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Amazing Cycling in Puglia !

It’s been 1 year since the first week of June, 2025 when my wife and I did the 1-week cycling of the Puglia region beginning in the city/town of Matera (which is in the Basilicata region, right on the border of the Puglia region). We had such an amazing time exploring the back country roads and many small quaint towns the Puglia region offers.
So many memorable stops along the way including caffe, gelato, walks in town squares (piazza).
The group of 15 riders plus Emanuele (local tour guide) and Leonardo (driver/assistant) were all great people to spend a vacation with.

Most Inspirational Moment

Matera stands out to me for multiple reasons (not the least of which is the fact that I was born there!). We thoroughly enjoyed staying in a trullo in Albero Bello. To be able and take a swim in 2 of the beaches along the way was great! The meals were wonderful (but this was no surprise). Watching the making of mozzarella and then having it served fresh for lunch was also memorable. So many, many more memorable instances along the way made this truly one of the best vacations. I have a new-found appreciation for the Puglia region and all it has to offer… we will be back!!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Both Emanuele (local tour guide) and Leonardo (driver/assistant) were absolutely awesome! So easy to connect with and quickly establish a rapport and friendship with. Side note: personally enjoyed speaking to them in Italian (as well as dialetto Barese)!!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Book it !! Its totally worth it and I highly recommend it: 10/10.

Corsica - Corte and St Florent

This is a new trip and we were a very small group which felt rather privileged. The choice of centres Corte and St Florent gives a taste of walking in mountainous country and on the coast – quite a contrast but both are fascinating and historic areas.

Most Inspirational Moment

The valley of Restonica is absolutely beautiful and I think this was my favourite walk with a chance to see fascinating rock formations and lovely wild flowers and other plants in the maquis. The day free to explore Bastia was also a great experience.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Paulin was a delightful leader - with a positive and smiling personality. His knowledge of flora, fauna and history was outstanding and his love of Corsica was very evident. He also had a great sense of humour - always essential in a guide.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is a fabulous trip - it's great to have the contrasts between mountain and sea locations. But make sure you pack for every type of weather - it can be changeable!

Mont Blanc- 23rd may 2026

An absolutely amazing experience! The tour was incredibly well-organized from start to finish. We stayed at a beautiful chalet with breathtaking, insane views of Mont Blanc.
Our guide, Adrian, was fantastic. He was always there to help with any question or situation, and his explanations of the routes we hiked were super clear and helpful. He was always available, incredibly patient, and brought such a fun energy to the group with his great sense of humor.
Also thanks to Julieta and Odran, the two chalet hosts. They took amazing care of us, cooked delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and were incredibly nice and welcoming throughout the whole trip. As a small note regarding dinner, the meals were plated individually as a starter, main, and dessert. While it was lovely, I would have personally preferred a style where food is placed on the table so everyone can choose their own portions. To sum up, it was an amazing adventure.

Perfect

The accommodation was fantastic: beautiful, friendly and peaceful. The food was amazing, and the walks were spectacular. It was a brilliant week. I can’t recommend it enough.

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching the Tambura Pass on the way to the summit. The mountain range sprawls out in front, leading to the port and coast. So beautiful.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Fantastic, knowledgeable and friendly. Having them drive the van was really helpful as it gave them the flexibility to adapt to the weather and the group's pace without rushing anyone. They made an effort to include all members of the group including the quieter members (me) which was greatly appreciated.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't do the Level 5 if you have a fear of heights as there are exposed sections high up and very narrow paths in places. Pack everything including waterproofs and gloves (even if it's meant to be warm the whole week).

The Best!

This was my 12th Exodus cycling trip and this was one of the most fantastic!
The countryside and mountains are among the most beautiful in Europe.
Our group leader was outstanding, taking care of our many different needs and organising some of the best meals we’ve had.
Brilliant cycling on amazing roads, guided by the best leader, Armando

Most Inspirational Moment

Many - stunning scenery, mountain springs, bird songs, wild flowers, donkeys, goats, sheep and horses Great fun with a lovely bunch of cyclists.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Armando was the best leader I've experienced. Enthusiastic, efficient, knowledgeable and organised, not a minute was wasted. He organised all the meals, phoning ahead, of our arrival, so we never had to wait. There were always spare charged batteries for those with E bikes. He took great care in getting to know us all and to respond to our varying needs.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go!

This trip will stay with me

This was a wonderful introduction to Central Asia that packed a lot of experiences and information into 16 days including the natural wonders of the magnificent Tien Shan mountains, valley and gorges between, lakes, forests , deserts and parks , ancient preserved and rebuilt ruins filled with history, and the bustling cities each demonstrating their uniqueness, history, influences and progression.

Most Inspirational Moment

Too many could take that title.

Thoughts on Group Leader

We had 3 different guides: one for each of the 3 countries visited, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Each offered historic and cultural insights into their country and the specific areas we visited. All were very good.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Read : -"Sovietistan" by Erika Fatland either before or after your trip. - The Silk Road by Peter Frankopan -Lonely Plant "Central Asia" (free online editions at Archive.org) Download: Google Translate, a good tracking app, Merlin bird identification app and Seek plant id. Enjoy your trip.

Best Cycling trip ever

We had the best guide I’ve ever encountered. His name is Armand and he is the most ressourceful/knowledgeable guide I’ve ever seen. The driver Arsene was also super friendly and professionnal. It’s not for the faint of heart because there is a LOT of elevation but for anyone decently fit it is qui pleasurable. We had the most amazing views everywhere we went and everything was well planned out and smooth.

Most Inspirational Moment

Plunging in the Adriatic Sea!!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Armand is the best!!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you do a bit of training prior to the trip or just get and e-bike. The last day is monstrous lol

Fascinating trip

Varied and very interesting trip to three Stans of the Silk Road. Kygyzstan revealed beautiful scenery and traditional ways of life. Kazakhstan showed a mix of ancient history and modern city life. Uzbekistan was full of awe inspiring culture and buildings associated with the Silk Road.

Most Inspirational Moment

The eagle training experience in Kyrgyzstan. Wonderful architecture of Samarkand, Bukhara and Kivha. The metros in Almaty and Tashkent are well worth experiencing.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Tatiana in Kyrgystan was a wonderfully enthusiastic, warm and informative guide. Sergey in Uzbekistan was informative, super organised and seemed to have boundless energy. Both enlivened the trip with their knowledge helping to include us in the food and cultural experiences of their countries.

Advice for Potential Travellers

It's a full on, high paced trip so sit back and enjoy the scenery as much as you can. There's a lot to experience in the travel through these different cultures, go with the flow.

A wonderful week in Tuscany with a great leader!

As an Exodus employee and previous leader myself, I was very grateful to have had the opportunity to join this trip. I was definitely impressed!
‘Tuscany Walks and Chianti Wines’ provides an excellent insight into the Chianti Region of Tuscany. We did three fantastic walks and enjoyed great wine tastings throughout the week. I am never bored visiting the amazing Towers of San Gimignano!

Most Inspirational Moment

Wine tasting at a local vineyard whilst looking out over the rolling Tuscan hills. Yes, it was as good as I hoped!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Tommaso was an excellent leader, each day he proved he was very knowledgeable, with a great sense of humour. He was a good communicator and as someone who was brought up locally, you could really see he loved showing the group his ‘back yard’ .

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring a dry bag for taking a bottle of wine home safely in your main luggage. But don’t worry, shipping is offered by the vineyards too!

Worth Doing

I did the cycling tour in April of 2025, and it was better than I expected — which, for a trip I’d spent a while researching, is saying something.
The riding itself was well put-together. A mix of quiet back roads, some proper climbs, and long stretches on old railway paths. I used a regular bike and would say the level given is appropriate.
The highlight reel: Besalú is a very charming, well-preserved medieval town, and the Costa Brava section is as good as advertised. Alvaro, our guide, was the reason the week felt personal rather than packaged. He picked up on what people wanted and adjusted. Everything else — luggage transfers, route markings, daily logistics — all ran smoothly, which is how it should be.
Worth doing.