
Fabio Ilardi
Originally from Italy, I lived and worked in 6 different countries and traveled across about 40 more around the globe.
During my travels, I love to interact with local people, visit monuments and art galleries, taste local food, spend time connecting with nature, and get to know as much as I can of the local culture. I truly believe that traveling provides us unique chances of growth, at any stage of our lives.
I really love, as a local agent, to expose foreign travelers to my country’s beautiful history, culture, nature, and all the great experiences that it has to offer.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"Our expertise spans both Italy's famous landmarks and its lesser-known, hidden gems. We regularly explore Italy to discover new travel opportunities, unveiling unique experiences for our clients along the way.
We create itineraries that embrace a wide array of activities, including hiking expeditions, guided explorations of historical sites, city strolls or cycling tours, boat adventures, delightful culinary and wine experiences, and immersive visits to local wineries. Our seasoned guides enhance your journey, ensuring it becomes an unforgettable experience."
How did you get involved in travel?
"I have always been fascinated by our world’s different cultures, customs, and history since I was a little kid. My first experience living abroad - in Norway - back in 2013, working in the tourism industry as a travel advisor and private guide at close contact with people from all-over the world, made me realize how important of a chance that would have been for my personal growth.
I still remember how it filled me with joy, hearing positive comments from my guests while admiring the views over the Norwegian fjords and the surrounding mountains – and it still definitely does, when I see tourists strolling around Italy’s ancient streets with an amazed look on their faces.
From that year after, I haven’t stopped moving around to explore the wonders of this planet. Even if only for a few days trip, I try to do that as much as I can.
I now happily live in Italy, Lake Como area, where I love to spend time riding my motorcycle, take amazing photos over the lake and the majestic alps in the background, or go for hiking excursions with friends.
From time to time, I like to treat myself at nice restaurants or take an Italian "aperitivo" with views over beautiful Lake Como. "
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"I carry with love the memories of my solo trip through Morocco in 2016. I covered around 2000 Km in a week, met people from different areas and backgrounds, while the main highlight was spending a night in the Sahara looking at the stars.
I flew to Marrakech with only one night booked at a local hostel, and nothing planned at all for the rest of the trip. I didn’t do much research either, as it was a very last-minute arrangement, plus, I was working so much the days prior to the departure.
The very first day I casually met the hostel manager who was born and raised in Italy from a Moroccan family and recently moved to Marrakech to start a new life. She advised me to take a 3-day tour through ancient Casbahs, Atlas Mountains, and Merzouga Desert. Here we go, I know what to visit for the next 3 days.
The morning after I jumped on a minibus and slowly started to collect all the other participants form their accommodations. We were a mix of people from Argentina, Australia, China, Mexico, and of course myself from Italy. The second day we even picked up a random Japanese guy on the way, who was literally boiling while walking under 45 degrees burning sun - God knows where he was trying to go, so he joined.
As we approached the Sahara, dunes were getting taller and taller and amazingly beautiful with their unique golden shades. We left the minibus after having taken a good amount of water for the afternoon and the night - which we obviously all forgot in the trunk and realized it only later in the afternoon – and took a camel to reach the tents camp.
The sunset was unreal, and even more unreal the night sky. I hadn’t seen anything like that before, and still now, many years after, I haven’t experienced such a clear vision of the night sky. We could literally see the universe. We eventually all fell asleep on the carpets out in the dunes close to the camp.
Fun fact - in the morning we were all set to leave the camp on our camels, when the first one in the line started to groan, all of a sudden it went crazy and ran away from the group. Consequently, all the others followed the first, I remember I struggled so much trying to stay on the running camel, but others in the group fell down. Nothing serious happened luckily.
After these 3-day tour I spent the remaining time with some people from the group and we ended the trip together. We are still in touch and this trip I believe is one that I will never forget.
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Recent trip reviews for Fabio
The best vacation ever!
Italy
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Nov 25 - Nov 30, 2023

Buongiorno Shelly, thank you so much for your heartwarming review! It was an absolute pleasure assisting you and Chris in planning your Italian adventure. I'm thrilled to hear that your trip was effortless and fun. I'm also delighted that you enjoyed the accommodations, transportation, and the special experiences like the food tasting tour in Rome and the cooking class in Sorrento. Looking forward to assisting you again on your future travel plans through Italy, and wishing you and Chris a wonderful Holiday Season! 🙂🙂
A presto,
Fabio
Fabio and his Team made our trip so easy!
Italy
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Nov 25 - Nov 30, 2023

Hello Christopher, Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience. It was truly a pleasure assisting you and Shelly with your journey, and I'm thrilled that the activities we planned together and our partners lived up to your expectations. I look forward to helping you on your next Italian adventure. Wishing you and Shelly all the best! 🙂
Greetings from beautiful Italy,
Fabio
Thank you Fabio!!!
Italy
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Jun 25 - Jul 3, 2023
Fabio did an amazing job with planning our trip to Rome, Florence, and Naples. He made everything seamless, and was available to help very quickly via chat/email. We had the most time as a family of 6, and we are forever grateful to Fabio for helping us make the best memories.

Buongiorno Laurianna,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review. I’m thrilled to hear about your fantastic experience during your trip to Rome, Florence, and Naples. It was a pleasure planning your family's journey, and I'm delighted that everything went smoothly, allowing you to create cherished memories together. I am looking forward to assisting you on your next Italian adventure. Wish you and your family all the best! :)
Arrivederci,
Fabio
zurich to taormina oct3’23 to oct 20’23
Italy
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Oct 3 - Oct 20, 2023

zurich, lucerne, interlaken, zermatt, saint moritz,, bellagio, milan, palermo, taormina and catania!!!!! 18 days of unforgettable experience thanks to fabio who arranged it all! excellent service and assistance of all the tour guides and drivers as well! i highly recommend kimkim specifically fabio💕
i’m looking forward to my next trip with you😁

Buongiorno Celi,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It's been an absolute pleasure arranging your 18-day adventure through beautiful Switzerland and Italy. I'm thrilled to hear that you had an unforgettable experience! Wishing you all the best, and many more exciting adventures in the future! 🙂
Arrivederci,
Fabio
Switzerland and Italy: A Journey of Unforgettable Adventures and Enchanting Experiences"
Italy
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Oct 3 - Oct 20, 2023


The train system in Italy was very punctual a...
Italy
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Sep 16 - Sep 24, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent trip to Italy. I greatly appreciate your insights and am thrilled to hear that you had such positive experiences with the train system, Lake Como, and the interaction with me. I am sorry to hear that the food tour in Florence with Aldo didn't meet your expectations and that you found the Frame Hotel in Florence to be mediocre. Your feedback is extremely important to us, and we'll certainly take this into... Read more
Best Luxury Italy Tour
Italy
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Sep 16 - Sep 24, 2023


Ciao April, thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review. Your kind words are immensely valuable to us, as we constantly strive to provide the best possible service to our travelers. I am so glad that overall the trip went great, and it was a real pleasure assisting you before and during your trip to beautiful Italy. I look forward to working with you again on your next Italian adventure! I wish you all the best! 🙂
A presto,
Fabio
Italy Summer 2023 Trip
Italy
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Aug 19 - Aug 27, 2023

Our Sorrento portion of the trip was... Read more

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts on your recent journey through Italy. I am so glad that overall you had a great experience in this beautiful country. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and I truly appreciate you taking the time to provide such detailed insights into your stay.
I am genuinely sorry to learn that your experience with the hotel in Sorrento and the cooking class did not align with your expectations. Your experiences matter to us... Read more
Trip to Italy
Italy
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Aug 16 - Aug 25, 2023


Hello Robin,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review on your trip to beautiful Italy. It was a pleasure to work with you before and during the trip, and I am so happy that everything went great overall. I am looking forward to working with you and Timothy on your next Italian adventure. I wish you all the best! 🙂
Arrivederci,
Fabio
Family of 5 - Best 10 day trip to Italy!
Italy
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Jul 16 - Jul 26, 2023

Every flight pick up, train transportation, driver to/from worked out. No one cancelled or late in arriving and all super friendly and helpful. We stayed in four different hotels along our trip and all hotels had exceptional service and per our kids, the best breakfast options. 😊
We jammed in so many nice excursions from the walking tour in Venice with our guide, Roberta, who... Read more

Buongiorno Eugenia,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review and for the kind words. The extreme temperatures were a bit of a challenge, but I am so glad that overall you and your family had a great experience in this beautiful country. I really appreciate the detailed feedback on the activities and the services. Thank you! 🙂 I wish you and your family all the best and I am looking forward to assisting you again on the next Italian adventure!
A presto!
Fabio
Fabio was fantastic
Italy
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Apr 8 - Apr 23, 2023


Buongiorno Suzanne,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this beautiful review. It was a great pleasure to work with you on this trip and I am so happy that overall you had a great experience. I am looking forward to assisting you on the Italian adventure, and I wish you and Matthew all the best! 🙂
Arrivederci,
Fabio
We worked closely with Fabio who over-deliver...
Italy
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Jul 3 - Jul 15, 2023
We worked closely with Fabio who over-delivered. He was prompt and clear in his responses and he curated an incredible itinerary for us in Venice and the Dolomites. Moreover, when we hit a foreseeable snag — a guide running delayed or a country-wide airport strike — Fabio provided exceptional service and insights by cell phone, seemingly 24/7.

Hi Richard,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this positive review on your recent trip and for the kind words. It was a pleasure coordinating with you and I am so glad that overall you had a great experience in beautiful Italy! I am looking forward to helping you with your next Italian adventure. All the best, and a presto! 🙂
Fabio
Italian graduation trip
Italy
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Jun 30 - Jul 9, 2023
All of our drivers were on time and very good. Some were friendlier than others but they all knew how to drive safely through the crazy, crazy Italian traffic. Our best drivers were Bruno who took us to Pompeii and then arranged a delicious pasta lunch at Cuomo’s in Gragnano and Stefano who took... Read more

Buongiorno Laurie,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review and for sharing your thoughts on the services received. I am so happy that overall you and your family had a great trip through beautiful Italy, and it was a great pleasure helping you craft this itinerary as well as assisting you during your travels. I am looking forward to helping you again on your next Italian adventure! 🙂 I wish you and your family all the best!
Arrivederci,
Fabio
We had the most wonderful time in Italy!
Italy
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May 26 - Jun 7, 2023


Hi Alissa,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review about your recent trip to Italy. I am so happy that overall it went great and it was a real pleasure to meet you all! I am looking forward to assisting you again in the future and wish you all the best! 🙂
A presto,
Fabio
Fabio was amazing! He planned the perfect ann...
Italy
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Jun 16 - Jun 24, 2023

Hi Jon, thank you so much for taking the time to write this beautiful review and for sharing your thoughts on each activity and hotel. It was a pleasure helping you and Sarah craft a memorable experience through amazing Italy, and I am looking forward to assisting you again for your next adventure! 🙂 Wish you all the best!
Arrivederci,
Fabio
Once in a Lifetime Experience
Italy
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May 26 - Jun 7, 2023

Ciao Anthony! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this amazing review and for the kind words. I am so happy that you and the group had a memorable experience overall in this beautiful country. It was great meeting you all in Como and assisting you throughout the trip. I am looking forward to assisting you on your next Italian adventure!! Arrivederci e a presto! 🙂
Fabio
Fabio did an outstanding job with our Italy trip
Italy
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Jun 14 - Jun 25, 2023


Hi LeeAnn! Thank you very much for taking the time to write this great review. I am so happy that everything went as expected and beyond. It was a pleasure and easy communicating with you throughout the process of planning and while traveling. I am looking forward to assisting you and your family again on your next Italian adventure. All the best! 🙂
A presto!
Fabio
Fabio was the ultimate travel planner and host.
Italy
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May 26 - Jun 7, 2023


Buongiorno Russalle!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review!! It was great and easy communicating with you before and during your stay in beautiful Italy. I am so, so happy that you and the group had lots of fun, and I am looking forward to meeting you again in the future, perhaps in some other lovely area across this amazing country. Wish you all the best!! 🙂🙂
A presto,
Fabio
I was skeptical of the value of using KimKim ...
Italy
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May 26 - Jun 7, 2023

Ciao Nick!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this amazing review. I am so glad that you and the group enjoyed my beautiful country and appreciated our services. It was a real pleasure meeting you all in person in Como, and I am really looking forward to meeting/assisting you again in the future! Wish you all the best! 🙂🙂
Arrivederci,
Fabio
Youngblood Italy Trip
Italy
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May 25 - Jun 3, 2023

Buongiorno Kelly,
Thank you very much for taking the time to write this review and for sharing your thoughts on the tours, hotels, and overall experience. It was a pleasure assisting you before and during the trip, and I am looking forward to helping you and Cathy again in the future craft a memorable travel experience! 🙂
Arrivederci,
Fabio