Reviews

Most Inspirational Moment

I will never forget walking round Vesuvius, away from the tourist trail. Panoramic views of the Bay of Naples on one side and steam rising from the depths of the volcano on the other.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take walking poles and plenty of tubigrips if you have dodgy knees. I'm so glad I took my waterproof - it nearly stayed at home. Most of the week was beautiful, but when it did rain it was torrential. I'd also recommend earplugs. The hotel and village were very peaceful, but the local cockerel had a serious pair of lungs.

Most Inspirational Moment

The famous walk of the Gods was our last walk of the week and it was beautiful. The boat trip that took us back from Positano at the end of the day allowed us to see exactly how much of the Coast we had walked. It was a pretty impressive sight!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alejandro was an excellent tour leader and was very knowledgeable about the local products and areas. He went out of his way to help those walkers who struggled a little more that others with the heat and the steps. Overall he went the extra mile to make sure we all had an unforgettable experience.

Most Inspirational Moment

The views wherever we went were just amazing, but the top of AnaCapri up the chair lift, left you breathless with its beauty.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Knowledgeable about all the views, countryside, history, flora and fauna, how can anyone from Argentina have known so much about Italy. Thoughtful and caring and made everyone feel special.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't look at the itinerary and think "oh, just 12k's each day is easy" because factor in the heat and the terrain and it feels much more, but if I can do it in my 60's so can you. Think about what you actually need to carry and don't overload your bag, with the heat, steps and sometimes rocky terrain, the least you have to carry the better, also don't forget your walking poles, they really do help.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking across the bridge & seeing Herculaneum below. The aptly named Walk of the Gods.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent - fluent Italian speaker, knowledgeable and passionate about the people & region. Also kept the group in order! Great that she provided "tastes" of local produce on walks.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Find room in your suitcase to tuck in some Amalfi lemons!

Most Inspirational Moment

The whole week was inspirational. The walks each day were slightly different and the views incredible. Probably the standout was the walk up and around the crater of Mt Vesuvius!!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Christine was fantastic!! Her knowledge of the area, her relationships with the people in the community was fabulous. Her interraction with the group was excellent.

Most Inspirational Moment

Making & spinning pizzas with the hotel chef. Feeling the heat (sun & volcanic) at the top of Vesuvius (excellent local guide giving geological tour round the entire lip of the volcano - off limits to unauthorised visitors). Found time for a brief dance at the top.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Christine is an excellent tour leader. She is very positive, helpful and informative yet suitably relaxed. Great sense of humour. Looked after the slowest in the group as well as directing the way for the faster walkers. She set up an excellent low fuss sandwich service which catered for all our tastes with plenty of variety.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Walking poles help. Stair training is good practice. There are only 3000 steps between you and the beach. Fortunately you do not do these all in one go! Pompeii - take a small shoulder bag for your sandwiches, etc. as rucksacks are not permitted by some museum officials. Carry plenty of water as most days do not have water refill stops until the end of the day.

Most Inspirational Moment

The great views while on hikes, seeing Herculaneum with few people there, walking the rim of Mt. Vesuvius.

Thoughts on Group Leader

guide was good , she knew the area well, was conscious of hikers different abilities,

Advice for Potential Travellers

There is a day off, I would try to organize what u would anticipate what u want to do ahead of time (Capri, kayak, etc).

Most Inspirational Moment

Not sure the was one inspirational moment , may be the views from the cliff footpaths ?

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ace, could very easily run out of superlatives, nothing was too much trouble , and the polite insistence on drink stops was on reflection essential. As stated the extra trip to Herrculiam was her idea and well worth it. 5 Stars

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take sun block if its hot.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walk of the gods and the view of Positano was breathtaking.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Christine was an excellent leader, very knowledgeable and encouraging, and we had many chuckles listening to her many stories and anecdotes.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring walking poles and good walking shoes and boots, as there is fairly challenging gradients at some points.

Most Inspirational Moment

Pompeii/Vesuvius. The amazing scenery. Lovely group of people.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Christine our group leader was absolutely lovely, worked over and above her call of duty, was always very informative about the walks and what was required. Christine looked after all her group whilst on the walk and at the hotel and encouraged the stragglers (me). It was lovely that she would socialise with us at meal times too giving us all a chance to get to know her better.

Advice for Potential Travellers

We did think this would be a more leisurely walk and found it difficult to start with but we always managed to complete the walk. Wear sensible comfortable shoes, take appropriate cool clothing and a hat as it does get quite hot, drink plenty of water which, is always encouraged and snacks/sweets to keep up your strength. Moderate walking on the coast line does require a level of fitness. Walking sticks come in very handy.