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Reviewed January 2013
WALKING THE AMALFI COAST
If you are expecting a fantastic scenery and lovely people, this trip is a ‘must have’. In addition to breath taking natural beauty of the Path of Gods, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Vesuvius are ancient and geological sites to see. Pretty villages along the coastal path are great hosts for a quick ice cream break or for a romantic dinner. If you are tired of walking it is easy to find a beach nearby. Perhaps a cliché but Ravello and Capri would be good destinations at your free time. So if you have lots of lemons in your life, perfect trip to learn how to do ‘limoncello’.
Most Inspirational Moment
I enjoyed every bit of it, so I cannot decide what was the most inspirational moment.
Thoughts on Group Leader
We stayed at Agerola , Hotel Ztorri. Our group leader was Eduardo; he is a great personality with a professional work ethic. His human centric approach to make life easier for all in the group was unique. He coordinated our schedule to allow us to see Regatta at Amalfi, it is a rare event to come cross. We had two persons in the group suffering from long term physical injuries, when the thunderstorm caught us, he did not hesitate to use his personal contacts to arrange a carrier for the group. It was a school bus with tiny seats; it made us all smile when it arrived. His local knowledge was very good.
Advice for Potential Travellers
I recommend the trip for any potential travellers in all ages
Reviewed January 2013
WALKING THE AMALFI COAST
Another most enjoyable trip with Exodus. The hotel was lovely, good vegetarian options. Unfortunate flight times, but that’s incidental really.
Most Inspirational Moment
I think it was the Walk of the Gods. When we went it was interestingly atmospheric, with low cloud then opening out into beautiful blue skies and sparkling sea. I also really enjoyed the trip to Pompeii; so much to see there.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very competent, informed and approchable. Changed itinerary to suit weather and suggested alternatives when we were prevented to follow usual activities. Also provided snacks and suggested good places for coffee, etc.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you are interested in the Romans go to Herculaneum as well as Pompeii, if you can. I thought it was a wonderful experience and the size of the site is more manageable.
Reviewed January 2013
WALKING THE AMALFI COAST
The scenery was breath-taking and the weather was warm and comfortable even in Dec. Really enjoyed the low key festive atmposphere and the food was excellent in 2 Torri.
Most Inspirational Moment
The walk from Bomerano to Amalfi and to Positano, both had beautiful scenery . Loved visiting Pompeii, Mt. Vesuvio and Herculeum - nice break from the walking and very interesting.
Thoughts on Group Leader
The group leader was knowledgeable and approachable however, he was not familiar with everything that was happening at this time of year.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Bring lots of layers and not very heavy clothes as it can get quite warm.
Reviewed November 2012
WALKING THE AMALFI COAST
An excellent trip overall with a mixture of sightseeing and walking. A lovely hotel where everyone was friendly and very helpful.
Most Inspirational Moment
Included in the programme is the trip to Pompeii and on our free day a group of us took up the offer of a trip to Herculaneum. This much smaller coastal town was covered by a mudslide when Vesuvius erupted in 79AD and was preserved by the mud. We were able to compare the 2 sites. We had the same excellent guide Ettori at both sites and Herculaneum was much less crowded than Pompeii.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Christine our group leader was excellent. So enthusiastic and cheery. We were given free time after the walks, in her words "to run and skip and play and have fun".Paddling in the sea to cool the feet after the walks was wonderful! She has a good rapport with the hotel owners and nothing was too much trouble.
Advice for Potential Travellers
We are based on the plain above Amalfi and Positano so although there is a lot of descent on the walks it's not all downhill and when it is it tends to be on limestone steps which can be quite tough going. The walks however are not long in distance and our pace was set by the slowest member. We had lots of time to take pictures and there were frequent cake/refreshment stops.
Reviewed November 2012
WALKING THE AMALFI COAST
A lovely holiday in a beautiful part of Italy.
Most Inspirational Moment
I loved walking through the sweet chestnut groves where it was so peaceful before descending to the hustle and bustle of Amalfi.
Pompeii and Herculaneum were both stunning and very different so it's worth seeing both. Although our walk around the Vesuvius crater was done in mist it was still a great experience.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Albert was an excellent leader with a wealth of knowledge about the area. He has built up a rapport with the local people which benefitted us in many ways. He was always very calm and pleasant, I felt that we were in good hands.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Many people have mentioned the steps and on the first walk down into Amalfi from Boneramo there are certainly a lot! If you take it easy it's not too difficult and our guide built in lots of little stops for everyone to catch up.
Reviewed November 2012
WALKING THE AMALFI COAST
An excellent week with a good balance of walks interspersed with culture (Pompeii etc). We had a completely dry week (in October!) which helped. Good family run hotel wher nothing was too much trouble. Walks reasonably easy (the Exodus rating was about right) A touch too many steps. What gorgeous countryside.
Most Inspirational Moment
The views
Thoughts on Group Leader
excellent and very well connected to the area
Advice for Potential Travellers
the guide from Exodus is accurate
Reviewed October 2012
WALKING THE AMALFI COAST
I thought the trip was great: beautiful scenery; walking at a pace suited to the capability of the group; some lovely sightseeing options e.g. Pompeii, Capri and the trip guide (Christine) was super, very enthusiastic and positive.
Most Inspirational Moment
The views of the coastline were consistently wonderful and the walks were a very enjoyable way to see a really beautiful area.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Christine was great - unfailingly encouraging and good fun.
Advice for Potential Travellers
I was a bit worried as it was my first walking trip and although I walk regularly at the weekends, my usual walk is only about a 6 mile walk along the seafront which is flat. I found the walks very doable as although there is quite a lot of going up/ going down, the pace is very leisurely.
Reviewed October 2012
WALKING THE AMALFI COAST
Exodus introduced us to the delights of the Amalfi coast in a relaxed and friendly way so we could enjoy an intimate experience of the area without any of the hassles involved in planning our own trip. An ideal way to travel for those with a week or two to spare, and a desire to get a better knowledge of the country whilst having fun at the same time.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent. Very helpful and especially good with people. He was friendly towards everyone and showed no favouritism or judgement which really helped to make everyone feel welcome. On one or two occasions, members of the walking group got a bit left behind so maybe posting a back marker with a whistle would have been a good way to avoid this, providing one or more members of the group are willing to volunteer.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The walking grade on our holiday was described as easy to moderate. I would say that most days the walks required moderate walking skills rather than easy as there were a large number of steps. this was not a problem for us but it might be for some people
Reviewed October 2012
WALKING THE AMALFI COAST
A very enjoyable walking holiday with lots of interest from watchiing cookery demos to visiting a small cheese production factory. Walking was graded correctly.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing the coastline from the top of gorges- a definite WOW factor!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Carung toughtful and very well prepared for all eventualities!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Must like walking down many steps on a hot day! Walk to Amalfi has many steps.
Reviewed October 2012
WALKING THE AMALFI COAST
Another brilliant Exodus holiday, my 5th in 5 years. The scenery & walks are amazing with breathtaking views at every turn.
Most Inspirational Moment
There were many however exploring Pompeii, with a very knowledgeable guide, & then climbing Vesuvious and walking round the crater on my birthday takes some beating!The walk of the gods was spectacular with breathtaking scenery all the way.Also, the jet-boat trip to the island of Capri on the free day was pretty special-well worth doing.We were also invited into the hotel kitchen on two nights during the holiday and given great cooking demonstrations by Giovanni & his fellow chefs-great fun, especially my amateur pizza making attempt!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Christine was absolutely brilliant-friendly, sociable, knowledgeable & highly organised.Her contribution really added to the overall enjoyment of the trip.She even knew all the best bars to visit after the walks!!Thanks Christine.
Advice for Potential Travellers
As various other travellers have said - be prepared to both climb & descend a lot of steps!Your legs & joints quickly adapt to this though.The temperatures in September when we were there were pretty comfortable - mid to high 20's.
