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Barbara Zielinska
Reviewed May 2017
Treasures of Sicily
Brilliant introduction to glorious Sicily. So much to see, so little time, BUT a fantastic introduction covering everything from nature to culture, to ancient temples, wonderful scenery and fabulous food.
Most Inspirational Moment
I don't have just one. I loved everything, but especially the incredibly well preserved antiquities, including from Greek and Roman times.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Salvo was exceptional. Very hard working, making sure we all finished with a strong sense of appreciation of his Island and a desire to return. He was calm, able to adapt to unpredictable changes in weather which involved changes to itinerary. He created the perfect balance between bringing us to places and leaving us free to explore.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Get fit before you leave! It is a magnificent journey with fabulous, full days, which demand some level of fitness. Pack layers covering yourself from warm, to hot to rain.
Lia Menasce
Reviewed November 2016
MS
An amazing trip, magical days in Beautiful Sicily, in the company of wonderful people, great food, and a very special guide, Fabio, who passed his love for Sicily to all of us
Most Inspirational Moment
each day was different and wonderful. perhaps favorites were Etna and Zingaro Natural reserve
Thoughts on Group Leader
The best!!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Cannot think of anything.
Roger Doran
Reviewed October 2016
Treasures of Sicily
An ok trip, The towns were very pretty and the temples were in a good setting.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking round the towns and sampling the local food
Thoughts on Group Leader
Ok, but her english was not great and she wanted talk about ancient times and geology too much instead of telling the group the modern side of the island.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Do not book this trip if you are single and under the age of 50 and you wish to stay out later than 10 pm.
Valerie Gray
Reviewed October 2016
Treasures of Sicily
I had a great trip to Sicily with this tour and would never had enough knowledge or time to get to and see half the places the tour took us to.
Most Inspirational Moment
The landscape, stunning archeological ruins, an evidence of the people's tenacity to survive and strive after political and natural disaster. (See any picture of a fortified medieval hill town or coastal village hanging precariously to the coast)
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader managed to keep us on track and ensure our needs were met with such grace and humour. She was able to make the answer to our questions seem fresh and new. She had a great depth of knowledge about the archeological sites and history of the area being a native of Sicily.
Advice for Potential Travellers
It helped me a great deal to read about the history of Sicily when Sicily was a Greek colony to appreciate the ruins Siracusa and the Valley of the Temples become much more meaningful.
Glyn Gough
Reviewed September 2016
Treasures of Sicily
This was an excellent trip. It was busy, but not too tiring even though it was very hot.
Most Inspirational Moment
Probably the Greek temple and Roman amphitheatre in Syracuse.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Dani was first class. His knowledge of the geology and history of Sicily as excellent, and his warm and helpful personality contributed hugely to the success of the trip
Advice for Potential Travellers
Do not try the coastal walk if you suffer from vertigo.
Julia Gibson
Reviewed June 2016
A whirl wind tour of Sicily
This trip was wonderful but not quite sure where the ‘leisurely’ rating comes from. It is very full on and really offers a tantalising taste of what Sicily has to offer. Days are jam packed and you often find yourself wishing you could spend more time in certain places. I had no idea it was such a beautiful island and would definitely like to return to do it more slowly.
Most Inspirational Moment
For me it was the cathedral at Monreale. Such beauty and skill. Some of the 'old ruins' were pretty awe inspiring too.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Milena was great, really enthusiastic about her home island and very knowledgeable about the landscape.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for a lot of steps! Also remember it is only a taste of Sicily, a tantalising glimpse.
Stuart Dickinson
Reviewed May 2016
S+J in Sicily
Everything we could have wished for and more. A good mix of history and landscape.
Most Inspirational Moment
Happening upon a wedding in Cefalu Duomo. Before the brides's arrival on the arm of her father a choir of friends and relatives rehearsed a hallelujah chorale that the sang as the bride and her father entered. The youthful beauty of the bride, her father wearing a suit in which he didn't look comfortable, the swelling choir and the underpinning bass chords of the organ- wonderful!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Salvatore was excellent- a true Sicilian with a passion for his country and a wish to share that with us. His care and attention was exemplary.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared to budget a good amount for food. I feel that the trip would be improved if all food was included in a trip price. Also some places charge a tourist tax per head.
Nigel Brereton
Reviewed April 2016
Treasures of Sicily
A busy 8 days with a full programme visiting many interesting locations. The better than average coach was comfortable. Hotels were at UK 3 star standard or above. I would recommend this trip for those interested in Histroy and culture of that lovely Island.
Most Inspirational Moment
Interesting tours of Historic sites. Cultural details and sights made the trip.
Thoughts on Group Leader
A great guide: always smiling and made the best of a snow storm on Mount Etna also dealing with other difficulties with ease. Giving out maps at every location with information to help. Always willing to talk further and well organised.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Busy trip with only a few hours to rest and for travellers who want to see and do.
Judith Evans
Reviewed October 2015
Sicily
October is a good month for weather, not too hot for sightseeing, but still sunny. Guide (Fabio) was knowledgeable. Plenty to see and do.
Most Inspirational Moment
Wine-tasting.
Michael Ford
Reviewed September 2015
Treasures of Sicily
As always with Exodus this was a trip that offered a maximum of content with an economy of time. The stunning natural beauty of the Zingaro National Reserve contrasts with the man made splendour of Noto which we saw in the golden light just before sunset. The Sicilian cuisine was such an important and memorable part of the trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
The Valley of the Temples at Agrigento and the Greek theatre at Segesta, pure magic.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Vanessa had superb organisational skills which made the week fly by with no problems or issues. When the weather was less than helpful there was a plan B which was interesting and simulating. Vanessa had a great sense of humour and worked hard to be inclusive, this allowed a positive group ethos to be established very quickly. This was her first trip with Exodus but you would never had guessed that, she acted as if she was a long established member of the team.
Advice for Potential Travellers
When it rains, it really rains! Bring a waterproof jacket. Enclosed beach shoes that you can swim in would help on the beaches which are covered with pebbles of different sizes.
