Kimkim Trip Reviews for Italy

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Read 1,032 verified reviews by travelers who booked their trip to Italy on kimkim. You can also read reviews about kimkim on 3rd party sites including Google, TrustPilot and Yelp.

We could not have been more pleased with Andr...
Italy | Jul 1 - Jul 11, 2022

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Jim C.
Waltham, MA | Reviewed on Jul 22, 2022
We could not have been more pleased with Andrea. So grateful KimKim connect us to him as our trip to Italy was a thousand times more fun, interesting, rewarding, beautiful and relaxing than had we tried to do it ourselves or had used a travel agent or tour operator from the U.S. Andrea was wonderfully communitive, a great listener, and designed the perfect trip for our family based on our conversations. Andrea pointed us to all the places we wanted to be - including parts of Italy we had... Read more

We could not have been more pleased with Andrea. So grateful KimKim connect us to him as our trip to Italy was a thousand times more fun, interesting, rewarding, beautiful and relaxing than had we tried to do it ourselves or had used a travel agent or tour operator from the U.S. Andrea was wonderfully communitive, a great listener, and designed the perfect trip for our family based on our conversations. Andrea pointed us to all the places we wanted to be - including parts of Italy we had never heard of, but have become our favorites. On the ground, the tour guides were lovely, transfers perfectly execute, and the restaurant recommendations alone were worth the cost of our trip. While we were in Italy, Andrea was always a text away to answer questions and he graciously scrambled to help with a last minute request. My only regret from our trip is that we didn't get to meet and thank Andrea in person.

Hotel Review
Corte San Pietro
Matera

The hotel and team were amazing. a little, calming oasis just a few steps from the main road. Our room was pristine, we spent hours relaxing in our courtyard, the hotel team bent over backwards to get us the best meal reservations, and they mixed the best Negroni I've ever tasted.

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Local specialist: Andrea Gambino
Andrea
Andrea Gambino
Local specialist in Turin, Italy | Replied on Jul 22, 2022

Thank you very much Jim for your kind words and great review. I wish I could meet you as well, but I was in a different part of the country. If you come back to Italy. there will be a second chance to meet in front of glass of good Italian wine.
Thank you again and all the best.

We are so glad that we chose Kimkim to arrang...
Italy | Jul 11 - Jul 20, 2022

Sharjeel
Sharjeel F.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jul 21, 2022
We are so glad that we chose Kimkim to arrange our Italy vacation this summer. Everything was very well planned and we were in constant communication with Jessica (who was awesome). We did Venice, Rome and Sorrento in 9 days and Maria Grazia has a very well planned itinerary for us where we covered a lot of ground as well as she planned enough time in between for us to do things at our own pace. Loved it and can't wait to plan our next vacation through Kimkim. Ciao :). Read more

We are so glad that we chose Kimkim to arrange our Italy vacation this summer. Everything was very well planned and we were in constant communication with Jessica (who was awesome). We did Venice, Rome and Sorrento in 9 days and Maria Grazia has a very well planned itinerary for us where we covered a lot of ground as well as she planned enough time in between for us to do things at our own pace. Loved it and can't wait to plan our next vacation through Kimkim. Ciao :).

Hotel Reviews
Residenza Il Hotel Campanile Sorrento
Sorrento
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Loredana was amazing and super helpful.
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Little too noisy and too many steps to reach to the room.
Via Veneto Suites
Roma
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Ai Mori d'oriente
Venice
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Activity Reviews
Private Amalfi Coast Boat Tour
Private Amalfi Coast Boat Tour
Italy

Our favorite part of the whole trip.

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Mini Private Rome Tour in Golf Cart
Mini Private Rome Tour in Golf Cart
Rome

Loved it.

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Mateo was AWESOME>
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Local specialist: Maria Grazia Rubino
Maria Grazia
Maria Grazia Rubino
Local specialist in Italy | Replied on Jul 21, 2022

Dear Sharjeel and family, thank you again for traveling with us.
I hope I’ll have the chance to work with you again in order to design another trip plan in Italy :)

I wish the best to all of you!

Our trip to Italy was a long time coming!
Italy | Jun 11 - Jun 23, 2022

Michele
Michele F.
Santa Monica, CA | Reviewed on Jul 20, 2022
Our trip to Italy was a long time coming! I worked with KimKim Travel and Marianne for over 2.5 years, through the cancellation and uncertainty of the pandemic. We finally were able to go in June 2022. We went to Venice, Florence, Rome, and Amalfi.
I most appreciated coordinating all of the transport among cities. We took trains, private cars, boats, taxis! We had a hiccup with one of our drivers and the employees on the ground helped us in real time to rebook our train. It's really amazing...
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Our trip to Italy was a long time coming! I worked with KimKim Travel and Marianne for over 2.5 years, through the cancellation and uncertainty of the pandemic. We finally were able to go in June 2022. We went to Venice, Florence, Rome, and Amalfi.
I most appreciated coordinating all of the transport among cities. We took trains, private cars, boats, taxis! We had a hiccup with one of our drivers and the employees on the ground helped us in real time to rebook our train. It's really amazing to have real time support when (not if) things don't go according to plan.

We loved the pace of the trip- I would definitely recommend spending 3 nights in each place, but definitely no fewer than 2 nights. Otherwise, you will really feel rushed. They scheduled tours of the Vatican museums (note- St. Peter's Basilica is no longer included in the Vatican Museum tour, so get separate skip-the-line tickets for that). Our tour guide Martina was amazing!
Our guides in general were all very good. We really enjoyed our golf cart tour of Rome- definitely a good way to see a lot in a short amount of time.
Our hotels were in very central locations and all included breakfast- a must when in Europe in my opinion.
Overall, I would highly recommend KimKim travel to book your Italian vacation!

Local specialist: Marianne Lopez

Wonderful family trip to Sorrento and Rome
Italy | Jul 9 - Jul 16, 2022

Judith
Judith P.
Marco Island, FL | Reviewed on Jul 19, 2022
Our family had an amazing trip to Sorrento and Rome, Italy. Everyone we met was kind and helpful. I want to thank all the people who helped us get to all our stops on our itinerary. The drivers, Luigi, Vincenzo, Carmine, & Tony were on time and always ready to give us help on navigating our trip.
Our guides, Emma & Carlo (Mt Vesuvius), Giovanni (Pompeii), Lucca (Path of Gods), Vincenzo (Vatican) were all extremely knowledgable and friendly. Our boat trip to Capri with Antonino was amazing....
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Our family had an amazing trip to Sorrento and Rome, Italy. Everyone we met was kind and helpful. I want to thank all the people who helped us get to all our stops on our itinerary. The drivers, Luigi, Vincenzo, Carmine, & Tony were on time and always ready to give us help on navigating our trip.
Our guides, Emma & Carlo (Mt Vesuvius), Giovanni (Pompeii), Lucca (Path of Gods), Vincenzo (Vatican) were all extremely knowledgable and friendly. Our boat trip to Capri with Antonino was amazing. Lunch and wine tasting at Tenuta San Francesco winery in Tramonte, the wine and food prepared by the family was a once in a lifetime experience. Lunch and wine tasting in Pompeii with Salvatore was wonderful. The pizza making class at Al Grottino in Rome with Tony and Julia was fun and delicious. The staff at our hotels, Hotel Capodimonte Sorrento and 47 Boutique Hotel Rome were so helpful with directions and dinner reservations. A final thanks to our trip planners Fabio, Lisa and Daniella, you thought of everything and we enjoyed all of it!
Grazie mille! The Pinsonault Family

Hotel Reviews
47 Boutique Hotel
Rome

Trendy hotel in the heart of the Circus Maximus in Rome. Beautiful balconies on the 5th floor rooms and restaurant that overlooks the city.

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Grand Hotel Capodimonte
Sorrento

Beautiful hotel overlooking the bay of Sorrento.

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Activity Reviews
Private tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine chapel and Saint Peter's Basilica
Private tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine chapel and Saint Peter's Basilica
Rome

Our trip to the Vatican was top notch our guide Vincenzo was friendly and knowledgable, he showed us many things that we would have missed if we went on our own.

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Visit of the Amalfi Coast  villages  with wine tasting and lunch at Tenuta di San Francesco
Visit of the Amalfi Coast villages with wine tasting and lunch at Tenuta di San Francesco
Italy

The views were amazing on the drive. Lunch and wine tasting at Tenuta di San Francesco was delicious.

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Sorrento Coast & Capri Boat Tour
Sorrento Coast & Capri Boat Tour
Italy

Antonino was an excellent boat captain and packed a delicious lunch. He took us all around the island of Capri.

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Private Pizza-making class
Private Pizza-making class
Rome

Tony and Julia were amazing and so welcoming. We learned a lot and the pizza was delicious.

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Private excursion to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius (8 hours)
Private excursion to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius (8 hours)
Italy
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Path of Gods hiking
Path of Gods hiking
Italy

Beautiful views on an amazing trail our guide Lucca was amazing.

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Local specialist: Fabio Fasone
Fabio
Fabio Fasone
Local specialist in Venice, Italy | Replied on Oct 11, 2022

Ciao Judith,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your excellent feedback.
It was great to plan your family trip to Italy,
I am glad we've been able to create unforgettable memories of your trip to my beloved country and be able to meet your expectations. I am also glad you liked our guides we strive to provide the best of the best for our special guests like you.
I am looking forward to welcoming you again.
I wish you all the best!
Ciao!!

Italy 2022
Italy | Jun 27 - Jul 13, 2022

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Abby S.
South Burlington, VT | Reviewed on Jul 18, 2022
Wow, wow, wow!! Sonia planned an incredible 17 day trip for me and my family. We wanted a mix of athletic adventures, cultural highlights, and exploring off the beaten path - and boy did she deliver. We started at a spa in Lake Garda, hiked in the Dolomites, biked through Tuscany, had amazing local guides in Verona, Venice and Rome, and the hotels we stayed in were superb. The vineyards and small towns in Chianti we visited were spectacular, our drivers were informative and the food... Read more

Wow, wow, wow!! Sonia planned an incredible 17 day trip for me and my family. We wanted a mix of athletic adventures, cultural highlights, and exploring off the beaten path - and boy did she deliver. We started at a spa in Lake Garda, hiked in the Dolomites, biked through Tuscany, had amazing local guides in Verona, Venice and Rome, and the hotels we stayed in were superb. The vineyards and small towns in Chianti we visited were spectacular, our drivers were informative and the food everywhere was divine.
I would absolutely recommend Sonia and kimkimtravel.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Carnival Palace
Venice

This hotel was very nice and all the restaurants nearby were great. It is off the beaten path a bit, so you get to mingle more with the locals, which I prefer.

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Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort
Bardolino

This was the best hotel of the trip. The location was fantastic because it is relatively quiet but an easy walk or bike ride to several nearby towns. The food at the hotel’s restaurant was superb. The spa had a variety of pools, saunas and steam rooms to choose from, all included in with your stay. I would love to visit again.

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Everyone was genuinely friendly and accommodating
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Activity Reviews
Private guided boat tour on Lake Garda
Private guided boat tour on Lake Garda
Italy

Our guide, Sara, had an extensive understanding of history and did such a fantastic job explaining the local stories.

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Orienteering tour in Venice (for families and teenagers)
Orienteering tour in Venice (for families and teenagers)
Italy

Silvia was a gem. She took us through the winding streets of Venice and offered the best bits of information to our teenagers about the dark and mysterious sides to Venice.

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Private excursion to the Dolomites (Madonna di Campiglio) from Lake Garda
Private excursion to the Dolomites (Madonna di Campiglio) from Lake Garda
Italy

Our local guide, Giorgio, was fantastic. He took us on an8 mile hike with several gorgeous waterfalls along the way. Our lunch at the mountain top hut was very tasty and impressive. We definitely left this hike wanting to return and doing a several day backpacking adventure in the Dolomites.

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Local specialist: Sonia Vanzin
Sonia
Sonia Vanzin
Local specialist in Venice | Replied on Jul 19, 2022

Ciao Abby. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating.
We really appreciate you and your family being a customer. We’re here for you anytime!!

A Trip of a Life Time with my Grandchildren
Italy | Jul 2 - Jul 14, 2022

Judy
Judy W.
Canada | Reviewed on Jul 17, 2022
Firstly, I have to give a huge thank you to Andrijana. She not only helped me put this absolutely amazing journey to Venice, Florence, Pisa, Sorrento and Rome with my grandchildren possible but she was able to secure me the best of rooms in all the hotels I had requested. Our tour guides were amazing and I got compliments from them on my grandchildren re how they listened, responded to questions and never once used their cell phones for texting only for taking pictures. Our drivers... Read more

Firstly, I have to give a huge thank you to Andrijana. She not only helped me put this absolutely amazing journey to Venice, Florence, Pisa, Sorrento and Rome with my grandchildren possible but she was able to secure me the best of rooms in all the hotels I had requested. Our tour guides were amazing and I got compliments from them on my grandchildren re how they listened, responded to questions and never once used their cell phones for texting only for taking pictures. Our drivers were polite and always there on time to take us to our destination. Venice and Sorrento were are absolute favourite places to visit. Our hotel in Rome was absolutely exquisite and relaxing after a full day at the Vatican and St. Peters Basilica Tour. This holiday was absolutely perfect, all to the thanks of Kim Kim and their wonderful Traveller Support Team at Travel 12. I want to thank Elena and Marianna for picking up the pieces of my trip when Andrijana left - you did a superb job making this trip so easy for me with literally no stress. My grandchildren and I had a trip of a life time. Thank you and I most definitely will be using Kim Kim again for my next adventure.
Best Regards to all of you - Judy, Olivia, Hillary, Dylan and Emerson❤️

Local specialist: Andrijana Kovacevic

Italian Honeymoon
Italy | Jul 5 - Jul 11, 2022

Courtney
Courtney P.
Hood River, OR | Reviewed on Jul 14, 2022
My husband & I used KimKim to plan our honeymoon & I highly recommend their services. Giustino & his team focused on what we wanted for our trip & planned the perfect itinerary. They also provided contacts if we needed anything while in Italy. Our trip was everything we dreamed it would be. We did a wine tour a Le Potazzine in Montalcino & our guide Duccio was great. He was very informative, friendly, & gave us a great local spot to eat at for lunch. In Rome we had 2 guided tours, a walking... Read more

My husband & I used KimKim to plan our honeymoon & I highly recommend their services. Giustino & his team focused on what we wanted for our trip & planned the perfect itinerary. They also provided contacts if we needed anything while in Italy. Our trip was everything we dreamed it would be. We did a wine tour a Le Potazzine in Montalcino & our guide Duccio was great. He was very informative, friendly, & gave us a great local spot to eat at for lunch. In Rome we had 2 guided tours, a walking tour with Lorenzo, & colosseum tour with Maria. Both tours guides were so knowledgeable & extremely friendly. I definitely recommend the guided tours because we learned much more than we would’ve if we did it ourselves. We will definitely use KimKim for our future travels

Hotel Review
Podere Brizio
Montalcino

The staff at Podere Brizio were friendly & accommodating. The property is stunning & peaceful. Will definitely return

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Activity Reviews
Colosseum and Roman Forum - small group guided tour
Colosseum and Roman Forum - small group guided tour
Rome

Maria was a fantastic guide. She is very passionate about the subject & we learned so much from her. I definitely recommend the guided tour as you miss out on lots of information without one.

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Evening walk in Rome: twilight guided stroll - small group
Evening walk in Rome: twilight guided stroll - small group
Rome

Lorenzo was a great guide. He was super informative & friendly. We learned lots of interesting facts during this tour. He even recommended a great local spot for dinner.

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Wine tasting in Tuscany countryside (1 winery)
Wine tasting in Tuscany countryside (1 winery)
Italy

Duccio was a great guide. He was friendly & informative. We had a great time viewing the vineyard & tasting their amazing wines

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Local specialist: Giustino Cacciotti

AMAZING ESPECIALLY IN A POST COVID TRAVEL RUS...
Italy | Jun 28 - Jul 13, 2022

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jennifer g.
White Plains, NY | Reviewed on Jul 14, 2022

AMAZING ESPECIALLY IN A POST COVID TRAVEL RUSH! THEY DID EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO MAKE SURE IT WAS A SMOOTH AS POSSIBLE. MAGICAL DESTINATIONS, HOTELS AND OVERALL FANTASTIC SERVICE!

Local specialist: Andrijana Kovacevic

Great trip in Italy
Italy | Jun 23 - Jul 7, 2022

David
David H.
Canada | Reviewed on Jul 12, 2022
Everything was very well planned for us. We did a lot in a small amount of time. We enjoyed the different locations each one having a different vibe and things to offer. The guides were very good, Maria- Paula in Rome, Santi at the Vatican, Simona in Florence, Antonio in Pompeii. Each guide was different in their approach and added to the experience. All the private transfers were very good and relaxing and the drivers were very skilled. Thanks to Andrea for a great itinerary. We especially... Read more

Everything was very well planned for us. We did a lot in a small amount of time. We enjoyed the different locations each one having a different vibe and things to offer. The guides were very good, Maria- Paula in Rome, Santi at the Vatican, Simona in Florence, Antonio in Pompeii. Each guide was different in their approach and added to the experience. All the private transfers were very good and relaxing and the drivers were very skilled. Thanks to Andrea for a great itinerary. We especially enjoyed the hospitality of Manuela at the hotel Villa Della Palme, she really looked after us. We would definitely recommend KimKim to friends and family.

Hotel Review
Hotel Villa delle Palme
Positano

Small hotel however excellent service. Well located and fantastic views.

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Manuela, the main desk manager, was very attentive and helped make the trip that more memorable.
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In addition to Manuela, the supporting staff were great
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Local specialist: Andrea Gambino
Andrea
Andrea Gambino
Local specialist in Turin, Italy | Replied on Jul 12, 2022

Thanks so much David for your review and for travelling with us.
Since we are travelers, we take travelling in serious consideration and we are glad you liked the trip we designed together with you.

Jessica Proietti - Italian Travel Agent "Par Excellence"
Italy | Jun 19 - Jul 9, 2022

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Kenneth L.
Campbell, CA | Reviewed on Jul 11, 2022
My family and I just completed a three week tour of Italy , with stays in Lake Como, Milan, Florence, Rome, Amalfi Coast, and Taormina Sicily.
Jessica Proietti , at Story Walking Tours, worked closely with me to make sure the hotels, tours, activities restaurants met and exceeded our expectations.
While we were Italy she was in contact with us each step of the way making certain that each event went off as planned and she accommodated slight changes we made o the fly.
I am a seasoned...
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My family and I just completed a three week tour of Italy , with stays in Lake Como, Milan, Florence, Rome, Amalfi Coast, and Taormina Sicily.
Jessica Proietti , at Story Walking Tours, worked closely with me to make sure the hotels, tours, activities restaurants met and exceeded our expectations.
While we were Italy she was in contact with us each step of the way making certain that each event went off as planned and she accommodated slight changes we made o the fly.
I am a seasoned traveler, and I would rate the activities she planned for us, the hotels and restaurants she selected and the services provide by Jessica a 10 on a scale of 10.
I am very pleased that we used Story Walking Tors and will recommend Jessica and her agency to all my friends who intend to travel to Italy in the future.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel de Russie
Rome

My favorite hotel in Rome

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The Place Firenze
Florence

Very pleasant small hotel

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Grand Hotel Bristol Resort & Spa, by R Collection Hotels
Rapallo

Loved the hotel - sorry we didn't stay longer

Grand Hotel et de Milan
Milan

Hotel is old and tired.

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Hotel is old and tired - needs to be torn down and rebuilt
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Staff very helpful
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Villa d'Este
Como

My favorite Hotel - Its Magical

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VOI Grand Hotel Mazzarò Sea Palace
Taormina

This hotel was a big surprise- It was perfect

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Wonderful Veranda - Great dinners with a piano player - Magical!
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Has it's own private beach and located new the gondola make going to town very convenient
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Couldn't be friendlier or more attentive.
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Rooms were perfect!!
Hotel Lorelei Londres
Sorrento

Very pleasant hotel in good location

Activity Reviews
Sicilian Street Food
Sicilian Street Food
Palermo

Guide was very good - tried hard- but touring in Palermo is not very interesting

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Guided Visit to the Gentile Company Factory
Guided Visit to the Gentile Company Factory
Italy

An interesting tour of the silk factory

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Limoncello Tour & Tasting
Limoncello Tour & Tasting
Italy

Great fun - Chef was terrific

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Private Evening Rome Walking Tour
Private Evening Rome Walking Tour
Rome

Good tour of some of the highlights. Guide was terrific

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Market tour and Cooking Lesson with a Farm Chef
Market tour and Cooking Lesson with a Farm Chef
Italy

A truly outstanding experience that my entire family will always remember. The best cooking class we have ever taken.

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Unbelievable experience
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Florence Art Tour: Uffizi & Accademia
Florence Art Tour: Uffizi & Accademia
Florence

A wonderful tour of the exceptional art

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Como Food Tour
Como Food Tour
Italy

Great time

Cannolo Cooking Class
Cannolo Cooking Class
Taormina

Making Cannoli- lots of fun

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Private Boat Trip along the Taormina Coast
Private Boat Trip along the Taormina Coast
Taormina

Lot's of fun - Swimming off of the Boat was great- Ending up ma t a restaurant a real treat Great Day

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Pisa: full ticket entrance and private guided tour
Pisa: full ticket entrance and private guided tour
Pisa

Loved the tour and vising the surround structures near the tower

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Great tour but day was very hot
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Genoa Market & Old Shops Food Tour
Genoa Market & Old Shops Food Tour
Italy

Pleasant guide - but nothing special about the food.

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Private boat tour: Pearls of Lake Como
Private boat tour: Pearls of Lake Como
Italy

Had a great time

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Full Day Tour: Positano, Amalfi & Ravello
Full Day Tour: Positano, Amalfi & Ravello
Italy
Milan In A Nutshell
Milan In A Nutshell
Milan

Very enjoyable and informative tour

The Grandeur Of Como: Villa Olmo and Brunate Funicular
The Grandeur Of Como: Villa Olmo and Brunate Funicular
Italy

Enjoyed the tour

Local specialist: Jessica Proietti
Jessica
Jessica Proietti
Local specialist in Italy | Replied on Jul 12, 2022

Dear Ken, thank you very much. It was a pleasure to share my personal insight allowing you to embrace the hidden soul of my Bel Paese.
Thank you for your confidence, arrivederci!

Eleni is amazing!!!
Italy | Jun 27 - Jul 2, 2022

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triumph B.
Waterford, MI | Reviewed on Jul 11, 2022

Eleni is amazing!!! We will defintly use her on our next rtip. The whole team is great. Great follow up. I have already recommended them to several friends

Local specialist: Eleni Fotiou
Eleni
Eleni Fotiou
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Jul 11, 2022

Thank you so much Craig! Looking forward to hosting you again with new unique experiences in Italy and in Greece!

Our 12-day trip to Italy was wonderful! I rec...
Italy | Jun 20 - Jul 1, 2022

Emily
Emily V.
Montclair, CA | Reviewed on Jul 09, 2022
Our 12-day trip to Italy was wonderful! I recommend Eleni at kimkim 100%. Our Group:
We had four kids (aged 5, 6, 7, & 8) plus two sets of parents, and three grandparents. So we had a total of 11 people. One of the adults had limited mobility in walking. The tour was very personalized to our group. There was a special focus on engaging the kids so they would enjoy the tour.
Our Specialist:
Eleni was our specialist and she really knew exactly how to plan a trip for our specific...
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Our 12-day trip to Italy was wonderful! I recommend Eleni at kimkim 100%.

Our Group:
We had four kids (aged 5, 6, 7, & 8) plus two sets of parents, and three grandparents. So we had a total of 11 people. One of the adults had limited mobility in walking. The tour was very personalized to our group. There was a special focus on engaging the kids so they would enjoy the tour.

Our Specialist:
Eleni was our specialist and she really knew exactly how to plan a trip for our specific groups. She took into consideration our budget, our needs, and our interests. It didn't feel like a generic tour, it felt very personalized to us. She was very responsive and helpful at all times. I can't imagine a better person to plan our trip. She took care of everything.

The Hotels:
We stayed in hotels in Venice, Florence, and Rome. All three were excellent, with fantastic rooms, fantastic breakfast, and fantastic service!

The Experience:
We had a series of tour experiences in each location. Every tour guide was knowledgeable, helpful, accommodating to the needs and interests of our group, and kid-friendly. We especially loved day trips, the scavenger hunt-style tours for our kids, and the activities we had in each location: Mask making in Venice, Gelato making in Florence, and Mosaic making and pasta making in Rome. The transfers were seamless.

Overall:
Members of our group regularly looked at each other and said, "Can you believe how fantastic this tour is?!" We loved every aspect of it. The kimkim team was super responsive. When we had questions or little issues we could contact them and get help immediately. Once we got off the plane in Venice, up until the final transfers to the airport in Rome on the very last day, everything was so smooth. We were completely taken care of every step of the way, through three major cities and multiple day trips. We had no stress. The tour was the perfect pace for our group. We all loved it!!! Additionally, I priced out a 12-day Italian tour for our group through several tour companies before choosing kimkim, This tour was the best value of all those I priced out. Kimkim is now my go-to tour company.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Capo d'Africa—Colosseo
Rome
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Hotel Orto de' Medici
Florence

This hotel had beautiful rooms, great air conditioning, a fantastic breakfast, and wonderful customer service. It was especially meaningful that the courtyard of the hotel used to be an art school and was where famed sculptor Michelangelo met his master teacher. I would choose it again in a heartbeat.

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Beyond helpful and friendly!!!
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Hotel Olimpia
Venice

This hotel had a perfect location, beautiful rooms, great air conditioning, a fantastic breakfast, and wonderful customer service. I would choose it again in a heartbeat.

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Local specialist: Eleni Fotiou
Eleni
Eleni Fotiou
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Jul 09, 2022
Dear Emily and family, I would like to thank you for giving me this unique opportunity to plan this very special trip with your family and kids, and for your kindness, patience and engagement during the planning phase and the actual trip, which was an amazing challenge for our team to test our skills, not because of the size and the age-range of your group, but mainly because me and the team wanted to offer you a unique, kid-friendly and authentic experience in the major Italian cities... Read more

Dear Emily and family,

I would like to thank you for giving me this unique opportunity to plan this very special trip with your family and kids, and for your kindness, patience and engagement during the planning phase and the actual trip, which was an amazing challenge for our team to test our skills, not because of the size and the age-range of your group, but mainly because me and the team wanted to offer you a unique, kid-friendly and authentic experience in the major Italian cities amidst the busiest tourism season in the last decade.

I am looking forward to hosting you also in Greece, where I specialize in, and I am wishing you safe travels!

Trip of a Lifetime!
Italy | Jun 21 - Jun 28, 2022

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Becky W.
King of Prussia, PA | Reviewed on Jul 06, 2022
Eleni planned an amazing trip to Italy for my family! Everything from the planning stages to the spectacular trip start to finish was superb. The experiences were so enjoyable and engaging for the whole family (4 teenagers included)- especially the private tour guides through Rome (Giovanni and Lorenzo), Pompeii (Mina), and Naples (Frederica). Each one had great personality and local insight. We learned so much, laughed a lot, and had a ball. My favorite part was a stunning and breathtaking... Read more

Eleni planned an amazing trip to Italy for my family! Everything from the planning stages to the spectacular trip start to finish was superb. The experiences were so enjoyable and engaging for the whole family (4 teenagers included)- especially the private tour guides through Rome (Giovanni and Lorenzo), Pompeii (Mina), and Naples (Frederica). Each one had great personality and local insight. We learned so much, laughed a lot, and had a ball. My favorite part was a stunning and breathtaking boat tour of the Sorrento and Amalfi Coasts with our skipper, Paolo. Another highlight was the pasta making class with our wonderful chef, Leo. Each hotel was perfect and unique with an attentive and helpful staff. Our drivers were always on time, pleasant, and had lots of local insight. We had a little mixup on our trip back but the KimKim team handled it immediately. It was so helpful to have extra people from the team available to help if we needed anything during the trip. I would not want to plan another trip without Eleni and the team. Thank you for the trip of a lifetime!

Hotel Reviews
Residenza Borbonica Naples
Naples

A perfect place to stay in Naples, right in the middle of things but on a pedestrian only street. The rooms were so unique and beautiful!

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Cleanliness & Comfort
Palazzo Murrano Beach Sorrento
Vico Equense

A beautiful and immaculate hotel in quaint fishing village. The hotel manager (Tomas) was so attentive, knowledgeable, and very helpful when planning our activities and meals.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Relais Le Clarisse Rome
Rome

Amazing hotel with lots of history, character, and charm in the Trastevere section of Rome. Staff was excellent!

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Naples Street Food Tour
Naples Street Food Tour
Naples

The perfect way to see and experience Naples. We all loved Frederica. She was so genuine, funny, and knowledgeable. She took us off the beaten path to see a true glimpse of Naples, old and new. The street food was delicious, especially the gelato from the chocolate store. Her love and passion for the city shines through her!

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Transport
Amalfi Coast Boat Tour From Sorrento
Amalfi Coast Boat Tour From Sorrento
Sorrento

This was definitely the highlight of my trip. Paolo was our skipper and he was fantastic. We spent the whole day on the boat with spectacular views, spent time in Amalfi and Positano, and went swimming in the deep blue crystal clear water.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Guided Pompei and Wine Tasting Vesuvius
Guided Pompei and Wine Tasting Vesuvius
Italy

Mima was the best tour guide we could ask for, she had my teenagers thoroughly engaged and asking questions. She was funny and so knowledgeable and we all learned so much. To top it off, we headed to the beautiful winery with gorgeous views and even more delicious food and wine!

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Food
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Pasta & Tiramisu Making Class
Pasta & Tiramisu Making Class
Rome

We had a wonderful teacher, Leo and a fantastic experience. After learning how to make fresh pasta and gelato, we all sat down to dinner and enjoyed the finished product. Leo was fun, charismatic, and so personable.

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Food
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Private Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour
Private Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour
Rome

We loved our tour guide, Lorenzo. We all learned so much. It was especially engaging as we got to go underground the Colosseum.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Family-Friendly Rome By Golf Cart
Family-Friendly Rome By Golf Cart
Rome

Giovanni was friendly, outgoing, and clearly has a love and passion for Rome!

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Local specialist: Eleni Fotiou
Eleni
Eleni Fotiou
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Jul 07, 2022

Dear Becky,
on behalf of our whole team, thank you so much for your kind words, for being a real traveler and for raising amazing kids, who impressed the guides and drivers with their behavior and respect towards history and local society!
I would also like to thank you personally for the time you dedicated in helping me visualize the right hotels, activities and travel pace for your family and I am looking forward to hosting you in Greece in the near future!
All the best
Eleni

Alex was great on the Naxos food tour...
Italy | Jun 19 - Jun 29, 2022

Devin
Devin B.
Lake Forest, CA | Reviewed on Jul 06, 2022
Alex was great on the Naxos food tour... Read more

Alex was great on the Naxos food tour...

Hotel Reviews
Avra Hotel
Rafina, Attica
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The breakfast! The views from the deck!
Adriani Hotel
Naxos Town

The breakfast was absolutely amazing!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The breakfast!
NLH Monastiraki
Athens
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Boutique Hotel Campo de' Fiori
Rome
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Sailing Tour around Naxos
Sailing Tour around Naxos
Naxos
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Food tour in Naxos town
Food tour in Naxos town
Naxos

Alex was great!

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Transport
Local specialist: Harris Bitsounis
Harris
Harris Bitsounis
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Jul 13, 2022

Dear Devin,

Thank you very much for your review! We are really excited that you enjoyed your trip in both Italy and Greece and you enjoyed the food tour in the brilliant island of Naxos. I will be more than happy to organize your next trip to other destinations in the two beautiful Mediterranean countries!

Best regards,
Harris

This was our first time using KimKim, but we absolutely loved it!
Italy | Jun 4 - Jun 10, 2022

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Britton D.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jul 05, 2022
This was our first time using KimKim, but we plan to use the service again in the future. It was so easy to communicate with out agent, Marianne, and we had a wonderful trip to Italy. We were easily able to share what our desires/plans were, including specific dates and locations, and what types of activities we wanted to do. Marianne and her team put together a great itinerary that covered what we requested. We were able to stay in contact with Marianne even after booking to make small... Read more

This was our first time using KimKim, but we plan to use the service again in the future. It was so easy to communicate with out agent, Marianne, and we had a wonderful trip to Italy.

We were easily able to share what our desires/plans were, including specific dates and locations, and what types of activities we wanted to do. Marianne and her team put together a great itinerary that covered what we requested. We were able to stay in contact with Marianne even after booking to make small changes (our flights were changed so that we arrived earlier and were able to request an additional tour the afternoon we arrived). Additionally, when one tour was canceled due to the leader testing positive for COVID, Marianne immediately contacted me with new arrangements for another tour. We were greeted at our first hotel with our printed vouchers, itinerary, and even souvenir books for the two areas we visited in Italy. One of the easiest parts of the trip was that our hotels and train travel was booked, as well as private tours, so we didn't have to worry at all about these details once we were in the country. Additionally, with the private tours, we skipped the long lines, which in addition to the phenomenal tour guides, was well worth the cost. We look forward to using KimKim to book a similar trip in the future!

Hotel Reviews
Impero Hotel Rome
Rome

The location of the hotel was great- very close to the train station, and within walking distance of many of the central Rome attractions, and even had a variety of restaurants all around the block. The toilet didn't flush well, and didn't improve after we informed staff, but there happened to be an extra bathroom near our room for the meeting rooms, so it was fine. The breakfast was large, and erred on the side of boring and Americanized, but was good enough to start the day. The air conditioning was very welcome!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Centrally located
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
My husband thought the bed was lacking in softness.
Culture Hotel Centro Storico
Naples

We were so grateful to the helpful staff and the air conditioning! The breakfast was delicious, and the atmosphere of the hotel overall was welcoming and comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
Modern furnishings and bathroom
Location
Easy to get to the marina and the centro storico
Staff
Helpful and shared great information about Naples
Cleanliness & Comfort
We noticed ants the last day we were there
Activity Reviews
Visit the Vatican Museums and Sixtine Chapel with a private guide
Visit the Vatican Museums and Sixtine Chapel with a private guide
Rome

Martina did an amazing job! We had a tour with Martina from RomeGuides the day before at the Colosseum and Forum, and touring with her a second time was a great experience. She was able to connect the history we had experienced at the Colosseum and Forum with all (SO much) we were seeing at the Vatican. Rather than just going through room by room and pointing out art, she wove a story that pulled everything together, culminating in the papal suites. We do wish we had had more time to see the modern art collection at the Vatican museums (which we didn't know existed until Martina briefly walked us through), but there was so much to take in, we would have probably needed another tour!

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Tour the Colosseum and Forum area with a private guide
Tour the Colosseum and Forum area with a private guide
Rome

Martina from RomeGuides was phenomenal! Her husband, who we were originally scheduled with, had an emergency, so Martina conducted our tour. We are so happy she did! She was extremely knowledgable and engaging, and did a wonderful job of helping us better understand the history of Rome (there's SO much history!)

Quality of Experience
Everything!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Seeing and hearing the history and architecture
Transport
This kind of tour can only be enjoyed on foot!
Private guided tour on Naples
Private guided tour on Naples
Naples

Ludovica was absolutely phenomenal! She was extremely knowledgeable and did a wonderful job showing us around the centro storico. She answered our questions and shared details about history and architecture that kept us readily engaged for the whole tour.

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There is no way to experience the heart of Naples except on foot.
Local specialist: Marianne Lopez

7 people going to Italy and Greece
Italy | Jun 25 - Jul 4, 2022

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Celeste M.
Colleyville, TX | Reviewed on Jul 05, 2022
Everything was planned and even when plans changed they made backups that were great options to help us have a great time. Love all the tour guides and learned so much more than I would have not having them! Everything was top notch and would recommend him to everyone for an amazing trip!! I will use him again!! Read more

Everything was planned and even when plans changed they made backups that were great options to help us have a great time. Love all the tour guides and learned so much more than I would have not having them! Everything was top notch and would recommend him to everyone for an amazing trip!! I will use him again!!

Hotel Reviews
NLH Monastiraki
Athens
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel NapoliMia 
Naples
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Modigliani
Roma
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Explore Pompeii Walking Tour
Explore Pompeii Walking Tour
Italy
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Trastevere Afternoon Aperitivo & Food Tour
Trastevere Afternoon Aperitivo & Food Tour
Rome
Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas
Tasos
Tasos Mylonas
Local specialist in Syros, Cyclades islands, Greece | Replied on Jul 06, 2022

Hi Celeste,

Thank you for your kind words.
It was a real pleasure having you as guests and I look forward to helping you plan your next visit, perhaps with a taste of the Cyclades islands which I think you'll love!

All the best!
Tasos

A 5 Star Experience
Italy | Jun 27 - Jul 2, 2022

Gail
Gail B.
Waterford, MI | Reviewed on Jul 04, 2022

Eleni worked with us to create a memorable trip. She answered every question we asked and provided us with all of the assistance we needed. The KimKim team was quick to respond to our questions. During the entirety of our trip, we felt that the team was there to offer guidance and support. We are already recommending KimKim to our friends.

Local specialist: Eleni Fotiou
Eleni
Eleni Fotiou
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Jul 17, 2022

Dear Gail and Craig,

It was wonderful meeting, talking to you and guiding you through Italy! I would like to thank you for your kindness and dedication in planning a great trip for you, as well as for your feedback on the F1Simulator that I have never tried and always been scared to!!! When I try it, I will have you in my mind!

Looking forward to hosting you again in Italy or in Greece!

What a wonderful journey! We had a great time...
Italy | Jun 17 - Jun 24, 2022

Ethan
Ethan A.
Kalamazoo, MI | Reviewed on Jul 01, 2022
What a wonderful journey! We had a great time in Italy and this was the least stressful travel experience I have ever had. Our travel specialist Tasos thought of everything. We just had to be ready for the day and the rest was taken care of. Our kids got to see Italy and learn about this history and culture in the process. The trip for our budget and had everything we hoped for! Read more

What a wonderful journey! We had a great time in Italy and this was the least stressful travel experience I have ever had. Our travel specialist Tasos thought of everything. We just had to be ready for the day and the rest was taken care of. Our kids got to see Italy and learn about this history and culture in the process. The trip for our budget and had everything we hoped for!

Hotel Reviews
Boutique Hotel Campo de' Fiori
Rome

Fabulous space! We loved the location and the staff was very kind and helpful.

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Location
Staff
Everyone was so kind. And the breakfast was-amazing!!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palazzo Starace
Sorrento

Great space to stay! We had a wonderful time and this was a perfect space.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Wonderful staff!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Firenze Number Nine
Florence

This was a beautiful space to stay! Every detail is as thought of and the room was soooo comfortable and clean. Great place!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Perfect space to walk to everything we needed.
Staff
Very kind staff. The breakfast was amazing!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas
Tasos
Tasos Mylonas
Local specialist in Syros, Cyclades islands, Greece | Replied on Jul 03, 2022

Hello Ethan and Maura,

Thank you so much for your review! It means everything to the team and I to know you had a great time and that the trip was fulfilling and fun.

Nest stop, Greece. I will be delighted to help.you plan another amazing trip and discover the connections between two civilizations that go back a long time.

All the best,
Tasos

AMAZING ITALY TRIP!
Italy | Jun 20 - Jun 28, 2022

Alicia
Alicia B.
Lansdale, PA | Reviewed on Jun 30, 2022
Words cannot express how grateful we are to Andrea for planning this wonderful trip for my husband & I. We had been talking about going to Italy for years. Andrea planned everything that I asked for. All of the tours that he planned for us were first class. The tour guides were so knowledgeable and we learned so much. The private cars that Andrea provided for us were all luxury cars and the drivers were are very helpful and gave us useful tips. The hotels were very nice and one even... Read more

Words cannot express how grateful we are to Andrea for planning this wonderful trip for my husband & I. We had been talking about going to Italy for years. Andrea planned everything that I asked for. All of the tours that he planned for us were first class. The tour guides were so knowledgeable and we learned so much. The private cars that Andrea provided for us were all luxury cars and the drivers were are very helpful and gave us useful tips. The hotels were very nice and one even gave us a free upgrade. I think the best thing about Andrea was that he was available by text during the trip. He responded immediately if I had a question or was confused about something. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Andrea for making our dream Italy trip come true!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Floridiana
Amalfi

Beautiful Hotel, great location!

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Raffaello Hotel Rome
Roma

Wonderful hotel! Friendly staff

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Local specialist: Andrea Gambino
Andrea
Andrea Gambino
Local specialist in Turin, Italy | Replied on Jul 20, 2022

Thank you very much for such a wonderful review!
I am so glad you enjoyed the trip I designed for you and being a traveler myself, I always do my best for designing trips that can be enjoyable and run smoothly.
It was a great pleasure working with you.

Amazing Experience with KimKim
Italy | Jun 15 - Jun 25, 2022

Molly
Molly S.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Jun 27, 2022
I can't state enough how happy I was with my KimKim experience. From start to finish, I was thrilled with our interaction and experience with KimKim. Vale, our trip planner, was thorough, friendly and extremely responsive. Lucia, our contact while in Italy, was amazing and always available whenever we needed her. All of our private transfers and coordinators (Lucia, Deborah and Daniela) were on time and knowledgeable, our tour guides were amazing and friendly (Gianluca, Deborah), and the... Read more

I can't state enough how happy I was with my KimKim experience. From start to finish, I was thrilled with our interaction and experience with KimKim. Vale, our trip planner, was thorough, friendly and extremely responsive. Lucia, our contact while in Italy, was amazing and always available whenever we needed her. All of our private transfers and coordinators (Lucia, Deborah and Daniela) were on time and knowledgeable, our tour guides were amazing and friendly (Gianluca, Deborah), and the entire experience was made seamless because of the trip that was planned for us. Traveling is amazing but it can also be stressful, and KimKim took all of the stress away. Thank you KimKim (ans especially Vale) for a truly perfect trip.

Activity Reviews
Free Day in Rome
Free Day in Rome
Rome

we were given great recos for our free day in Rome!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Full day Tour  Amalfi coast
Private Full day Tour Amalfi coast
Italy

loved our driver and the experience

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private golf cart tour
Private golf cart tour
Rome

Gianluca was the best guide we had. Funny, friendly and showed us things that were off the beaten path, which is exactly what we wanted.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Day visit to Siena and San Gimignano - guide in Siena included
Day visit to Siena and San Gimignano - guide in Siena included
Italy
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide was knowledgeable and friendly and we loved our driver!
Transport
Wanna be Italiano - Florence cooking class and market tour
Wanna be Italiano - Florence cooking class and market tour
Italy

Loved this experience. Our trip to the local market and the things we cooked were awesome!

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Valeria Arcangeli
Valeria
Valeria Arcangeli
Local specialist in Rome | Replied on Jun 28, 2022

Hi Molly,
thanks for your kind review.
Has been a pleasure being your trip planner and I am glad you could spend your birthday as you wished and dreamed.
I hope I can organize, many more vacations here in ITALY,
ciao vale.

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