Most Inspirational Moment
Each day was its own enjoyable challenge
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sara was terrific.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Enjoy.
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Walking in Tuscany
A lovely place, with a great group of people which all combined to make for a wonderful trip.
Walking in Tuscany
An excellent week walking in the mountains of Tuscany. The autumn colours were beautiful. I was lucky to have a fantastic group, who all bonded and shared the same sense of humour. Even more fortunate to have such a fantastic leader. The two dogs, Elvis and Dora were an added bonus.
Most Inspirational Moment
No one moment, just Sara.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sara was an inspirational leader. I have never met anyone like her before. Her strength (both physical and mental) was awe-inspiring. Despite being in pain and recovering from recent concussion, she never let her personal feelings show and was always full of good humour and information to enhance our trip. She was an excellent walking guide and ensured that we all knew the route, the terrain and where to stop and wait for others if walking at a slower pace. Even on our day off, she provided maps, purchased train tickets and organised taxis and a restaurant for the evening. She provided a lot of things at her own cost, to ensure people had everything they needed
Advice for Potential Travellers
Sara introduced me to Magnesium supplements (which she kindly provided to us at her own cost each day) which help muscles recover from the strenuous activity. They definitely helped, so maybe worth taking some with you. Make sure your boots are comfortable and well worn in. The terrain is rocky and some of the descents tricky in wet conditions. Take clothing layers, we went from T shirts to full winter gear including hat and gloves. Take 2 walking poles.
walking in tuscany
Combining the stunning beauty of Tuscany with the comfort and hospitality offered at Braccicorti would be enough, but we then added the pleasure of the company of a wonderful group of people, and the amazing skills of Sara our leader whose sensitivity, awareness and knowledge of the area and people acted as such a positive influence and the catalyst for it all.
Most Inspirational Moment
Being part of a group that helped each other to meet the moderate challenges.
Thoughts on Group Leader
She was an inspiration. She continually displayed such respect for the area that it heightened our awareness and understanding so that we could get the most out it. She skillfully recognised when to lead walks from the front and when to drop back so that the pace could suit everyone. She made our walking and evening sessions so enjoyable.
Walking in Tuscany
I really enjoyed this, my second Exodus trip. Despite my misgivings about my fitness I came away confident that I would come back and do more. We were lucky with the weather but even without this it would have been great.
Most Inspirational Moment
Getting up to the summit of Monte Sumba
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sara was an inspiration and an exemplary leader, taking into account everyone's abilities and fears - taking care of safety and at the same time encouraging everyone to achieve their potential.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Go on this trip - and read the A-Z notes (I didn't do this, so missed out on learning about the room thermostat,....!)
Walking in Tuscany
Easy walking on good trails and paths in forested, sparsely populated mountains. However, pay attention to the phrase in the trip notes ‘mountainous terrain’, there are plenty of ups and downs. Warm hospitality with simple but adequate farmhouse accommodation . Good home cooked food and plenty of it. I would have given 5* if the weather had been better and we had the views!
Most Inspirational Moment
A week of enjoyable walking with a good cohesive group in pleasant surroundings.
Thoughts on Group Leader
I have been on many group trips and Sara is an exceptional leader, way above the norm. Constantly working unobtrusively to provide support for individuals and the group, to make the week more enjoyable for everyone. Whether its first aid, extra clothing, advising on alternative options or providing maps, taxis and train tickets for the day off, Sara can handle anything required.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Do not look at Pisa temps for guidance. This is a 'mountain' walking trip and our group seemed to have not noticed this critical word. It was a lot colder and also wetter than the UK. Whereas the previous group had unseasonal warm sunny weather, we were raiding Sara's clothing store. As has been previously mentioned, this is an extremely high single supplement for a small room with a double bed and little else, plus shared facilities. The walled town of Lucca is well worth a visit on your day off. Maps, taxis and train tickets were organised by Sara and it was easy to explore. Pisa can be done on your final day.
Just brilliant!!
A wondrful trip in a beautiful place with a fantastic group of people
Most Inspirational Moment
The stunning views from the mountains, the energy & enthusiasm of our leader - and just being away with the best group of people. The laughs over the week, the coke mentos rockets and crisp tasting challenge made this such a brilliant trip.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sara is awesome! Nothing is too much trouble, she goes above and beyond to make sure everyone in the group is having a good time. She has some great stories and her knowledge and love of the area is evident.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Definitely do this trip! Eat the gelato wherever you can, go to Lucca (hire a bike!!), enjoy the walking, look out for wildlife. Have fun!!
Hill climbing in Tuscany
No matter what the title says, this is not, in my opinion, a walking holiday. With a walking holiday you envisage rolling hills, pretty villages. In reality the first day of walking was an ascent of several hundred metres up a steep unending hill, and in the main, it continued that way throughout the trip. If you want a walking holiday, don’t do what I did. I didn’t read the notes in detail !! I didn’t !! I saw the word walking and looked at the notes without actually reading the notes. Two or three of my fellow travellers made the same mistake. I am told that Walking in Prosecco might be more your style if you want a more comfortable walk and that’s what I will try next (thanks Sara)
Most Inspirational Moment
The views from all of the high points were so so beautiful and there is so much nature to see. I'm no bird watcher but to see the eagles flying over the valleys was quite something. All this in a very deep natural silence.
Thoughts on Group Leader
I felt somewhat out of place on a walk that I thought would be rolling hills etc. Yes it was my own fault for not reading the notes, but Sara simply took it in her stride and coaxed and encouraged at every opportunity. She was at the front, she was at the back, she was in the middle, she was everywhere, if you had a problem she had an answer. A piece of kit short? She solved it, need to know about the wildlife? She had the answer, often finding insects etc along the trail and explaining them in detail and all with a smile. This is my fifth trip with Exodus, all the guides have been excellent but Sara really is out there all on her own. She has a natural talent, and is a benchmark for all other guides to rise to.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Once again read the trip notes in detail, then read them again, I didn't ! You will be pushed on this trip and if your not in shape well it's your own fault.
Fantastic all round
Lovely area, great food, warm hospitality, good weather. What more could you ask for.
Most Inspirational Moment
No stand out moments for me, it was fantastic from the moment I arrived to the moment I left.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sara was inspirational, hard working, had lots of funny stories, a font of knowledge. I've done a few Exodus holidays now and I've generally found Exodus leaders to be really good. However, Sara raised the bar to a whole new level. I particularly liked the way she guided the walks from the back where possibly which allowed everyone to go at their own pace.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Go for it.
Walking in Tuscany
This was one of the very best walking group holidays that I have been on. I could not fault any part of the trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking in the beautiful mountains of Garfagnana and returning each afternoon to swim in the pool of idyllic Braccicorti.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sara is the most competant group leader I have ever travelled with. She goes far beyond the call of duty to see that everyone is safe in the mountains and having the best holiday possible.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Book this trip NOW
Walking in Tuscany (trip code TDT)
Amazing trip I couldn’t recommend it highly enough
Most Inspirational Moment
Successfully completing quite a challenging walk across a narrow ridge near to 2000m altitude
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sara was fantastic, very organised & experienced with good local knowledge!
Advice for Potential Travellers
It is more of a hiking trip than simply walking!