Thoughts on Group Leader
Jo Payne was excellent! Funny, witty, sporty and inspiring
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THE AMALFI COAST
The guide was fantastic – thank you Jo Payne ! Must say the hotel (particularly the restaurant there) in Bomerano was a disappointment. I think we could do a bit better in Italy during the best fruit and veg season in Aug-September than taking pasta for starter, cheese risotto for the main and another main with two chicken thighs and some french fries. The village is 45 min by bus from the main towns so the evening program is limited to the hotel and two empty bars in the village. We were very lucky that the company was really good and it made our holiday.
THE AMALFI COAST
This holiday was fun. The views were magnificent and our group was friendly and sociable, as was our leader. The hotel was fine. I think that ‘easy to moderate’ sums up the level of fitness required very well.
Most Inspirational Moment
There were many high points but the views have to count among the most memorable parts of the holiday.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our leader was excellent; both friendly and approachable. Nothing was too much trouble.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Bear in mind that August on the Amalfi coast is very, very hot and that the walking is therefore quite draining. You will need lots and lots of water and lots and lots of suncream and a very good hat....
THE AMALFI COAST
A new experience for me-my first walking holiday! Very hard on day one but by day six I found myself saying…..I’m really enjoying this! Extremely well organised and fantastically led by Christine Rooney.
Most Inspirational Moment
Surviving day one! I found it a battle, but the feeling I got from my achievements was very rewarding. The amazing places I saw made it worthwhile and if I didn't make the effort I would never have experienced them - not even through photographs, they really don't compare with reality.
Thoughts on Group Leader
OUTSTANDING!!!!!! Her knowledge about the history and culture was second to none - thanks Christine x
Advice for Potential Travellers
Keep focused-even during the hard times. I counted the number of steps, which gave me something to focus on rather than how difficult it felt. I won't tell you how many steps......I will let you find out yourselves. For those that suffer from travel sickness - I recommend Travella natural tablets - they definitely work on the journey back from Amalfi, which is winding to say the least. Lastly, although its tiring try not to miss any of the walking days especially day 4 - absolutely beautiful ; )
THE AMALFI COAST
A very well organised trip. Christine, our guide, was extremely knowledgable on the local history and understood the local culture completely. The walks were pitched at just the right level, even with the heat of August!!
Most Inspirational Moment
The views were fantastic and the food......
Thoughts on Group Leader
Christine was brilliant. Totally understanding of the local culture and people. She has immersed herself in this and is able to portray an understanding back to her guests.
Advice for Potential Travellers
When you read the notes take into account the effects of the heat. We travelled in August and it was hot!!
THE AMALFI COAST
An excellent holiday with great walking, company, and food. It was our first walking holiday and I would recommend it to anyone.
Most Inspirational Moment
The views on the walks were spectactular. The food and hospitality of the hotel were great.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Christine was excellent! She was good fun and she really knew the walks and the area well.
Advice for Potential Travellers
I think that this is a great holiday for walkers of all levels. The walks are all interesting and the pace is gentle enough for anyone. The holiday is suitable for all ages and also for both couples and singles. Some of the walks are quite hard on the knees, probably worth bearing in mind if you have problems.
THE AMALFI COAST
This is a very well organised trip and very professionally guided. The hotel and food are excellent and the walks are beautiful.
Most Inspirational Moment
There are many inspirational moments - from Herculaneum and Pompeii through to Ravello and Amalfi - the "Walk of the Gods" would be our top choice.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Christine was very well organised and looked after us very well. She had a wealth of knowledge and kept the walks at the right pace. Our expecations were well managed in terms of hills and steps! Exodus has very good leaders and guides and Christine was no exception.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make sure you can cope with 6 - 9 miles walk in the heat (if you go in the summer) - it was over 40C on Vesuvius (even the locals were complaining!) - so we had to take it slowly and drink plenty.
THE AMALFI COAST
Very enjoyable trip in a beautiful part of Italy. Lovely walks, great leader and fun group of fellow travellers.
Most Inspirational Moment
Enjoyed the walking, food, hotel hospitality plus visits to Pompeii and Herculaneum with an excellent guide.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Wonderful!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Go and enjoy!
THE AMALFI COAST
An excellent experience. The area is beautiful, the hotel has good accomodation and very good food. The walking was enjoyable with stunning views. The leader was very good and the group bonded superbly. The trips to Pompeii and Herculaneum are fabulous.
Most Inspirational Moment
The views of Positano from the Walk of the Gods are stunning.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very pleasant and thorough. She added a lot to the enjoyment of the holiday.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Do it-assuming you like walking and have an average level of fitness.
THE AMALFI COAST
This is an excellent trip with a superb itinerary. All of the walks were enjoyable, with ‘the walk of the gods’ being a great climax. The Amalfi coast is beautiful and I would particulary recommend the trip to Ravello. Pompeii, Herculaneum and Veusuvius were all fascinating places to visit.
Most Inspirational Moment
The visits to Pompeii and Herculaneum were particularly interesting...they vividly bring to mind what it must have been like for the inhabitants when Vesuvius erupted. On the day that we visited Herculaneum, they opened the gates at the old sea front where over 300 skeletons were found...the remains of those who were still waiting for boats to take them to safety...Herculaneum has an eerie silence in contrast to the tourist bustle of Pompeii and it was particularly powerful moment when we were able to 'peak into Desolation Row' where these skeletons have laid for 2000 odd years...
Thoughts on Group Leader
Christine was a very good group leader. She had excellent knowledge of the local situation and knew when it was best to arrange private transport rather than rely on the public buses! She made sure that we had very good local guides when visiting Vesuvius and Pompeii. She knew the best places to go for food and drink in all of the locations we visited.
Advice for Potential Travellers
This trip is more expensive than the upfront costs...there tend to be add-ons which you cannot resist and the Amalfi coast is not as cheap as some places!
THE AMALFI COAST
This was my first experience of a walking holiday, so I was a little apprehensive at first. However, as soon as I arrived, I knew the holiday was going to be something special. Our guide, Christine was absolutely lovely as well as being really knowledgeable and made the week really interesting. Added to that, a great group of people of all ages and good accomodation and food, made for a truly wonderful holiday.
Most Inspirational Moment
Quite honestly, there were so many breathtakingly beautiful sights of the coastline as we walked above it, that it's hard to pinpoint a single moment. However, pushed to choose one -I really loved Ravello and the views from Villa Cimbrone were pretty near to my idea of Paradise!
Thoughts on Group Leader
As I've said above, Christine our guide was great. I immediately warmed to her and as wellas being very organised, she was also full of fun and very engaging. She was also very encouraging to everyone and I can't speak highly enough of her - she contributed enomously to the enjoyment of the holiday experience.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Although rated as leisurely/moderate, I would say this holiday leans more to the moderate end when temperature ( I travelled at the end of June) is taken into consideration. I was in two minds whether to invest in a walking stick, but found to my surprise, that it was invaluable for walking both up and down hills.I travelled with a friend - a little concerned about going on my own - but having now experienced this type of holiday with Exodus, I would have no worries about going it alone next time.