Kimkim Trip Reviews for Italy

We truly had such an incredible trip. Thank you to our specialist, Lorenza, for packaging up such an amazing trip!

We started our trip in Milano. We only had a day and a half there, but we were able to see the duomo and shop/eat in the Galleria. The hotel? It was okay and nicely located but the owner of the hotel is not nice.

Our next stop was Siena, as we really wanted to see the Palio. Lorenza arranged a rental car so we could drive to Siena. Siena is such a beautiful, medieval town and the place was hopping since the Palio was happening. We were going to go to the actual race on July 2nd but we didn't get back into town in time. And luckily we didn't. (You have to stand in the sun for 4 to 5 hours the day of the race). After 3 false starts, it started to rain and the race was called off! It didn't happen for another 2 days. We had a nice tour of the town with our guide, Barbara. And we toured a cheese farm outside of Pienza where we had a cheese and wine tasting. It was gorgeous there and the experience was incredible. We stayed at the Hotel Athena within the walls of the town. It was a very nice hotel with very accommodating staff. It was on the edge of town so it wasn't so crazy around the town....and luckily they had parking!

Next stop was Firenze (Florence). We stayed at a very cool (and a little creepy) hotel called Garibaldi Blu. It was in a great location where we could base out of for 4 nights. We had a guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery with our guide, Lucia, who also happened to be our guide for our food tour the next evening. Everything about Florence was stunning. I'm glad we dropped off our rental car in Florence before checking in to the hotel. Florence is NOT a city you want to be driving in!

From Florence we were supposed to take a train to Manarola in the Chinque Terre region. On the day we were scheduled to leave Florence, there was a scheduled train strike in Italy. Lorenza was on top of it and hired us a private transport to Chinque Terre. (Thank you, Lorenza!!). Manarola is a very cute town in the Chinque Terre region and we stayed at this cool little boutique hotel call Marina Piccola (small marina). When we opened our window we were looking at the Mediterranean Sea. Beautiful! We explored 4 of the 5 towns, including a challenging 6 mile hike from Corniglia to Monterroso al Mare. When we arrived in Monterroso we headed straight for the beach. We rented chairs and an umbrella, bought a bottle of white wine from the region, and ended up meeting some really fun people from the US. Lorenza arranged a 2-hour kayak trip that was really fun. When we got back we ended up eating lunch at a little restaurant right on the beach. Mixed salad, bruschetta, and an amazing pesto dish!

We took a train out of Manarola to Genova (Genoa) and stayed at yet another super cool hotel, Hotel Melia. We had a really fun (and fiilling) food tour in Genova with our guide, Valentina. The tour was over 3 hours long and we ate, drank, and learned a lot about Genova. The hotel had a room that had an indoor pool, Turkish bath, tropical shower, and regular shower. You had to make reservations in advance as the capacity was limted to 4 people. It was SO cool!

We traveled by train from Genova back to Milan where we met our driver, who took us to Bellagio on Lake Como. What a way to end the trip. We had a top floor, corner room at the Florence Hotel. Floor to ceiling doors opened up on to small balconies overlooking the lake. We had a private tour with a guide, Robbie, where we took a boat over to Villa Carlotta (beautiful gardens), then over to Varenna, where we had a nice lunch. We visited the gardens at Villa Melzi, and on our last night we went back to Villa Melzi and watched a men's chorale group perform outdoors on their 60th anniversary.

Unfortunately it was back to Milan for 1 night before we flew home. Such a beautiful trip so such a beautiful country. I can't believe I am half Italian and this was my first time there. We will definitely be back. Thank you to Lorenza for such an incredible itinerary with incredible accommodations. Couldn't have done it without her!

Although there were some large gaps in communication during planning and reservation making, Thomas put together a great itinerary for us. We had an amazing trek through two parks in the Dolomites.

Normally I don't write reviews, but I felt that the service I received made my trip 100% more enjoyable.

Starting with the planning of the trip, Andrea was really easy to work with. We went over our price range, the ideal trip (walking tours, food tours, both smaller and larger cities, incorporating some relaxation, experiencing true Italian experiences). We booked 4-5 months in advance of our trip. The booklet we received that outlined the trip had all the details, and went over where to meet each guide at what time, and how long it would take. It had every train, event, and other travel tickets were provided timely. Every hotel they booked was in a really good location in our opinion. Every guide was great and would text us the day before letting us know who they were and where to expect to meet them. The most important aspect of the trip was how they handled our transportation issues that arose.

During our trip, the Italian train companies went on strike midway through our trip. The team at Kimkim communicated that this was going to be an issue the minute they knew and went to work on finding a solution. Within 24 hours they had booked a private transport service that would take us away from the regional trains and booked us on a different train in a different city that was hopefully guaranteed. Everything ended up working out great, the train they booked was not cancelled, and they stayed in constant communication with us the entire time. It truly felt that we were not alone and allowed my wife and I to enjoy our honeymoon instead of stressing about this issue. I will definitely be using Kimkim in the future and recommend their services to any individual.

I cannot recommend KimKim and Melanie enough!!! From our private transportation to our guided tours, everything went smoothly and we learned a lot about Italy and all of it's rich history and beauty!!!

Activity Reviews

Best of Tuscany

Italy

Rhonda spent the entire day with us with stops in Siena and San Gimignano!! She was very knowledgeable and very professional!

Lake Como Boat tour

Lake Como

Massimo was our boat captain!! He showed us all the sights!!! He was wonderful!! Definitely 5 stars!!

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Historical Rome walking tour and Colosseum guided Tour

Rome

Vatican & Sistine Chapel Tour

Rome

Amalfi coast boat tour

Italy

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KimKim travel helped put togethet an itinerary just right. We wanted to manage to our budget and have experiences beyond sight seeing. Melanie help us achieve that. The hotel was situated perfectly and wr has a wonderful time.

Hotel Review

43 Station Hotel

Milan

The staff were so helpful. Breakfast was fantastic. And the staff recommended 2 restaurants both perfect and not expensive.

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Breakfast is great, rooms comfortable, staff friendly and helpful

Activity Reviews

Street Food Tour

Milan

A wonderful way to see the parts of the city and exolire foods. Our guide Marco made it feel like we were on an afternoon walk with a foidie friend taking us to his favourite spots. The balsamic tour and tasting started us off, but every stop was a highlight.

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Food

Almost everything but especially tasting some things were would have missed on our own

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Friendly guide, easy peace, interesting stops

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Easy meeting point to get.

Gelato and Pizza Making class in Milan

Milan

What a great experience. The class wad fun and well paced. Thete were all levels of experience but the chef kept us all engaged. We made and ate our pizzas, had sip of wine while he talked about gelato, then made our own cones and finished by saviuring fresh made gelato w toppings we chose. Plus! The location is an amaxing foodhall that we visited the next day. This is a do not skip.

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We could walk from the hotel

I can't speak highly enough about KimKim and their entire team. Our family just returned from an incredible 10 day journey to Italy and we could not have made it all possible without Arianna's amazing planning and Barbara's constant logistical support once we were there. Arianna worked tirelessly in helping us to plan the perfect trip for our crew of 5 (ranging from 10-48 years). We started in Venice (2d) where we had an exceptional guide named Sarah, then moved on to Lake Como (2d) where Barbara helped us figure out how to work around the only rain we had on the trip, allowing us to catch a later tour with Paulo, our wonderful captain. Our next stop was Cinque Terre, (3d) which was beautiful beyond words and our collective family favorite. We ended our trip in the "Eternal City" of Rome (2d), where we were fortunate enough to have Gioia lead us through both the Coliseum and the Vatican. We were all blown away at the amazing beauty and diverse attractions Italy has to offer! My wife and I were especially impressed with the AXIUS app we had access to. It kept us perfectly organized and in constant contact with Barbara, should we need ANYTHING during our stay. Every time, meeting point, document, ticket, hotel, and transportation detail was accounted for and accessible within seconds. Would definitely use KimKim again and recommend to friends/family. Thanks you!!!

We had a fabulous intergenerational vacation to Italy. Eleonora could not have planned a better trip for us. She took care of all the details and chose excellent places for us to stay. One of us needed wheelchair assistance and Eleonora rented us a wheelchair that we picked up at our hotel in Rome and left in our hotel in Milan. Thank you! Every driver was on time and every tour guide in exactly the right spot at the right time. Sarah in Pienza and Eleana in Florence were amazing and so knowledgeable as were all of our other tour guides. Our stay in Tuscany was out of the movies. We had a family pesto making class and have already made it back in the states. Eleonora checked in on us throughout our trip and even managed to get coats back to us that we left in one of the cars. I highly recommend Kim Kim and Eleonora. Thank you for the perfect memorable vacation in Italy.

It's hard to know where to begin, this trip was so well planned for our family! We were a group of six traveling which included my dad who has limited ability to walk any distance. We did not have a clear vision of our itinerary. Eleonora created the perfect plan encompassing Rome with an open air tour, Tuscany which included a breathtaking stay at a farm house with wonderful food and hospitality and the Italian Riviera with just the right amount of planned guided tours as well as open time to relax and explore. All transportation was prearranged and every driver and tour guide were delightful, professional and on time! We were wowed by the level of service and warmth provided throughout the trip. This was a trip of our lifetimes and we are grateful we found kimkim and that we were able to work with Eleonora. kimkim is an excellent resource and portal made communication and transactions very simple with all the details in one place. Our group will all highly recommend! Sincerely, Joan S-C

Eleonora did a fantastic job for us. She put together a trip for us knowing we had one member of our party who had limited mobility, she put together the perfect itinerary for us.

Also we had some needs during the trip and Eleonora was on top of everything, quick communication and took care of our every need.

Not sure how it could have been better.

Thank you Eleonora!

Our family of 5 recently embarked on a journey through Italy with the help of Kimkim, and every step of the way was remarkably smooth and enjoyable. From the initial planning stages with Stephania to the seamless adjustments made by Tasos and the meticulous coordination by Klio, our experience was nothing short of top-notch.

**Planning and Coordination**
Stephania meticulously tailored our itinerary to meet our needs and budget, ensuring every detail was thoughtfully considered. Tasos went above and beyond by swiftly accommodating last-minute changes, which enhanced our trip and made it even more memorable. Klio's consistent communication throughout the journey reassured us that every aspect was meticulously planned and executed.

**Elimination of Stress**
Traveling can often be stressful, but Kimkim truly eliminated any anxiety. Private transfers greeted us at every destination, providing a luxurious and hassle-free experience. The detailed itinerary was invaluable, offering insider tips on navigating the Vatican, capturing the best photo opportunities at the Ponte Vecchio, and securing reservations at fantastic restaurants and beach clubs.

**Exceptional Support**
The Kimkim Care Team was readily available for any last-minute questions or concerns, offering peace of mind throughout our travels. Their responsiveness and dedication meant that we could focus entirely on enjoying our trip without worrying about logistics.

**Conclusion**
Kimkim took care of all the heavy lifting, allowing our family to immerse ourselves fully in the beauty of Italy. Thanks to their expertise and impeccable service, our journey was not only stress-free but also filled with unforgettable moments. We cannot recommend Kimkim highly enough for anyone planning their next adventure.

Wonderful trip! Alberto was excellent from KimKim. Couldn’t have been better! Marina, our walking tour guide in Venice was great and so was Chris in Rome and MBS Blu Charter boats was excellent in Sorrento. Hope to plan another trip again soon!

My wife and I just returned from thirteen days in Italy with our two kids, (ages 13 and 10) and had a trip that created memories for a lifetime.

I can’t say enough about Cecilia and how great she was in designing a trip for a family who had never been to Italy before and making sure that our itinerary met our needs. She found us great hotels that were both convenient location wise but also rooms that were comfortable for the whole family. Cecilia was very responsive leading up to our trip and made sure we were well educated on everything we needed to know before we left and provided us all of our necessary travel documents in one easy to use location that made our days travelling easy to follow. While on our trip Cecilia also made herself available for us to ask questions and was quick to respond if we weren’t sure if we were in a proper location for a tour or had a travel question as we moved from one place to the next.

We spent three days in Venice, three in Florence, four in Sorrento and ended with three days in Rome. Sorrento was the highlight destination for the whole family with our boat tour of the Amalfi Coast as our favourite day of the whole trip.

Thank you for everything Cecilia, your talent, your work and your dedication to our happiness is appreciated more than we can tell you!

Hotel Reviews

HOTEL CECIL

ROME

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Hotel Il Faro 3* Sorrento

Sorrento

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Hotel Paris

Florence

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Hotel Ca' Marinella

Venice

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Activity Reviews

Vatican & Sistine Chapel - Small Group Tour

Rome

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Colosseum, Roman Forums and Palatine Hill

Rome

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Rome - 2h Gladiator School

Rome

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GOLF CART TOUR ROME (Rome Highlights)

Rome

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Pompeii Excavations half-day Tour

Italy

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AMALFI AND POSITANO DISCOVERY BOAT TOUR - SEMI PRIVATE (max 12)

Sorrento

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Day at leisure in Sorrento

Sorrento

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Truffle hunting and tasting in Valdichiana

Italy

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Accademia Gallery Tour

Florence

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Half day tour Pisa and the leaning tower

Florence

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Pizza and gelato making class

Florence

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Private Gondola Ride

Venice

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Murano, Burano and Torcello Excursion

Venice

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I have to be SUPER honest, I was very skeptical about using a travel agent as I have always researched and booked our trips myself. But this was the first time I was traveling internationally on a mother/daughter trip and wanted everything to go a smooth as possible. I chose kimkim because of all the excellent reviews. From start to finish I have been exceptionally pleased with my entire experience with them.
Kimkim connected me with Chris Leontopoulos who was fantastic! He was very responsive to any and all questions. He helped set up all the excursions we wanted. I loved where all the hotels were located - very central to everything we were wanting to see and easy to walk everywhere. The private transfers from the airport was a nice touch I wouldn’t have originally set up on my own - but arriving at a foreign airport/train station with a driver ready to take us to our next destination without all the hassle? Priceless! And made us feel extra safe traveling on our own.
I also liked the use of the WhatsApp to communicate if any snafus occur during your trip. We had one driver waiting at the wrong location and were able to remedy that within 10 minutes by texting and dropping our location. Very cool!
I will absolutely be using Kimkim in the future! Thank you!

Hotel Reviews

Mynavona Hotel Rome

Rome

Nice location for an easy walk to Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps. Couple minutes away is a Taxi Station which was convenient.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Central to everything we wanted to see

Staff

Very friendly

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Boutique B&B Torre de' Conti

Florence

We loved the character of the place and having umbrellas for guests was a much needed touch due to a couple rain storms while there. The hosts were great. We couldn’t tell that there was air conditioning - would have been nice to have stronger working air conditioner.

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Air conditioner was the only negative for us.

Maison il Conservatorio

Sorrento

Nice breakfast area

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Air conditioner worked AMAZING

Al Teatro Palace Venice

Venezia VE, Italy

Lovely hotel. Very nice breakfast in the mornings.

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Location

5-10 minute walk from the water taxi drop off. We went to the wrong place 1st - was a little confusing without having the address in our itinerary.

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Activity Reviews

Amalfi Coast Boat Tour From Sorrento

Italy

Guide didn’t know anything about the promised itinerary. Enjoyed swimming to escape the heat. We enjoyed the trip to Capri by boat more than going along the Amalfi Coast.

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Explore Pompeii Walking Tour

Italy

Interesting. Glad to have a guide walk us through fairly quickly with great facts.

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Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour

Rome

Very helpful having a tour guide to give facts/history about the Colosseum. I did specifically as for a tour that went below but apparently this was not it so that was a little disappointing.

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Morning Florence Highlights Walking Tour

Florence

Of all the excursions I was least excited about it was this one. But we ended up LOVING it due to our fantastic tour guide. Saw things we wouldn’t have found on our own and learned FUN facts about all the different areas of Florence. Highly recommend.

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Chianti Wine & Olive Oil Tour from Florence

Florence

Loved our tour guide and the wineries were great!

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Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Tour

Venice

I was bored on the tour. Would have preferred to wander on our own. Things I would have looked at longer (like the armory and dungeon) we went through quickly.

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Vatican Guided Tour

Rome

Very happy to skip the long lines on a hot day

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Everything was truly perfect! Giulia put together a great 15 day trip for us and we truly did not have 1 issue the entire trip. From private transfers on all arrivals, tickets, hotels, etc, etc.....this was a trip of a lifetime for our family. Highly recommend Giulia and the kimkim team for your next or first trip to Italy. I can't believe it is over though! Time to plan a return trip?

Thank you Giulia for all you've done to make this a trip of a lifetime. Florence was magical, and we enjoyed the Sorrento area, especially the nature aspects.

The excursions were great, and the fact that you arranged all the travel logistics throughout the trip removed the stress of traveling! Also, it was very helpful to have a contact in Italy.

I've already told a number of friends about Kimkim, and will continue to!

Our travel specialist Deborah was absolutely AMAZING!!!
I would rate her a 20 on a scale of 1 to 10.
She was very responsive, listened to all our requests and made our trip absolutely memorable.
She was quick to make last minute changes we needed to make due to the weather.
Every detail was carefully planned and executed.
Could not have asked for a better travel specialist.
Thank you, Deborah!!!

Hotel Review

Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees

Stresa

Absolutely beautiful hotel. Will go back!!!

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Activity Reviews

Private Boat Tour of Lake Como with guide

Italy

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Private tour of lake Maggiore

Italy

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Private tour of Milan Duomo and La Scala Theatre

Milan

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First of all Andrea was very knowledgeable and available at anytime I require assistance during the trip and while planning the trip… I could tell through the guided tours that he planned he is well experienced in this issue…
However, I would have liked it better if I was with same guide for all the tours at the same city. Becuase some guides were amazing while other did not seam to know what to do. I especially liked Martina our first guide in Rome .. on the other hand, the guide we had for the walking tour in Venice for three hours was not really sure what to talk about we were supposed to get the Jewish ghettos .. but we’re not able becuase we did it have enough time and it started to rain heavily .. the guide can see that we are a slow group but he did not try to take a shortcut or alter the route to get us there faster… we actually when through the same streets twice … and holestly I was not sure if the guide knew what to talk about .. he was knowledgeable but I had to ask question to get some answers. I feel that this tour was unnecessary at the end .. Also, the Murano Burano tour felt like a sales pitch .. our tour guide was great but really we did lot need him becuase all what he did is ride with us to the glass factory and then a representative from that company took over and was trying to get us to buy glass .. yes the experience was great but I felt it was unnecessary for a tour guide to be provided .. because we took a little bit longer at the glass factory .. our guide has to hand us over to another one since he has another tour planned . He was great at rearranging our water taxi ride and getting us another tour guide to take us to Burano.. however, in Burano we met with a person who worked at the lace shop and she was only there to take to the lace shop to buy from there .. did not explain anything about the island and it’s colorful houses and it history .. all what we did at the island is spend our time in the lace shop. I did not like the fact that this tour was just to take us to specific shop to buy we saw nothing of the islands.. I would definitely advice my friends not to take this tour in Venice …

When I decided to use a tour company to plan my trip is becuase I neede this to
Be tailored to our specific needs . we are bigger group of six and a person in our group can’t walk a long distance and I explained this to Andrea in the beginning..,I also explained to him that we would like to take our time in the morning and not be rushed .. however most of our tours required walking and were quite early in the morning .. even our train rides we always before 10:00… and I neglected to ask for that but I feel that Andrea should have confirmed with me about the shower option in the hotel rooms .. most of the hotel rooms had tubs and I have to request a walk shower room at check in ..
the hotel choices were great.. the location was amazing and they were all high class and clean ..
so to summarize… I feel that booking the hotels and arranging the transfers were arranged great with Kim Kim .. however, the prices are not disclosed so I feel that I over paid for some of the unnecessary tours ..

Hotel Reviews

Palazzo Veneziano Venice

Venice

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The room was not throughly cleaned during our stay and sheets were never changed for three days. Lacks many aminities expected for 4 stars hotel

Park Hotel Argento

Levanto

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Very clean but the decor is a little bit too simple for 4 stars hotel

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You have to take the shuttle to go anywhere

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Hotel Santa Maria Novella

Florence

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Right in the center and close to everything

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It is very clean however a little bit old and needs some updating

Palazzo Navona Rome

Rome

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Activity Reviews

Exclusive Murano & Burano islands visit (private service)

Venice

It is just visit to a glass making factory and a lace shop no tour do the island did lot learn anything about the islands

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The guide was great explained about the geography of the islands but really was not needed for the glass place .. he just waited outside .. the guide in Burano was not a tour guide but someone from the lace shop did not learn anything about the island

Transport

Water taxi was planned and altered time to accommodate us and dropped us at a different location because we aske to go to lido island

The Jewels of Venice (St. Mark & Doge Palace)

Venice

Enrique was The guide was great

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide was great even though we were about 45 mi utes late .. he waited and altered the tour to let us see as much as we can in the time left

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Hidden Venice and cicchetti experience

Italy

Did not see anything meaningful

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The guide was knowledgeable but did not know how to guide the tour I had to ask the question and were did not get to the see the Jewish ghetto becuase we ran out of time

Transport

Walking around in cirlcle and had to pay 80 euro for a water taxi to take us back to the hotel

Pisa leaning tower and Piazza dei Miracoli monuments entrance

Italy

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Guided walk at Piazza dei Miracoli and Leaning Tower in Pisa (2 hours)

Italy

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Cooking Class *****

Italy

We loved this experience and the road trip was great

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Yummy

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The chef was great and the staff at The winery were amazing

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The driver Sauler was great let us take picture a long the road The car is very comfortable

Uffizi - skip the line entrance

Florence

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Florence private guided walk including Accademia Gallery

Italy

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Accademia Gallery - skip the line entrance

Florence

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The tour took long at the David statue

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Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel - private guide

Rome

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Uffizi Gallery Guided Visit (private guide)

Florence

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Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel skip the line ticket

Rome

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Colosseum and Roman Forum - Private guide

Rome

Our guide was knowledgeable and very accommodating

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Quite a lot of walking

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It was hard to figure out the meeting point

Rome Private Guided Walk

Rome

Martina was great

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Fabio - sending a final Note and big thank you for putting together a fabulous trip to the Amalfi Coast for my family!
Your attention to detail, constant communication, and updates along the way were such a comfort as we finalized the itinerary in two weeks!!
Thank you for making this trip memorable and we will be sure to recommend you to our family and friends!
Best - Leslie Ahmad

Hotel Review

Imperial Hotel Tramontano

Sorrento

Best location in Sorrento. Historic hotel, attentive staff, family friendly

Authenticity & Character

Previously a private mansion…

Location

Water views. Close to city center

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Rooms with balconies overlooking water. Rey comfortable beds, showers great.

Activity Reviews

Cooking Experience with Donna Rita

Italy

Jacimo and family are the best!!! Informative and fun experience

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Full-Day Private Tour of Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius, with Lunch at a Winery at the Foot of the Volcano

Italy

Do not Miss this one! Perfect day…winery lunch awesome! Tours a must do!

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The trip to Italy was amazing. It was stress free knowing all the logistics had already been put into place by KimKim. Chiara was terrific to work with and very dedicated to ensure all details were put in place. The transportation services used made it easy to travel between the multiple cities stress free. The hotels selected were in prime
areas in the center of town, were clean and offered everything we needed. We loved every tour we selected and the guides were all very knowledgable, friendly and made sure we were safe at all times.

We will definitely be using KimKim for our next adventure!! Thank you for everything!!

Hotel Reviews

Lunetta Hotel & Spa Roma

Rome

Great hotel in the center of town.

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Hotel Balestri

Florence

Great location and friendly staff!

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Hotel La Rosa dei Venti

Positano

Beautiful hotel rooms, located in a prime area of Positano.

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Hotel Punta Molino

Ischia

Beautiful resort! Friendly staff, clean rooms and first class staff. We loved the breakfast buffet with ocean views!!

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Activity Reviews

All Rome in one day: Golf cart, Colosseum & Vatican Private guided tour

Rome

Great tour of the city, making it very easy to get around to see as much as we could in one day. Absolutely loved the tour guide. He was knowledgeable, funny and a great navigator around the busy summer traffic and crowds.

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Full Day Tour Amalfi Coast with Lunch

Positano

The full day tour along the Amalfi coast was stunning! The driver customized the tour to our wants and needs and was very knowledgeable about the area. We had a delicious lunch with beautiful ocean views. Best tour of the trip.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The driver Mossimo was friendly, knowledgeable and a great driver!!

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Private Walking tour Path of Gods

Italy

Beautiful hike along the Amalfi Coastline.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very knowledgeable, friendly and ensured our safety.

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Downhill To Florence Bike Tour

Italy

Amazing bike tour in the countryside. We loved our guide and the route he selected. We stopped at a lovely Boutique Olive Oil farm for a tour and tasting. The host was knowledgeable and friendly treating us like family.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Friendly, knowledgeable, considerate

Transport

Just got back from a 9 day trip to Italy planned by Tasos Mylonas and his local team. Tasos and his team (Demitris and Christos) put together a customized agenda that was executed without a hitch. We toured Rome and did an amazing cooking class where we met other lovely travelers. We got to see the preserved ruins of Pompeii. We had the most delightful day touring the Amalfie Coast by boat and we did a super fun walking food tour of Naples. Tasos and team provide a personal touch that helped us feel prepared and supported. Our accommodations were luxurious and unique. We loved that they planned days where we could do what we wanted to for half or whole days while providing us with ideas that we could decide to do on the fly/ on our own, based on our energy level and interest. We found an awesome beach club in Sorrento where we totally chilled and spent the day swimming in the sea and relaxing in the sun! We can’t wait to plan our next trip with Tasos!! Thank you to Tasos and his team. Katie Schmidt and family ❤️🇮🇹😎

Hotel Reviews

Palazzo Alabardieri Hotel Napoli

Naples

We felt fancy in this hotel. Superb location and attentive staff.

Authenticity & Character

Location

One of the most luxurious neighborhoods in the city.

Staff

We had to leave at 5am for the train station and they had a lovely boxed breakfast for us.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Villa di Sorrento

Sorrento

Attentive staff. Lovely breakfast included. Great view of the sea from our room.

Authenticity & Character

Special touches in the decor

Location

Great locations. Could walk to the beach area, shops and great restaurants easily.

Staff

Staff helped us figure the technology of the room and was quick to help us with small requests like ice for our room or great places to eat.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Casa Montani Hotel

Rome

Such an authentic experience. Felt like our own little apartment in Roma. Great location.

Authenticity & Character

Old building with modern and comfortable amenities

Location

Easy to walk to many attractions and places to eat.

Staff

Great communication.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very comfortable beds and gorgeous art, bathrooms and the littles touches that made it feel special.

Activity Review

Private Rome Walking Tour

Rome

Our guide Franco was friendly and knowledgeable and was sensitive to the things we wanted to see and know more about. He found things of interest for our teenaged sons.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Franco was kind and patient and made us feel comfortable to ask questions.

Transport