Cycle Cilento & the Amalfi Coast

Traveler Reviews

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  Robert

  September 26th, 2019
  4.5
  A bit clumsy in booking details as Exodus did not want us to contact them directly, so all matters had to go through...
  A bit clumsy in booking details as Exodus did not want us to contact them directly, so all matters had to go through Tour Radar. The trip itself went well - a very attentive tour guide 'Alex' made it even better.Show more
  Traveled in September 2019
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  suzanne

  October 5th, 2018
  5
  Alex (lead cyclist) and support driver Rafaelo were an excellent team. Our tour was very well organised yet flexible...
  Alex (lead cyclist) and support driver Rafaelo were an excellent team. Our tour was very well organised yet flexible to accommodate individual needs. Fun, informative, fabulous food and an awesome cultural experience. Highly recommend tour and our guides.Show more
  Traveled in September 2018
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  Michael Murray

  November 10th, 2011
  5
  This is my (our) 3rd Exodus Cycling Holiday, all of which ( Cuba and Turkey) we have enjoyed immensely but this was...
  This is my (our) 3rd Exodus Cycling Holiday, all of which ( Cuba and Turkey) we have enjoyed immensely but this was truly great at every level other than my personal fitness which did of cours improve. A great ( low cost0 region,an individual knowledgeable committed leader and surprise surprise top quality accomdation. The fellow cyclists were all brilliant.However the brochures promise that there was an optional ride on the last day which was not realisable. This was misleading and I would have enjoyed a leg stretch of some type. Its all about money I know as our leader explained and we had plenty of value in the holiday but it is good to be clear and accurate which I believe our understanding was not What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? 1. Looking from our balcony straight into Amalfi cathedral staircase and 3rd century Constinople doorway. Priceless! timeless! 2. Finding my wife (again).  What did you think of your group leader? Outstanding. Dutchman totally in touch with southern Italy and the Cilento in particular, personally involved. Mother hen, good fun who understood the balence between riding all day and stopping by great places. Where can you get 2.5 course lunch with wines and liqueurs overlooking the most beautiful bay for 7 Euros. line up an I will you. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Mug up on greeco Romano heritage. Is there anything else you would like to add? There are 2 cycling bits. The cilento, open car free cheap, great hotels off season. great Amalfi experience of a fabulous corniche, close ars but all in control (I think). Extroadinary light, sea, sky. felt we had a bargain.Show more
  Traveled in October 2011
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  Caroline Burke

  November 6th, 2011
  5
  My partner Paul and I had a fantastic time on this cycling holiday. The group are still exchanging photos several...
  My partner Paul and I had a fantastic time on this cycling holiday. The group are still exchanging photos several weeks after returning home and it is lovely to see all those smiling faces each time. The cycling, company, accomodation and food were all spectacular. Thanks again to our cycle guide Peter for his enthusiastic and inclusive approach. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Cycling in it, is a lovely way to discover more about  a country What did you think of your group leader? He was great. Really went beyond the call of duty to make us all welcome and to get to know the local areas. As well as the cycling he had much to tell us about the history, culture and food of each area we cycled to.  Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Just enjoy yourselves. Join in with the group, you will want to anyway.Show more
  Traveled in October 2011
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  Simon Wilkins

  October 11th, 2011
  4
  A great cycling holiday packing in decent cycling, spectacular coastal routes, swimming opportunities good food and...
  A great cycling holiday packing in decent cycling, spectacular coastal routes, swimming opportunities good food and lovely accommodation. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? There were lots. Just being on a bike in beautiful surroundings. Rounding a bend and to see yet another spectacular view. Making that last push before lunch and being rewarded with a delicious meal eaten outside on lovely terrace in an out-of-the-way trattoria. Swimming at a hotel's own beach at the end of long day's cycling. Climbing the steps up to Ravello and seeing Amalfi below us. Eating breakfast on the terrace above Amalfi's town square with the church's bells pealing. Being able to wander around classic ruins in Paestum without crowds or tour guides. What did you think of your group leader? Peter was an absolutely fantastic group leader. From the moment he picked the group up at the airport to seeing us off very early on our day of our departure Peter really looked after us all. He was kind, knowledgeable and interesting. He paced the rides just right for everyone's ability and factored in plenty of coffee and ice cream stops. Peter knew some great places to eat and to swim and had obviously planned and researched the rides really thoroughly - he made sure that we all got the very most out of the holiday, without rushing us and was always good humoured. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? If you like having your stuff with you, consider taking along a panier or handlebar bag  - the bikes we were supplied with had a rack for this purpose. The support vehicle was always close so people, if they wanted, could put stuff in it and get to it pretty frequently. Water was available both from the van and from fountains in villages we stopped at along the way. Padded cycling shorts are worth taking along  - even if you're a regular cyclist. Is there anything else you would like to add? The roads do get a little bit more busy when you get to the Amalfi coast, but you are rewarded with spectacular views. We found cars drivers and motorcyclists to be patient and considerate wherever we cycled. Consider taking the steps up through Pontone and then on up to Ravello on your free day - it's steep, but satisfying.Show more
  Traveled in September 2011
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  Amy Chau

  June 27th, 2011
  5
  This is my third trip with Exodus and it was well organised as usual. It was great combining sight seeing with...
  This is my third trip with Exodus and it was well organised as usual. It was great combining sight seeing with fantastic cycling routes along the coast with stunning views all the way through. Topped it up with some relaxing moments sampling Italian food and drink with a superb guide and fellow riders. Fabulous! What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Quite eyeopening to share the narrow windy roads with some rather skillful drivers who were actually quite friendly despite my previous impression of mad Italian drivers. Also findig out that our super fit cycling guide Lieven is a professional archaeologist who turned out to be our guide to the ancient Greek Temples at Paestum and our volunteered walking tour guide on our free day!  What did you think of your group leader? Absolutely fantastic - knowledgeable and responsible. He looked after us in all aspects in great detail -interpreter, menu translator, mechanics, navigator, road marker, shopper, tour guide for historic sights, gardens and even trekking guide for free. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Accept there are ups and downs and that is the price to pay for beautiful scenery. Worth bringing your own snacks as you may not get what you are used to but no shortage of nice coffee and smooth icecream of you are fine with those. The bike condition is good so it is not a big deal if you dont bring your own saddle or pedal but worth doing so to give you the extra comfort. Waterproof is important as weather around hills and coast is unpredictable. Is there anything else you would like to add? A very interesting route indeed and we were very lucky to have some good weather, superb guide and some very witty fellow riders too.Show more
  Traveled in May 2011
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  Tony Chau

  June 27th, 2011
  5
  Amalfi coast is one of the most dramatic coastline in the world and this well organised Exodus Trip will guide you on...
  Amalfi coast is one of the most dramatic coastline in the world and this well organised Exodus Trip will guide you on bike along the coastal road all the way to the end (Termini). There are great do-able climbs, long descents, fantastic scenery, great food, great temples and most beautiful gardens - i.e. just about perfect! What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? The coast ride from Amalfi and seeing Positano after a climb was amazing. If you love long fast descent, then the descent into Maiori is something that will you will not forget. What did you think of your group leader? Lieven is highly organised and easy going. He always managed to get us to great cafe stops (and I love those nice Italian Expresso); great little village lunch stops (which he will guide us on little walks round those pretty, narrow steep streets) and his archaelogy training really came to its own when he guided us round Paestum. He even spent the free day with us on a walk from Ravello down to Amalfi and visited the most perfect Italian Gardens which was most memorable. He is also a great cyclist and can outclimb all of us! Do you have any advice for potential travellers? We had great weather in June but did have an occasional shower so don't forget your waterproof (that the van can carry for you and you may not need to use at all). The bikes are good and modern but I like having my own SPD pedals and saddles which are very quick to fit. Oh - and don't forget that right hand brake lever operate the rear brakes rather than the front brakes (as in the UK). Is there anything else you would like to add? We were blessed with nice weather, nice group of people and the most fantastic scenery. The most surprising thing was the patience of the Italian drivers. They are actually quite used to bikes and will pass you safely or wait patiently so we always feel quite safe and didn't have any problems at all which was quite refreshing.Show more
  Traveled in May 2011
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  Alison Hepworth

  May 24th, 2011
  3
  This was my first cycling holiday and I wasn't disappointed. The hills were sometimes daunting but it was a buzz when...
  This was my first cycling holiday and I wasn't disappointed. The hills were sometimes daunting but it was a buzz when I got to the top. Hotels were fine, although the food was not good in the first one. Cilento is chilled out biking with hills and the Amalfi coast is more dramatic (scenery and traffic!- someone did describe it as millionaire's cycling). I really enjoyed the trip, I was pleased with Exodus, but the main thing was we were fortunate enough to have a fab group dynamic. If I was marking that alone, I'd give it five stars! What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? That would be when one of the group arrived at the top of a hill on the last day after really struggling with the cycling for the first few days. It was great to see his improved fitness and high spirits - there is no beach in the world that could do that. What did you think of your group leader? Peter was great, shhhhimply couldn't wish for more. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? If you're a cycling holiday virgin like I was, just give it a go! Is there anything else you would like to add? The fab thing about a cycling holiday in Italy is that you can eat the pasta and pizza and still come home a few pounds lighter! Show more
  Traveled in April 2011
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  Andy Ross

  May 23rd, 2011
  4
  Although I had previously visited this area I had never cycled here. This was a fabulous experience through some...
  Although I had previously visited this area I had never cycled here. This was a fabulous experience through some lovely countryside and dramatic coastal scenery. It was made even more enjoyable by the superb enthusiastic group! What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? The ride along the Amalfi Coast towards Positano was one of the most spectacular stretches of road that I have ever ridden on with plenty of photo opportunities along the way. There were plenty of short climbs but the views helped to take my mind off this, particularly looking across to the island of Capri.One evening we took a boat from Amalfi to an isolated beach restaurant. The food was excellent and the whole thing was a unique experience which rounded off the week nicely. What did you think of your group leader? Peter was excellent. He was very friendly and helpful and quickly became part of the group. He had excellent local knowledge having lived in the area for 17 years and he took the opportunity to show us a few of his favourite little secrets along the way. These were a very pleasant surprise. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? We had one very wet day which was a surprise at this time of year, so don't forget a lightweight waterproof jacket. That said, the rest of the week had fantastic weather and was an ideal temperature for cycling.Try and find the energy for the optional extra climbs, as the scenery is excellent from these and it felt rewarding to complete them. Is there anything else you would like to add? I would definitely recommend this trip, not only for the spectacular cycling but for a great insight into Southern Italian culture.Show more
  Traveled in April 2011
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  Jim Dimopoulos

  October 1st, 2013
  5
  Cycling the Cilento and Amalfi coast was beautiful , challenging and thoroughly enjoyable. Our guides Paolo and...
  Cycling the Cilento and Amalfi coast was beautiful , challenging and thoroughly enjoyable. Our guides Paolo and Giovanni did an excellent job of taking care of us in every possible way. The food was magnificent and the accommodation was great. Cycling was very difficult in parts, there was some very steep sections, but we always stopped and recovered. A great trip with a great group of people, I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves to jump on a bike. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Getting to the top of the biggest climb and just enjoying the rugged beauty of the place. Cycling along the beautiful Amalfi coast road, with all it's winding and up's and down's. What did you think of your group leader? Paolo our group leader was always informative and helpful. He was a calming influence and always made you feel safe on the road. He has a passion for the beauty and history of the coast, without overdoing it. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? If you are a casual bike rider who is up for a challenge do it. It is a beautiful part of the world. Is there anything else you would like to add? I highly recommend it!Show more
  Traveled in September 2013