Most Inspirational Moment
Visiting Herculaneum
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very good. Brilliantly organised and well-informed, while appearing very low-key and relaxed.
Advice for Potential Travellers
November may not be the best month to go.
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WALKING THE AMALFI COAST
Hotel clean and comfortable, plenty of hearty filling food. Excellent tour leader – Christine – searched out imaginative little treats for us. Bomerano a bit too far off the beaten track though & not much atmosphere in either hotel or village, so evenings rather dull. Would go again for the walks, but probably not in November!
WALKING THE AMALFI COAST
The whole holiday was an excellent experience. The hotel was fabulous from the friendliness of the staff to the quality the food. The walks were fantastic with stunning scenery and always with the reward of a thirst quenching lemon soda at wonderful family run cafes at the end. The holiday ran so smoothly. this was due mainly because of the professionalism of the leader who had a wealth of local knowledge and great relationships with the owners of the local establishments we visited.
Most Inspirational Moment
The scenery is stunning. The walk to the summit of Vesuvius makes you appreciate the power of nature. If you get the opportunity to visit Herculaneum, take it. It is much more awe inspiring than Pompeii.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Brilliant
WALKING THE AMALFI COAST
I thought visiting Pompeii and Capri would be the highlight of the trip but for me it was the great walks. I felt hugely fitter after the week’s worth of walks and would have been happy to book another the following week but alas I was out of holiday leave.
Most Inspirational Moment
The best walk was down through the Ferriere National Park to Amalfi, through Autumnal Hobbit forest, magical waterfalls and lemon groves.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jo Payne was a great leader. Her judgment was spot on for the situation. On some of the tricky sections of the walk involving ledges she managed the risky situation very well and was supportive to members of the group, particularly those that suffered from vertigo. At all times however it felt like she was just your mate on holiday with you which is a bit of a trick. She possibly been the best tour leader I have come across with Exodus and I've been on a few of your holidays.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Walking poles would be a great help on this trip as there are a great many steps down from Bomerano to Amalfi and mitigate some of the stress on your knees.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.