Naples Tours and Trips

This was the first trip for my husband and me with Explore, or any organised tour group, and we really enjoyed it. Explore were recommended to us by a friend and we’re looking forward to using them again. The countryside, towns and villages where we walked and visited were lovely and the background provided by our excellent guide Gennaro added loads of interest. The itinerary was well paced and impressively varied. I struggled a bit with the sheer number of steps on the day we visited Capri (this walk was graded as leisurely!) and was concerned that later walks (graded as more challenging) would be beyond me. In the event they were fine - I found them slightly easier. We liked the hotel with its great view from our window and from the terrace. Our room had a shower only though I think some may have had a bath. The staff were unfailingly helpful and I especially appreciated the efforts they made to accommodate my unfondness for seafood. Our expert guide Gennaro was key to the success of the holiday. He looked after us with great care and thoughtfulness and had a concern for his group that went beyond professionalism. His enthusiasm and wealth of knowledge were impressive and he had clearly planned his talks carefully so that they would be interesting and not too long, easy to grasp, and would build on what he’d told us previously. A great holiday for anyone who enjoys walking.

A brilliant holiday with such a great bunch of people. Matteo, the tour leader, was excellent, very passionate about the area and hiking and he took great care of the group ensuring that everyone was safe and having a good time. He also had a great sense of humour and helped us become a very strong group. The accommodation was rustic but very clean. The Amalfi Coast was absolutely stunning and we saw the best of it on foot: from the well known towns to beaches to lemon groves and roman steps. There were beautiful sea views wherever we looked. I thought the whole thing was very well thought out and I would definitely travel with Explore again.

Matteo was an excellent leader, very knowledgeable and super cheerful disposition. The “Walk of the Gods “ on the Friday was probably one of the best walks I have done with Explore. Having Harriet from Explore with us was an added bonus added bonus.

This trip exceeded all expectations! It was fantastic! The itinerary was varied and interesting and well thought out! The only fly in the ointment was the villa we were due to visit on Capri was shut, so some forward planning would have helped but this does not detract from a great trip, which would not have been possible without Matteo, the tour leader, who knew the area like the back of his hand and had a charm and personality which endeared him to the whole group!

2 nights in Matera would have been nicer than 2 nights at the place before Matera. ( I think it was in Putignano) There wasn't much to do there while in Matera there was so much to do and we missed out on it because of just the one night there.

Wonderful, interesting sites to see. Learned a lot about Italy that we never knew. Stayed at great hotels, including a cave and a dome hut in a cute little village. Perfect guide who was very knowledgeable about his country and the places we visited. Loved all the small towns and the historical sites and information.