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.
Reply from Exodus
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed aspects of the trip, but we’re sorry to learn that it didn’t fully meet your expectations.
We understand your concerns about the cost and inclusions. While breakfast is provided, we appreciate that additional meals, hotel taxes, and admission fees can add up, and we’ll review how we communicate these details in our trip notes to ensure greater clarity.
Your comments about the group size and pace are also important. We aim to create enriching experiences for all travellers, and, though we feel that our current upper limit is appropriate, we recognise that a smaller group and more tailored pacing would have made the trip more enjoyable for you.
We also appreciate your suggestion for more expert archaeological input and optional activities like cooking or wine tasting at accessible prices. These ideas are valuable and will be considered as we look to enhance the itinerary and overall experience.
Thank you again for your thoughtful review. We’re pleased you enjoyed the trip overall and hope to welcome you on another adventure with improvements that better match your expectations.