Leader

What absolutely made the trip was having Christine as our tour leader. Such an amazing knowledge of the area, very professional at all times but with that cheeky smile and laugh on show constantly. Such a vivid imagination and lots of funny little stories to keep us amused. Little treats from her "Mary Poppins" bag were totally unexpected but a lovely personal touch from her. Without doubt Christine is the best tour leader we have ever had.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for steps, steps and more steps....but it is sooooo worth it.

Most Inspirational Moment

Visiting Pompei and Vesuvius.One day was not enough.You could spend a week there.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Leader was excellent.She was aware of the differing walking abilities of the group and adjusted the pace accordingly.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be aware that July and August are very hot for walking.You must be used to walking in hot weather to cope.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking the Walk of the Gods on the last day. Also the two times we visited the hotel's kitchens were fun.

Thoughts on Group Leader

She was excellent.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for very hot days in July, especially walking between the walls on villages, they seemed like an oven sometimes.

Most Inspirational Moment

The first day when we reached the saddle and saw the view down to Positano was just fantastic. Also, leaving Positano by boat and seeing, when the boat took us back to Amalfi, where we had walked over the week was excellent.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was very knowledgeable and sociable and handled his group very well.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for the 2000 steps. Everyone suffered with stiff muscles in the days following.

Most Inspirational Moment

Visiting Herculaneum - more atmospheric than Pompeii.The return boat trip after the Walk of the Gods and seeing all the walks we had done during the week.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Suzy was excellent: friendly, competent and informative.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Having the guide for the historical visits added to the experience. Walking poles are strongly recommended. Wear a hat and carry lots! of water if it is hot.

Most Inspirational Moment

On the top of Vesuvius in the middle of a thunder and lightening storm.  Exhilarating!!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Christine was a consumate professional guide.  Without her knowledge of the area and all the personal involved, the trip would not be as successful as it was. 

Most Inspirational Moment

Stunning views on the walks to Amalfi and Positano.The friendliness of the local people, and enthusaism of the staff at the hotel. The cookery demonstrations were a hoot!Pompeii and Herculaneum

Thoughts on Group Leader

Christine was an excellent group leader. Well-organised, well-informed and very warm.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If travelling in the 'shoulder' periods be prepared for a range of weathers. In late May we encountered rain and cold on some days.Use the 'free' day to visit Herculaneum and Ravello (hotel will organise this)Go to Tony's bar a short walk away - the welcome and personal attention will astound you!

Most Inspirational Moment

The scenery is just breathtaking, but if I had to choose a moment it was probably the walk around and into the crater on Vesuvius.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Christine did pretty much all she could to make sure the group had a good week. Very friendly and open, Christine has made very good local connections which help in making things run smoothly. Christine uses her knowledge of the area and its people to enrich the walks. Excellent job! 

Advice for Potential Travellers

Many people would probably find walking poles useful, whether for going up or down (or both), particularly the longer flights of steps.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were so many amazing experiences but I would say that for me the valley of the fairies was my favourite walk, the "secret garden" was just magical. However I will always remember walking around the crater of Vesuvius and hearing our shouts of "ciao" echo around us, it was fantastic.Back in the hotel I loved the pizza demonstration, which was made even better by eating the pizzas afterwards, I have never tasted pizza like it!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Christine was our group leader and she was great, I don't beleive that the holiday would have been so enjoyable if it wasn't for Christine.On all of the walks the knowledge that Christine shared with us just made all the difference to our understanding of the area and local customs. It was also nice to see that she had such a strong relationship with not only the hotel staff but everyone that we encountered in the village.Christine was very good at setting a walking pace that everyone could manage and this made the walks very "do-able" and kept the group together.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The advice I would give is that if you enjoy walking, taking in breathtaking scenery, emersing yourself into the Italian culture and eating amazing food then this is definitely the trip for you!!