Amazing trip executed by an amazing team!
Italy | Apr 25 - May 8, 2024

Colette
Colette G.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on May 09, 2024

Barbara was fantastic! From beginning to end our trip was seamless. She really understood the assignment and delivered. Our excursions were amazing. The hotels were beautiful and centrally located to all sites. Rafaella and Daniella(Italian team) we're also fantastic. They communicated with us daily regarding pick up times, drivers, excursion, directions etc. Also, they were extremely quick to respond to any questions we had. The ground transportation team in each city(Amalfi, Rome & Naples) were extremely professional and punctual. Can't say enough about how wonderful this Italian getaway was for us!!

Hotel Reviews
Kolbe Hotel Rome
Rome

This was a beautiful hotel. The staff was exceptional. Centrally located so you can walk to most sites. Note- This is a former Franciscan monestary that has a beautiful garden and 100 year old olive trees. It also backs on to Paletine Hill and steps from circus maximus.

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Grand Hotel Oriente
Naples

Well appointed hotel in the heart of Naples. Steps from tons of historical sites and shopping. Breakfast was awesome.

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Activity Reviews
Lemon Tour and Cooking Class
Lemon Tour and Cooking Class
Italy

What a great experience! This is a 6th generation family run lemon grove. Wear running shoes because you'll be walking up hills and uneven terrain during your tour. The cooking class was awesome. This is a must do in Amalfi.

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Capri Island shared boat tour
Capri Island shared boat tour
Italy

Amazing boat day to Capri. We had not one but two Fabio's manning the boat. There were 12 of us and it was comfortable. They provided us with some history about the coast and Capri as we sailed. We even sailed thru the arch of Faraglioni. We had roughly 4 hours to roam Capri before sailing back to Amalfi. We were offered refreshments during the boat ride as well.

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Golf cart Tour of Rome
Golf cart Tour of Rome
Rome

This was a highlight of our trip in Rome. We had a 3hr private tour with Lorenzo. He was an amazing guide. He showed us so many landmarks and corners of the city we wouldn't have seen on our own. He was extremely knowledgeable about Roman history and navigating the city.

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Lorenzo made the excursion exciting and educational.
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Amalfi Coast shared boat tour
Amalfi Coast shared boat tour
Italy

This was a magical day! There were 12 of us on the boat. We cruised along the coastline, while our boat captain shared his knowledge and history about the coast. We stopped at a few grottos, went under the famous Fiordo di Furore bridge. We stopped in the town of Amalfi for 3 hours to shop and have lunch. There are also several opportunities to stop and jump in the ocean for a swim. Highly recommend this trip. Best way to see the coastline.

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Wine tasting and lunch in Amalfi Coast
Wine tasting and lunch in Amalfi Coast
Amalfi

This was a beautiful winery perched up high on the coast. Very welcoming staff. Had a great and brief tour of the facility and caves. The lunch pairing was fantastic with a beautiful views of the ocean.

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Dinner at a local winery on the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius
Dinner at a local winery on the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius
Naples

This was a fantastic experience. We had a private tour of the vineyard which was very informative. The food and wine parings were amazing! We ended up having a case shipped back to the US (have flat shipping rate to US). The views are spectacular from this vineyard.

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Vatican City and Sistina Chapel semi-private tour
Vatican City and Sistina Chapel semi-private tour
Italy

This is a must see on your itinerary. Bring your patience pants. There are so many people....it's a small price to pay to see so much history.

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Colosseum & Roman Forum semi-private tour
Colosseum & Roman Forum semi-private tour
Rome

Wow! Loved this experience. Even though is rained on our excursion it was worth it. Had an informative guide.

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Pompeii archeological tour
Pompeii archeological tour
Italy

This is an absolute must do tour. We had a private tour with Antonio. He has been giving tours of Pompeii for 30+ years. This place is huge so don't think you'll see everything in 3hrs. It would take weeks to see it all. Antonio had a wealth of knowledge about Pompeii and its history.

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Antonio was amazing! I would go back to see him to show us other parts of Pompeii we didn't see.
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Local specialist: Barbara Rebella
Barbara
Barbara Rebella
Local specialist in Kirkland WA | Replied on May 09, 2024

Dear Colette and Lance.
From all of us at, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kind words and detailed review.
We are so proud and glad you had the opportunity to experience such beautiful places in our beloved Italy!!!
We hope there will be the chance to work with you again in the future! Such a lovely couple!
Best wishes
Arrivederci!
Barbara