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4.7 out of 5

Melanie Perkins

Reviewed June 2015

Fantastic cycling experience

My partner and I took this trip to see a part of the world that we had always been interested in exploring. We also love bike riding; it is a great way to explore new places at a different pace. This trip will suit anyone who is fit and enjoys seeing the countryside from a different perspective.

Most Inspirational Moment

Where to start! To name a few: Riding through Czech Canada (and making it up the hills), riding past the existing check points at the borders, cycling through open pastures and wine country, biking in West Hungary on the off road tracks. Hearing stories of those who attempted to cross the iron curtain.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Jan was fantastic. He had a wealth of knowledge and passion for history- almost no question he couldn't answer! His ability to manage 15 different people in our larger than usual group was admirable. He prepped the group each morning to ensure riders were ready for the day- this was helpful.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do some hill riding before you go- the first 3 days of riding includes some hills. Also be sure to bring attire for all weather conditions- we had rail, hail and shine. Don't be put off by the distances or undulating terrain- you develop fitness as the trip progresses!

Jackey Phillips

Reviewed June 2015

Lots of bears and beautiful scenery

A great week with good company. The hotel is in a beautiful area, surrounded by green hills and pastures. The walks were very good, some quite steep and long, but with plenty of breaks to get your breath back. It was lovely to see the rural life and learn about the history of the area and country.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the wild bears from the hide in the woods and the horse and cart ride with the one month old foal trotting beside us.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Udo was excellent, very knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna. Good sense of humour.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Whilst the hotel was excellent, staff and food good, there were 3 dogs chained up outside and they barked intermittently throughout the night, so it was hard to get a good night's sleep. Would denitely advise taking earplugs. Also walking poles very useful on the rough mountain paths. A couple of the days were very long and a long time between meals, so be prepared and take snacks.

Rosemary Phillips

Reviewed June 2015

Vietnam Adventure

Overall very good trip, much hotter and more humid than anticipated. Plenty of afternoon free time to recover. Hotels very good with Cherish Hotel at Hue particularly memorable. Having used overnight train services with Exodus previously, overnight train this trip not pleasant.

Most Inspirational Moment

Difficult to agree on one aspect, but all aspect of Halong Bay trip and Mekong Delta homestay stand out - scenery, food, hospitality, management/information. Disappointed can no longer swim in Halong Bay.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Group varied greatly in age and expectation. Cong, our Group Leader, handled this challenge well. At restaurants learnt to take his recommendations - squid stuffed with pork at Hoi An outstanding!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Cycle ride may appear daunting for some - go for it. Well organised, mainly flat, good bikes (helmets included), super scenery, paddy fields, river fishing and local life.

Teresa Brown

Reviewed June 2015

Cinque Terre

Wonderful location, wonderful people, wonderful walks, wonderful leader, wonderful weather – what more could you want!

Most Inspirational Moment

It was all great.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Fun, hard working, caring and we all loved him. In the end we could not even find out breakfast without him it was all made so easy peasy.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take walking poles they really help and a sunhat.

Judith Orr

Reviewed June 2015

Rodopi Mountains review

Lovely part of the world with stunning scenery. The wild flowers were at their best when I visited in May. A very different pace of life to home but interestingly even the cow herds on the upper meadows had their smartphones. My son loved the first and last days best with climbing under/over all the fallen trees and fording the fast running river – such a contrast to the ridge walks and alpine meadows. Our guide Neli was very knowledgeable about the area, flowers and birdlife, and very patient with all our questions. It would have been very difficult to find some of the paths on our own. The walking pace was accurately described as leisurely. The accommodation was comfortable, the wifi better than at home, the food excellent and the beer just so cheap!

Most Inspirational Moment

The visits to the caves were an added bonus and such a contrast after our walks.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Neli was a star throughout.

Advice for Potential Travellers

You don't need very much currency with you for this trip, but make sure you get it in advance - there is no access to banks, ATMs etc once you are there..

Mary Holden

Reviewed June 2015

Cycling in Greece

This was a brilliant holiday. I’ve been on a number of Exodus trips before but this was my first cycling trip with Exodus. It won’t be my last!

We enjoyed good company, good weather and good cycling, with plenty of stops at interesting places, and we were very well looked after by Yiannis and Angelos.

Most Inspirational Moment

I loved the coastal ride to Epidaurus. Although it was hot and much of it uphill, the views were stunning.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Yiannis did a great job. I thought he achieved a good balance between keeping the group together and letting people go at their own pace.

Advice for Potential Travellers

May was hot! I would be wary of June as it might be too hot for the cycling to be pleasant.

Louise Poirier

Reviewed May 2015

Biking Sardainia

Biking Sardainia is a moderate challenge if you bike regularly. The countryside and the view points are gorgeous. The beaches in May are empty and the water cool but ideal for a refreshing swim. I had the best spaghetti and pizza of my life! Viva Sadainia.

Most Inspirational Moment

Climbing in a very hot temperature an 8 km steady steep hill...the most difficult moments are always the most inspirational ones. J'aime les parcours qui offrent des defis...et les montées sont parfois difficiles en Sardaigne. MIs c'est ce qui rend le voyage inoubliable.

Thoughts on Group Leader

We had to guides with totLly different styles...and that was great because we could relate to one of them depending on our spirit of the day.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Biking or taking spinning classes is a must to fully enjoy this trip. And don't forget your bathing suit...the beaches are exceptionnal.

Mary Mitchell

Reviewed May 2015

Another great Exodus holiday for us

We have just returned from 9 days in Sicily and had our usual great time thanks to Exodus. This trip gives you a chance to get the feel of Sicily. We visited 22 places and covered 1,000 kilometers in that time, going clockwise around the island stopping at all the important locations. I would suggest that you use this holiday as a general introduction to Sicily, deciding which places you would like to visit next time to explore in more detail. Fabio, our guide was wonderful. Born and bred there, he had an encyclopaedic knowledge of the island and no detail was too much trouble for him. The accommodation was a good mix of 3 and 4 star hotels and he pointed out some excellent restaurants to us. One pleasant surprise was the quality of the local wine, particularly Nero d’Avola.

Most Inspirational Moment

Catching a brief glimpse of Mount Etna with its great lava flows when the clouds parted momentarily.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Fabio was great.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Although it is rather a nuisance when going to a Mediterranean island close to summer, take warm clothes and good shoes for the walk up to Etna, the winds and rocks can be evil.

Thomas James Gasson Tighe

Reviewed May 2015

Cycling the Dalmatian Coast

This was a most excellent adventure that combined some of the most beautiful islands and coastline one will ever see and cycling that was challenging at times but not over the top.

Most Inspirational Moment

The opportunity to have a group of eight friends from the USA be exposed to this beautiful countryside, the most friendly Croatian people and the exertion and rewards of doing some cycling amidst the fine meals and local wines.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Marko Mitic is a gem ! The trip was very well organized, he was a font of knowledge about Croatia, he was incredibly personable and engaged and he was always looking out for the clients. The trip would not have been the same, nor as memorable, without him. His organizing call of "guys, guys, guys" became the rallying cry throughout the trip. The man is a piece of work and he was most appreciated by all.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The trip notes, on reflection, were very accurate. The cycling, at least on the first two days, was more demanding in part than anticipated so it might be helpful to include the length of the "challenging" hills and the grade percentages. In the end it made no difference but it would have been good to have more of an appreciation of the climbs beforehand. My advice: "do this trip !"

Mary Kinoulty

Reviewed May 2015

a Greek cycling adventure

A fabulous holiday, with beautiful scenery, a lot of hills and excellent guiding from Yannis and Angelos. The trip went without a hitch and it was great to be on the bikes from start to finish.

Most Inspirational Moment

The best moments were cycling with beautiful views of the coast and spring flowers - roses in particular which I has never previously associated with Greece.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Yannis was great , well organised, efficient., friendly and passionate about Greece. Angelos his support was also excellent - enthusiastic, encouraging and lunch was always a treat.

Advice for Potential Travellers

There are plenty of hills so be sure to do some training before setting out.

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