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4.7 out of 5

Christine Raines

Reviewed September 2018

Varied and Interesting Trip

A busy and varied trip covering five countries, encompassing a wealth of culture and history, and some amazing scenery.

Most Inspirational Moment

Riding a horse above Lake Song Kul. Beautiful blue and gold ceiling in the Registan in Samarkand. Many encounters with friendly and welcoming local people, especially when we had homestays in the villages.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Suzie Grant is one of the best leaders I have come across. The trip would not have been half as good without her. Very well organized, very attentive to the wishes of all her clients, and a lovely personality.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for a busy schedule: you are moving on almost every day, and there are long hours of driving. Bring clothes for all climates: temperatures ranged from 40 Centigrade in Ashgabat to near freezing at night in the highlands. Learn some Russian if you can: it is the lingua franca in all the countries, restaurant menus are usually in Russian, and all our drivers were Russian. Be aware that there is often no internet.

BRUCE DUNNING

Reviewed September 2018

Stunning coastline

Stunning coastline and some beautiful old towns to wander round .Two lovely walks of about five or six miles along stoney paths but with options if you’re not feeling to energetic.

Most Inspirational Moment

Loved the buildings in Dubrovnik being a craftsman I really enjoyed some of the stone work

Thoughts on Group Leader

The group leader Sanja was fantastic ,very good at her job and always smiling .i would also like to single out the tour guide we had in Dubrovnik, Antia was excellent she was very informative but also entertaining and funny ,the two hour walk round flew by .

Advice for Potential Travellers

The food in Croatia is great but if you are vegetarian and don't eat fish you will struggle also the trip notes state there is filter water supplied ,this is not the case but we were assured the tap water was safe to drink so we all did with no ill effects .There are no kettles in hotel rooms in Croatia so if you want tea in bed bring a kettle and bring a good insect repellent for Korcula they really liked the taste of me.

Mike Baker

Reviewed September 2018

Exceeded my expectations; and they were pretty high!

This was my third cycling holiday with Exodus and I can’t wait to book the next one. Once again, I chose somewhere where I had no previous knowledge, thus making it a bit of an ‘Adventure.

Inevitably slightly apprehensive about how well I would fit in to a group of sixteen people that I had never met before. My worries were needless; we all got on famously and just got on with enjoying the well organised trip. Great hotels, food and wine. Distances not too challenging, although the heat was at times.

All breaks, rest stops and overnights were entirely adequate. Important to bear in mind that this is first and foremost a cycling holiday. There were many occasions when, as a keen photographer, I would like to have stopped but that wouldnt have been fair on the ‘Back Marker’.

Most Inspirational Moment

Each day had its magic moments but the selection of fascinating hotels could never be described as ordinary. Breakfast overlooking a ravine in Matera, rooms in a former Palace and a night in a former farmhouse (Masseria) surrounded by olive trees and vines. So many great memories...

Thoughts on Group Leader

Emanuel was excellent. He kenew his bikes and how to treat a group of intrepid explorers, Top man!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for heat: it was up to 30C even in mid September. However, there was always plenty of fresh cold water in the backup vehicle with Piero.

Susan Sargeant

Reviewed September 2018

Highlights of Provence

A beautiful part of France, and varied walks taking in local village life, markets, river walks and gorges plus some very steep hillsides over difficult terrain

Most Inspirational Moment

The trip to Quinson and the Verdon lower gorges

Thoughts on Group Leader

Isabelle was delightful, friendly, knowledgeable and looked after us so well

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for some very steep ascents and descents over very rough terrain

Verity Barnes

Reviewed September 2018

Great tour but disappointing hotels

I thought the tour was great and enjoyed where we visited and the activities included.

I was disappointed with the hotels. Only the hotel in Ostuni was 4 star; and the rest 3 star.

This tour cost a lot more than Riviera, Just You or Travelsphere and only Had 2 meals included.

I was expecting it to be a cut above the rest for the price paid.

The tour was good and the tour manager excellent. Shame it was let down by the choice of accommodation. I also found the places we stayed in to be much too touristy.

Most Inspirational Moment

When I went on my own to Polignano a Mare for the night.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Fantastic!

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you are fussy about where you stay then don’t book this tour.

Malcolm Barrett

Reviewed September 2018

A memorable trip

The tour was well organised and covered everything promised in the brochure. The knowledgeable local guide enabled us to learn about Mongolia. Even the cancellation of a local flight transfer was turned into an adventure.

Most Inspirational Moment

The sights of the Gobi desert. Discovering that Mongolia was better than I imagined it would be

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent, A wiberaul ambassador for Mongolia,.

Malcolm Barrett

Reviewed September 2018

A memorable trip

Most Inspirational Moment

The sights of the Gobi desert. Discovering that Mongolia was better than I imagined it would be

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent, A wiberaul ambassador for Mongolia,.

Annette Dawson

Reviewed September 2018

Fabulous trip!

The trip was well planned out and so very relaxing and enjoyable. The hotels and especially the food were awesome. Would absolutely take another trip like this.

Most Inspirational Moment

The canoeing was so relaxing and fun. The scenery was beautiful.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The trip was self guided which was what we liked.

Sam Darby

Reviewed September 2018

Excellent hol

Great weather. Lovely group of people. Superb tour leaders (Bex and David). Food and wine was great. Ditto scenery. Really sorry to come home. If you are reasonably fit, this would be good trip to do. Highly recommended.