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62 Reviews

4.7 out of 5

Angela Wallace

Reviewed October 2016

Good holiday for sea views!

Really good trip with just the right mix of cycling & sightseeing.

Most Inspirational Moment

Cilento region was my favourite for cycling, just as picturesque as Amalfi coast but MUCH less crowded & touristy, with safer roads!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Paolo was very friendly & efficient, well organised & with good local knowledge. Special mention also to Rafael, our backup driver & mechanic who would magically appear whenever needed, always on hand with water or bike sorting skills.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring good waterproofs! I only had a light jacket with me thinking Italy doesn't get rain like at home, but a couple of downpours convinced me otherwise (although this trip was quite late in the year).

Suggestions

Cycling Amalfi coast is not for the faint hearted! Was a bit scary even as a fairly confident cyclist. Cilento region was much better for cycling in my opinion, Amalfi coast much better suited to travelling by boat. But still v scenic.

James Chow

Reviewed October 2016

Amalfi Coast Bike Tour

My family was a group of 12 that did the Amalfi Coast/Cilento bike tour. We enjoyed the 5 days of biking and saw many sites that we wouldn’t likely have found without the great tour guide Paolo. Our group of 12 was joined by 4 others and they were great group members who were a lot of fun.
The bikes were fantastic and definitely helped with the challenging climbs on this tour. It was also great having the support vehicle in the back of the group looking out for the bikers.

Most Inspirational Moment

Completing the last day of the biking. 270 kilometers over the 5 biking days.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Paolo was a great tour guide and knew lots about the history of the land and was very knowledgeable about the local culture. He effectively dictated the pace such that both the stronger and weaker riders were accommodated for.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This tour has quite a few costs in addition to the tour itself. Although breakfast and most dinners are included, lunches are not and also there were quite a few unanticipated costs. Be very cautious of wet tarmac. It was VERY slippery and our group had an incident where two people slipped and fell in a wet downhill turn.

Suggestions

I have no clue how we were expected to get to the arrival point without a pre-arranged transfer from the Naples airport. Given the cost of the trip we would have expected it included a transfer to and from the airport.

Jeremy Wilson

Reviewed October 2016

Amalfi Coast Cycling

A great holiday that pushed us to achieve more than we expected

Most Inspirational Moment

Completing a 75k trip to Sorrento - way beyond any distance attempted before. Completed due to the inspiring leadership of Paolo !

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader Paolo Longo is an exceptional guy - able to lead a mixed age/ability group so everyone felt challenged and ready to literally go the extra mile. Really genuine enthusiasm for showing us something different everywhere we went. Equally we were supported by Raphaelo throughout with instant technical help and always there to ensure we made safe passage along busy routes. A team that were fun and professional throughout.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do prepare to get up to at least 30k days so you can enjoy every minute of this spectacular hilly route.

Suggestions

Just try it !

Sally Varley

Reviewed September 2016

Cycling In Amalfi, Italy

A fantastic adventure with a superb guide, delightful scenery, meeting new friends all in on a hybrid bike! Fuelled by wonderful local produce, coffees and wines.

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling to the top of the climbs and taking in the breathtaking views.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Absolutely first class, Alessandro was our guide, host, coach, cashier, restaurant Booker and friend. Exceptional attention to every detail.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Padded cycle shorts. Get as cycle fit as you can, that way you can enjoy the very best of the scenery.

Suggestions

I wish I'd been on one of these adventures much sooner. Whilst my washing machine deals with my kit, I'm looking to book the next trip.

JO Aplin

Reviewed July 2016

CYCLING on the Amalfi....a great challenge

11 of us arrived on Day 1 for what would be an amazing cycling tour, not easy for all, especially me…but lots of fun, and pinch me moments as we travelled through such a beautiful part of the world. Together with the scenery came the food….ITALIANs do food so well, and this Exodus trip did not fail to disappoint! We enjoyed a wonderful mix of traditional foods from a variety of restaurants with the most amazing views and people. Both Paulo and Raphael led our trip with professionalism and with humour and friendliness. Nothing was too much trouble. History lessons on the go interspersed with swimming in the ocean( which when the temps soared were much loved), Macciato coffees, and Saints days all added to the colour of Southern Italy. Yes the cycling was hard…but it was well worth it. Grazie to everybody concerned.

Most Inspirational Moment

Achieving the final day of riding...the longest day from Minori to Sorrento and back...luckily the temperatures had dropped.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Awesome leader Paulo, well assisted by mechanic, water boy and driver Rapha. He did a fantastic job, leading the group, who varied in cycling ability, but Paulo was able to make sure everybody was safe on the busy, roads of the Amalfi but still achieve their cycling goals. A great source of knowledge and history.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Accept the challenge, book the trip then train harder than you think you need! If you can find a 12km hill to train on all the better!

Suggestions

The group members also play a major part in the success of the trip...so be prepared to get on , help each other out, and have fun....our group were excellent...from 4 countries, different cycling abilities and across the age spectrum.

Terri Lord

Reviewed June 2016

Fantastic Tour

Great week of cycling. Our guide was excellent – his knowledge of the area was extensive and it was interesting to hear the history of sites we were visiting. The scenery was unbelievable.

Most Inspirational Moment

Climbing endless hills and being rewarded with outstanding views at the top!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Paolo was absolutely wonderful. He has the patience of a saint! He was great at keeping his group together, stopping at just the right times, explaining the historical sites we visited ... he was fantastic! Rafael, our bike mechanic/van driver, was equally wonderful. The few problems we had with the bikes were rectified in minutes and it was always comforting knowing he was behind us. They are both very personable and we enjoyed their company.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I will say that it was hillier than I expected. If you think you've done enough hill training ... do some more.

Suggestions

All in all a great experience for our first trip to Italy. We will definitely be doing another Exodus trip!

John Lithgow

Reviewed June 2016

Almalfi Coast

Excellent staff and support. Fantastic views, riding and lunches!

Most Inspirational Moment

The ride is in parts challenging which suited me. My wife is not such a strong rider and the support was excellent. From Salerno she was offer an electric bike which greatly assisted for the ride to Sorrento and back to Minori.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Parlo was obliging and very well informed with points of interest en route.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is a must do ride!

Suggestions

Some meals could be improved. Breakfast in particular could have been better, Kings and the Farm house were fairly basic. Some dinners were a bit ordinary. This would not stop me from doing another ride with Exodus....we had a great time.

Teresa James

Reviewed June 2016

Cycle Cilento and Amalfi

It was a good week. The grading for the cycling was spot on. The uphills were long but not to sharp, mostly 3-5 K with a 10K throw in for good measure. The bikes were good quality with low enough gears to enable you to manage. Some prior training would be helpful. The food was delicious and varied.

Most Inspirational Moment

The boat trip to the blue lagoon and empty beach was delightful.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alessandro was a fantastic guide. His passion for that part of Italy clearly showed in his knowledge and love for the area. He was a thoughtful, kind leader where nothing was too much trouble.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take more money than you think you might need as drinks more costly. There are very few flat parts to this cycle holiday. I do not feel the trip notes accurately reflected the hill.

Suggestions

The coast road past Amalfi was very busy with buses, coaches, cars and scooters. It was virtually impossible to appreciate the fabulous views as you needed to concentrate fully on both the uphills and downs. The quieter coast roads were much more enjoyable.

Elaine Tholen

Reviewed June 2016

Cycling the Alfalfi coast

Loved it, great organisation and attention to detail !Our guide’s enthusiasm for the area was inspirational.

Most Inspirational Moment

Getting to the top of the climb and looking at the beautiful landscapes!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Lovely chap!enthusiastic and informative.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Italy more expensive than expected for meals and alcohol .

Suggestions

Bikes were fab , any ( although only small ) problems with bikes fixed straight away!

Tania Kowalski

Reviewed June 2016

Stunning Cycling Trip

This trip was exactly what I needed, a complete escape from the busy’ness of life to focus on the stunning Italian scenery.

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling through the Amalfi in the late afternoon, looking out over the water, the temperature just right, and the scenery breathtaking. Perfect way to end a hard day of cycling. I've never done a cycling trip like this before so wasn't sure that I was up for 5 days of cycling however I wouldn't have changed a thing. It was an incredible, very memorable trip.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader Paolo was personable, knowledgeable and was always concerned for our safety. I traveled with a group of girls and we all had a lot of fun with Paolo. We can't say enough good things about him and Raphaele (our cycle tech).

Advice for Potential Travellers

Come ready to cycle some hills :) Bring a soft pillow!

Suggestions

Raphaele who took care of our bikes/equipment/water was always on top of things and kept us running smoothly and organized.

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