Most Inspirational Moment
Walk of the Gods
Thoughts on Group Leader
Knew his stuff about the region.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Taste the coffee.
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THE AMALFI COAST
Lovely views, food was a bit basic.
THE AMALFI COAST
Wonderful week away in the Amalfi, the walking was varied and interesting with fantastic views. The group leader Christine was passionate about the area and really bought the trip to life. The hotel were great and they couldn’t do enough for us, really making the effort to make the trip special and make us feel at home.
Most Inspirational Moment
For me i loved the day in Pompeii which was so interesting, the guide was the best investment of the holiday and really bought it to life showing us all the key things and explaining things that you wouldn't even think to ask. Also the walk of the gods on the last day was wonderful with amazing views.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Christine was friendly, professional and passionate about her job and the area which really made the holiday. She made the whole holiday very easy and relaxing and was a lot of fun.
Winter on The Amalfi Coast
An active, yet relaxing trip to a beautiful corner of Italy with an amazing variety of different walks offering views of coastal cliffs, limestone peaks and gorges, charming seaside towns and some history in the form of the extensive and intricate ruins at Pompeii and Herculaneum as well as a unique visit to one of the world’s most notorious volcanoes.
Most Inspirational Moment
All the walks were excellent and different from each other, but the afternoon ascent to the summit of Mount Vesuvius really stood out for me. There were numerous steaming fumaroles illuminated by the setting sun just metres away from the remnants of a snow cornice on the crater rim and extensive views over the Bay of Naples in all directions – stunning!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Barbara was friendly, well organised and informative and also allowed all group members to go at their own pace and make the most of any free time on the trip.
Advice for Potential Travellers
On the free day, boat trips to Capri aren’t available during winter months so a good option is to visit the Roman ruins of Herculaneum and the clifftop village of Ravello and this was conveniently arranged with the hotel who ran private transfers to each of these sites. The hotel staff are very welcoming and accommodating and did a particularly good job at catering for my meal preferences.
THE AMALFI COAST
This was an enjoyable week, great weather especially for the beginning of November, great food – although sometimes a little too much, good hotel, fab company, good guide and a good mix of walking and site seeing.
Most Inspirational Moment
Visiting Herculaneum and Pompeii realising how little civilisation has changed in the last 2000 years.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Christine was a great group leader and was very considerate to all members of the group. She gave a thorough briefing every evening letting us know exactly what was to come the following day.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The grading of the walking is appropriate and generally speaking there is alot more down than up, just beware there are an awful lot of steps on the day 3 walk into Amalfi and this does take it out of your knees somewhat. Plus be prepared for the bun fight to get on the local bus back from Amalfi, this for me was the low point of the trip.
THE AMALFI COAST
The weather was wonderful (especially considering it was the first week of November),and the scenery spectacular. The walks were well described in the trip notes and were at the level we were expecting (leisurely/moderate). Our guide, Christine, was knowledgable and made sure the week ran very smoothly. The hotel was a very good standard and food was plentiful. All in all a wonderful week and would definately recommend this trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
I really enjoyed the trips to Pomeii and Herculanium and found these places very moving. I would definately recommend having a guide on these sites so that you can look and listen rather than having to jump aroung a guide book and map (which they had run out of). The weather was excellent for walking, needing a fleece only when starting out. Seeing the rugged coastline was spectacular.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Christine was very efficient, knowledgable and helpful, just as we have come to expect of Exodus guides, thank you for making it such a wonderful time.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The thousand(s) of steps down to Amalfi and Positano do take it out on your knees, so poles are very useful.
THE AMALFI COAST
Good mix of classic history and walking.
Most Inspirational Moment
Views to Capri and Positano on the Walk of the Gods
Thoughts on Group Leader
Fantastic. Christine's knowledge of the area added tremendously to the enjoyment of the walking.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Limber up your knees!
THE AMALFI COAST
Our first walking holiday, our first holiday with Exodus and a really enjoyable experience. A good mixture of excellent walks, fantastic food and good company.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking into a deep steep gorge on our second day, surrounded by enormous cliffs and following this narrow path wondering where we were going next.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Christine was a really good guide, a great sense of humour, who kept everyone together and who was always willing to help when needed. it was nice when we came across refreshment stops that she was greated by the owners very much as a local and all the members of the group were made to feel very .
Advice for Potential Travellers
Do get yourself ready, the walks are quite hard work but manageable and provided you have got reasonable walking shoes there should be no problems. A pole is useful but not essential and it is worth doing some practice walks which involve a bit of steep up hill.Above all don't worry about being the slowest, you probably will not be and even if you are people are happy to wait for you and still allow you time for a rest.
THE AMALFI COAST
Our first trip with Exodus, or any organised walking holiday, so we were not sure how we would get on but we had a great time. Our Group Leader (Christine) was excellent, the members of the group were all good fun to be with, and the walks were all terrific. I think the Leisurely/Moderate rating for the walks is correct – although there are plenty of ups and downs none of the walks are particulaly long.
Most Inspirational Moment
Probably the visit to the Colloseum at Pompeii, but every day had its highlighlights - Herculaneum, Vesuvius, Positano and Ravello were all well worth seeing along with the superb views of the Amalfi coast on each of the walks.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Christine was brilliant - knowledgeable and enthusiastic, much-loved by the hotel staff and other locals we bumped into on the walks - she added a lot to the whole experience.
Advice for Potential Travellers
It will probably be colder than you are expecting at the hotel in Bomerano so pack something warm. If you suffer from any knee problems be aware that there are many steps to walk down. The food and staff at the hotel are great and they cater for vegetarians - unlike British Airways! There are no kettles in the rooms. The water is safe and fine to drink. The local public buses are used on several days - don't turn up late, they are very busy. We took the optional trip on offer on our day off to Herculaneum and Ravello (35 Euros each and 10 Euros each for the guide, who is excellent) - well worth doing but be aware you spend quite a long time travelling on the minibus. Enjoy!
THE AMALFI COAST
This is a really good holiday, in my opinion, because it combines excellent walking with the chance to do other activities such as swimming and sightseeing. The hotel is great: spotlessly clean, comfortable rooms, extremely friendly staff and plenty of delicious food. Moreover vegetarians are very well catered for.
Most Inspirational Moment
I thoroughly enjoyed all the walks: there are some stupendous views (though of course this rather depends on the weather). I guess walking around the rim of the Vesuvius crater, on a fine day, with stunning views all around, was something of a highlight. I also loved the gardens of Ravello, though the best time of year for them is probably spring time.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Albert was competent, well-organised and knowledgeable. Everything ran very smoothly under his direction.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If the flight is still with British Airways, try to fit your walking poles into your suitcase. You can only take them as hand luggage if you take off the tips or cover them. Otherwise they will go into the hold either strapped to your case or as a separate item, depending on who is doing the checking in. In addition to your day pack, you can take a laptop or briefcase as a second piece of hand luggage. You can check in online. The breakfast on board is foul - very disappointing for an expensive airline!
THE AMALFI COAST
A great week including some lovely walks to all the highlights of the area. In addition, the visits to Pompeii, Versuvius and Herculaneum were not to be missed. The hotel was so friendly that nothing seemed like too much trouble and the weather was fantastic for the time of year. All in all, a superb holiday.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking around the crater rim of Mount Versuvius was pretty special, as were the views from the Walk of the Gods. The optional trip to Herculaneum and Ravello was excellent with unparalled ruins at the first and the incredible gardens of Villa Cimbrone at the second.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Albert was fantastic. He made sure that everyone in the group was happy and answered our many questions! He ensured that we all got seats on the public bus back from Amalfi (not an easy task!) and was always ready to advise on the best places for a meal or a drink.
Advice for Potential Travellers
This is a lovely week - fairly relaxed, with some lovely walks. However a few of the walks are in the moderate category (not leisurely) so be prepared for some uphill as well as stiff ankles and calf muscles after all the downhill!Having said that, I did not feel that walking poles were necessary although with wet, slippery paths they would definitely be a help.