Cycling In Greece

Our Clients’ Reviews

Here at Exodus we thrive on feedback from our customers. It's the only way we can ensure our trips continue to be the best they can be. So, for the real tales, twists and turns of the trip you're interested in, look no further than the reviews from our previous travellers. Any feedback collected (Good or bad) from Exodus clients is posted straight onto our website - totally unedited. Read more...

1 | 2

• 

  Tony Chau

  CYCLING IN GREECE

  

  Written May 2013

  This is our 5th cycling trip with Exodus and we feel this is the best trip that we had. We were blessed with nice blue sky every day. The cycling was just right (as we all made the climbs as a team without any stops in the middle); the roads were quiet and scenic; the ancient monuments and sights were great and the food and hotels were both 1st class.  

  Read full review

  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  There were many inspirational moments on the trip. Being able to cycle to visit Athen's Acropolis, Mycenae and other great Greek monuments etc. is amazing. For me, the best moment must be having the most wonderful dinner on the beech (10 ft away from the calm water edge) drinking Ouzo after a great day cycling followed by a relaxing swim in the sea.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Christinana is a most wondeful leader with great attention to details. She planned out everything so well and the whole trip went without a hitch (no mechanical problems, no waiting around and always, always abel get us to a great restaurant and have the most wonderful food in the evening). She is a great cyclist and we feel so safe cycling as a group with her. The trip turned out to be something like a "foodie" trip as we sampled different type of local food every day. Because we were quite a fast group + we managed to cycle together, we even managed to have time to go for a swim for most days.

  Christos is also a great cyclist and he looked after us well too and we really appreciated that the luggage were loaded and unloaded daily without fuss and he also get us really yummy trail food and ice cold water enroute which was wonderful.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Don't forget your camera as the historical sites were wonderful and great to visit. We were lucky to have 7 days of blue sky so make sure you bring plenty of sun cream and drinks lots. We also had plenty of chances to go for a dip (the hotels we stayed in either have a pool or right by the sea) so swiming custumes and flip flops are useful.

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  We had been to a number of Exodus cycling trips before and this one really stands out as the best. We managed cycle all the way (hotel to hotel) without needing to do certain legs using the truck which is quite unusual. The roads were quiet and scenic and there is a daily highlight (either visiting some wonderful historical site or do wine tasting etc.) so it is never dull. The hotels that we stayed in were all very nice and some were family run and very friendly and in great locations. Christiana will tell you the most wonderful stories and the food that we had were just great.

   
• 

  mark vella

  CYCLING IN GREECE

  

  Written May 2013

  If you want to combine activity, culture and food(yes food glorious food!) then this is the holiday for you. 

  Read full review

  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  The fabulous scenery and humbling archaeological sites were all inspirational

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Christiana was the perfect guide. Patient, fun, inspirational, enthusiastic and always eager to please( especially if you're a foodie !!!)

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Go for it....absolutely no evidence of the financial worries that the country is suffering from....crisis, what crisis?

   
• 

  Art Heidebrecht

  CYCLING IN GREECE

  

  Written May 2013

  The tour is very well organized and operated by knowledgeable guides who were able to tell us about Greek history as well as showing us the pertinent sights along our route.  The bicycles which were provided were in very good shape and the guides maintained them well during our travels.      The accommodations were excellent with hospitable hosts in each place.  While the meals were not included in the tour, the guides were very responsive to the group in chosing restaurants each day which enabled us to taste the delicacies of the particular region.   I particularly appreciated the sensitivity of our guides to the environment. 

  Read full review

  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  I really appreciated visiting the large amphitheatre at Epidaurus, which gave me a strong sense of Greece being the cradle of western civilization.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Christiana was superb, not only in her organization and knowledge but in providing a very personal touch in leading the tour.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Be sure to allow a few days in Athens before or after the tour.  Also, be prepared for hot weather even in May!

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  I have done approximately 25 cycling tours in many countries during the past ten years and I would rank this one among the very best!

   
• 

  Ken Astley

  CYCLING IN GREECE

  

  Written May 2013

  A great holiday combining visits to historical sites I’ve always wanted to visit along with cycle touring and great food. All of the hotels except the one in Athens gave an opportunity for a swim after cycling in either the hotel pool or the sea (in one case, both). We were extremely well looked after while cycling by both Christiana and Christos who kept us supplied with ice cold water at every cycle stop along with either snacks or fruit.  Some of the scenery on our tour was spectacular with Mycenae and the road approaching Tolos being particular favourites of mine.  The memory of some of the delicious meals we ate will stay with me for a long time.  

  Read full review

  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Visiting the historical sites and museums

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Excellent, both Christiana and Christos looked after us extremely well throught the holiday

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Make sure you take your swimming costume

   
• 

  Valerie Stratford

  CYCLING IN GREECE

  

  Written October 2012

  We found this trip very challenging in places, the places we visted made it well worth the effort. 

  Read full review

  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  The general scenenary was varied and spectacular, Amphitheatre at Epidaurus, Arcopolis have to be seen, the Corinthian Canal was exceptional we saw boats pass through and rode over it.

   Athens by night was a must do.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Group Leader and Assistant were exceptional there was nothing that was to much trouble for them, as this was the first time this trip had run things had to be changed on the hoof, they coped with everything thrown at them compentently and most important with humour.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  There are assents.

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  We were the first people to book on this trip and we are fairly sure that at some point this trip was described lesiurely/moderate. We feel we fit the brochure description to be able to cycle a Moderate trip. This trip was very challenging for us but others on the tour found it easy. We think the trip notes require rewrittingas they do reflect some long climbs on the early days, day 6 is described as challenging (62k actual 67k) but in our opinion the eaisist.

   We think the Bicycles should be Hybrids as a large proportion of the Tour is on Tarmac, Mountain bike tyres really grip the road.

  We hope the above comments are taken as construtive, we really enjoyed the tour with a lovely group of people, and would recommend it. 

   
• 

  Kara Brown

  CYCLING IN GREECE

  

  Written October 2012

  Great cycling with wonderful views - a few hills on the first couple of days but nothing which I found to be too bad or different from any other Moderate cycle trip which I have been on with Exodus.Excellent food - all good but the meal at the hotel near Myceanea was a particulr highlight as was the dinner on the last night in the shadow of the Acropolis. A walk round Athens at night before & after dinner was also great. 

  Read full review

  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  This was my first trip to Greece so it was great to fit in seeing a number of the ancient sites. With time on the final day before returning to Athens, I visited the sites at Acrocorinth and Ancient Corinth, which I would recommend. 

  All the cycling was great with a mix of views - both mountain and costal. The afternoon cycle from Epidaurus to Tolos I particularly enjoyed.

  I really enjoyed seeing Athens, both the Monday morning cycle from the hotel to Pireus (Athens rush hour traffic was an experience !!) and the tour of the Acropolis. I wish I had stayed an extra day or two at the end of the tour as there is so much more I would like to see in the city.

   The food was particularly good - I would recommend this as a highlight of the trip. 

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Christiana and Christos are both great ambassadors for Greece !

  Nothing was too much bother and with great organisational skills and a professional approach I thought they made a great team. I really enjoyed chatting to both of them. It is when you get the chance to have a good old chat with the local guides that it really adds to your insight of the country. This is an important part of the holiday to me so it was great to have such friendly guides to chat to. 

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  My only problem was that I found the seat on the bike really quite uncomfortable. Even with a gel cover and padded shorts I still found I was getting saddle sore. I have not had this problem before on the 4 previous cycle trips I have been on with Exodus. No one else had a problem so perhaps I was unlucky. But remember your padded shorts and/or gel saddle !

  If you can, add a day or two either side of the trip to see more of Athens - loads to see ! 

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  Greece is a wonderful country. I would recommend this trip if you want to experience great contrasting scenery, visits to ancient sites, wonderful food and some great cycling ! 

   
• 

  Brian Rees

  CYCLING IN GREECE

  

  Written September 2012

  This trip easily achieves the claims made in the overview’s description: beautiful landscapes, enthralling historical sites and outstanding food. There are some interesting cycling routes which include a few hills but you’re allowed to get up them in your own time and they provide some magnificent sights and fun downhill runs follow your effort. 

  Read full review

  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  If you have the least interest in classical history and culture or enjoy spectacular Mediterranean seascapes you will find this holiday inspirational. Some of my highlights include: glimpses of the Acropolis as one cycles through Athens in the morning, the bike ride to the sanctuary of Hera at Melagavi, the home-cooked food at Mycenae, but every day provided more than one unforgettable high point and each evening the pleasure and enjoyment of good company.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Christiana and Christos are excellent hosts for their country and great companions on the road and in the relaxed evenings. Christiana is very knowledgeable about the classical sites we visited and also a great guide to the gourmet events which were dinner every night. Christiana can teach you to dance (in the spirit of Zorba) too.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  If you can manage it and you haven’t been there before: a couple of extra days in Athens are worthwhile. There’s obviously much to see and it’s a very lively city. And did I mention that the food and wine is plentiful, inexpensive and good?

   

1 | 2