4.7/5 Excellent
Excellent
13,590
Great
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Average
354
Disappointing
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Small Group Tour & Trip Ratings
Tour Reviews
This was an excellent trip in a very beautiful part of Italy. We visited many fascinating places and stayed in a lovely hotel with friendly staff and great food. C...
I had always wanted to visit the Amalfi Coast and wasn't disappointed. The weather was sunny and warm all week, despite it being late October. The hotel staff were...
A good trip all round.The welcome at the Naples air port was just wonderful, it set the right atmosphere for the whole holiday,very important.The week was well manag...
I had always wanted to visit the Amalfi Coast and wasn't disappointed. The weather was sunny and warm all week, despite it being late October. The hotel staff were f...
This was a well organized trip with varied activities each day - a good mix of walking,culture and cuisine. It was an excellent introduction to this beautiful area, ...
A memorable holiday for all the right reasons. The group was a wide age range, who all got on and supported each other. A pleasure to share a holiday with such lovel...
A lovely short holiday, in a beautiful area of Europe. Good for last-minute deciders as requires no preparation. I enjoyed everything - the location, the walks and v...
This was our second visit to the Due Torri ( we did the walking holiday last time) the food and the friendly warm welcome were excellent as before. The hotel in real...
This was a superb holiday, with a good mixture of walking and sight seeing. The scenery was stunning and the hotel staff were outstanding. Visiting Pompeii, walking ...
A very busy week seeing all the important things on the amalfi coast whilst based in a lovely hotel in tge mountains. Seeing what the inside of Versuvius looked like...
My wife and I had an excellent break on the Amalfi coast - we were not certain if the location used by Exodus would be the right one but having been there it was a w...
mostly the friendliness of the small groups makes these holidays so special, with singles, such as myself being so readily integrated into the group, especiall...
Beautiful location, great hotel and staff, wonderful food, fabulous guide and a great group. Lots of locations to visit. The week flew by. The 'Walk of the Gods' was...
A sure indication of how enjoyable such trips are, is how the days fly by un-noticed, and indeed with nobody paying any attention to what day of the week it is. &nbs...
What a perfect combination, great hospitallity, superbly led, beautifu place, wonderful food. A real gem in your crown Exodus! Delightful views and countryside...
I have truly enjoyed this trip. The scenery is amazing! One of my best holidays so far. It was surely the 'Walk of the gods', wherein we left from Bomerano and...
As you'd expect, the trip did not leave much time for lounging about but I saw so many of the highlights of the local area. The free day gave an opportunity to explo...
A really great trip packed with variety in a beautiful area. Everyday was different and though there is an opportunity for some lovely walks it is ideal for someone ...
A fun week, with a mix of walking, sightseeing, and food. Lots of food! Although I work for Exodus, I paid to do this tour and felt it was great value consideri...
This was one of the better walking holidays I've been on. The views are stunning and you will even enjoy your day on the beach. Food in the hotel is pretty goo...
Editor’s Take
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Most favorably reviewed small group tour operators have a few key things in common: attention to detail, a truly small group size, engaged local guides and a flexible attitude. Travelers who have been happy with their small group tour experience speak of how well organized and seamless their travels were, how much they were able to see and how they never felt rushed or like just another face in the crowd.
The most indelible memories were those from off-the-beaten-path experiences: accessing a museum after hours, sharing a meal with a local family, going behind the scenes at a centuries-old vineyard with one of the founder’s ancestors. Look for these special moments as you read reviews to get a better understanding of what might be possible on your own trip.
Those casting a negative review of their small group tour likely didn’t pay as close attention to their tour company’s personality. Some focus on younger travelers, some older, some on families - it’s important to do your research and limit your choices to those that not only offer trips where you want to go, but do so with travelers of similar age and interest to yourself.
Others may have been prompted to review their trip negatively if they were expecting a departure that never happened because of low numbers. Guaranteed (or not) departures is a key factor to consider - ask about this up front and what the tour operator’s policy is.
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