Most Inspirational Moment
Walking the streets of Monchique
Thoughts on Group Leader
Francisco and Raphael were well-organized, attentive, and fun
Advice for Potential Travellers
Bring both raingear and sunscreen
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Very well-organized trip in the stunning Algarve of Portugal
My first group tour walking holiday and I enjoyed it immensely. Every walk was different – a really nice mix of mountains and coast – and the scenery was stunning. Interesting bits of history, geology, and biology from Francisco, the trip leader, who is from the area, added a lot to the value of the experience for me. Perfect amount of walking each day, peppered with rest stops at cafes (the best parts of the trip, in my opinion) and visits with local artisans, plus a couple surprises that made the experience more memorable. Francisco and Raphael were great guides and it was awesome to just relax and let them take care of all the logistics.
Discovering Puglia
A really lovely trip that mixes culture, food, wine, and history!
Most Inspirational Moment
Staying in a Trulli House was something so unique and special
Thoughts on Group Leader
Ioana - such an asset to Exodus. Really knowledgeable and personable!!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Bring a swim costume for the coastal destinations - the sea is beautiful!
A wonderful tour of two amazing and delightfully different countries.
What a trip. The variety of once in a lifetime experiences is mind-blowingly. Manic Dehli, the Taj Mahal, mysterious and atmospheric Varanasi, the chill of Nepal and the views of the Himalayas. It will all live with me forever. Amazing trip!
Most Inspirational Moment
Dusk and dawn on the Ganges. I will never be able to describe how mystical and beautiful it was. Varanasi is a city you feel rather than see. Loved it.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jatin was just brilliant. Generous with his time and knowledge. Always kept us safe and informed. Allowed me to relax and just enjoy these two wonderful countries.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you get a chance fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu. The drive is long and very uncomfortable and loses you a whole day in the capital.
Perfect! The area is so diverse, historical, profound and exceedingly beautiful!!!
An amazing trip to share a spectacular area of Portugal with 10 others and 2 exceptional guides. The Tour was well organized; flowed well; prompt; lovely hotels each quite diverse.
Appreciated the “eco” focus of our guides and also the introduction to local artisans and businesses. My first trip to Portugal and I learned so much!
Really appreciated the guides providing poles to hike with as I couldn’t bring in hand luggage from Canada.
Guides worked well together and were well attuned to what was happening and knowledgeable.
Amazed at the differences of each hike despite the proximity and being a “mountain girl” I also appreciated our start there.
Highly recommend this tour for anyone who love nature and hiking!!🥾
Most Inspirational Moment
The end of the hiking at the Lighthouse. Felt very blessed to have experienced such an amazing holiday with some very nice people from other parts of the world.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very professional, knowledgeable and obviously passionate about his job. Worked very well with Rafael. Excellent.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Wear good footwear…I was glad I brought my more supportive boots. Delighted the guides had poles for me to use. And…it “can” really rain…be ready!
Perfectly Curated
Francisco & Rafael delivered a perfect flavour of the Algarve. Just the right amount of walking, visiting artisans and local producers & restaurants serving delicious regional specialities and wines as well as sharing their knowledge and passion for their country in a fun, safe environment.
Most Inspirational Moment
Starting in the beautiful mountain region around Monchique to the awe inspiring power of the Atlantic Ocean, the scenery is utterly spectacular.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Francisco is professional, always on time, works hard to ensure everyone in a mixed ability group had the best experience. While, behind the scenes, keeping the transport clean and continuing his environmental work during his free moments between guiding.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for all weathers and underfoot conditions. I found my trail shoes were perfect for sand, rock and the odd water crossing. Take this tour, you won't regret it.
Magic around every corner
It was a fantastic introduction to Sicily and we covered a lot of the island focusing on history, art, and architecture. Sicily is truly filled with gems.
Most Inspirational Moment
Loved the quaintness of the smaller towns. Each having its own personality. Noto, Cefalu, and Ragusa standout.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Mauritzio was wonderful. Focused on everyone and ensured to the last person left that every detail was addressed.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take a couple days before and after to soak it all up.
Amazing
Let me start with Veriano was absolutely delightful, knowledgeable and personable. He made our adventure unforgettable. He answered all out questions and believe me our group had a lot. He made us laugh and showed us things we would never look for on our own. He always Reminded us to make sure we use our seatbelts every time we entered our bus. Looking forward to planning another trip with exodus. Hopefully we would be lucky enough to get Veriano again or someone as professional and friendly as him. Exodus is lucky to have someone like Veriano on their staff.
Most Inspirational Moment
The path of Gods walk simply breathtaking and the day it rained. Veriano made us forget that it was even raining it was fantastic
Thoughts on Group Leader
Veriano
Advice for Potential Travellers
I highly recommend this is a once in a lifetime memory you will never forget
A pleasant trip, but room for improvement
An expensive trip as no meals are included apart from breakfast. Hotel taxes and many admission charges are also not included. We would have liked more input from expert archeologists as we thought the input from Exodus was distinctly thin. Our group of 17 was large and had a high average age – so at times this trip felt more like a bus trip for the aged than an adventure holiday – indeed some members of the group were unable to keep up with aspects of the itinerary. This trip lacked the “wow” factor and energy of our other “grand tour” trips. It could, for example have been supplemented with more optional activities – cooking, wine tasting, etc at affordable cost (one or two things were offered at completely absurd prices). Overall, we enjoyed the trip but think it could be improved by having a smaller group and more intensive historical insight.
Most Inspirational Moment
The Roman mosaics at Villa Romana and the Norman church at Monreale were sensational.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Tiziano was a popular leader, and he managed the basics of the holiday well. We would, however have liked more expert archeological explanations on the trip - it is noteworthy that a competitor trip is led by an expert archeologist who for example gives evening lectures. One negative - at no time was the group asked to wear seat belts on the bus.
Advice for Potential Travellers
You need to budget for all meals apart from breakfasts, hotel taxes and tips for guides. We thought the hotels were generally excellent. Tiziano encourages filling water bottles at public standpipes but with respect, in hot countries, we prefer to have the health assurance of bottled water.
USD 1880
This was a memorable trip. With torrential rain and gusting head and cross winds, our spirits weren’t dampened. Dinis, Teresa and Leonel were the perfect team, all dedicated to making our holiday special. The route was interesting and the pace comfortable with plenty of coffee shops in lovely locations.
Most Inspirational Moment
The view over the raging Atlantic after the steep climb.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Dinis was exceptional, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and dedicated.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If it looks like rain take waterproof overshoes!
Ancient Greece and more
Well organised trip taking in the well known sites like Delphi and Olympia with lesser known gems.
Most Inspirational Moment
Messene and Meteroa.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Maria was a very well informed guide, always happy to answer questions.