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4.7 out of 5

melanie port

Reviewed June 2019

Fantastic - and challenging!

This is basically a nine day continuous hike – trekking at least 88 miles over those nine days, up over 8000 metres, and down a lot more. There is no rest day in the middle. The speed is fast, with few sitting-down rest stops (just quick water/snack breaks standing up). Most days involve a fast steep ascent, and 7-8 hours of trekking. The views of mountains, alpine meadows, and flowers are unbelievable. There are very few people, as a lot of the route is taken on local tracks. Highly recommended, but only for the very fit.

Most Inspirational Moment

The final day of trekking (day 11) when we lunched by the Jerveca Lakes; criss crossed the borders between Montenegro and Albania; scrambled up rocks and across snow; coped with the very long steep scree downhill; ate wild strawberries; delighted, as always in the incredible views and fantastic flowers; found bear scat - all with the backdrop of the Accursed Mountains.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Bleard Y was a very good leader of people. He was friendly, supportive, on time with departures, good information in the briefings, good sense of humour. Very interesting person because of his Albanian military profession.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Agree on one person to collect all tips on day 2 (when you have recovered from the short overnight on day 1, but before you leave the guesthouse on the morning of day 3). That person should then consult with the group leader ON ARRIVAL into each guesthouse/hut, to find out what to tip the guesthouse for that night, and the driver/horsemen/local guide the following day. No need for a sleeping bag - just an inner sleeping bag. No need for sterilising tablets etc as good water is readily available. Get very few leks. If vegetarian, bring own interesting food. Bring Vit C tablets/dried fruit.

Marion Watkinson

Reviewed June 2019

Tour of epic proportions

The only criticism of the trip was that a number of hotels which were a good standard and a wide variety of styles and locations had very poor breakfasts of mainly cakes and issues with the rooms. Plumbing problems air con not switched on and difficult to control. One hotel set in a cave was wonderfully appointed in an ultra modern style but the toilet flush was problematic and plaster dropped all over the floor and beds and our hair and faces due to the damp. More attention to detail is needed on the part of management. I was very pleased overall and the tour certainly lived up to expectations in all other respects. This is a very expensive tour and difficult to justify but I loved all the places we went to and would certainly go back for more.

Most Inspirational Moment

Hard to say as it’s all so inspirational but probably the mosaics and the engineering achievements in construction of the temples and villas. The museums offered a staggering array of artefacts especially the one housing the Morgantina findings. Sadly a grass fire prevented us from seeing the site itself but do go on this optional visit if you can.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Mileena was passionate and knowledgable about all aspects of the tour. A geologist by profession and a highly experienced tour organiser. A real gem of a guide which was all I had hoped for from Exodus and the reason I chose this tour over other companies offering cheaper options.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Yes. June was not the best choice for sightseeing as it was unbearably hot but good for the beach visits if you have time. Mileena advised that November could be good for both activities but the weather is so unpredictable so difficult to generalise. There are many steps to visit the baroque churches in tour but hop on hop off buses and land trains can get you to see most places if you have trouble with knees and feet. You need incredible stamina for this tour but no more than most Exodus trips. I found it easier than my previous excursion to the Greek islands last year rated grade 1 and this was grade 2.

Hazel Baughan

Reviewed June 2019

TVR190615

Super well organised, fabulous walks, stunning scenery, great guides and all round awesome trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

The last day trekking going over the big pass after a long and steep climb.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was brilliant, very friendly, very knowledgeable and supportive throughout

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take insect repellent!!!!

Caroline Robinson

Reviewed June 2019

Fabulous walking

Great leader, Liz Proctor, fabulous walks in great scenery. Good hotel with great food.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking up the Tre Cime

Thoughts on Group Leader

Liz Proctor was brilliant. Informative, friendly, personable and helpful.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you have done some walking beforehand as you'll be on your feet for 6 hours a day. And be prepared to walk up!!

Terry Cole

Reviewed June 2019

Awesome

Our guide Machele and back up driver Andy really looked after us , Michela went the extra mile with the history of Italy 🇮🇹 and Venice the best price wise restaurant , though the weather was extremely hot , looking forward to next year to come back again , thank you Exodus for a awesome holiday . One very happy cyclist 👍🇮🇹🍺🍺🍰🚴🏿💕

Most Inspirational Moment

Awesome place to ride your bike

Thoughts on Group Leader

Michela , went the extra mile to look after everyone looking forward to be on his next guided trip

Advice for Potential Travellers

Tacke extra cycling clothes for wen the weather is hot , , sun cream , drink plenty of water or a hydration tablets in your bottle

Linda Richardson

Reviewed June 2019

Interesting Cultural Trip

A very well balanced trip with visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites, free time to explore our own personal preference areas and introductions to Albanian culture.

Most Inspirational Moment

Exploring and eating local dishes in restaurants with a view in Berat.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very average actually but I believe this was his first tour for Exodus. He led our tour straight after finishing one for another company and planned to start another group within an hour of ending ours. His timings didn't work out however and we had to have a replacement Tour Leader from the last night and for the final day - our replacement Leader was fanrastic - so professional, spoke excellent English and did extras to make our holiday special.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be aware that there are more hours of small coach travel than is stated in the write-up. It was lovely to see the countryside though and all travel was broken up with visits to intetesting places.

Sarah Dallinger

Reviewed June 2019

The perfect trip!👌

This was a great trip! It was very well organised and we had a great tour leader in Edvardo. He was personable and very funny.it was a good mixture of leisure and walking. I would thoroughly recommend.

Most Inspirational Moment

Visiting Pompei as I learnt a lot and found it very eye opening

Thoughts on Group Leader

Edvardo was a fabulous group leader. He was funny, down to earth and personable. He was very helpful when organising the free day too.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take lots of summer clothes if you go in June!! It was so warm! Make sure you get Edvardo as your leader! Chose the highlights trip, it is just the right balance between walking and leisure Bring extra spending money for transport costs.

Jan Biden

Reviewed June 2019

Excellent Trip

Good company, good leaders, good food, good experiences.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the family of sixteen lions playing at the waterhole.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ronney was excellent. Understated but friendly, worked extremely hard, informative and a very good driver.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take warm clothing because sleeping in the tents was cold at night in June.

Choong Wah Chu

Reviewed June 2019

The highlights without all the work!

A superb selection of hikes on the Tour, an excellent guide, easy transport to less accessible start/finish points. and a lovely chalet and hosts is an unbeatable introduction to the glories of the Alps. The weather, well, you need a bit of luck. We did, for most of the hikes. Thoroughly recommended.

Most Inspirational Moment

Undoubtedly the views of Mont Blanc from all the angles, whatever the weather. But if I had to choose, it would be the summit of Brevent with full views of the massifs in blazing sunshine over a picnic lunch.

Thoughts on Group Leader

John was excellent! An experienced guide & climber, instruction, information & encouragement all rolled into one.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Previous feedback suggests that this is a Grade 2 or 3. For me, this is definitely a Grade 3 - mostly easy walking, minor huff and puff on sections of some walks.

Sue Kos

Reviewed June 2019

Amazing

My husband and I did this tour for our anniversary and it was better than expected. We experienced local markets, local food and adorable little towns each day. Each hike had very difference scenery too. It’s was surprising. Our guide Isabelle was amazing as well. We called her Mary Poppins because every day she pulled something new out of her nap sac for us to try and it was always local. It was wonderful. She even baked us a cake for our anniversary. The hikes themselves were rated well. There were some inclines that put you slightly out of breath and declines on rocks so you just have to be careful and take your time. But I wouldn’t call this strenuous. We loved it and can’t wait for our next one!

Most Inspirational Moment

When Isabelle pulled a home baked cake from her nap sac for our anniversary

Thoughts on Group Leader

Isabelle was outstanding. She was very kind and patient and knowledgable about the area.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Follow the trip notes and bring everything it recommends. Don’t leave anything out. They are all listed for a reason and we needed it all

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