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Gail Madeley
Reviewed June 2022
Walking and Wine - Portugal
A wonderful week of walking, port, food, scenery and good company. The walks are almost flat, but there are a couple of short uphill stints on some of the days.
Most Inspirational Moment
Too many to mention. The whole trip was great from start to finish.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Carla Costa and her partner Fernando couldn't have been better leaders. This was Carla's first Exodus trip as group leader. Her spoken English was good and she was willing to be corrected when using the incorrect words. Her knowledge of the area was second to none. Would love to do another trip with the pair as our guides. Nothing was too much for them and they always put members of the group first.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If using the spa facilities at the second hotel, take a swimming cap. Sessions also have to be booked there. Despite this being a walking holiday expect to put on weight as there is plenty of food and the spreads put on at the wineries leave you feeling as if you couldn't eat another morsel - but of course you do. If you take the 6 bridges trip on the Douro River, go early as the boats become over-crowded later in the day. Walking poles not required.
Jane Beal
Reviewed June 2022
Amazing trip
What an amazing experience this trip was. We saw so much it os difficult to know where to start. Brian our guide was so knoledgable about all of the animals, plants and insects we saw. He could spot a bird and tell you what it was when just a speck in the sky or perched on a distant tree. He also knew where most of the animals hang out, so we saw plenty of wildlife incuding elephants, lions, impala, giraffe, hippos, zebra and kudu among other things. We even saw a couple of cheetah and a pack of wild dogs.
There ar a lot of different experiences on this trip, from the mokoro canoes on the delta to Victoria falls. This inevibably led to some long drives. The wild camps were good fun and it was amazing what our cook Abi could produce on a camp fire and a gas ring. Although I personally don’t like it apparently the porridge was to die for!!
Most Inspirational Moment
Where to start, every day had at least one highlight. However, seeing two elephants playing in the river at Chobe was a rare experience that we felt priviledged to see.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Brian was brilliant, he was good fun and his knowledge of his country and all of the wildlife was exemplary.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take a light for your tent it gets dark early and early morning game drives mean getting up and dressed in the dark. We went in May/June and it was very cold at night and in an open sided vehicle on early morning drives it was cold and draughty - warm hat and gloves would have been welcome.
Make sure you do the Chobe river trip
John Whiting
Reviewed June 2022
Cycle the Baltics review
Having had a number of cycling trips cancelled due to the Covid pandemic, I was immensely pleased to finally be able to travel again. This particular trip had been on my wish list for for a number of years and it didn’t fail to live up to my expectations. On the whole the cycling was fairly leisurely and the trip also provided the opportunity to get a flavour of the three Baltic capital cities (Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius).
Most Inspirational Moment
I particularly enjoyed the cycling through the 'Estonian Switzerland' and the day cycling along the Curonian Spit together with the smoked fish lunch at the fisherman's smokery.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our tour leader Andrius was excellent and kept us fully informed (and entertained!) throughout the trip. Nothing was too much trouble for him.
Karen Ratcliffe
Reviewed June 2022
Three beautiful countries, one awesome tour leader!!
This is a fabulous way to see three beautiful countries, their cities, towns, cultural hot spots and coastline!! Our awesome tour leader, Andrius, seriously optimised our time at each stop, and made sure we cycled the best routes. His local knowledge, attention to detail, sense of humour, and ability to ascertain and accommodate everyone’s wishes is exceptional. This is an amazing trip, and if you land Andrius as your guide, you’ve hit the jackpot!!
Most Inspirational Moment
It’s hard to choose a favourite. The relaxed start in Talllin, the beautiful Tartu, the sunny Curonian Spit, the cultural capitals of Riga and Vilnius - all stunning!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Andrius is thoughtful, funny, knowledgeable and organised. Is there anything else you need from any human being? He’s an exceptional tour leader!!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don’t forget to pack for mixed weather!
And ladies, we had men's and ladies bikes issued, and the ladies bikes did not accommodate water bottles. Maybe ask for a men's bike?! Andrius kindly mounted a holder on my bike, and he would have done this for anyone, but the dropped bar still made it difficult to reach while cycling.
Suzanne Heath
Reviewed June 2022
Nile Cruise + Aswan
This was an excellent trip in April 2022 – great itinerary, so much culture, fantastic guide (Tarek) and such delicious food on the Nile boat. I loved every minute of it, and so glad I went. Particular highlights for me were the temples at Karnack, Valley of the Kings, the food on the Nile boat and the yellowness of the sandstorm that engulfed us on our way back from Abu Simbel! It is however, not a trip for the faint-hearted. There are LOTS of early starts. Almost every day was a start before 7am and on a couple of days, it was up at 3am. There is LOTS of walking, I think I did about 27 miles in the 9 days – to/from temples, round museums, in/out of airports, to/from local markets etc. Personally, I am not sure I would label this as ‘leisurely’ – yes, there were no hills to climb, but it was often uneven, sandy ground we walking on and when I went, Egypt was also going through a heatwave, so it was 43 or 44 degrees every day. I ignored some of the optional extras so I could have some down time on the boat. I would also add that in additional to the ‘essentials’ listed on the what to take, you also need: sunhat, scarf to cover your shoulders and women need to wear a long skirt for the day they are going into the mosque in Cairo. Refillable water bottle and light/comfortable walking shoes – very essential! Also, take US dollars as your main currency (small denominations and not ripped notes). You will need some Egyptian pounds for some of the attractions, but everywhere they just want hard currency – even at the local markets. Final word of advice – don’t bother with the extra walk INSIDE the pyramid in Cairo. It is near vertical, baking hot and nothing to see at the end of it. My legs were wobbly for hours afterwards. Overall, this was a totally amazing trip though and hope you enjoy it.
Most Inspirational Moment
I loved the temples at Karnack for their sheer scale and the Valley of the Kings for the colours and preservation.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Tarek was our tour leader and he was amazing. So knowledgeable and such a nice man.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Yes - see my earlier notes. Be prepared for lots of early mornings, lots of walking and a feast of amazing sights for your eyes to take in. Refillable water bottle and comfy walking shoes an absolute must! Remember to dress respectfully for the country. Light /cotton scarves to cover your shoulders from the heat (women need to wear these to go into some of the attractions too). Women need to wear a long skirt on the day when you go to the mosque in Cairo. Take US dollars.
Charlie Ong
Reviewed June 2022
A Fab Choice
A trip planned for 2020 finally came about. The location, trail routes, accommodation, group leader (Silvia), hotel staff (Jim and Pilar) and other hotel support staff were just amazing. I did not think I could manage my usual level 3 hikes post Covid (caught this a couple of months before) and managed to participate 3 out of 5 hiking days. My favourite trek was Cares Gorge – views were stunning, do not forget to look back (shodows cast by the mountains along the gorge by the morning sun). During our free day I went to Llanes, a lovely seaside village/town, and a nearby beach with a few members of the group. We had a great day out.
Most Inspirational Moment
The Arenas de Cabrales cheese goes very well with the local cider - total Zen experience!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Silvia was great - informative, attentive and helpful. She was easy to get on with and has a great personality.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for rain - bring your waterproof gears - and watch out for ticks post hike. Bring insect repellent (DEET and Picaridine effective).
Kim Lambden
Reviewed June 2022
Walks of the Cinque Terre
This was my first trip not only with Exodus but on any walking group holiday. It could not have been better! The promise was to enjoy varied walks in stunning locations, and that was what was delivered. Key to the success of this holiday were the efforts of our guide Michela who worked tirelessly on all aspects of the of the trip and ensured the whole group had the very best of times.
Thoughts on Group Leader
I would highly recommend Michela, she was an excellent guide.
Jason Parnwell
Reviewed June 2022
Fantastic Family Egyptian Adventure
We really enjoyed this trip which took in the highlights, culture, sights, history and more. The Excellent, tour guide made the brilliant trip itinerary come alive. He really knew his stuff and went the extra mile to make sure the adults and kids were totally taken care of, entertained and all administration was seamless. He helped the group of 15 to bond allowing the parents some relaxation as the kids got to know each other. Great memories and looking forward to our next Exodus trip!
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing the tombs of the Pharoahs at the Valley of the Kings. Amazing.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Exceptional tour leader as described in the summary above. Knowledgeable, kind, hard working, organised and great with the kids. He made the trip come alive.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Book it…you won’t regret it!
Laura Knapp
Reviewed June 2022
Fantastic trip!
This is our 6th guided cycling trip with Exodus. I realized how much 2 great guides, both named Dimitris, can add to a trip. Not only was the cycling interesting and varied, both Dimitris planned lunches, ordered food for us for dinner, had us stop at museums, and took us on extra little trips, such as visiting tombs after dinner. This trip was beyond my expectations. There is so much to see in the Peloponnese area: so many beautiful ruins of temples, baths, theaters, stadiums….And “The Dimitris” were passionate about their country and Greece’s mythology. I thought nothing could top Romania, Morocco and South Africa, but this trip just might have done that.
Most Inspirational Moment
The seas were so blue and the flowers were so intensely colored. I was inspired to buy Greek Olive oil instead of Italian! Oh, and I learned that I love ouzo.
Thoughts on Group Leader
The group leaders were incredibly well-planned and had even drawn up an elevation-gain map. So organized.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be ready to enjoy fantastic food and views. Read some mythology before you go. Perhaps read the Iliad and the Odessey (even if you read the approachable graphic novels--it's still good).
Stephen Kolek
Reviewed June 2022
Baltic extravaganza
3countries I never thought I would get to visit, but so glad I did. With our great guide Andrius and some witty, funny, knowledgable local guides , not only did I visit these countries but understood the history of the Baltic countries , their independence yet ease of interaction. The trip was full of surprises- a phone box turned into a church in Tallin, walking around the lovely university town of Tartu, paddling in the icy cold Baltic Sea in Jurmala, visiting an opulent Baroque palace, walking the sand Dunes at Nida, visiting an old soviet missile site was interesting and frightening at the same time particularly in May 22.Riga with the zeppelin hangar market places,baroque buildings -The hill of crosses, the wood carving at Nida-so many interesting things to see. Andrius with his great sense of humour looked after us all, chose fantastic eating places and kept us amused on the bus with interesting stories and jokes. A throughly enjoyable holiday and well managed-Go for it yourself
Most Inspirational Moment
The hill of crosses
Thoughts on Group Leader
Great, well organised, caring for those who were not as able, knowledgable, approachable, arranged great places for meals/so varied
