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A well planned weeks holiday taking in the high peaks of Garfagnana Tuscany.
Havng walked in the area for a week finally recognising the Dead Mans Belly.
Sara goes the extra mile to ensure a great holiday is experienced.
Iif you need to catch the train from Pisa to Braccicorti it is easy to do. Pisa train station is a 5 minute walk from the airport. The trains are frequent and modern. On arrival at the local station the taxi driver , who you would contact, lived in Glasgow for 25 years.
This was a nice week and a good choice for an easy walking holiday in Europe early in the year.
I can't think of anything inspirational but it was a pleasant trip - the walks and scenery got better and better as the week progressed.
At first I was surprised to be met at the airport by an English tour guide but he was great - very knowledgeable about the area and always helpful.
Despite the name of this tour, don't expect to be walking in the Sierra Nevada mountains (it's the foothills), and only expect half a day in Granada!
This trip offers a combination of (fairly serious) walking and culture, and as such might be slightly mis-named, in that the walking is concentrated at the start and the trip then becomes more of a mix – this is worth pointing out in case you are expecting heavy duty walking every day. It didn’t bother me though, I loved the mix and exploring this fascinating country still struggling with its new freedom whilst also giving the old legs a bit of a stretch. There’s a fair bit of travelling around, but nothing too serious, and I found the day trip into Kosovo provided an extra dimension.
Two things - the sense of achievement on reaching the summit of the mountain pass, which provided a rewarding view for the considerable effort involved to get there, and connecting with the locals. Dorian, our guide, seemed to know someone wherever we went, and these contacts were free with their thoughts and feelings and didn't mind how many questions we asked them. They were also extremely free with the raki! These were experiences I seriously doubt I'd have got if solo travelling.
Dorien is a great guide, very eager to please, maybe even too eager. He could afford to relax more, maybe eat with the group, but he is always thinking about how to make the trip better. This a laudable aim, but for now let's enjoy it as it is!
Definitely pack good walking boots and wet weather gear. Otherwise, no need to overdo it (as I did). Also, make sure you are relatively fit or you won't get the most out of the trip. Finally, to reiterate if you want to do 10 miles every day, this may not be the trip for you. If you want a mix, it is.
We canoed down the Lower Zambezi river a party of 8 with two guides Cuthbert & Ahmed – what a fantastic experience watching Hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffalo, to name but a few of the animals we were able to see.
Both Cuthbert & Ahmed had so much knowledge and experience and could answer all our questions about the animals and the area and knew how to keep us safe.
There are too many to single one out - the scenery, the animals, the sunsets !
Our group leader was excellent and was extremely knowledgeable regarding the area and the animals and also our safety - he made our trip even more enjoyable with his hard work, information and humor.
Just do it ! - Take a travel pillow with you. The rowing can be pretty easy or it can be quite tough depending on how strong the head wind is so I think you need a reasonable level of fitness & upper body strength.
This trip far exceeded my expectations in every way. The wildlife encounters were amazing, hippos everywhere, crocs, birds, impala, kudus, waterbuck, buffalo etc etc. On the second day I was beginning to worry that I would not see an elephant, then they were everywhere and being on the water allowed us to see them from a different perspective as well as on foot, at the campsite and on 4 wheels.
There were so many - falling asleep to the sounds of Africa and hippos 'laughing' - Rafting all the canoes together to cross the river with a group of elephants - Arriving at the fly site to be welcomed by countless elephants of all sizes having a drink ( far too many to fit in a photo) - Getting a new found respect for termites and learning about the little things that are easy to miss on the game walks - Watching the sun rise and set over the water - Waking to the sound of lions roaring at 5am even if we didn't see them
Cuthbert (CB) was brilliant his knowledge of everything was second to none, he had a great sense of humour and spent time getting to know everyone. He and Ahmed looked after us so well and whilst we set up the tents would have a fire lit and dinner cooking, they always seemed to overestimate how much food we needed, there was no chance of ever going hungry. Our safety was always priority and as well as pointing out the wildlife they were always ensuring we were all ok and quickly getting us out the way when hippo encounters became a bit too close for comfort.
This is a brilliant trip and I would recommend it without reservation, a few tips: - pack what you need for the first few days ready to grab as we arrived rather late at the river on the first day and sorting out luggage by torchlight can be a bit of a challenge before canoeing across the river in the dark. - I was a little apprehensive about the no toilets/ washing facilities during wild camping, it was not a problem at all and baby wipes became our version of a shower. - It does get cold at night so make sure you have enough warm clothes to sleep in - The wind can get up and was never in our favour which, particularly on the first day made it hard going
Saw so many hippo, crocs, elephants and a few buffalo in the 10 days! Hard paddling, especially the 1st day, but wonderful animals and scenery make it all so worthwhile!
Sitting with Cuthbert our guide by the riverside in the dark, listening to 4 elephants drinking on the other side of the stream. Great noises, smells and a wonderful memory that will stay with me for years!
Cuthbert was wonderful! He did all the glory stuff though while Ahmed did the hard work, looking after us all and helping keep us well fed
Pack all you need for the first 4 days in your carry on luggage. Otherwise you will re packing in the dark on the side of the river, by the light of your head torch, and you may miss something. Take lots of wet wipes, you will be horrified by the colour they turn as you wet wipe wash! Nights are COLD! Take warm clothes to sleep in, as the tents are single skin mosquito netting and the chill sets in at 3am! If you sleep cold take your own sleeping bag! No pillows are supplied either. Marshmallows would be a great thing to take, toasted over the fire once the cookings done. Hot chocolate sachets are something I would take next time. Tea coffee and orange squash are provided, if you want beer or coke etc, buy it at the shop when you stop after the airport.
This was our first trip to the Balkans and we were amazed how much we were able to see in just over a week. The country has recovered exceptionally well from a very tumultuous recent history, and we felt inspired by the warmth and enthusiasm of all the BiH people we met. The countryside is pristine, with absolutely no pollution, and the walking very varied and interesting.
We all loved Sarejevo and Mostar, both fascinating and sophisticated cities.
The entire group of 15 reached the summit of Maglic. The ascent included a challenging stretch just below the summit, including some scrambling and a short stretch of via ferrata, but with guidance and support from the guides we all managed this without difficulty. Watching Euro football matches in the open air Fanzone in central Sarejevo was a great experience.
Eldar was brilliant at everything. It would be difficult to find anyone who knows the mountains better, he's a great team leader, all the arrangements worked like clockwork, his communication was clear and unambiguous, and he was very patient with our constant questions (as none of us spoke any of the local languages). There appeared to be no problem he couldn't solve, including repairing my sunglasses, very professionally, when the lens fell out!
Get as fit as possible before you go so that you can really enjoy the superb walking on this trip. Maglic is a bit of a challenge but more than worth the effort ... Take insect repellent as the pristine, unspoilt countryside is not at all polluted by insecticides. Don't be put off by this - it's beautiful with wonderful wild flowers everywhere. BiH gets very warm - take light clothes and plenty of sunscreen.
If you want a lovely, leisurely, sunny trip with a great mixture of scenery, culture and gentle walks this is great.
There were only 9 people which was perfect.
Plenty of flexibility for free time and eating with the group or choosing to wander off on your own or in smaller groups. In June the weather was lovely, it started to get too warm for walking at the end of the week, so I skipped the last day to enjoy on the beach in Naxos.
Hotels were good standard, with pools.
The ferries can be slightly tedious, but an experience.
Great mix of 3 islands, of course whilst Santorini is touristy it is absolutely stunning.
The 11km walk along the caldera from Fira to Oia on Santorini. Definitely the Wow factor, and I'm glad I learnt how to take panoramic photos as the views are gorgeous. Watching the sun go down over the sea in Naxos the last 2 evenings was lovely. The old towns on Naxos and Paros are delightful.
Cecille was a warm, caring, sunny and relaxed leader. She was informative without being pushy, and just wanted us to enjoy our holiday.
If like me you have spent years doing long haul, adventurous travel and more challenging treks, then this is the perfect tonic for a different kind of European break. Surprisingly nice wine too, especially the (more expensive as is everything) white in Santorini from Assyrtiko grape. The last day travelling back is long, so if you wanted to extend a couple of nights in Naxos for beach, you might like to consider flying back from there to Athens to connect with onward flights.
This was one of the best cycling trips I have done. Exhilarating descents, sweeping bends, beautiful coastal views and very few cars. There was an opportunity to swim in the sea every day (although the water – in early June – was very ‘refreshing’). The food was good throughout, with the best Lasagne I have ever had in Cabras.
There were many: Managing the steep climb up to the agriturismo, which although hard work made the dramatic ride down the next morning all the more enjoyable. Many exhilarating descents with fantastic scenery and lovely sweeping bends. Swimming off the rocks and through a cave near the hotel at Nebida and then watching the sun set over the sea during supper.
Michele was an excellent guide – everything organised very smoothly and his enthusiasm for the country was infectious (although I’m not sure every beach could really be ‘the best beach on the island’)! He was ably assisted by Ado who drove the support van and kept us supplied with refreshments including beautifully prepared fruit buffets laid out on the back of the trailer.
A couple of the days are quite challenging (but there is always the option to go in the van). Don’t forget to pack a trek towel as there are opportunities to swim during every ride.
This was our fifth Exodus trip and certainly one of the best. It is a beautiful area, off the beaten track with fabulous walking. The accommodation at Braccicorti is simple but the food and wine were great and the family incredibly hospitable.
The whole week was wonderful but probably walking to the top of Monte Prado, the highest point in Tuscany, was the highlight. We were even joined by friendly local Labrador who accompanied us for the entire walk! We also loved the valley walk, which took us to a beautiful, walled village and other lovely places.. with several coffee stops!
Sara Bull really set the gold standard! The organisation was peerless and everything ran like clockwork. The walks were well led and where necessary, fitted around the weather. Our day off had plenty of options and Sara arranged taxis and train tickets to the beautiful walled town of Lucca, well worth a visit. She also booked tables at local restaurants for our non inclusive evenings, she really looked after us. Her knowledge of the local area was outstanding and her dogs Dora and Elvis were very friendly and welcoming.
Just go! It is a fabulous location and a great place to walk. It may not always be sunny so take your waterproofs and brolly alongside your sunscreen but most of our days were fine.