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442 Reviews
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Val Evans
Reviewed August 2017
Amalfi 12 August
This was my first big trip alone and Severio and all the group made me feel very welcome. It was hot but Severio gave us plenty of stops and the views were amazing. The hotel staff were friendly and the hotel comfortable. The food was varied and excellent. There was a good balance between walking, relaxing and other activities.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking around the rim of Vesuvius -only Exodus clients were doing that
The 'walk of the gods' and the views from all the walks.
The food and the cooking demos
Thoughts on Group Leader
Severio is very knowledgeable, has lots of useful local connections, is thoughtful to everyone and works hard.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Don't hesitate -go!
Andrew Gray
Reviewed July 2017
amalfi aventure
Had a lovely time in Amalfi. Hotel staff was wonderful, trip had good balance between adventure, views, walks, cultural interest and food. The group was amazing and the group leader was fantastic. The trip would have not been as fun and cheeky if Severio hadn’t been our group leader. Thanks to his knowledge and fun personality we had a great time. we had a great time in Amalfi and would recommend it to all my friends. Thank you as well to all the new friends we made on this trip. All were great fun and we had such a laugh ,,,, we leave it at that …. we wont mention any names …
Most Inspirational Moment
Vesuvius walk was a great moment
Thoughts on Group Leader
The group leader was excellent - top marks all the way
Advice for Potential Travellers
if going in the summer, plenty of water and sun protector. enjoy the food and the views are amazing, take the trip ....
Ben Wielgus
Reviewed July 2017
Fantastic scenery, great food and central base mean a relaxing trip with plenty of exercise
All of my previous Exodus trips have involved moving around every 1 or 2 days so this was a real treat to be able to unpack, relax and settle in. Coming back at night felt like coming home – the staff were so welcoming and there was plenty of food around…. we certainly needed it as the walking was strenuous but not overly challenging.
The biggest thing to be aware of is the mixed ability of the group which means we needed to be considerate of different speeds and abilities but this meant we got plenty of time to look around, enjoy the scenery and talk to each other.
Most Inspirational Moment
Climbing Vesuvius and walking along the crater was an absolute highlight for us and brought a sense of adventure to an otherwise relaxed walking trip/
Thoughts on Group Leader
We loved our guide Satva. She's local and therefore deeply passionate about the history and food. Most of the guides we met were local and that added a huge amount to the experience. Loads of fun too!
Advice for Potential Travellers
It's worth doing the side trips whenever possible, even if your legs are a little achy. We chose to go to the ruins of Herculanum rather than Capri but it could even be possible to squeeze in both if you can fit the visit to Herculanum on your last day before your flight.
Linda Holub
Reviewed May 2017
Amalfi Coast Hiking - May 2017
I loved being able to indulge in the stunning scenery of the Amalfi coast by walking through parts of the landscape.
Most Inspirational Moment
The walk from Ravello to Amalfi. I loved the variety of the walk, walking through the lemon groves and the nature park.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Knowledgeable and helpful.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for lots of stairs and downhill segments.
Anna Owen
Reviewed May 2017
Anna Owen
This is a brilliant holiday, and that’s coming from someone used to independent travelling who was sceptical about going on a guided tour. The walks are stunning, full of breathtaking cliff top views, waterfalls and lemon groves, the towns and villages you visit en route are awash with history and fascinating sights, and there’s still time to relax and swim in the sea. The hotel is also good with great food and very friendly staff, and their cookery demonstrations were really entertaining.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking round the crater of Mount Vesuvius. It's an awe-inspiring experience. The local guide at the top was an added plus -- very informative and enthusiastic. Pompeii was also fascinating.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Paul was great -- organised, informative and fun. Satva and Enrico, who were shadowing him, were also lovely.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Book this trip. You won't regret it!
Anna (Liz) Bloomfield
Reviewed May 2017
Mrs
This was the first activity holiday I have ever been on. Our group consisted of ten female friends with an appointed guide for the week. The whole week went smoothly, we met each evening to discuss our next day’s itinerary so we were told what we needed to take, which was very helpful. All walks were well organised and the guide was very informative and he organised stop offs at wonderful little coffee-shops/restaurants with some fantastic views. Hotel Le Due Torri where we stayed was family run, the food was lovely and freshly prepared (included pizza and cookery demonstrations on two separate nights). The staff were friendly and helpful.
Most Inspirational Moment
All the organised walks were amazing, the coastal views were breath taking especially the "Walk of the Gods"
On our day off, our guide organised a trip to Capri. What a beautiful island, not to be missed.
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was brilliant. He liked us to be punctual which is a good thing, meant no hanging around. He organised everything right down to lunch breaks and comfort breaks. He was supportive of the slower members in our walking party and helped when any of us were struggling with pathways along cliff edges.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Come with an open mind.
Siddrah Aslam
Reviewed May 2017
Almafi Coast April 8th-15th
AN amazing holiday lots of lovely views and great company
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking along the crater of Mt Vesuvius, I was so glad Albert convinced me to walk around, its not as narrow as people may think,
Thoughts on Group Leader
Albert was an amazing tour leader, he looked after us really really well.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take some walking poles.
Steve Beisler
Reviewed May 2017
Walking the Amalfi Coast
The walking/hiking part of this trip was very good. The hotel was average to poor. The breakfasts were heavy on bread. There was one coffee machine for 50 people leading to long waits. There was NO hot water for tea in the evening. If you didn’t want alcohol, you were out of luck. The lunches were very heavy on bread and no fruit, unless you took something from breakfast. My room had ONE electrical outlet. TV or charge phone/camera battery? Your pick. There was no method to pre-arrange optional trips or transportation.
Most Inspirational Moment
The bus drivers were very good on the narrow, winding roads.
Thoughts on Group Leader
His undersanding and use of English was poor. Slow hikers were on their own.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Layers.
Reply from Exodus
We would like to thank Steve for his feedback, although we are very sorry to learn of his disappointment with his stay at Hotel Due Torri. We have been using Hotel Due Torri for over 10 years and the feedback we have received from clients is normally very positive, so we were surprised to learn that Steve experienced issues with the breakfasts and his room. We have discussed these concerns with the management team at the hotel and they have explained that they are looking into implementing tea/coffee making facilities in each room later in the year, which will improve the overall service. Whilst tea and coffee are always available upon request from the staff, we would like to apologise for the particularly long waits that Steve experienced; we have passed this on to the staff to ensure that this will not occur again. We have started to use local leader for this trip as we believe they offer outstanding local knowledge and are able to add a lot of value to the trip. All our local leaders are highly qualified, but we regret that this leader’s English was not as fluent as expected; we will ensure that further training is given.
Marta Marinelli – Product Manager for Italy
Mark (Moose) MOORHOUSE
Reviewed April 2017
Walking Tour Amalfi Coast - Best Trip Ever.
This trip was amazing. The Guide was amazing. The Hotel 2Torri was amazing. We were amazed how well organised, informative and assisted we were. Our guide went well out of his way to ensure we had a great trip not only on the trail but in the evenings. No request was ignored or too hard for this guide and the staff at the Hotel. The sights and information provided were amazing. I highly recommend this tour to anyone.
Most Inspirational Moment
The way we were guided into the culture and sights of the Amalfi Coast. We were given information about the history and got to see a side of Italy others rarely would. It removes you from the crowds of tourists and provides a relaxing epic journey along this incredible coastline. Or safety and welfare was priority at all times.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our Group leader Severia was absolutely amazing. He gave our group his full attention at all times and made our trip incredibly special. Nothing seemed to phase him and his public relations skill was clearly obvious. He made this trip something I will treasure and value for the rest of my life. He assisted me to immerse myself in the Local culture and taught amazing things about the Italian way of life and the history. He was very knowledgable and engaged us a a group. Bravo Severia. You are an amazing Guide.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make sure if your'e coming to Italy you do this Trip and make sure you ask for Severia. He will make your walking tour one to remember.
Katherine Sanderson
Reviewed April 2017
Amalfi Coast walking
A wonderful way of seeing highlights of the Amalfi and good balance of walking and other activities.
Be prepared for lots of steps!
Our guide was great, the group was fun and the hotel looked after us brilliantly.
Not much time to ‘chill out’ so advise possibly extending trip for a few rest days if you want a proper holiday.
Most Inspirational Moment
The views of the coast from the mountain and the sea.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Fun, relaxed, good local knowledge.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take walking poles and be prepared for lots of steps.