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4.7 out of 5

Margaret Swinyard

Reviewed November 2018

As beautiful as the pictures

I was a little concerned when I booked this trip that it was a really popular destination that might prove disappointing when seen for real. I need not have worried one bit – the Amalfi coast is every bit as beautiful as its reputation suggests. The itinerary on this trip allowed us to enjoy amazing walks, visit atmospheric towns, learn about the geography and history of the area, and all in great company with a friendly, enthusiastic group of fellow travellers!

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking the path of the Gods on a beautiful Autumn day.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Albert was great! He appeared laid-back and relaxed, but made arrangements smoothly and inconspicuously so everything ran smoothly. Albert was very good at ensuring all members of the group were catered for, making sure that anyone who'd walked far enough could get transport and meet up with the group again later, while also offering extra detours for those with energy left.

Advice for Potential Travellers

As has been said before, there are a LOT of steps! Poles can be a good idea...

Ann Woelfle Bater

Reviewed November 2018

Sore Legs, Great Time

Our Amalfi walking tour was memorable for a multitude of reasons. Our guide Severio was outstanding and he basically “made” the trip. His enthusiasm and love for his country was evident in every activity we participated in. The hill climbing and stairs were made memorable by the fact I spent the entire week hobbling around and laughing about it (as did the rest of the group). The balance of local foods and active days combined with a wonderful International group of fellow travelers makes this the reason I keep coming back to Exodus for touring.

Most Inspirational Moment

Facing my fear of heights and vertigo with the help of Severio and my fellow travelers.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Outstanding in every way. Severio went above and beyond.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be reasonably fit and use walking sticks for all of the downhill and stairs!

Nicola (Nicky) Moulsdale

Reviewed October 2018

Stunning scenery and spectacular walks

Recently back from the Amalfi Coast Trip. It was amazing. Lots of spectacular walks with stunning scenery, together with wonderful trips to Pompeii and Herculaneum and the day off spent on the island of Capri. We were extremely lucky with the weather for nearing the end of October with blue skies and warm sun every day. We were lucky to have a fantastic group of like minded people from USA, Australia, Canada and of course the UK, as well as the best of leaders, Vania. Very comfortable family run hotel too, and enjoyed the pizza and tiramisu making evenings, and the trip to the Mozarella factory. One of the best walking holidays we’ve had.

Most Inspirational Moment

Difficult to pick one out as it’s all inspirational, but if I have to, then the Path of the Gods.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Vania, was absolutely amazing and truly made our holiday the success it was. She was always smiling, always cheerful, and with boundless energy and enthusiasm made every walk a treat.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I would emphasise the “good level of fitness required” as I found the first walk to Monte Tre Calli a bit of a challenge, but the rest of the walks were not as tough, though pretty hard on your knees! Definitely bring walking poles, and proper sturdy walking boots. Buy the Amalfi Coast Walks map from the hotel reception for €8 and bring a highlighter pen to mark your walks!

Richard McGaw

Reviewed October 2018

Bucket list trip

Everything was seamless. The balance was excellent: two days hiking, a day of Pompeii and Herculeneum, a hike, an optional day in Capri or Naples, and a closing hike. The hotel and its staff were welcoming. The views are stunning in Amalfi, and when you look back at where you came from you are amazed that you did it. I travelled to and from Agerola off the Exodus schedule and the hotel arranged it perfectly.

Most Inspirational Moment

Our guide rescued an abandoned pup that we found on a hike. He made the effort to carry the pup until we came to someone who knew where it likely came from, and took over.

Thoughts on Group Leader

First class. Sevario was enthusiastic, well prepared, indulgent of perhaps too many questions, made an effort to encourage people in difficult terrain, helped rescue one of our group who stumbled off the trail and fell down a steep slope, and led someone with vertigo through challenging terrain. I never expected that he would be with the group from morning till late in the evening.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take the trip. Amalfi is breathtakingly beautiful. The walks in some cases are probably a little more difficult than advertised, but most of our group was 60+, and if you are reasonably fit you will have no trouble.

Alan & Peta Purdy

Reviewed October 2018

Outstanding - lives up to its reputation!

This week endorses the many positive reviews already posted. It is a perfect mix of incredible scenery, just challenging enough walks, a lovely homely hotel, lots of variety in the week’s programme and excursions, great food, and we were lucky to enjoy a fun group of people from England, Canada and our own New Zealand. Our guide Severio was fun, knowledgeable, thoughtful and supportive – especially when we needed to seek local medical assistance. The hotel staff are family and fabulous. Do it – it will be an experience you will never forget!

Most Inspirational Moment

So many - the "Walk of the Gods"of course, the slog up the local three peaks mountain, Positano, Capri and hiking to the summit of Vesuvio.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Couldn't ask for better! Severio was the perfect leader in every sense, good humoured, diplomatic when required, and knowledgable - and patient with our appalling ignorance of Greek mythology!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go prepared for the trails to be a little more demanding than the "2" rating would suggest. We thought this was probably a "3" because of some long uphill slogs and long stair descents. In hot weather it is taxing enough for we oldies! You need to have a reasonably good level of fitness and good knees to really enjoy the week. We did!

Ron Powell

Reviewed October 2018

An Excellent Trip

This trip was lived up to the billing in the trip notes in every way: excellent hotel with attentive staff and excellent food; excellent walks and free day options; and luckily for us, excellent weather.

Most Inspirational Moment

All the walks had their moments, as did the optional excursions. I hesitate to pick one.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Severio could not have done more for us. An excellent guide.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The steps can be tough, and although the days are shorter than a full Cat 3 holiday, in my opinion some of the gradients and terrain merit that rating. The Trip Notes say it all, so be prepared.

James Callinan

Reviewed October 2018

Our Italian Adventure

This holiday exceeded our expectations on all levels even though I am an Exodus fan, having travelled on their adventure holidays many times in the past. This was a centre based holiday high above the Amalfi Coast staying at a lovely family run hotel with good facilities and great food. We had a very experienced leader called Suzy and she organised and catered for our group of 16 travellers with endless energy and great enthusiasm! Our group of friends from all over the world bonded right from the beginning eating and socialising all together and enjoying our days together. The walks were excellent and acurately described in the trip notes and three of the walks started from the hotel which was good as it did not involve coach travel on the winding, hair raising roads around the area! We had a great day visiting Mount Versuvius and Pompeii and there were several options on our free day and we chose to visit Herculanium. The weather on our holiday was perfect and the scenery spectacular.

Most Inspirational Moment

Our most inspirational moment was climbing up to the top of Monte Tre Calli mountain and taking in the breathtaking views of the coastline.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader Suzanne Hesselden was excellent in all departments, she was a very experienced tour leader in walking, cycling and climbing and was very good organising our group and accommodating everybody's needs and expectations. Her energy, enthusiasm and knowledge of the area was boundless and inspired everyone in the group.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I would recommend to any prospective travellers to get into training for this wonderful walking holiday as the terrain can be tough going including many steps. I would grade this as a moderate rather than leisurely walking holiday and getting a little bit of training in would make sure you enjoy the holiday to its fullest.

Johnny Villalobos

Reviewed September 2018

Fantastic walking / Trekking holiday

Thanks Exodus to provide such Fantastic experiences in our holidays and this one was very unique all the trails were beautiful with a learning touch of Italian culture ( andiamo/ limoncello/ mozzarella/ preggo) every time we stop for lunch in a local area sometimes in the middle of nowhere but with a good aftertaste . The hotel Due Torri Geovanni and Nicola and the staff were simply Excellent with there hospitality and sense of humor. Plus the hotel location is brilliant in Bomerano a small village in the area of Argerola at a walking distance to a small plaza ( piazza) where you can have a good coffee or local beer . Enjoy it.

Most Inspirational Moment

The day we walked the Tree calli was the beginning of our inspirational journey followed by the outstanding Path of the Gods Trail ( Sentiero degli Dei )that was Incredible in all ways, Stunning views of the coast and mountains .

Thoughts on Group Leader

Vania di Paoli , she was excellent on her duties and all the time looking after every one . Great sense of humor very nice person to be around. Not only leading us through the amazing trails but always with excellent advices about the area and what to do during free time . You will be lucky to have her as a leader .

Advice for Potential Travellers

Good walking shoes , comfortable clothing for the time of the year , walking poles , hat . And remember this is a WALKING & TREKKING holiday. Enjoy it .

Joanne Nasuti

Reviewed September 2018

Challenging walks, beautiful views of Almafi Coast.

The walks are scenic in beautiful Almafi. I reiterate that this is not appropriately rated a 2 and I do not understand why Exodus stubbornly refuses to change the rating. I have done two “6” rated walks with other operators, Kilimanjaro Ronghai route and ABC in Nepal, and while this trip was easier, it was not so much easier to warrant a 2 rating. I was told that the walks are done at a leisurely pace. The first day I was walking at my quick New York pace and managed to keep up with the leader. She asked all walkers to try and stay together, which meant that those going at a leisurely pace had to rush to keep up. I later chose not to do the more challenging sections requiring descending on loose scree because I did not want to hold up the group. Despite our quick pace we only had about a hour of free time at the Almafi Coast and Positano. Our lunches were very quick as well.

Most Inspirational Moment

Ferry pulling up to Capri and going between the rock structures and the boat captain singing "Volare." This was on our free day,

Thoughts on Group Leader

Knowledgeable about the area. She did a very good job looking after my niece who was 23 and taking her first Exodus trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just keep in mind that this is a challenging trip. Also, on the free day in Capri, ignore the advise of the tour leaders who may try to discourage you from taking the grotto tours. Our leader discouraged me, and I regret it after hearing how much everyone who did it enjoyed it. Capri itself is very commercial and touristy. I would spend more time at Anacapri and doing boat tours at sea level.

Jo Haley

Reviewed September 2018

Absolutely amazing Amalfi!

I booked this trip at the last minute, bagged the last space and feel very lucky. The walking, the views, the history, the food, the wine and my group (the best ever 😉 and excellent guide Severio made this trip fantastic and unforgettable. So much is packed into this itinerary with the beautiful walking trails, stunning views, watching pasta, pizza and cheese making, walking with a volcanologist on the crater rim of Vesuvio, and guided tour of Pompeii. I felt fortunate to also take advantage of optional trips to Capri and Herculaneum.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking the Path of the Gods. I just loved the views - breathtaking. The place where we stopped for lunch was charming and the food delicious. Finishing the walk with a dip in the sea at Positano was perfect.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Severio kept everyone highly entertained and well informed. He seemed to know exactly when we needed a break on our walks, made sure we kept hydrated. He would warn us and help us through any tricky parts of the routes.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The itinerary is busy. Getting around this part of Italy is not cheap if you're thinking of doing your own thing at any point. There's really very little time for shopping, which was absolutely fine for me but may be a problem for others. Definitely bring swimwear.

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