Reviews

Most Inspirational Moment

The Walk of the Gods, Herculaneum and Pompeii. Our group meals with wine and limoncello! The cooking demonstrations at the hotel.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Eduardo shared his unique knowledge of the area in which he lives and seemed to know everyone. Not only did he skilfully steer us through the week's itinerary but also made himself available to help us make use of our 'free time'. A great combination of professionalism and fun. Without Eduardo we would not have discovered some of the local places of interest.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The least leisurely day was the one when we did the Walk of the Gods. It is not strenuous most of the way but you need to be able to manage a few areas of rocky terrain / boulders and take your time. Stopping to admire the views is a good idea anyway. Once you finish it, you feel a sense of achievement. Walking poles help but don't rely on the ones at the hotel. These are abandoned by previous walkers and not all in good enough condition.

Most Inspirational Moment

Completing the Walk of the Gods regardless of initial apprehension. Felt a great sense of achievement.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Eduardo was a wealth of local knowledge, supportive and has good sense of humour !

Advice for Potential Travellers

For Walk of the Gods wear boots and take walking poles, water and a hat if sunny.

Most Inspirational Moment

The walk of the Gods...an amazing experience and though it was 6 hours, the time flew and the scenery was spectacular. Positano was a nice finishing point.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Knowledgeable and well versed on the area.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Use your free evening to get out of Bomerano and perhaps have dinner in Amalfi, which has a bus sevice. Though the hotel was fab and food perfect, Bomerano is not a typical Amalfi town and I feel.that people should be encouraged to have a break away from one night. There was no encouragement to move from the hotel and we were presented with a hotel menu the night before rather than alternative options offered I choose Amalfi and had a lovely evening with a chance to soak up the lights of this little town at night.

Most Inspirational Moment

Visiting Herculaneum, Ravello, Pompeii, Path of the Gods, walking up last part of Vesuvius and Naples. I intended not to visit Naples, however, I was pleased I did as Eduardo took the group to fabulous places especially a special restaurant for lunch.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Eduardo is very knowledgable and seems to know everyone along the Amalfi Coast! He arranges all the transport at the right time to suit each day. He took eight of us to Pompeii on the free day and arranged a guide.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The trip is full but you see so much so just enjoy every moment. You do need walking poles for Vesuvius and especially path of the gods. I did the 700 steps which was hard in the heat but would recommend as fabulous views. Positano is wonderful too especially the ice cream after walk!

Most Inspirational Moment

Visiting Pompeii and Herculaneum

Thoughts on Group Leader

Eduardo was very knowledgable. It was fantastic to have a local guide

Advice for Potential Travellers

We went in May and needed warm clothing

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking the path of the Gods. The day was dull with the threat of rain but that was OK as it was a hot walk! The views are stunning although you have to stop walking to admire them, walking demands attention to your feet and where to put them! I am a vertigo sufferer but managed it well, as I realised life is too short, and I must pull myself together! Glad I did. We didn't do the 700 or even the 1000 or so steps down but caught the bus, and we're glad to see no one else on our group did either!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Eduardo Palermo is a charming local man. He loves his country and his enthusiasm is infectious. He greeted us early each day and looked after us like a mother hen. He also seems to know everyone on the Amalfi coast!

Advice for Potential Travellers

We took comfortable trainers, although my husband thought walking boots would have been a good idea for the path of the Gods. Binoculars would have been good there too. Walking poles were available at the hotel to borrow but we took some and we're glad we did, especially for climbing Vesuvio as the ground is very slippery.

Most Inspirational Moment

Whole group completing the Path of the Gods.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Severiano was excellent.

Most Inspirational Moment

Loved the Walk of the Gods, and all those steps down in to Positano!! It's very difficult to pick out individual parts of the trip as all the places we visited were lovely.... I was fascinated by Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii & Herculaneum. Going in October I think was a good choice, still busy in some places but I can imagine it being a lot worse in the height of summer, we were lucky with the weather as well.... Took over 200 photos which goes to prove that the scenery was spectacular...

Thoughts on Group Leader

Christine clearly loves what she does and her passion for Italy & the relationship she has with the hotel staff shows.. Thankfully we all took her advice on the best way to view Isle of Capri which made the day a lot more relaxing and stress free, and avoided having to wait in big queues for the buses..

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared to put on weight from all the wonderful food at the hotel..... and wine!!! They were long days but worth it as we packed so much in.....

Most Inspirational Moment

When we did the Walk of the Gods it was a cloudy day but when we arrived in Positano the sun shone brightly. Wonderful experience and a good walk too.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Christine Rooney a very knowledgeable friendly guide. She was always helpful and a lot of fun with her stories.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for a very busy long day and dinner a little later than what you may expect at home.

Most Inspirational Moment

Our brief time in Ravello - curtailed by local road closures, which meant we had to take a wide detour to get there. You can lose yourself in the shade and quiet of the Villa Cimbrone, or gaze out from the viewing terraces of the Villa Rufolo, looking down on the coastline far below and following it as it fades into the distance. We also found our whistle-stop tour of Naples hugely enjoyable, with a surreal meal to remember at Nennella's in the Spanish Quarter. It was almost like finding yourself in a Fellini film.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Edouardo Palermo was an excellent leader, with a comprehensive knowledge of the region. He had to deal with a number of logistical difficulties - the mininbus broke down on the first day, and the road closures made the itinerary hard to follow - but he was able to fix things quickly and efficiently and keep everything on track. He was always attentive to the needs and wishes of the group. We did well to heed his advice on Capri, where he arranged for private taxis for the group, thus avoiding lengthy waits for the bus or taxi. Edourado even made sure we were looked after throughout our holiday extension, and on one day he drove us to Ravello and picked us up from Amalfi in his private car - a favour for which he refused to be paid.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you have sturdy walking boots for the Walk of the Gods and the ascent of Vesuvius. I would suggest you also make use of the walking poles available at the Hotel Due Torri for the Walk of the Gods.