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4.7 out of 5

Judith Weaver

Reviewed June 2017

Cilento to Amalfi bike tour

This is a fairly challenging trip though extraordinarily gorgeous country. The hotels were much better than I expected, This was my second week with Exodus as I had just finished the Florence to Luca ride. This tour was a perfect compliment to the former. The food and dining was, squisito! You have not t lived until you have drunk a cappuccino with buffalo milk.

Most Inspirational Moment

Surviving the Amalfi coast on a bicycle.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alessandro was superb. He is organized, informative, helpful. He is also a very strong cyclist and kept constant watch over everyone's safety and abilities. I would do another tour with him in a heartbeat.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Prepare to eat yourself silly and go through pasta withdrawal when you come home. If you think you might be too challenged by the climbs, feel that it is okay to hire an ebike.

Paul Green

Reviewed June 2017

Cycling in Sardinia was great!

Sardinia is a great location for a cycling holiday. The coastline is dramatic, the countryside is attractive and people are very pleasant and helpful. The week was well organised and managed by our 2 guides. The food is delicious and we enjoyed regular water/ fruit/ snack/ coffee/ gelato stops. Day 2 was the toughest for me as there were a few challenging uphills. The effort was worth it, however, as we stayed in an excellent agrotourism establishment and the next morning the long freewheel downhill back to the coast was tremendous! I did the trip in the low season – the last week in May and at the beaches/roads were very quiet, apart from in a couple of places near to towns and in these places a mini bus transfer was arranged.

Most Inspirational Moment

I loved swimming in the sea, which we had opportunities for most days.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Michele and Giovanni were excellent leaders. They both worked hard. They were supportive and caring. Both speak good English, are very knowledgeable and experienced.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take padded cycle shorts and suncream.

Nigel Donovan

Reviewed June 2017

Walking in Cappadocia

From the moment I started having information sent back to me in 2016 I have been impressed with all aspects of the trip. The walks were all different and well organised. Our driver (Reg) was excellent at no time did I have any concern for our safety. Sensible routes and breaks made the trip a really harmonious event. I can only encourage people to take holidays in Turkey as they need our support .

Most Inspirational Moment

The first walk with the "fairy towers" landscope was a revelation. The balloon ride was breathtaking and well worth two false starts.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Firat Solak was excellent. He was both informative and humourous. His pace on the walks was just right for the various members. His checks on the state of the members showed a good understanding of what was going on during the day. The places we ate during the day and evening was a hit with everyone.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go as soon as possible.

John Duffield

Reviewed June 2017

Sienna Chianti Cycling

I had an amazing time! Everything was fabulous!

Most Inspirational Moment

Screaming downhills

Advice for Potential Travellers

They were great! Very knowledgeable.

Peter Perlmutter

Reviewed June 2017

Prague to Budapest via Bratislava and Vienna

A collage of cycling and walking tours, learning local histories and enjoying old cities, castles and rivers, mixed with meeting and making friends with the touring group. And don’t forget the food.

Most Inspirational Moment

There was no single "ahh" moment - there were many, with each turn in the cycling path or new vista in sight.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Peter not only led the ride and walks, but provided constant narration about what we were looking at. Always ready to answer questions and always working to make our program great. His enthusiasm, if not patience, shone through and was contagious

Advice for Potential Travellers

Aside from being in good riding shape, open your mind to the places and people with whom you are traveling.

Julie Bridge

Reviewed June 2017

Hidden Treasures of Jordan

Absolutely brilliant trip, well organised throughout!
Visits included amazing Roman ruins, Muslim and Crusader castles as well as Petra, of course!
Travelled Jordan from the very north to the Red Sea in the south, some longish drives but never more than a couple of hours without a stop of some sort – with an excellent, safe driver.
Extremely knowledgeable guide who provided some extra assistance as we travelled during Ramadam.

Most Inspirational Moment

Petra of course! We spent nine hours at the site on the first day; the (2 hour) climb to the Monastery is not to be missed, returning in the evening for a candle-lit walk to the Treasury. On the second day took the longer, but more interesting and rarely visited trail to the High Place of Sacrifice NB: strongly advised take this 3 hour trail in reverse, as recommended by our guide.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Extremely knowledgeable, especially ancient history and more recent regional politics. Lots of helpful advice at sites to ensure we not only didn't miss the 'must see' but also interesting out of the way places.

Advice for Potential Travellers

You need plenty of spending money. Lunches and dinners usually DR10-15 each, which soon adds up. There are cheaper options in towns, except Petra, but not when you are in the middle of nowhere. And if you are desperate for a cold beer after a hot and dusty day, expect to pay DR7-9 for a pint of lager. NB: food and drink usually plus 7% tax & 10% service

Simon Pugsley

Reviewed June 2017

Pleasant walks and good food

A well organised and enjoyable trip with varied walks in scenery and technicality. We were never left hungry as the Hotel S’Adde catered very well for us with packed lunches and evening meals.

Most Inspirational Moment

Gorroppu Gorge is an amazing site to see, so do go into the gorge once you reach it, The walk up to and in Tiscali, with added bonus of seeing a pine martin there.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Eric was a great guide, well organised, and has good relationships with the hotel staff and locals. Eric is very informative and provides accurate descriptions of the walks for the next day so you know what you are in for, He engages well with group. On the walks Eric keeps a steady pace with reasonable rest stops.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Whilst this is a medium grade walking trip, I would say its not overly strenuous and the paths are mostly good. The Tiscali walk and the coastal walk needs concentration in some parts as to where you are putting your feet do to the rocky nature of the paths, On the free day we went to Bue Marino cave. I've been to quite a few cave systems before and was a little disappointed. Not that long, colourful, or dramatic in stalactites. Its main attraction is the water entering from the sea and river. I'd recommend the Liquorice and Whiskey ice cream at the La Gelateria in Dorgali.

Eunice Poole

Reviewed June 2017

Walking in Madeira

I really enjoyed this trip. I have had other exodus walking holidays but this was the first one on my own since I lost my husband. I need not have worried as the people in the group were friendly and welcoming. The views were amazing and a abundants of wild flowers.

Most Inspirational Moment

I think the whole trip was great and so very difficult to pick out spercific moments just the amazing views of the mountains and coastline.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader was Andre who was fantastic. He was always smiling and his love of his island and knowledge of the flowers, mountains and history was very infectious. Andre made sure we were all safe and enjoying the walks from the fast walkers to the slow and always stopped at the end for a welcoming cold beer! He even gave up his day off on our free day to show us around Funchal

Advice for Potential Travellers

I was a bit older than the rest of the group, being 73 and did find the very rocky descents a bit difficult at times but if I can manage it anyone can

Sarah Whiter

Reviewed June 2017

Nile Cruise - an amazing trip

This trip far exceeded my expectations. As we stopped at three different places, including the cruise, it felt like we had been away for longer than 8 days. We saw SO much! The Cairo Museum was amazing. Karnak Temple, Abu Simbel, the Pyramids at Giza and the Spinx and no crowds. Everywhere we stopped was clean and comfortable. It was a real privilege.

Most Inspirational Moment

For me it was being in the Valley of the Kings. To think how Howard Carter must have felt being there. It was so quiet. Going down the Nile and watching the sun setting will stay with me. Learning that Philae Temple and Abu Simbel were moved when the dam was build - what a feat of engineering. Visiting the Nubian museum. Having cocktails at the Old Cataract Hotel- again very quiet and wonderfully colonial.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sayed was a brilliant group leader and guide. He worked tirelessly to make sure that we saw as much as possible of this incredible place. His english is impeccable and he was great fun too. He varied our itinerary to ensure that we were up early to avoid the heat and get the best of the wonderful archeological sites. We also went out in the evening when it was atmospheric and cool. He is also an Egyptologist and so very knowledgeable about the history of the antiquities and sites we visited.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Drink plenty of bottled water; it's hot! Comfortable shoes is a must as you don't realise how far you walk.

Teresa Hoggett

Reviewed June 2017

Vietnam adventure

The tour guides behaviour on our trip to Vietnam spoiled a once in a lifetime holiday

Most Inspirational Moment

Boat trip to halong bay crew on the boat were very pleasant and place was amazing

Thoughts on Group Leader

Was disappointed with our guide. He did not interact with the group and was often rude and impatient with people in the group Was not very professional and this affected our enjoyment of the trip

Reply from Exodus

We were very concerned to learn that Teresa was so disappointed with the leadership of her trip and we have been in touch with her on an individual basis. We usually receive fantastic feedback about our leaders in South East Asia so to hear that Teresa was so underwhelmed was very disappointing and her leader is no longer being scheduled to lead trips for us.

Megan Devenish – Product Manager for Vietnam

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