Great Cycling, Food and Sights in Southern Italy - Cilento & Amalfi Coast Fantastic trip. This was our first guided group cycling trip and our first trip to Italy. Loved the mix of cycling and culture. We enjoyed interacting with our fellow travelers very much as we shared the journey.
There is a great variety of cycling with beautiful views throughout: from steady climbs, fun descents, undulating rolling and winding roads, long stretches in the quiet countryside, and exciting sections of busy but good flowing coastal traffic, Besides cycling, we also got to do some swimming and to boat into a lovely blue grotto.
The food and scenery on this trip is really wonderful. We had amazing lunches in beautiful spots every day.
Our bikes worked very well and were well cared for.
On our final free day, Paulo led a (steep) hike up to Ravello and down to Amalfi. This hike into the orchards and quiet areas above the tourist-heavy centers was a beautiful trek that deepened our appreciation for the region's culture and history. Others in our group enjoyed their free day in Pompeii or Capri.
Had an absolute blast. Firo was alot of fun very organised and flexible. Getting us safely to our destinations on time and moving heaven and earth to find a solution when something didn't go as planned. Alex was an amazing driver. Getting us across Europe hassle free. His fun loving personality made him an enjoyable companion. Got us country to country hassle free, saw lots of amazing sites, ate some great food and had a cozy hotel room to rest in at the end of each night. Firo even took it upon himself to organise for tge wait staff in Zagreb to bring me out a birthday cake during dinner. Thanks Firo and Alex for making my trio across Europe so special.
Where do i start.....what an amazing country - Sri Lankan people were welcoming and felt completely safe, everything is spotless, food delicious, sun shines brightly, amazing wildlife, amazing contrasts of environments, great guides and best group anyone could ask for!