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Rosemary Mitchell
Reviewed June 2024
My Portuguese Camino
As a senior I found the two longer mileage days a bit of a challenge but overall it was a great walking holiday. The hotels and the food were excellent. I especially enjoyed the boat trip, as well as walking the final three days to Santiago, like real pilgrims. The medieval border town of Tui was fascinating. I loved the stone and water route on Day 6. Sadly we had to walk the last 5 miles to Santiago in the rain, which was disappointing. The scenery was varied along the way although I found some sections alongside the road tedious.
Most Inspirational Moment
Getting to the top of the hill in the forest before descending to the monastery at Armenteira! Enjoying my picnic at the top of the hill that day and our drinks at the cafe by the Monastery at the end of the walk.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Al was a very friendly guide who mainly kept to Spanish times which meant that there could be up to 3 hours between breaks and lunch was mid afternoon.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Go for this holiday as you will feel a sense of achievement when you finish, despite possible sore feet. I found my poles invaluable.
Stephanie Tugwell
Reviewed June 2024
Trip of a lifetime
The whole trip was truly amazing. I did both the Amazon and Lake Titicaca extensions, which logistically was complicated but it was all made easy with Exodus. The most impressive thing was that my luggage made it through a total of 5 airport connections and a 10 hour bus ride!
The Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu was the best yet, hard in places (day 2 getting to dead womans pass) but so worth it. Met a brilliant group of people, only 8 of us which was the perfect size, Best Group Ever 🙂
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking through the sun gate and getting that first look at Machu Picchu
Thoughts on Group Leader
William was so good, could not do enough for us, on call 24/7 and went out of his way to make sure we had the best possible most enjoyable stay and trek. Felt completely safe in his hands and well looked after.
Advice for Potential Travellers
No matter how you train and what you do, day 2 going over Dead Womans Pass is going to be hard. Simply prepare for it and take it steady, enjoy the stunning beauty of the place you are in. And breathe.
Melanie Hearn
Reviewed June 2024
Great trip
Very enjoyable trip. Varied countryside and wonderful coastal views. Good hotels and access to fab food and wonderful wines. Lovely to have a bit of time in Porto, Obidos and Lisbon. I would advise to arrive early and/or stay on to really get the benefit of being This is marked as a level 2 but has two parts that are definitely a 3, but it is all totally doable. The bikes are good and up to the task. Altogether I can fully recommend this tour.
Most Inspirational Moment
Difficult to pick one as there were many. The coastline, Porto, Obidos and Lisbon as well as cycling through beautiful countryside.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent. Attentive, supportive, approachable and knowledgeable.
Advice for Potential Travellers
It can be windy so take lots of layers. Arrive early and stay on to take advantage of Porto and Lisbon.
Claire Jebson
Reviewed May 2024
Great location, disappointing hotels and more local insights needed!
This is an amazing bit of Italy but this tour is a bit disappointing. The hotels are generally dated and inexpensive ( c £100 per room per night if booked direct). The hotel is Lecce is the hotel Eos and is about Trave lodge standard on a main road in the new town . So many great places and exodus chose this one? Arborebello feels like a mini film set and is full on touristy although good to be there early and late. Our trulli house was cute although a bit dated ( c1975). The breakfasts here are served in a wine cellar down some very steep stairs. It would have been lovely to have eaten outside or looked at the view.
The rooms/ caves at the hotel Sassi in matera was very varied and 6 of our group of 16 complained snd moved rooms after one night. Our cave was damp and not very clean – the damp smell and atmosphere over whelming . The terrace and view was stunning though.
The guided tours in both places were dull , functional and uninspiring. The cookery class was a 10 minute demo on how to make Orchietta pasta ( you could have a go )
Most Inspirational Moment
The walk around the coves in Otranto was lovely - prob best to do early and not at midday as we did but would be good to have more time for this
Thoughts on Group Leader
Fun and a lovely bloke. Bit repetitive on instructions and kept running too much info too far ahead .
Advice for Potential Travellers
Ask for room upgrades in advance.
Food at group dinners disappointing except in Arberobello.
Take hard cases as dragged around in matera fraying fabric ones
Brian Leigh-Bramwell
Reviewed May 2024
Portuguese Camino cycle
A really excellent and well-run cycle trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela
Most Inspirational Moment
Quite a thrill to enter the noisy cathedral square at the end of the trip to join all the other travellers in celebrating successful Camino trips.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our tour leader was first class. He kept us cyclists moving, yet was conscious to warn us of hazards and generally took care of us. He was also good fun to be with.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be patient with the Camino walkers. Also there are a lot of cobbled roads in Portugal, so have good padded shorts and be prepared to stand up a little on the pedals on bumpier sections.
Robert John Ogden
Reviewed May 2024
Romania cycling
Great Trip .
Most Inspirational Moment
Farm Visit and just the relaxation of the holiday
Thoughts on Group Leader
Christina and Radu
Advice for Potential Travellers
Enjoy
Emma Scott
Reviewed May 2024
A wonderful introduction to Greece
Opportunity to visit three very different islands and experience Greek culture. Well planned and executed itinerary, enjoyable ferry transfers. Good quality hotels for a three star rating. Exceptional guide and varied walks. Plenty of spare time to relax inbetween activities.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walk from Thira to Oai, wonderful views and varied terrain.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Thano was exceptional. His passion and knowledge was evident throughout the whole trip, nothing was too much trouble. Transfers to islands were seamless with ferry and local buses all falling into place. Evident than Thano was working hard on our behalf.
Nicola Fry
Reviewed May 2024
Inspirational tour of history and spellbinding scenery
A wonderful, varied tour of the history and modern culture of Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina; two beautiful and fascinating countries. This tour takes in the med, the mountains and vibrant cities. Something for all.
Most Inspirational Moment
I loved Sarajevo, it is a beautiful, vibrant and bustling city. It is hard to believe that three decades ago it was under siege. The siege museum is a must to fully understand what the people of the city endured and how far things have come.
Thoughts on Group Leader
We were truly blessed to have two guides on our tour: our main tour leader Lorenc and a new leader in training Dina. Both were superb, keeping us safe, informed and entertained at all times. They shared much of themselves on this trip, which was a true blessing and aided greatly the understanding of the turbulent past and how things have changed.
Advice for Potential Travellers
This trip does not include much time in Dubrovnik. To round off the trip nicely I would heartily recommend tagging on a couple of extra nights in Dubrovnik to fully experience this spellbinding and thoroughly accessible city.
Paul Henderson
Reviewed May 2024
What a variety of walks!
I was expecting this trip to be full of activity and it did not disappoint. The five days which were dedicated to walking around the different areas of the island all had something unique to offer, from the barren coastline in the east to the misty and mystical forests in the north. The climax of the trip was the final day achieving the summit of Pico Ruivo, from where all the previous walks could be seen after the sunrise.
Most Inspirational Moment
Watching the sunrise from Pico do Arieiro
Thoughts on Group Leader
Nello was cheerful and entertaining. His English was at times slightly faltering, but on the whole he cared for us on the walks, was very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna, and cheered us with his wit and jokes along the way. I thought it was a shame he was not with us at the end of the trip.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for the weather not to be always how you want or expect it.
Helen Wood-Atkinson
Reviewed May 2024
A week in Andalucia
Fantastic trip, a very small group of 7
Being small everyone had the opportunity to walk and talk and to get to know one another
The villa had a lovely feel to it, Phillipe and his wife made you feel at home, with delicious home cooked food every evening.
Most Inspirational Moment
I enjoyed it all, took the optional trip to Ronda, which I was inspired by beautiful Spanish town with Roman ruins, piazza to sit in, watch the horse draw carriages, old men playing bowls and sip on you Cava.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Michael was a great source of information and lead the walks with plenty of stops for water and a breather!!
Delt with some stressful situations and gave up his day off to do so.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Embrace everything would highly recommend this holiday.
