Italy Travel Agents

Kimkim has selected the best Italy travel agents so you'll have a worry-free trip.
With kimkim you will connect directly to a local specialist in Italy who will personalize your trip to your specific tastes. Once we have a sense of who you are and what you're looking for, you'll be matched with the right local travel agent for you. Not everyone wants to get completely off the grid—but even if you want to hit the most popular sites and cities, kimkim ensures a customized experience, including lodging, guides, and transportation.
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Tasos Mylonas

(111 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Syros, Cyclades islands, Greece
Tasos specializes in: cultural trips, food & wine, nature appreciation, mild adventure, road trips, city discovery, profile-based custom-made trips
Recent traveler reviews for Tasos:
"The trip was extraordinary thanks to Tasos and his team really listening to what we wanted (and making recommendations for things we wouldn't even know about)." - by Amy, Dec 6, 2023 · see review
"As recommended by Tasos we went at the beginning of October." - by Lisa, Oct 12, 2023 · see review
"And the most thank you to Tasos for setting up this perfect trip and all of his recommendations as we were trying to decide what to do and where to go." - by Dunham, Oct 10, 2023 · see review

Marina Courtaut

(82 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Madrid
Recent traveler reviews for Marina:
"Our local specialist, Marina, helped us plan an itinerary that was very specific to our needs." - by Nidhi, Jan 21, 2024 · see review
"And the other person who I'd like to give a proper thanks is the awesome trip specialist who planned my entire trip, Marina." - by Levin, Jan 14, 2024 · see review
"I contacted three different travel speacialists and from the start Marina and Kimkim were easily the most proactive and helpful to me and straight away made me feek like they wanted to help and not just throw a "standard" itinerary at me." - by Steve, Nov 16, 2023 · see review

Beatriz De Pablo Rocha

(79 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Madrid
Recent traveler reviews for Beatriz:
"The entire experience - from planning the trip with Beatriz to having every last detail loaded into the Trip Plans app to immediate availability for support via the messaging feature in the app, to the selection of hotels and guides was incredible." - by Natasha, Nov 2, 2023 · see review
"Beatriz from DAY 1 has been exceptional." - by Jeffrey, Oct 16, 2023 · see review
"Beatriz put together a wonderful trip for us, including the hotels and the activities." - by Kimberly, Sep 27, 2023 · see review

Chris Gravas

(62 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Athens, Greece
Chris specializes in: Families' & friends' trips (up to 10 people), memorable honeymoons, adventurous road trips to Mainland Greece & Peloponnese, activities in nature, history/culture/gastronomy & wine in Greece and Italy, and all kinds of tailor-made travel
Recent traveler reviews for Chris:
"Superb - that was our experience with Chris and Maria Grazia of the Italy team." - by Victoria, Nov 13, 2023 · see review
"Chris did a great job of putting together an “off the beaten path” trip for us." - by Julia, Oct 16, 2023 · see review
"We were beyond satisfied with the experience overall, and especially grateful for the unflagging support, patience and insights of our Athens-based connection, Chris Gravas." - by Sharon, Oct 8, 2023 · see review

Andrea Gambino

(51 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Turin, Italy
Andrea specializes in: Local Experiences, Custom Made Tours, Luxury, Couples
Recent traveler reviews for Andrea:
"If you are traveling to Italy we highly recommend Andrea Gambino to help create a wonderful trip for you." - by John, Oct 30, 2023 · see review
"We worked with Andrea at KimKim and we could not have been happier." - by Stephen, Oct 27, 2023 · see review
"Andrea thought of everything." - by Kristina, Oct 26, 2023 · see review

Maria Grazia Rubino

(41 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Italy
Maria Grazia specializes in: Fully personalized trip plans. Cultural trips, rural tourism, romantic getaways, roots tourism. Family or couples trips.
Recent traveler reviews for Maria Grazia:
"The experience organising the trip with Maria Grazia was excellent from start to finish." - by Mark, Nov 10, 2023 · see review
"I do plan on returning to Italy in a near future and I will not hesitate to hire the services of arguably the best travel planner in the entire hemisphere, Maria Grazia Rubimo, and her talented team." - by Kidianga, Jul 19, 2023 · see review
"We had a fantastic two week trip to Souther Italy which we arranged with Maria Grazia." - by Fran, Jul 13, 2023 · see review

Irene Lappa

(38 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Athens, Greece
Irene specializes in: road trips, cultural travel, wine & food travel, ecotourism, agritourism, tailor-made trips
Recent traveler reviews for Irene:
"Irene Lappa and her team at Travel 12 were absolutely phenomenal." - by Robert, Jan 7, 2024 · see review
"Irene planned my first trip to Greece." - by Amber, Oct 17, 2023 · see review
"Irene was fantastic." - by Douglas, Oct 14, 2023 · see review

Tomaz Martinek

(37 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Slovenia
Tomaz specializes in: Multi-country tours, unique experiences, customised trips
Recent traveler reviews for Tomaz:
"Our travel agents, Tomaz and Zala, did an amazing job helping us to identify different sightseeing options and how to make it all happen." - by Deirdre, Jan 20, 2024 · see review
"Tomaz and his colleague Zala did a wonderful job helping us plan our trip to Switzerland." - by Graham, Oct 4, 2023 · see review
"This was my first time using KimKim and Tomaz, and only my second time using a European based travel agent." - by Tom, Aug 22, 2023 · see review

Eleni Fotiou

(36 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Athens
Eleni specializes in: Family & kids
Recent traveler reviews for Eleni:
"Highly recommend Eleni for all of your Italy trip planning." - by Christin, Oct 21, 2023 · see review
"From the first email correspondence with Eleni, it was clear she was in tune to what my family of 5 wanted to experience on this trip." - by Sheetal, Aug 23, 2023 · see review
"First, I want to thank Eleni for all of her help." - by Adam, Jul 14, 2023 · see review

Jessica Proietti

(36 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Italy
Jessica specializes in: Food & Wine, Culture & Art, Discovering Hidden Gems, Gastronomic trips, Custom made trips, Cultural trips, Local experience trips, Awe-inspiring trips, LGBTQ+, roots tourism
Recent traveler reviews for Jessica:
"Jessica's planning and hard work assured that we would have a great trip." - by Mark, Oct 27, 2023 · see review
"We were delighted with the trip that Jessica and her team planned for us." - by Michelle, Oct 17, 2023 · see review
"Jessica delivered my dream!" - by Laurie, Sep 29, 2023 · see review

Fabio Ilardi

(31 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Como, Italy
Fabio specializes in: Culinary Expeditions, Wine Tours and Tastings, Cultural Encounters, Luxury Retreats, Custom Tailoring
Recent traveler reviews for Fabio:
"This led to us procrastinating this trip until I worked with Fabio." - by Leslie, Dec 24, 2023 · see review
"We planned a shorter trip to Italy in October for a November departure and were expertly handled by our specialist, Fabio." - by Shelly, Dec 5, 2023 · see review
"I would highly recommend Fabio for your next trip to Italy." - by Christopher, Dec 3, 2023 · see review

Karin Eckhard

(29 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Madrid, Spain and USA
Karin specializes in: Tailor-made, culture, art, history, culture, architecture, gastronomy, outdoor activities, nature-based, small groups, off the beaten track
Recent traveler reviews for Karin:
"Karin was extremely responsive and took the time to explain everything thoroughly." - by Jonathan, Oct 27, 2022 · see review
"Karin’s direct experience and knowledge of Spain provided invaluable information in making decisions about the itinerary of the trip." - by Herbert, Sep 5, 2022 · see review
"Our local specialist, Karin, was incredibly thoughtful and attentive a long the way - including through the planning process and logistics on the ground." - by Brooke, Jul 21, 2022 · see review

Valeria Arcangeli

(25 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Rome
Valeria specializes in: Leisure, Art, History, Local Culture, Food and Wine, Nature, Hiking, Family tours, Luxury Travel, Honeymooners
Recent traveler reviews for Valeria:
"Everything recommended by Valeria was better than what we expected." - by Sonya, Dec 21, 2023 · see review
"From the first planning sessions with our specialist, Valeria, to each and every local guide, driver, recommendation and suggestion on ways to make our trip a lifetime’s experience." - by Brian, Sep 23, 2023 · see review
"The planning with Valeria was fairly simple to do via KimKim." - by Noelle, Sep 22, 2023 · see review

Sonia Vanzin

(24 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Venice
Sonia specializes in: Luxury trips, Honeymooners and young travelers
Recent traveler reviews for Sonia:
"From the initial planning stage, we enjoyed working with Sonia and collaborating together to get the perfect month long trip to Italy." - by Mary Jane, Nov 7, 2023 · see review
"Sonia listened to our requests as first time Italy visitors and filled our days with great experiences." - by Kristin, Jul 8, 2023 · see review
"‘Sonia’ was the organizer for our trip." - by Amit, Jul 5, 2023 · see review

Fabio Fasone

(22 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Venice, Italy
Fabio specializes in: Leisure, families , art and culture, hiking, luxury travel, honeymoon
Recent traveler reviews for Fabio:
"Of course, it was good that Fabio first asked us what we wanted and then made a travel plan accordingly." - by Takaaki, Nov 17, 2023 · see review
"Fabio and Deborah were fantastic to work with." - by Jillian, Jan 3, 2023 · see review
"The trip for our Italian leg was extremely well organized in no small part thanks to Fabio and Danielle." - by Thomas, Oct 27, 2022 · see review

Rita Pagano

(21 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Madrid
Rita specializes in: Tailor-made, art, culture, gastronomy, nature-based and outdoor activities.
Recent traveler reviews for Rita:
"Rita planned an amazing, customized family trip to Italy for our family." - by Susan, Mar 14, 2024 · see review
"I am way overdue on writing this review, but it was so important for me to circle back and do so because the experience we had with our KimKim agent, Rita, was beyond amazing and she, along with the KimKim team, deserves so much praise for helping us to organize the trip of a lifetime." - by Cory, Mar 1, 2024 · see review
"Rita was very responsive when planning our trip (she even made multiple versions of the trip for us when we weren't sure if my mother and/or father might be joining us) and very helpful when during the trip there a problem with one of the reservations (not Rita's fault)." - by Brook, Feb 26, 2024 · see review

Arianna Zampieri

(19 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Italy
Arianna specializes in: Gastronomic tours, Food culture, Authentic experiences, Local producers, Visits & Tastings, Custom-made Trips, Roots Tourism
Recent traveler reviews for Arianna:
"Arianna took care us through out the whole trip by making sure that our connections with our transportations and tour guides were on point during the entire trip." - by Hector, Dec 18, 2023 · see review
"Arianna did a great job understanding what we wanted in our trip to Italy and we saw and did so many things while we were there, from truffle hunting to dinner with a cesarine." - by Clayton, Nov 5, 2023 · see review
"Arianna took all our wish list experiences and feedback and created a perfect trip for my mom, daughter and I." - by Wendy, Oct 27, 2023 · see review

Elena Del Vecchio

(11 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Torino
Elena specializes in: South Italy, North-est of Italy
Recent traveler reviews for Elena:
"Elena did a wonderful job from car rentals, food tour, Pompei visit, restaurant recommendations, things to see in each respective place and booking the hotels in Naples and Sorrento." - by Michelle, Mar 15, 2024 · see review
"Elena and her team helped my partner and I plan a wonderful trip to Florence, Cinque Terre, and Venice!" - by Linda, Oct 30, 2023 · see review
"Elena and Andrea made the trip to Italy so very easy." - by JoDee, Oct 16, 2023 · see review

Chiara Donati

(11 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent
Chiara specializes in: Food & Wine, Culture & Art, Discovering Hidden Gems, Gastronomic trips, Custom made trips, Cultural trips, Local experience trips
Recent traveler reviews for Chiara:
"Our Travel Specialist- Chiara did a great job understanding our plan needs and then creating a plan than covered many needs before and after our cruise from Ravenna to our Milan departure." - by John, Sep 24, 2023 · see review
"A million thank-you's to Chiara for an absolutely unforgettable trip to Italy." - by Julie, Jun 18, 2023 · see review
"We were blown away by the Kim Kim team and specifically our coordinator, Chiara." - by Courtney, Jun 6, 2023 · see review

Alberto Buzzanca

(11 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Milano
Recent traveler reviews for Alberto:
"Special thanks to her, our driver for the day, and Alberto because we woke up late on the morning of the tour, and they were all in constant communication and so accommodating despite being an hour behind on activities." - by Cate, Oct 29, 2023 · see review
"Our trip guide Alberto was great." - by John, Sep 19, 2023 · see review
"We had a wonderful trip thanks to Alberto!" - by Kathryn, Aug 24, 2023 · see review

Moreno Moretti

(10 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Italy
Moreno specializes in: Culinary Tour - Private Tour- Small Group -Outdoor - Architecture and Design - Heritage trip
Recent traveler reviews for Moreno:
"Fabulous experience with Moreno and his counterpart." - by namratha, Oct 15, 2023 · see review
"Moreno helped plan an amazing trip to Italy." - by Michael, Oct 11, 2023 · see review
"Moreno from KimKim was great to deal with, very efficient and knowledgable." - by Mark, Sep 22, 2023 · see review

Sarah Metrat

(10 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Lyon
Recent traveler reviews for Sarah:
"We had the most amazing trip of the French Riviera thanks to Kimkim team and especially Sarah." - by Dhritiman, Jan 10, 2024 · see review
"We were very happy overall with trip and all the help Sarah gave us with our planning." - by kris, Sep 30, 2023 · see review
"Sarah didn’t disappoint with her travel suggestions and itinerary!" - by Todd, Sep 23, 2023 · see review

Giulia Bonati

(9 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Padova, Italy
Giulia specializes in: tailor-made travels and unique day tours
Recent traveler reviews for Giulia:
"I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Giulia and her KimKim Team for arranging such an amazing trip to Italy." - by Karen, Nov 18, 2023 · see review
"Giulia did a great job arranging the details." - by Daniel, Nov 1, 2023 · see review
"Giulia our specialist was fantastic and very helpful." - by Anthony, Oct 29, 2023 · see review

Monica Pellizzari

(6 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Florence and Venice
Monica specializes in: Leisure, family , art and cultural travel, food and wine tours, hiking, luxury and romantic travel.
Recent traveler reviews for Monica:
"Monica and Sonia were very responsive and helped us pick the best itinerary for us." - by Carol, Sep 12, 2022 · see review
"When I booked this trip, with the help of Monica and Sonia, I expected to have to spend it with small groups with the usual confusion and mishaps." - by Diane, Jun 18, 2022 · see review
"Our local specialist, Monica took our ideas and provided us an itinerary that was specific to us." - by Martha, May 6, 2022 · see review

Deborah Boarolo

(5 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Venice
Recent traveler reviews for Deborah:
"Deborah was a delight to work with, very quick to understand what we were looking for on our trip and super responsive to many changes along the way, even last minute ones." - by Ian, Nov 15, 2023 · see review
"We were fortunate to have Deborah as our trip planner to northern Italy." - by Lisa, Sep 27, 2023 · see review
"Deborah planned a perfect trip for my sister and I to visit Italy together." - by Lori, Aug 2, 2023 · see review

Lorenza Cannarsa

(5 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Città della Pieve
Lorenza specializes in: Tuscany, Umbria, Amalfi Coast, Naples, Luxury Trip, Food Experiences
I was born and raised in Naples. I’ve been traveling and working around the world until I decided to put down roots in Val D’Orcia, Tuscany. My mission is to discover all of Italy’s secret corners and share my knowledge with travelers from all around the world. I deeply love Italy because is... read more

Vincenzo Granato

(4 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Milan
Vincenzo specializes in: Local cuisine, wine tasting experiences, outdoor activities, boat tours, off the beaten paths, highlights. Authentic and local experiences.
Recent traveler reviews for Vincenzo:
"It was a pleasure dealing with Vincenzo in planning our honeymoon." - by Khaled, Mar 14, 2024 · see review
"Vincenzo was excellent to work with on our Italy trip." - by Colleen, Dec 28, 2023 · see review
"Wonderful trip, Vincenzo did a phenomenal job organizing and making sure that we were comfortable and got to explore what we wanted to." - by Nicholas, Oct 23, 2023 · see review

Martina Venturi

(4 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Milan
Martina specializes in: Culture, Local Cuisine, Wine Tastings, Outdoor Experiences, Off the Beaten Path Destinations
Recent traveler reviews for Martina:
"Thank you Martina in particular!" - by Anne, Feb 27, 2024 · see review
"Most of all, we must thank Martina for planning such a spectacular trip and being there every step of the way on the rare occasion we needed help." - by Charlie, Feb 26, 2024 · see review
"We were so impressed with everything Martina lined up for our trip." - by Jane, Feb 26, 2024 · see review

Eirini Daouka

(3 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Greece
Eirini specializes in: Wine tastings, Gastronomy, Food, Local producers, Rural tourism, Roots tourism
I was born in Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest and —to my belief— most vibrant city, and a gastronomic paradise. I always loved being a traveler of my own birthplace, collecting all the city guides and travel magazines, old and new, strolling around for hours and hours searching for the... read more

Marta Bermejo Acosta

(2 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Spain
Marta specializes in: Design customized trips to Dominican Republic
Although many people may not believe it, the Dominican Republic has much more to offer than just all-inclusive resorts. It is a country that I have been fortunate to know in-depth and where I have lived for some time. A place to which I keep returning, the island keeps surprising me every time I... read more

Clemens Sengwein

(2 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Vienna
Clemens specializes in: making the impossible possible, flexibility, creativity, high-end service, culinary experience, cultural trips, sporty activities, wine & beer tasting, off the beaten tracks, FUN, relaxation, spas
As a travel agent with 12 years of experience in the business, I have always believed that travel is not just about visiting new places, but also about experiencing different cultures, meeting new people, and creating unforgettable memories. My approach to travel is to provide personalized... read more

Melanie Rapuano

(2 reviews)
Italy Travel Agent based in Italy
Melanie specializes in: Travel, local experiences, food, storytelling
My name is Melanie and I'm a Travel Specialist based here in Italy! I'm half Italian and half British and I come from a city just off the Amalfi Coast! I've always loved creating travel plans for myself and for family and friends, even for places I'd never been to. When arranging a trip I love... read more

Gloria Panzarin

(1 review)
Italy Travel Agent based in Venice (Italy)
Gloria specializes in: Leisure, families , art and culture, horseback riding
I am a senior Travel Designer at Your Custom Journey and I have 10 years of experience. I have a bachelor's degree in Tourism and one of my biggest passion is traveling. I am also passionate about sports, especially outdoor activities like horseback riding, hiking, and biking with my friends. read more

Paola Imperiali

(1 review)
Italy Travel Agent based in Perugia, Italy
Paola specializes in: Family trips, couple trips, solo travellers tours, hiking tours, cycling tours, outdoor activities tours (including rafting, canyoning, paraglide, aquatrekking, caving), cultural tours and wine and food tours, multi-experiential tours,
I was born in the very green heart of Italy, in Perugia, a multiethnic and international city and I was 7 years old during a trip to Africa with my parents that I decided to learn all the languages of the world and travel to every corner of this planet. Not too young maybe but well focused! And... read more

Caterina Belvedere

(1 review)
Italy Travel Agent based in Arsoli (Rome)
Caterina specializes in: Luxury travels, food and wine tours, art and culture tours.
My name is Caterina, and I am a Travel Designer at Your Custom Journey. I was born in a small village in Calabria, located in the very southern region of Italy, and at the age of 19, I moved to Pisa, Tuscany, where I graduated in Foreign Languages. Throughout my journey, I have had the... read more

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Trip Reviews for Italy

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim
4.9
Based on 584 ratings

Our trip was incredible! KIM KIM was so easy ...
Italy | Mar 9 - Mar 15, 2024

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Emily R.
Herndon, VA | Reviewed on Mar 18, 2024
Our trip was incredible! KIM KIM was so easy to use and having the app to communicate with them was great! Everything they set up for us was incredible. Hotels, food and wine tours, private transfers. I would totally recommended this service to anyone! Read more

Our trip was incredible! KIM KIM was so easy to use and having the app to communicate with them was great! Everything they set up for us was incredible. Hotels, food and wine tours, private transfers. I would totally recommended this service to anyone!

Hotel Reviews
Locanda Leon Bianco on the Grand Canal
Venice

Amazing location and history of the hotel Right of the river. We slept with the windows open to have the nice breeze of the river.

Authenticity & Character
old school feel and nicely updated to feel luxurious
Location
Convenient to everything
Staff
so kind and friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
very clean
Albergo Terminus
Como

WOWWWWW! room 300 with the private terrace was incredible! The room overlooked the lake and the breakfast was so die for! Centrally located to everything.

Authenticity & Character
just wow ! get the room with the terrace
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Evening Aperitivo - Navigli Street Food Tour
Evening Aperitivo - Navigli Street Food Tour
Milan

Loved Julia. She brought us to amazing places and she was so fun

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Market & Cicchetti Venice Food & Wine Tour - Semi Private
Market & Cicchetti Venice Food & Wine Tour - Semi Private
Venice

Guilia was amazing! She brought us to such fun places and so funny to talk to! We loved her

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Milan Wine Tasting Experience
Milan Wine Tasting Experience
Milan

Marco brought us to places we would have never been able to find if it wasn't for him! Great food and wine suggestions

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Venice Gondola Ride with Prosecco
Venice Gondola Ride with Prosecco
Venice

so beautiful and a 1 hour with Processco is the way to do it!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Fresh Pasta Class in Lake Como
Fresh Pasta Class in Lake Como
Lake Como

It was inside someones house and all hand made by us! it was one of the best pasta dishes we had all week

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Arianna Zampieri
Arianna
Arianna Zampieri
Local specialist in Italy | Replied on Mar 19, 2024

Dear Emily,
Thank you for your kind words regarding your travel experience with us!
It brings us great joy to know that you had a memorable time in Italy, with our knowledgeable guides, and that you enjoyed the central accommodations. We recognize the significance of having the right local partner for each location and activity, to ensure you have the opportunity to truly experience the authentic essence of our beautiful country!
Should you decide to embark on another adventure in Italy, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Storywalking Team. We will be surely happy to have you again!

Five Stars
Italy | Feb 28 - Mar 4, 2024

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Michelle G.
the Philippines | Reviewed on Mar 15, 2024
Elena did a wonderful job from car rentals, food tour, Pompei visit, restaurant recommendations, things to see in each respective place and booking the hotels in Naples and Sorrento. My husband and I really appreciate the arrangements, scheduling of the whole trip. Upon arrival at Rome airport, we headed to Hertz to get the rental car. We visited Tivoli (Villa D 'Este and Hadrian's Villa) before heading to our Naples hotel Napoli Tree B&B. They suggested parking down the street but note... Read more

Elena did a wonderful job from car rentals, food tour, Pompei visit, restaurant recommendations, things to see in each respective place and booking the hotels in Naples and Sorrento. My husband and I really appreciate the arrangements, scheduling of the whole trip.

Upon arrival at Rome airport, we headed to Hertz to get the rental car. We visited Tivoli (Villa D 'Este and Hadrian's Villa) before heading to our Naples hotel Napoli Tree B&B. They suggested parking down the street but note that the parking entrance is really narrow. I contacted Elena and she replied right away regarding where to park. The elevator up to the B&B requires 10 cents to use (they have a bowl of 10 centavos in the reception). The building has a lot of B&B's. The location of the B&B is nice , because the room has a seaview, near the boardwalk and walking distance (36 minute walk) to the food tour meeting place Piazza del Gesu Nuovo. It would have been better to have a hotel nearer the oldb historical area though. But during the walk to the old historical center, we walked through Galleria Umberto (1887 shopping building), Plebiscito Square and more.

Our food Tour guide is Giovanna (Compania Guide) was on time, informative and very cheerful. She walked us through coffee/hot chocolate, buffalo mozarella, wallet pizzas (yum), pastries like baba rum cake which we love, gelato, and walked through Naples' Nativity Street where she showed us the different 'Presepe'. We didn't have limoncello though. She gave us suggested places to go after our food tour which is up to the Funicolare di Montesanto to see the view the Castel dell Ovo and Napoli Sotteranea (underground tour). She even gave us list of restaurants in Naples and Sorrento, Amalfi, Positano and Ravello because we mentioned heading there after Naples.

The visit to Pompei was fulfillment of my bucket list. We arrived quite early at the parking at Camping Spartacus and thankfully our guide, Enza started earlier than planned. Exploring Pompeii with Enza our guide where she touched the highlight of the vast ancient city was like stepping back in time. She was informative, knowledgeable and the whole experience was well worth it. During our visit,the weather at first, was cold, then it rained a little then became hot. We had lunch at La Delizie (really good pizzas and caprese salad, croquettes) then had baba Napoletano at a nearby pastry shop across the street.

Driving to our Sorrento hotel, we were told that there is a valet to park our our to a parking structure. We didn't need the car to go to Amalfi, Positano and Ravello because we took the bus which is near the train station (10 minute walk from hotel). Driving in the Amalfi coast is very hard due to narrow winding roads. We got a little carsick from the drive so it is a good idea to take motion sickness medicine in the bus ride. The boats are still not operating /going there (Amalfi Coast) due to high waves. There is a ferry to Capri Island though. Our hotel La Piazzetta Guesthouse is new and location is very nice. The only drawback is that on Saturday night the restaurant below had loud music till very late. Christina of La Piazzetta Guesthouse was very accommodating and welcoming. Since the season will only start in April, a lot of hotels and restaurants are still close. We were the first guest of La Piazetta this early March 2024.

Our fist bus stop is to Positano. we went down the beach and looked up at the houses in the cliffside, bought some souvenirs along the way and Assumption church. Next bus stop, we went to Amalfi, went to visit the St. Andrew cathedral. We had lunch at Pizzeria Donna Stella and had a limoncello gelato along the way back to the bus stop. We took the bus to Ravello using the same bus ticket but different bus, which is good for 24 hours. Upon arrival in Ravello, we visited Villa Rufolo then did some souvenir shopping then headed back to catch the bus back to Amalfi. Upon arrival in Amalfi, we took the bus that heads back to Positano and Sorrento. The next day we had a leisurely day at Sorrento.

Over all, this tailor made, Italian experience was five stars.

Local specialist: Elena Del Vecchio

Wonderful experience
Italy | Feb 28 - Mar 10, 2024

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Khaled J.
Kuwait | Reviewed on Mar 14, 2024

It was a pleasure dealing with Vincenzo in planning our honeymoon. He was very professional and planned the perfect trip for us. We would definitely recommend using his services for anyone who wants to visit Italy.

Local specialist: Vincenzo Granato
Vincenzo
Vincenzo Granato
Local specialist in Milan | Replied on Mar 15, 2024

Thank you so much, Khaled, for your kind words! It has been a pleasure to have you in Italy, and I hope to have you back soon with us for a second amazing trip to Italy.
Warm regards from me and all my Authenticus Italy team!

Family Trip to Rome and Amalfi Coast
Italy | Mar 6 - Mar 12, 2024

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Susan C.
Harrison, NJ | Reviewed on Mar 14, 2024
Rita planned an amazing, customized family trip to Italy for our family. Our trip started and ended with a very smooth pick up and drop off at the airport. Our favorite hotel of the trip was the Palazza Galla hotel with its modern rooms, beautiful roof top bar with amazing views, delicious breakfast buffet and superb service. The food tour we took with Marica was fun and she were able to give our celiac daughter options at every stop but one on the tour. Giovanna was able to cover so much... Read more

Rita planned an amazing, customized family trip to Italy for our family. Our trip started and ended with a very smooth pick up and drop off at the airport. Our favorite hotel of the trip was the Palazza Galla hotel with its modern rooms, beautiful roof top bar with amazing views, delicious breakfast buffet and superb service. The food tour we took with Marica was fun and she were able to give our celiac daughter options at every stop but one on the tour. Giovanna was able to cover so much history at the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum we would have been lost without a private guide. Our driver Giuseppe who picked us up from Salerno train station and stayed with us for the day until we arrived in Sorrento was amazing. He called local restaurants along the way to find us a perfect one that had gluten free pizza for our one daughter. He was full of information as we drove up the coast pointing out things we would have missed. In Ravello we had a private hike planned but it was a beautiful day and we wanted to explore Ravello, so our guide Gennsro, an expert hiking guide, gave us different options on how we could spend the day and we chose to explore more and hike less. He took us to the beautiful gardens at the Villa Cimbrone, and along a hike below the gardens explaining the lemon trees. After we went to Amalfi and explored the back streets there, then a stop in Positano to walk down to the beach and have a drink at Bar Paradise at sunset, it was a wonderful day. In Sorrento we stayed at La Piazzetta Guest, which had spacious room and the most amazing front desk staff, Caterina went above and beyond when our trip to Capri had to be canceled last minute because of the crazy weather in March. We asked Caterina about doing a wine tasting and in a half hour she had 2 options for us to choose from including transportation. We chose to go to Il Cantuccio’s brand new wine cellar for an amazing wine tasting with the most delicious food. The next day our private tour of Pompei with Gennaro was so interesting and educational. Pompei is huge and having a private guide as informed as Gennaro who could take us to all the highlights in the time we had to spend there was invaluable. The last hotel we stayed in was the Otvim, the rooms were a bit dark and the double room was small. It had a nice rooftop but the elevator was slow and when you took the stairs you ended up outside down the street from the lobby. Our favorite guide for the whole trip was Mia who guided us through the crowed Vatican pointing out all the amazing art while explaining the history of Vatican City. She knew some shortcuts to save time and explained what we would see in the Sistine Chapel before we entered so we were prepared for what we saw since there is no talking once you are inside the Chapel. Rita and her team were accommodating and flexible for our needs, we are so appreciative of her working with us on so many details. Rita and her team were extremely responsive in a timely mater to any issues that came up when we were on our trip, even on the weekends.

Local specialist: Rita Pagano
Rita
Rita Pagano
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Mar 14, 2024

Hi Susan, thank you so so much for this detailed review!!! I will share your kind words with our local guides, they will be delighted to hear your feedback. It's been a pleasure working with you and your family and I hope you created lifetime memories in Italy! I wish you all the best🥰 Rita

Melanie was simply outstanding, I will refer ...
Italy | Mar 1 - Mar 9, 2024

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barry f.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Mar 10, 2024
Melanie was simply outstanding, I will refer her to friends if they are going to Italy!!! Read more

Melanie was simply outstanding, I will refer her to friends if they are going to Italy!!!

Hotel Review
Hotel Piazza Bellini & Apartments
Naples

Moldy toilet paper, smelled like urine. Stay away from this dump!!!

Local specialist: Melanie Rapuano
Melanie
Melanie Rapuano
Local specialist in Italy | Replied on Mar 10, 2024

Hi Barry,
thank you so much for booking with us, it was a pleasure, and thank you for your review.
Again apologies for the hotel in Naples, we will never again use this hotel.

I look forward to helping you on your next trip to Italy!
Ciao!