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Giulia Carucci

My name is Giulia, I was born in Milan in 1983 and raised in Milan's nearbies.
When I was 26, I decided to move to Bologna to complete my University studies...but then I fell in love with this incredibly beautiful city, so I decided to remain there!
My passion for travelling started when I was only 15... and never stopped! I have been travelling around the world and up and down throughout Italy ever since! When I got 30, I also decided to spend some time living abroad, so I spent 6 months living, working...and travelling in Canada. My love for Italy was too strong though, so I finally decided to come back and set roots in my beloved Bologna.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I am a food and wine lover, and I think that knowing a place also passes though its food and wine specialties. So I like to combine a visit to historical sites with activities that also allow to appreciate the food and wine specialties of the area.
I also like to travel "off-the-beaten-path", so in the trips I organize, I like to match visits to the main Italian attractions with visits to hidden gems and corners, that otherwise you would hardly manage to know. I am in love with sailing: there is nothing like the peace and views you can enjoy on a sailing boat, and the sense of freedom it provides!
I am finally an Alfa Romeo lover, so I will be more than happy to share this passion with other Alfa Romeo lovers!"

How did you get involved in travel?

"Travelling has always been my passion: there is nothing that can enrich your soul and life like visiting other countries and discovering new places and cultures. While I was living in Canada, I had the chance to speak to many people and to appreciate the reachness and beauty that my own country of origin offered from a new perspective. Not only: I felt so happy in helping foreign and Italian friends visit Italy and discover its hidden corners...that I decided that would become my job. So after many years travelling around Italy to find unique places to visit and wonderful experiences, I am now very happy to assist you designing you a wonderful travel experience to my own country!"

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"Two of the best trips I enjoyed in Italy were in Sicily and Umbria. Sicily has conquered my heart for the combination of beauties it offers (wonderful seaside places and historical gems) and for the kindness of people you find. Umbria has conquered my soul for the natural beauties it offers, for it spiritual places...and for its friendly inhabitants!
Since I am a free spirit, another unforgettable trip was a boat tour I enjoyed in Greece on sailing boat: I will never forget the incredible connection I felt with the surrounding nature and with the sea, and the incredible dawns and sunsets I was able to see on board."

Giulia is part of the following groups: Italy Travel Agents
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Favorite experiences

Sunset Boat Trip in Cinque Terre

Experience the beauty of Cinque Terre with a boat tour at sunset, when the landscape glows and romantic light washes over the charming villages. This activity is truly one of the most scenic tours you can experience when visiting the area!Depart from the pier in Monterosso and admire the five...

Val D’ Orcia Wine Tasting in Tuscany

Enjoy a wine-tasting tour in the Tuscan countryside, vising the picturesque hilltop town of Montalcino. You’ll also taste local Nobile wines in historical cellars in Montepulciano and savor a full farm-to-table lunch near Pienza.You’ll start by touring the cellars and tasting the wines at a...

Pasta Bolognese Cooking Class in Bologna

Discover the secrets behind homemade pasta Bolognese and immerse yourself in Italian cuisine. You'll be in the capable hands of a professional chef, teaching you traditional Italian cooking and authentic pasta-making.In this cooking class, you’ll prepare three traditional recipes in the charming...

Drive to Lake Trasimeno, Perugia, & Assisi

Enjoy your day exploring some of the most beautiful medieval towns in Umbria, perched on hills with panoramic landscape views. Thanks to its position right in the country's center, this region is known as Italy's “green heart” crossed by the Apennines Mountains. You’ll have the chance to visit...

Lake Como & Bellagio Villas Boat Tour

Enjoy an authentic cruise and discover the secret corners of enchanting Lake Como. As you glide through the water, you’ll savor breathtaking views over the lake, admire its architectural wonders and villas, and stop to taste local delicacies and wine while getting lost in Bellagio's charming...

Naples Street Food Tour with Pizza

Discover why Naples is known for its culinary traditions on this sightseeing and tasting tour. You’ll explore churches and palaces of the historic center and gain private access to places where the masters create local food, usually not open to the public. Enjoy several bites of authentic Italian...

Recent trip reviews for Giulia

Guilia was very helpful in planning our trip to Italy
Italy | Apr 15 - Apr 24, 2026

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Dave B.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on May 01, 2026

Guilia was very helpful in planning the trip to meet our needs. She was always responsive despite the time difference, She worked with our budget and gave us great restaurant tips, and made it easy for us to enjoy our vacation. She also advised us well on the balance between seeing sites and having time to explore the cities. She picked great hotels in excellent locations for us and picked amazing tour guides. We highly recommend Giulia if anyone is planning a trip to Italy.

Local specialist: Giulia Carucci
Giulia
Giulia Carucci
Local specialist in Bologna | Replied on May 04, 2026

Thank you very much Dave for this wonderful review! Knowing that you are so happy with your trip is really the best reward I could have! ❤️
It was a true pleasure helping you with this trip...if ever you wished to visit other parts of Italy, you know you have a friend here!
All the best from Italy,
Giulia

This was our second year using Kimkim to plan...
Italy | Apr 16 - Apr 24, 2026

Jim
Jim S.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026
This was our second year using Kimkim to plan and schedule our vacation and if it's possible, we're even more pleased than last year. I can't say enough about how great a job they do from planning and customizing the perfect trip, to making sure every little detail is addressed. Giulia did a wonderful job planning our vacation and we were super impressed and appreciative with her checking in throughout our trip to make sure we had everything we need. The Vamoos app is fantastic and makes it... Read more

This was our second year using Kimkim to plan and schedule our vacation and if it's possible, we're even more pleased than last year. I can't say enough about how great a job they do from planning and customizing the perfect trip, to making sure every little detail is addressed. Giulia did a wonderful job planning our vacation and we were super impressed and appreciative with her checking in throughout our trip to make sure we had everything we need. The Vamoos app is fantastic and makes it SUPER easy to navigate. The guides were absolutely awesome! I have recommend to all my friends and people I've shared about our trips that you MUST go with Kimkim to plan your next trip! Thank you for making our trip to Italy such an amazing experience....now I need to Kimkim to start working on our next trip to Europe!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Residence Amalfi
Amalfi

Great hotel, but if a quiet room is a must, make sure you don't stay in the corner.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Great view, but very noisy
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Casa Adele
Taormina

Gorgeous hotel, super friendly staff, great location

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Very kind and super helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Day trip to Capri Island from The Amalfi Coast - small group
Day trip to Capri Island from The Amalfi Coast - small group
Italy

What a great experience! We couldn't have asked for a better day! Both boat captains were amazing

Quality of Experience
The knowledge of the island from our captain/guide was incredible
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide was was awesome
Transport
Mount Etna expedition and Etna wine experience
Mount Etna expedition and Etna wine experience
Italy

Tony was absolutely amazing! His knowledge of Mount Etna and the history made this an incredible experience! The lunch served as well was fantastic!

Quality of Experience
PERFECT day!
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We loved Tony, what an amazing job he did!
Transport
Godfather and Mafia tour with Pasta lunch (from Taormina) - Small Group
Godfather and Mafia tour with Pasta lunch (from Taormina) - Small Group
Italy

The Godfather tour was amazing, I highly recommend it for any fan of the movie series

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Giuseppe did an amazing job! He was super knowledgeable
Transport
Local specialist: Giulia Carucci
Giulia
Giulia Carucci
Local specialist in Bologna | Replied on Apr 27, 2026

Thank you Jim for this wonderful review!
I couldn't be happier to hear that you were so happy with your trip in Southern Italy! This is exactly what I work for! 😊
I hope you will keep all these good memories with you...and if ever you wished to visit other areas in Italy, I will be more than happy to help you with another amazing trip!

Long Weekend in Fascinating Venice Italy
Italy | Mar 31 - Apr 6, 2026

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Laurel S.
Japan | Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
Our trip planner, Guilia, was excellent. Her responses on text and e-mail were immediate and she was able to orchestrate many moving parts seamlessly. I loved the personalized travel application for each family member since we had a number of schedules to manage. I loved the kimkim communication platform which help me organize my thoughts and respond quickly for answers I knew and later for things I had to delay. It would have been helpful to know in advance the walking times to our... Read more

Our trip planner, Guilia, was excellent. Her responses on text and e-mail were immediate and she was able to orchestrate many moving parts seamlessly. I loved the personalized travel application for each family member since we had a number of schedules to manage. I loved the kimkim communication platform which help me organize my thoughts and respond quickly for answers I knew and later for things I had to delay. It would have been helpful to know in advance the walking times to our various tour destination points. A preprinted map with meeting points, restaurants and bars may have been useful. Our cooking class was delightful but it was scheduled at 7pm and the pasta was finished and served at 9pm. It was also not enough to be considered dinner for six people. It was a snack and would have been a nice light lunch or day activity. Our tour guides were very sweet and knowledgeable but we suffered from tour guide fatigue and had to cut our last (4th) tour short. Also, next time I will ask the planner to add restaurant recommendations to use as a starting point for planning. Hotel location on the water was perfect for our family of adults with plenty of cafes and space for gathering. We loved our sunny weekend in the fascinating city of Venice. Thank you!

Local specialist: Giulia Carucci
Giulia
Giulia Carucci
Local specialist in Bologna | Replied on Apr 10, 2026
Thank you Laurel for your very nice review, I am really happy to hear that you enjoyed your family trip in Venice! 😊
I am only sorry to hear that the food was not enough during the cooking class: it was a Pasta and Tiramisù cooking class, that was supposed to include also an apéritif...so this certainly would not include any second dish or extra side dishes, but the Pasta was supposed to be enough for all of you. Thank you for this feedback, it is the very first time we receive such a remark...
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Thank you Laurel for your very nice review, I am really happy to hear that you enjoyed your family trip in Venice! 😊
I am only sorry to hear that the food was not enough during the cooking class: it was a Pasta and Tiramisù cooking class, that was supposed to include also an apéritif...so this certainly would not include any second dish or extra side dishes, but the Pasta was supposed to be enough for all of you. Thank you for this feedback, it is the very first time we receive such a remark about the quantity of food, so I have immediately contacted our partner to understand what happened. Thank you for letting me know!
As far as the starting time of the cooking class is concerned, I am sorry to hear that it was finally too late for you, but as you will certainly remember...you specifically asked me to move the starting time to 7pm so that you could have the entire afternoon at your leisure and the time to get ready for the cooking class with no rush on that day. I should have maybe been clearer about the fact that you would not be able to start eating before 8.30-9pm, considering the time needed to prepare your dinner.
I am also glad to hear that you liked the Vamoos app and the personalization of the schedules for the different family members! I hoped that sending the restaurants recommendations well in advance to the final roadbook (I sent them around mid-February so you could have the time to carefully reason about restaurants) would have been enough, but yes, if you have specific needs or wishes about restaurants, it is definitely important to clearly let your planner know, so that the rest of the trip can be "built" accordingly.
The weather was so perfect over Easter weekend, I am so happy that you were so lucky during your holiday!
Thank you for the time you reserved to letting us have all your precious feedbacks, and I really hope that despite the ittle inconveniences you pointed out, your vacation was finally as good as expected!
A big hug from Italy!
Giulia

**Best Italy Trip Ever — Planned by Giulia!**
Italy | Oct 17 - Oct 28, 2025

Savannah
Savannah W.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Apr 06, 2026
**Best Trip Ever — Planned by Giulia!** When I think about this trip, the first thing that comes to mind is the incredible level of planning behind it. Giulia made me feel like I was her only client, while also going above and beyond to create an unforgettable experience for my parents. Because of my parents medical needs, certain accommodations were essential, and I was unfamiliar with how this accessibility worked in other countries—things like transportation, baggage assistance, private... Read more

**Best Trip Ever — Planned by Giulia!**

When I think about this trip, the first thing that comes to mind is the incredible level of planning behind it. Giulia made me feel like I was her only client, while also going above and beyond to create an unforgettable experience for my parents. Because of my parents medical needs, certain accommodations were essential, and I was unfamiliar with how this accessibility worked in other countries—things like transportation, baggage assistance, private vehicles, and elevator access.

Giulia handled every single detail flawlessly. From coordinating transportation between hotels to selecting ideal locations, arranging private tours, and ensuring smooth luggage handling, nothing was overlooked. My parents said it best: “We literally felt like royalty the second we got off that plane—Giulia thought of everything.”

One of the standout aspects of the trip was the thoughtfully designed itinerary. Each day included planned activities, but there was also flexibility built in for leisure time. My parents especially appreciated having their afternoons free to rest and recharge, rather than being scheduled every minute of the day like with some travel companies.

Another highlight was Enzo, the private transfer driver. While he handled most of the major transfers between hotels, he did so much more than just drive. Enzo shared meaningful insights about Italy that went beyond what they experienced on tours. He took the time to connect with my parents, making them feel truly special—something that set him apart from typical drivers.

Overall, this trip exceeded every expectation. Thanks to Giulia’s care, attention to detail, and genuine thoughtfulness, it was truly the best trip ever.

Hotel Review
Hotel Floridiana
Amalfi

This hotel was so quient and adorable. The breakfast was truly amazing too. Location was 10/10! Recommend

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful design
Location
Walkable
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Giulia Carucci
Giulia
Giulia Carucci
Local specialist in Bologna | Replied on Apr 08, 2026

Hi Savannah,
Thank you very much for your kind and wonderful words! 😍
I knew how much this trip meant for your parents...so I couldn't be happier to hear that I managed to make them live their dream! They really deserved it and this is precisely the reason why I chose this job, not only to make people "enjoy a trip"...but to make travelers experience unique and special moments that they will always keep in their hearts for their entire lives!
I wish you and your parents all the best!❤️
Warmly,
Giulia

I wish that I could give more than 5 stars
Italy | Mar 14 - Mar 20, 2026

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Jeremiah D.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
I wish that I could give more than 5 stars for Giulia and her team. I received more than I paid for due to Giulia's constant messages on ideas that she had and places to go. She always had an insight to where we were and was very involved before and during the trip. When I was lost on a custom or courtesy, she gently and easily readdressed it all without me having to wait a long time.
I highly recommend anyone use this team and I will be referring friends and family to Giulia as it comes...
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I wish that I could give more than 5 stars for Giulia and her team. I received more than I paid for due to Giulia's constant messages on ideas that she had and places to go. She always had an insight to where we were and was very involved before and during the trip. When I was lost on a custom or courtesy, she gently and easily readdressed it all without me having to wait a long time.
I highly recommend anyone use this team and I will be referring friends and family to Giulia as it comes up. Thank you for helping make my wife's birthday trip an unforgettable experience.

Jay and Lys

Activity Reviews
Rome Private Guided Walk
Rome Private Guided Walk
Rome

Our guide was kind and cared about what we wanted to see, skipping things that she knew we didn't want to do, which gave us more time to see and do the things we really wanted to. As a lover of history, she was able to give us the down and dirty of everything Rome, since she is a born and raised Roman. She was amazing. I highly recommend Maria, our guide as the go to professional for anyone visiting Rome.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Winery visit with wine tasting and cooking class
Winery visit with wine tasting and cooking class
Italy

Our day started and ended with a great driver, Stefano, who was knowledgable about the area and had a clean and beautiful van to take us around. Seriously, great driver. He was technically supposed to have dropped us off but just HAD to take us to a very romantic must see spot before we left, Piazzale Michelangelo. This was NOT on the itinerary and he made it happen. The winery was incredible and the staff were amazing. We ended up ordering a bunch of stuff, since we liked it so much!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Giulia Carucci
Giulia
Giulia Carucci
Local specialist in Bologna | Replied on Mar 23, 2026

Dear Jeremiah and Liz, wow! Thank you so much for this amazing review!
The best reward ever is knowing that your trip was so special! I couldn't be happier!😍
Thank you for sharing your feedbacks!
Have a wonderful start of the week,
A big hug from Italy!
Giulia

An amazing trip to Florence and Rome
Italy | Nov 29 - Dec 7, 2025

Meredith
Meredith D.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
We had such an amazing time in Florence and Rome thanks to all the planning that Guilia provided for us. I know that people plan trips themselves, but I am not one of those people. I do not have time or or the patience to book everything separately and thanks to Guilia, I did not have to. I loved having the itinerary right in the app with all the tickets and I love the experiences that she picked out and our private guides in Florence and Rome were so nice and knowledgeable. It was also very... Read more

We had such an amazing time in Florence and Rome thanks to all the planning that Guilia provided for us. I know that people plan trips themselves, but I am not one of those people. I do not have time or or the patience to book everything separately and thanks to Guilia, I did not have to. I loved having the itinerary right in the app with all the tickets and I love the experiences that she picked out and our private guides in Florence and Rome were so nice and knowledgeable. It was also very reassuring to be able to have someone to message in case there were any issues. For us there were only a few times where I wanted to just check in or ask about something and Guilia and Andrea got back to us right away. As someone with a demanding job and a busy family, I loved this trip because it was so full of activities and free time and recommendations and everything went so smoothly and I didn’t have to plan a thing myself.

Local specialist: Giulia Carucci
Giulia
Giulia Carucci
Local specialist in Bologna | Replied on Dec 29, 2025

Dear Meredith,
thank you so much for your wonderful review! I know how busy you are, so thank you very much for taking the time to write about your trip! I really appreciate it and I am really happy to hear that you enjoyed your vacation and that you liked all the experiences I suggested!
Thank you again for trusting me, I hope you will keep this trip's memories in your hearts...and that Ruby will cook pizza for you every time you wish to have one! :)
A big hug from Italy!
Giulia

This was easily the best vacation we've ever been on!
Italy | Sep 18 - Sep 29, 2025

Alex
Alex R.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
My wife and my first trip to Italy and it was amazing! My wife worked for months with Giulia and Andrea to prepare our vacation and they were very easy to work with, and helped my wife plan out exactly the vacation we wanted, with a few recommendations they had for us as Italian locals. When we went to Italy, we had an amazing time in each of the places we visited (Venice, Florence, Castellina in Chianti, Rome) and experienced virtually no problems. All of the tours that we did either met or... Read more

My wife and my first trip to Italy and it was amazing! My wife worked for months with Giulia and Andrea to prepare our vacation and they were very easy to work with, and helped my wife plan out exactly the vacation we wanted, with a few recommendations they had for us as Italian locals. When we went to Italy, we had an amazing time in each of the places we visited (Venice, Florence, Castellina in Chianti, Rome) and experienced virtually no problems. All of the tours that we did either met or exceeded our expectations, and our tour guides were incredibly personable and knowledgeable. The hotels that we stayed in were very nice, meeting our expectations in affordability and presentation (and they all had AC!). The transportation between cities was smooth and we didn't ever have an issue getting from one place to another. All-in-all, this was an amazing vacation and we had a wonderful time! If we had to do it again, we would spend more time relaxing in the Italian countryside and less time in the busy cities. This was easily the best vacation we've ever been on!

Local specialist: Giulia Carucci
Giulia
Giulia Carucci
Local specialist in Bologna | Replied on Oct 30, 2025

Dear Alex and John,
wow! Thank you so much for this wonderful review! But most of all...I am so happy to hear that everything was exactly as you wished, this is precisely what we always work for!! There is no bigger satisfaction than knowing that we made someone happy, living some of the best moments in life!
I wish you all the best...and if ever you decided to come and visit some other parts of Italy, you know you have friends here!
Warmly,
Giulia

I started touring Europe 45 years ago and one...
Italy | Sep 18 - Sep 30, 2025

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Bobby B.
Jacksonville, FL | Reviewed on Oct 02, 2025
I started touring Europe 45 years ago and one way or the other always had to delay my start due to time constraints (work) and so never made Italy as it was always the start of these summer trips where I chaperoned high school students. The teacher in charge of these trips had been every year for 20+ years and was thus knowledgeable and thorough in their highlights and sites to visit. Each student would cover a subject in their respective city so it was quite informative.
Giulia has managed...
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I started touring Europe 45 years ago and one way or the other always had to delay my start due to time constraints (work) and so never made Italy as it was always the start of these summer trips where I chaperoned high school students. The teacher in charge of these trips had been every year for 20+ years and was thus knowledgeable and thorough in their highlights and sites to visit. Each student would cover a subject in their respective city so it was quite informative.
Giulia has managed to put all that together for my wife and I as though she was actually on the tour with us, what with flawless transportation and guided tours with the most informative locals who prefer small groups (like just the 2 of us) over the larger tours with people wandering around tethered to listening devices.
In Milan the Duomo was handled by Emanuela who was easy going, knowledgeable and enthusiastic in our tour. You know your guide is good when other guides stop to ask advice!
In Venice for our cicchetti tour we had Lorenzo who was born and raised in Venice so knew every story, side street and place of interest from a personal connection. By the end of the trip we felt as we had known each other for years and actually enjoyed each other’s company for some time after the tour had officially ended. Excellent experience!
In Bologna we had Riccardo who used to be a professor, now you talk about passion for all things Bologna this man has it! He knows everyone and even got us into places that were already closed so you talk about a personal experience this was it! I highly recommend him and suggest to Giulia that you’d like him as your Bologna guide!
We also got to meet Giulia and we had a wonderful lunch where we learned all about the different cold cuts and cheeses! Such a treat for us!
We felt guided, safe and cared for with Giulia and her team, communication was great, recommendations were superb and we moved flawlessly through Northern Italy.
Though a bit more expensive than other tours or attempting to do it yourself my experience has always shown that having a travel expert who lives in the areas you are visiting is a very valuable and worthwhile investment!
Thank you Giulia for a wonderful experience, my wife is only crying intermittently now as she didn’t wish the trip to end! Hope to use you again soon!
Grazie,
Bobby and CeeCee

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Gran Duca Di York
Milan

Location is great and just a magnificent older home turned hotel!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Touring
Bologna

Great terrace, reading room and breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Corte dei Sogni Boutique Hotel & Spa

Other than having to me mindful when exiting it was a great little hotel.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ca' Pozzo Inn
Venice

Even though right in the middle of the action it’s set back a bit so is extremely quiet for sleep. Artwork is amazing along with the furnishings. Great staff.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Spadari al Duomo
Milan

Beautiful place in the middle of it all with an amazing staff!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Giulia Carucci
Giulia
Giulia Carucci
Local specialist in Bologna | Replied on Oct 08, 2025
Dear Bobby and CeeCee,
what a wonderful review you wrote! I couldn't be happier to read it and to know that you were so happy about your trip! When poeple ask me why I love my job...my reply is that I see it as a way to make people happy, living some of the most unforgettable times of their lives. So every time I know that I was successful in doing so, I am the happiest person in the world!
It was a true pleasure for me to help you with this trip and even to meet you in person, we had such a...
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Dear Bobby and CeeCee,
what a wonderful review you wrote! I couldn't be happier to read it and to know that you were so happy about your trip! When poeple ask me why I love my job...my reply is that I see it as a way to make people happy, living some of the most unforgettable times of their lives. So every time I know that I was successful in doing so, I am the happiest person in the world!
It was a true pleasure for me to help you with this trip and even to meet you in person, we had such a nice time together! Tell CeeCee not to cry, Italy isn't going anywhere and you will be more than welcome every time you wish to come back! In the meantime...you can try to comfort her by preparing all the Italian specialties that you discovered! I am sure this will help!
A big hug to both of you!

Well organised fun from Venice to Rome
Italy | May 21 - Jun 3, 2025

Stephen
Stephen Y.
Australia | Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025
Our tour of Italy was spectacular, expertly managed by our local specialist Giulia. We travelled across the northern half of the country seamlessly, with easy-to-follow instructions for trains, transfers and car hire.
Our hotel in Venice was quiet, despite being just off the main thoroughfare. The hidden Venice private tour was great, with good food and wine. We returned to one of the osterias for a meal another day, our guide Marta giving us some great tips for local eateries.
Bologna...
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Our tour of Italy was spectacular, expertly managed by our local specialist Giulia. We travelled across the northern half of the country seamlessly, with easy-to-follow instructions for trains, transfers and car hire.
Our hotel in Venice was quiet, despite being just off the main thoroughfare. The hidden Venice private tour was great, with good food and wine. We returned to one of the osterias for a meal another day, our guide Marta giving us some great tips for local eateries.
Bologna was fun, more great food and wine, and the timely chance to participate in some local sporting events.
Late May was an ideal time to drive around Tuscany, some tourist crowds but not yet peak season. We loved our pasta cooking class at a cheese farm, followed by ... more great food and wine. Found several hidden gems of food shops, restaurants, and handmade goods away from the main tourist trodden streets in several of the towns.
Finished in Rome, managed to see the end of the Giro d'Italia, enjoyed many of the busy tourist sites, many of which were free on the first Sunday of the month. Our small group tours of the Vatican and Catacombs ended up being private tours which allowed our guides to customise the itineraries for our interests.

Hotel Review
Ca' Pozzo Inn
Venice

Quiet despite being a stones throw from the main thoroughfare through the city. The staff were helpful and friendly. Breakfasts were great.

Authenticity & Character
Secure courtyard accessed through a covered alleyway (sotoportego).
Location
A moderate walk from many of the sites. A waterbus stop is close by.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Hidden Venice and cicchetti experience
Hidden Venice and cicchetti experience
Italy

Our guide Marta took us through several streets off the main tourist path and we saw several of the quirkier sites of Venice. Food and wine were sampled at several great osterias. We got some great tips on eateries where the food was delicious and the prices reasonable.

Local specialist: Giulia Carucci
Giulia
Giulia Carucci
Local specialist in Bologna | Replied on Jun 16, 2025

Dear Stephen and Jakki,

thank you very much for your kind words!
An most of all: I am so happy to hear that you liked your trip so much! This is exactly what I aim for when I plan a trip for some travellers and your feedback is the best reward I could dream of!
I hope you will now keep such great memories with you back home! :)

All the best from Italy and if ever you wished to see more of my wonderful country, don't hesitate to get in touch again!
Warmly,
Giulia

Outstanding travel experience
Italy | May 11 - May 19, 2025

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Charles B.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on May 21, 2025

Giulia quickly understood the type of experience we wanted. Then she worked hard to deliver it. She succeeded. She and Andrea are outstanding.

Local specialist: Giulia Carucci
Giulia
Giulia Carucci
Local specialist in Bologna | Replied on May 22, 2025

Thank you very much Charles, your words are the best reward for me!
This is exactly what we work for and we couldn't be happier that you are fully pleased with your trip!
Thank you!
Giulia