Amalfi Coast Family Adventure

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  Leanne

  July 25th, 2023
  5.0
  I wouldn’t change a thing. This was our first overseas trip with kids (8 &11) so we were a little trepidatious....
  I wouldn’t change a thing. This was our first overseas trip with kids (8 &11) so we were a little trepidatious. Exodus travel had everything planed out perfectly. It was the right blend of incredible activity and free time. Our guide Savy always had an amazing 6th sense for just when the kids needed an ice cream recharge. 2 Tori in Agerola was a great place to stay and beautiful. It’s just above all the craziness of the coast but still very convenient. Not having to drive in Naples and the Amalfi coast yourself is probably worth the cost lol.Show more
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  Traveled in July 2023
  

  Reply from: Exodus Adventure Travels

  We are so happy to hear that you had a great time on our Amalfi Coast: Pompeii & Pizza Family Holiday tour and we really appreciate you sharing your thoughts and providing us with feedback. We are thrilled that Savy did such a great job and knew when an ice cream was needed and we know our local team will be happy to hear that as well. Thanks so much for taking the time for this review and we can’t wait to have you booked onto another Exodus adventure! -Exodus Travels

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  Louise

  November 7th, 2011
  5.0
  If you are thinking about booking this holiday just do it - you won't regret it. What was the most inspirational...
  If you are thinking about booking this holiday just do it - you won't regret it. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Our 8 year old son would say watching football with the Italian family who owned the hotel! We particularly enjoyed the walk of the gods and the superb barbecue, visiting Pompeii, and swimming in the sea with the beautiful background of Positano. What did you think of your group leader? Excellent. Paula could not have done more for us. She even came with us on her day off to show us round Naples! She was very enthusiastic. She got on well with everyone and ensured we all gelled together. She was very informative and great fun. Paula got on well with the children and ensured that they were well catered for. We would recommend her most highly and would be interested in undertaking other tours she may lead. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Relax, go with the flow, take lots of cash with you to pay tips etc. Is there anything else you would like to add? This being the first holiday of this type that we had undertaken we did not know quite what to expect. We had a fabulous time with lots of excellent experiences, but also time to relax on the beach. The family that run the hotel were great, meeting everyone's needs, in particular making our 8 year old football mad son part of their family. The food was excellent, with the hotel able to cater for a diverse range of needs and happy to change dishes for children if necessary. If you are thinking of booking this holiday do it - you won't regret it!Show more
  Traveled in October 2011
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  Benjamin

  June 7th, 2011
  4.0
  This was our first 'family type holiday', and we were not sure what we would think. However, we should not have...
  This was our first 'family type holiday', and we were not sure what we would think. However, we should not have worried as from the second we were picked up to when we left we were looked after and entertained. We would not hesitate to recommend this trip to families of all ages. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? The Walk of the Gods was a particular highlight.  A really good day out, a nice easy walk, followed by a BBQ at one of the most scenic, rustic places I have ever been.  Good food and great wine (for the adults!!).  We walked on a bit and around each corner there was another view.  Pompeii and Herculaneum were also really good.  We would recommend taking the option of Herculaneum and Ravello on the free day.  Herculaneum offers a different perspective to the 79AD eruption and the views from Ravello were breath taking.  The food in Ravello was great with the owner coming out to make sure we were happy and bringing a little extra something for the kids each time she came out!Tile painting and pizza making were highlights for the kids – who now have their own ‘Pizza Certificate’.  The owners of the hotel took us into the kitchens a few times and showed us their style of cooking.  The kids loved the banging noises they made when making pizzas. What did you think of your group leader? Eduardo was like a grandparent to the kids and made sure they were safe and happy.  When we got to the hotel he took them off for a game of football and we relaxed with a glass or two of wine!  A good start to the holiday!  He made the holiday special for the kids and with out his inside knowledge we would have missed a lot of experiences out.  Thank you Eduardo. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Go to Herculaneum, you will enjoy it and it takes about 2 to 3 hours to go around with lots of places for shade.Do not be afraid to ask to do different things, if you do not want to spend a few hours on the beach, say so and walk around the town or if you want to spend more time on the beach say so.  It is your holiday and Eduardo will be happy to accommodate you.Show more
  Traveled in May 2011
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  Thekli

  May 9th, 2011
  4.0
  We had a great time and would definitely recommend this trip to friends and family. The children were entertained...
  We had a great time and would definitely recommend this trip to friends and family. The children were entertained throughout which meant we were happy too. The week was mixed with fun activities for the children (and adults), such as cookery demonstrations, pizza making and ceramic painting, as well as sight seeing key places along the Amalfi coast. Eduardo our Leader was fabulous - a real character. He looked after us well and make sure we were all content. Highly recommended! What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Doing the 'walk of the Gods' with the most breathtaking views. Our reward for reaching the top was to eat a wonderful village feast prepared by one of our Eduardo's friends on the veranda of his 200 year old stone cottage.  Pompei was also amazing. The most intact Roman ruin I have ever seen with breathtaking views of Mount Vesuvius. What did you think of your group leader? Eduardo is a fantastic leader, a very warm character, great with the chilldren and adults alike. He knows everyone in the village - or so it seemed. He guided us all week and dined with us every evening. A wonderful person. I have nominated him for a leader award. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Take some layers as we had one or two chilly days but generally the weather was great.For those who don't travel well (like me): be prepared for windy coastal roads and some choppy boat journeys. Is there anything else you would like to add? The hotel we stayed at was great. Run by two brothers and their familes we were made to feel very welcome. Food was lovely.Show more
  Traveled in April 2011
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  Chantal

  November 3rd, 2010
  5.0
  The most amazing family holiday we have ever had, thank you!! For families and children, the mix of sight seeing,...
  The most amazing family holiday we have ever had, thank you!! For families and children, the mix of sight seeing, child friendly involvement and activites, mostly made possible by the fantastic local guide and hotelier, Nicola ,of Hotel du Torri, made every moment special and something to remember. To see the delight on a child's face, both climbing Vesuvius,but also receiving their personally inscribed "Pizza making' certificate, having been carefully guided through the process, was worth every penny, and more!! One could not experience the essence of the Italian family, food or architecture as a lone tourist- it was the local people and hotel that made the trip worthwhile!! What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Every day was better than the one before, but 'The Walk of the Gods', and the bespoke family Italian 'picnic', or rather banquet, (with views unsurpassed, looking towards Positano,) provided for us, during the walk, was something we will never forget, and hold a special place for us as a family.An equal memory will be seeing Nicola's pizza demonstration, at Hotel du Torri, followed by the children making their own pizzas, and receiving their certificates!! What did you think of your group leader? Suzy's unbelievable enthusiasm and motivation for all things pizza, piazza, and children, made the trip fun and exciting, but most of all, kept the children interested and entertained, without them realizing it!!Her passion for the local place and people, and her genuine knowledge and interest in their well being , is to be highly commended. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Take good walking/hiking shoes, and during the autumn months, take clothes for layering and mostly a good lightweight waterproof, for the children as well.Always have a bottle of water with you, and take a light backpack for day trips, ( and to take ceramics home as hand luggage!!). Is there anything else you would like to add? I cannot speak highly enough of Nicola and his family and  team at the Hotel du Torri in Bomerano!!It was the genuine help, friendship and efficiency of all at the hotel that made the trip what it was! To see the Italian cuisine being prepared for us in front of our eyes, by Giovanni, was yet another highlight, and it all looked so simple.They were genuinely keen to please, and the activities arranged, esp the Mozzarella factory, and painting the ceramics for the children, showed an excellent underlying understanding of children and what motivates them!!I would highly recommend a visit to Ravello on the free day, and definitely a visit to Villa Cimbrone, mostly to stand on 'the Terrace of Infinity", something not to be missed!! For children, this also provides a quiet, calm day to recharge and relax over a lunch at villa Maria, listening to classical music, prevalent in Ravello.Show more
  Traveled in October 2010
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  Carol

  August 12th, 2013
  5.0
  This is a great introduction to small-group holidays with lots of elements sure to appeal to families. There was time...
  This is a great introduction to small-group holidays with lots of elements sure to appeal to families. There was time to swim on most of the days either at the hotel pool or at a beach and this was popular with the children in the group I joined. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? My family loved the section of 'The Walk of the Gods' and the lunch that day.  The views were fantastic and the lunch was lovely. The water-taxi trips gave us great views of the coastline and a chance to appreciate its beauty while avoiding the twists and turns on the roads. One of the highlights for my son was making his own pizza in the hotel and he talks about it often now we're back home. What did you think of your group leader? Our group leader Eduardo was born in the area and knows it and the people well.  He likes people and is happy to take suggestions for changes to the finer details. The trip included some opportunities you'd need local links for eg to see local people at their work making cheese. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? The younger children seemed to struggle with the late dinners and/or late nights. Some were very fractious as the day went on. The hotel dinners started at 8pm so families might like to know this before they book. Is there anything else you would like to add? I would recommend this holiday to famillies because it has lots of great, fun activities. The hotel rooms were basic but adequate. The hotel staff were great and the food was very good. However, I'd only recommend this holiday to families with younger children if they can cope with long days.Show more
  Traveled in July 2013
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  Robert

  August 12th, 2013
  5.0
  This is the perfect family holiday - great Italian food, perfect weather, friendly family-run hotel and fun days full...
  This is the perfect family holiday - great Italian food, perfect weather, friendly family-run hotel and fun days full of activities. It's also a short flight down to Napoli and and easy one hour transfer to the hotel for the week. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? I think the best part of the holiday is the interaction with the family that run the 2Torri Hotel - Nicola, Giovanni and the leader Eduardo. The kids loved pizza-making, past-making etc in teh hotel kitchen. The leader also arranged trips to a craft-making shop and also a local mozzarella-making farm. These were all little extras that you wouldn't normally get if you organised the holiday yourself. What did you think of your group leader? Eduardo is the star of the holiday. He knows everyone on the Amalfi coast and can fix any problem. The kids loved Eduardo and he is a genuine people person. He even joined in the football match with the kids - so we had an Italian in the team!  Do you have any advice for potential travellers? I would say this is a very relaxing holiday and the kids will love the pool at the hotel, whenever there is some down town. Don't worry, you can relax in the sun and keep an eye on them at the same time.Take note that this is an expensive place for tourists and the Exodus holiday includes most essentials. However, if you do decide to go eat in the cafe or restaurants in Capri or Positano then expect London prices or more. However, we full-board on most days so just have a budget for ice-creams and a few extra snacks!  Is there anything else you would like to add? There is a reason why this is such a popular holiday - it really covers all the bases for an active holiday. It's also great to stay away from the hustle and bustle of the coast as Bomerano is a lovely friendly village, with local shops and ice-cream parlours. During the hot summer it's also cooler up in the hills. It's also great that most of the travel up and down the coast is by relaxing ferries, from Amalfi to Capri, Positano etc. Last but not least, do you know any kids that don't like pasta, pizza and ice cream! If the kids are happy, you'll be happy!Show more
  Traveled in July 2013
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  John

  August 10th, 2013
  5.0
  This was a great family holiday. The hotel was family run and extremely friendly with great food. Our tour guide...
  This was a great family holiday. The hotel was family run and extremely friendly with great food. Our tour guide Eduardo was excellent and went the extra mile to make sure we all had a good holiday. The scenery in this area was amazing and there were plenty of activities to keep everyone happy. We travelled with our daughter alone this year and the teenage departure meant she was extremely happy with friends of a similar age. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Walking along the "walk of the gods"with the stunning scenery. The kid's cooking evenings  What did you think of your group leader? He was extremely knowledgable and always went a little extra for us all. He could strike a deal on anything! He was good fun and spoke extremely good English. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? In July/August the area is extremely hot so be prepared. I would imagine that this holiday would be suitable for all ages of children.Show more
  Traveled in July 2013
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  Ian

  August 4th, 2013
  5.0
  Billed as a holiday for families with teenage children this sounded perfect. And it was, in fact all our expectations...
  Billed as a holiday for families with teenage children this sounded perfect. And it was, in fact all our expectations were exceeded. The billed trips e.g. to Pompei, the 'Walk of the Gods', Vesuvius to name but a few, were well orchestrated and fun, but Eduardo the local guide and host put on some real fun extras, and the hotel staff were great. Making pizza may not sound a lot of fun, but it was for the kids while the adults looked on laughing and drinking the excellent local wine (all you can drink for Euros5). Highly recommend this brilliant holiday for that tricky age group the teenager. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? We enjoyed Pompei and the guide was amusing and informative. The grown ups loved the (unscheduled) trip to Romello and we were lucky that we arrived at the resort the evening of a wonderful local festival. You should go to that if you have a chance even if you feel knackered from just arriving. What did you think of your group leader? Eduardo Palermo knew EVERYONE. Local but world travelled he had a story for every occasion and laid on extras as he saw fit (like stoppoing off at a limoncello maker that he knew and was open as we walked by). Worked very hard, even on his supposed day off and made the trip great Do you have any advice for potential travellers? We were lucky with the weather but I gather it can get very hot, so watch that. Is there anything else you would like to add? Eduardo has adapted this programme over the years and this sounds a bit feeble but I don't think we would change or add anythingShow more
  Traveled in July 2013
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  Beverley

  April 17th, 2013
  3.0
  Very relaxing family trip What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Enjoyed Pompeii and the beautiful...
  Very relaxing family trip What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Enjoyed Pompeii and the beautiful villages on the Amalfi coast. The walk of the Gods was fantastic too. What did you think of your group leader? Excellent Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Travel sickness pills/bands for boats and windy roads. Is there anything else you would like to add? Weather can be misty in spring - hotel is up high so can be much cooler than on the coast.Show more
  Traveled in March 2013