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61 Reviews

4.2 out of 5

Reviewed January 2013

WALKING ON THE GREEK ISLANDS

A well organised trip with an outstanding guide and very nice fellow walkers. The walks were just right for our age and fitness.

Most Inspirational Moment

The walk down the Byzantine way on Paros was spectacular. We, also, both felt a tremendous achievement in completing the 13kms. walk on Santorini.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was outstanding and lead us with humour and understanding. His knowledge about everywhere we visited was very good. He also was able to pass on lots of information about the long term history of where we visited. He knew some great restaurants and drinking "holes"

Advice for Potential Travellers

It was impotant to us that we selected the correct grade of walking to suite our age (over 70). It worked out very well and we did not feel that we were holding the walking party up!

Reviewed January 2013

WALKING ON THE GREEK ISLANDS

We have done several Exodus walking holidays and this one was disappointing in terms of the nature of the walking – three gentle strolls – and value for money – all the hotels were very basic. We spent the following week on two other islands doing self guided walks and staying in far better accommodation for nearly half the price. So in our opinion, this trip is only worth doing if you want to be in a group and/or want your travel arranged by a guide.

Most Inspirational Moment

Paros is relatively unspoilt.Santorini was overrun by tourists but its beauty cannot be denied.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The group leader was helpful and pleasant.

Reply from Exodus

Since this review was posted we have amended the grading of this trip to a leisurely classification and we have updated the descriptions of the walks in our literature; these changes have been well received by clients.

Reviewed January 2013

WALKING ON THE GREEK ISLANDS

A very enjoyable week; a welcome mix of walking and relaxation, glorious weather, delicious food, good company and three idyllic islands each with their own distinct character.

Most Inspirational Moment

Hard to choose since each island was so different and beautiful in its own way. Prettiest villages - Paros; Most enjoyable and varied walk - Naxos. Sharpest intake of breath and "WOW" moment - the first view of Santorini's incredible caldera.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Thanos was brilliant. I'd agree with other reviewers who've commented on how hardworking and helpful he is. Obviously incredibly experienced and knowledgeable, but he also goes out of his way to assure the health and wellbeing of his clients (and will also rescue the occasional goat that has got its leg stuck in a wall!)

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take a wheeled bag/suitcase; there is an approx. 10 minute walk from the hotel to the metro in Athens, then you also have to move your luggage on and off the ferries. I didn't take one, and soon regretted it.If you go in the hot summer months, take a good hat, especially for Santorini where there is very little shade on the walk. The walks are relatively easy but a head for heights will come in handy on Santorini. There was one part of the walk that I struggled with because it was loose, slippery pumice with a sheer drop just a few feet away (but there is an "easier" route that you can choose to take if you are afraid of heights). Be prepared for small changes in itinerary and lots of time on ferries. Relax and go with the flow!

Reviewed October 2012

WALKING ON THE GREEK ISLANDS

Wonderful hoilday, great group and the right balance between sightseeing, walking and time for ourselves. Note, however, that you do not see Athens on this trip – you need to add this on yourself at the beginning or end of the holiday.

Most Inspirational Moment

I loved Naxos and plan to go back. The old town was wonderful.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Cecile was lovely and reminded you always that nothing was compulsory except getting to the boat on time! So you didn't feel that you had to join in the group excursions that she arranged, although I did and really enjoyed them.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't expect much from the Santorini sunset trip - masses of people, - but you can get as good (if not better) a sunset in Naxos or Paros, or from a different vantage point in Santorini. Also, Santorini is geared up for the cruise ships, so the prices are much more expensive than in Naxos or Paro.

Reviewed October 2012

WALKING ON THE GREEK ISLANDS

Really enjoyed this trip, a nice mix of walking (not too tough), sight-seeing, and relaxing. A good balance of group time and time to yourself. The group I was with were all very friendly and welcoming, and we have good fun over meals (….we done quite a bit of eating 😉 )

Most Inspirational Moment

Really enjoyed all three island - Naxos, Santorini and Paros. Each one has something different to offer, and the great thing about this trip is that you get out into the countryside to pass through villages you might not otherwise see. The coast walk in Santorini is fabulous - it is the most tourtisty of the islands, but the views will make you forgive this. Explore the little streets of the main town of Paros at night, a few of us done this together and it was just lovely.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Cecile was great, very friendly, helpful and a good laugh.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I scheduled in a few extra days in Athens, I would recommend this as you otherwise won't really get to see Athens. The hotel linked with this exodus trip (The Jason Inn), is in a great location for exploring the city.Go to the sunset in Oia when in Santorini. Don't let the throngs of other tourists going put you off. We found a lovely (if a bit expensive) bar to have a glass of wine and watch the sunset from. One of my favourite moments of the trip.Be prepared for a quick turn-around between some activities (i.e. arriving and hotel and departing for dinner, etc.) and quite a bit of ferry time. But neither of the above seemed an issue for anyone in the group.

Reviewed September 2012

WALKING ON THE GREEK ISLANDS

A lot of time in transit on ferries – fine if you get a spot in the sun (or shade – whichever you prefer) but begins to pall by the end of the week.The three islands – Paros and Naxos are genuinely Greek – Santorini felt like cruise ship tourist Disneyland, and I gave up when having to shuffle along in a queue to watch the sunset standing in a pack with several hundred others. The highlight on Santorini was the coastal walk – which was a delight.

Most Inspirational Moment

Felt comfortable rather than inspired. Highlights were time spent chatting with other travellers, watching sunrise over the Aegean, and arriving in port on each island. Old town on Naxos was lovely and worth an extra visit.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Cheerful, charming and helpful but not very interested in or knowledgable about the places we visited. It was a bit of a whirlwind tour, but I did not feel I learnt a lot about what it was like living in the area, and I'm sure there was a lot more historical interest than we had drawn to our attention!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take a good book or Kindle for the ferry journeys, or get lucky and have good company (which I did)

Reviewed July 2012

WALKING ON THE GREEK ISLANDS

Good company. A good balance of group time and time to do your own things. Fantastic caring group leader. Thanos.

Most Inspirational Moment

I felt chilled all the time. The Islands were beautiful. My favourite was Paros. Santorini was out of this world but my legs did not stop wobbling with my fear of heights. I think we all wished we could afford to go on a 2 month trip and just go from Island to Island.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Thanos could not do enough for you. I thought he was really attentive and caring. I thought he got the balance right for time to yourself and time with the group.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The itinery may have to change slightly. Ours did but it did not spoil the holiday in any way. If you want a ridgid timetable plan your own holiday.

Reviewed July 2012

WALKING ON THE GREEK ISLANDS

For me this trip was too laid back and the "walking" short and not challenging. On the positive side the food was very good and the weather brilliant!

Most Inspirational Moment

Santorini was the highlight

Thoughts on Group Leader

Poor- she hadn't walked the trails and got lost on Naxos. Her communication skills were not good and too much was left to our memory on matters such as timing etc., Furthermore we didn't see her at all until breakfast on Day 2. We were just deposited at the hotel in Athens - there wasn't even a notice at the hotel and we had to ask check in staff at the hotel for information!

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is not like most Exodus walking holidays- the walking is no more than a stroll.

Reply from Exodus

Feedback about this trip has been very positive since we changed the grading from Leisurely/Moderate to Leisurely and we updated the trip notes accordingly. This was the first Exodus tour that Cecile led; she has subsequently led many more trips and her feedback has been very good, as can be seen in more recent reviews.

Reviewed June 2012

WALKING ON THE GREEK ISLANDS

Very good trip, but the walks are definitely not moderate. I would suggest that the trip in future be reduced to 2 islands – Santorini and Paros, which would allow either more walks /longer walks

Most Inspirational Moment

Santorini was fabulous. I would definitely like to return for a longer stay than the 2 nights, which we had.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Cecile was a very good guide. Cecile was French and fluent in English and Greek. Her knowledge of wild flowers, herbs and tress was of great value during our walks. Eating mulberries straight from the tree. Cecile also helped us with ordering Greek dishes in the restaurants and discussing items in the shops.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be careful when travelling on the train from Athens to the port. One of our group was nearly at the receiving of an attempted pick pocket, while boarding the train.

Reviewed May 2012

WALKING ON THE GREEK ISLANDS

Fantastically well organised trip with a great variety of walking, sightseeing, travel and cuisine. Good group size, interesting itinerary and clever use of local transport. Our guide was entertaining, informed and helpful throughout. Highly recommended (Be aware the walking is not challenging if that's what you're after)

Most Inspirational Moment

Sharing a public bus with 30 Greek school children and various locals on the way up to one of the mountain villages for lunch, with all sorts of public arguements and discussions going on around us!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent - highly knowledgable, entertaining, and tireless. Helped out with dinner every night (including serving and clearing!), dealt with all the various needs of the group well and went beyond the call of duty in showing us the local nightlife!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take plenty of camera batteries and memory cards, be ready for several hours on ferries (weather was very calm for us). I'd recommend booking an extra few days to see Athens at the beginning or end (if you haven't already) as there is no time on the trip for this (beyond the first evening).

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