Most Inspirational Moment
Screaming downhills
Advice for Potential Travellers
They were great! Very knowledgeable.
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Sienna Chianti Cycling
I had an amazing time! Everything was fabulous!
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
The magic of Sicily
A great trip and although quite a fast pace there was plenty of time to enjoy the towns, ruins and magnificent scenery. The food and wine was of course splendid wherever we went our wonderful guide Mileena was there with her extremely helpful maps of every town and ruin visited. There is something in this trip for everyone. If you can’t walk far there is always a cafe with a lovely outlook to sit at, on the other hand if you want to walk and climb steps for wonderful views, then you can do that too
Most Inspirational Moment
Visiting some of the towns really early in the morning where there was just me and the street cleaner around. it was so atmospheric to have an espresso in the Duomo square without the hordes of tourists which would appear later. The Sicilian food specialities were wonderful too
Thoughts on Group Leader
Mileena was exceptional. Nothing was ever too much trouble. She was so enthusiastic and the maps she gave us at every stop must have taken her hours to highlight but they were so useful.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take comfortable walking shoes with you and plenty of sunscreen
Fun and interesting
We selected the holiday because the weather was warm but not too hot in May and also the pictures looked interesting.
We are really glad we went. The places have history, interest, fun and comfort.
We felt really at home wandering the streets at night taking photos and enjoying the superb restaurants.
We enjoyed the trip immensely and are considering returning to Croatia.
Most Inspirational Moment
I guess it was wandering through the night in Korcula. The crowds were disappearing the restaurants were smelling gorgeous. The waiters and locals were all chatty and friendly. The light was beautiful for some good night time photos. Then we happened upon a group of about 20 locals in tracksuits with beers practising their acapella singing. Great moment.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sasa (pronounced sacha but cant type the accent) was fun and bubbly. She tried really hard to keep everyone happy. She moved between everyone in the group with skill and appreciated everyones needs. She organised meals for those that wanted them together, every night. We enjoyed her company.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The Pension in Korcula was about 15 minutes walk from the old town. The walk is easy and well lit. It was great moments to get into town for the night time. In Dubrovnik the "Dubrovnik Card" was great value to catch the very easy bus (bus-stop just outside our hotel) and to visit all the sights. I am not a Game of Thrones fan but got caught up in it with other fans visiting all those filming sights (thank you Lili). There is even the IRON THRONE made of swords on Lokrum Island. I sat on it and had my picture taken. I enjoyed that they filmed the latest Star wars movie there "the last Jedi" so got fascinated by that. There is a free map at the hotel that gives you all the filming sights. Get one if you like this stuff.
walking in cappadocia may/june 2017 sid
A very enjoyable week in a unique area,local people were welcoming and all the food provided varied and tasty. Five of the walks were 5*, day 3 Kavac to Bahceli had to much road walking though the first rest stop and final village were worth visiting,manageable walks for first timers like ourselves.A good mixed group.The only small disappointment was the accommodation not as described,we stayed at Goreme, hotel Matiasos ,it was clean,good staff,good breakfast but no bar or public area to chill out, also bathroom to small to dry yourself with towel.
Most Inspirational Moment
The balloon trip,worth getting up at 4am.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Fred was a star,looked after us 24/7
Advice for Potential Travellers
Possibly take a little more spends 100 sterling would be a bit tight for drinks and tips,150 each more like it.All prices are in turkish or euros,balloon trip was 150 euros or 130 sterling each