Lorenza Cannarsa

We had so much fun learning to make pizza. The staff was so friendly and knowledgeable, and our pizza was delicious!

Amazing location, well appointed. The staff was so helpful and kind. The only downside was a round bed, which for two very tall people was not very comfortable.

This is such a pretty little hotel with 24 hour reception, an amazing made-to-order breakfast, and a big suite with a full kitchen. It’s off one of the main walking streets (Via Vittorio Emanuele) so you right in the middle of the action, walking distance to everything. The room had a little balcony where you can hang out and people watch. Umbrellas in the lobby, nice touch.

This was a unique little hotel. The reception desk staff was wonderful and had great ideas for restaurants and Marsala wine tours, which we hadn’t yet set up. The apartment was huge, with tons of closet space, a mini-kitchen, an iron and ironing board, a steamer, and private patio access. It’s in walking distance from the old part of town which has cute restaurants and shops. We drove over to Florio for the wine tours as it’s tough to get a taxi in Marsala. Parking was a challenge due to street cleaning one of the nights we were staying, so we had to move our car. Breakfast was excellent.

It’s a cute and clean B&B. The room was large and comfortable, the owner provided unlimited cold water and access to the refrigerator which was great. Breakfast was good with baked goods and fresh coffee, not much protein though. The location isn’t great and parking was a challenge, although we were able to walk 20 minutes to a good restaurant. If you are just going to the Valley of the Temples, there’s no real reason to stay in Agrigento, stay outside the city.

Lovely property, walking distance to everything in Ortigia, we had a sea view to watch ocean storms! The room was very small with almost no room to put two suitcases. We had a fridge and complementary water. Front desk staff were wonderful. Buffet breakfast had a great selection of food and then you can order many more items off the menu. Great coffee, umbrellas available,

Very nice front desk staff, we had a large room overlooking the water, On the third floor, our room had its own huge terrace with a separate entrance. We barely used the terrace because we were out so much. Breakfast was decent, the coffee was fabulous. Great location (but very windy roads to get there if you are driving, valet parking.

Chiara met us at the hotel and was warm, friendly and knowledgeable. This was actually a 3 hour tour and well worth the time. We covered a lot of ground, and learned so much about the history of the Mafia and today’s anti-mafia movement. While there, we learned more Sicily culture and history. Well worth the time.

This tour was surprisingly fun! These are historic salt pans that are still worked by hand, with men in the salt pans. We learned so much - how they work, how they are managed, the history of salt panning in the region, how salt is stored, etc. The tasting afterwards was crazy good, with fresh fruits, vegetables and olive oil bread to combine with different flavored salts. That was delicious. Our tour guide was wonderful, on staff at the salt pans. The store sells it all, you will want to buy salt, especially fluer de sel (“flower of salt”) which is the salt that forms a thin, delicate crust on the surface of the seawater as it evaporates. It’s the one to use for finishing and garnishing.

Sabrina was fantastic. She knew all you could imagine about Sicilian history and the history of this place. She was interesting, interested, and paced the tour well. There’s a lot to cover and it can be overwhelming.

Marta met us at the front gate and made this tour really enjoyable. She was knowledgeable about the Villa and Sicilian history, and a very nice person as well.

Sara and her husband are amazing! We had a great tour at LAeQUA including all the specialized machinery for nuts and chocolate, and made our own Modica style chocolate. They focus on fair trade ingredients and have close relationships with their suppliers. The commitment to their products and mission is infectious. This laboraty if a little bit outside of the city and well worth the drive.

Did we miss this? Didn’t see it on our last itinerary.

This was a great experience. Marco picked us up at our hotel and we were joined by another family of 5. He provided history and context as we were driving to Mount Etna, and gave us all some time to chat also. We stopped at a little convenience store to buy some water. Our first stop was a lava cave, which was fascinating, then we walked up the mountain to a dormant lava field. We ended with a wonderful lunch and winery tour at Cantine Petria. Would have been nice to have been provided water and walking sticks as parts of the climb were slippery and rocky. Marco was interesting, knowledgeable, and personable, and nice to spend the better part of day with.

Not sure how to rate this so gave it a 3. The lists provided are fine, but we used Rick Steve's book and map and the hotel map for touring. Would have be nice to get local maps from KimKim, in hindsight.

The entry ticket was in the Vamoos app, which we forgot. But it was there and pre-paid, so that was convenient.

We cancelled this when we needed to change from afternoon to morning. Gave it a “poor” to click through.

We cancelled this before we left. Only gave it a “poor” to be able to click through.

Lovely hotel and great breakfast. Good location. Easy to walk everywhere. Very safe.

Such a cool hotel. We only stayed a night and wish we could have stayed longer! Great location! Vibrant and close to things you will want to see in Catania!

Lovely room. And close to everything - shopping, great restaurants and sights!

Good location. Didn’t love our room. Good breakfast!

The staff are wonderful. Room very comfortable. Great location near to so many sights and restaurants. Felt very safe. Loved our stay!

This was a beautiful site and tour. Aureliano was of our best guides!

Good guide! Very interesting.

Guides were great and spoke good English. It’s a lot of driving and wish there was more hiking!

Great trip. And had a lovely group!

Sabine was a wonderful guide! We loved our afternoon here and wish we could have stayed longer.

Wonderful and knowledgeable guide!

We LOVED our guide.

We chose this hotel because a friend had stayed there and we are so glad we upgraded from what we originally booked. This hotel is beautiful and charming. and in a great location. We stayed in the deluxe room and had a fantastic view of the sea. Definitely walk down to the black beach for the day. Town is only a 30 minute walk or you can take the shuttle. The rooms very very clean, staff was A+++ and the view was absolutely amazing! I highly recommend this hotel!

The online pictures do not do this place justice. This hotel was so cute and the service was excellent. It is also in the perfect location and a very safe neighborhood.

The boat tour of the Isle of Capri was a breathtaking experience that offered stunning views and a sense of adventure from start to finish. We upgraded from a large group to just our group of 6 and I'm glad we did that as it was more personal. Our guide Francesco was great and he shared fascinating insights about Capri’s history and landmarks. The blue grotto was so busy that we decided to skip it but our guide took us to the white cave, the red cave and the love cave. At first I was very sad because the Blue Grotto is on my bucket list but I got to experience the beautiful blue water in the other caves as well. Maybe not as big but I did see it. Along the way, we enjoyed delicious local snacks and sipped on refreshing drinks, soaking in the sun and the beautiful scenery. Francesco made us a lunch reservation at Restaurante La Canzone Del Mare and the view was amazing and the food was delicious. We then took the chair lift up to the top of the mountain, a must do!

The pizza-making class was an absolute delight, filled with laughter and creativity from start to finish. Upon arrival, we were greeted by our enthusiastic instructors, Anna and Giuseppe who exuded passion for both pizza and Italian culture. We made Tiramisu with Anna and pizza with Giuseppe. The actual place was so nicely decorated. We made the Tiramisu, placed it in the fridge to cool and ate it at the end of the night. We each made a pizza, different kinds and shared each one. The best part was savoring our delicious creations together, sharing stories and laughter over each slice. This fun and interactive class not only taught us valuable culinary skills but also created lasting memories and a deeper appreciation for the art of pizza-making. Anna and Giuseppe had the best personalities, we all felt like we were at a friends house for dinner.

Visiting the Pompeii ruins was an unforgettable experience that transported me back in time. As I walked through the ancient streets, I was struck by the remarkable preservation of the site, which vividly illustrates daily life during the Roman Empire. On a sad note, our tour guide was not the best. He often walked ahead of the group, didn't speak loud enough and often started talking before our entire group got together. At one point he started arguing with a security person because there were so many people cutting in front of us. We told him it was fine but he then said no it's not fine and they need to do something about it. He was more upset then we were. We didn't even know his name. He did seem to know a lot of the history and was very informative but was not in a good mood.

Wow, this was one of the best experiences. A scenic location, quality wines, expert guidance and amazing food! We started out with a tour and then had lunch. I loved how they brought out several small plates. We sat, drank wine, enjoyed the beautiful scenery and they just kept bringing us plate after plate of delicious food. Together, these elements created a memorable and enriching experience that exemplifies what a top-notch winery should offer. I have high standards and this met my expectations 100%

Daniella was the best tour guide. Her English was excellent, she made an effort to talk to our entire group, she also made sure we all stayed together, she brought ponchos for us in case in rained, she had wonderful stories and also gave us a lot of historic facts about Naples and the local food and was so cute and cheerful with little jokes. LOVED her! She seemed to really enjoy her job!

Not as endearing as other places we stayed. Not bad at all, but not a hotel that we'd put on the top of our list. The room itself was fine but the breakfast, and caffe area, were not as good as others.

Great location, friendly and informative staff, quiet. Breakfast was excellent. Clean and spacious bathroom.

We stayed here due to business at the Department of Veterinary Sciences, which is within walking distance of the hotel. Breakfast was excellent! The two are located in Ozzano, just East of Bologna, which is a small town. When put into this context, Phi Hotel was fine. Ratings below reflect the context.

It would be crazy not to get a Skip the line ticket!

Once you see for yourself the lines to get in without a Skip The Line ticket, you'll know!

Outstanding. Our private guide was native to Florence and was fantastic.

Fabulous, especially the Enzo museum. The two museums are complementary, not duplicative. A must-see for Ferrarista, car nuts and F1 fans.

Amazing service! So kind and helpful.

I have already mentioned our total satisfaction with our lodging. It had all the amenities of home, so we ended up eating breakfast and some dinners inn the apartment and were happy to be able to do so. The apartment had four showers, so each room's occupants had their own shower. The apartment also had a laundry, and we used the washing machine several times. But we could get the clothes drier to work, so that was a problem. We loved the apartment, and want to say thank you for arranging our stay there!

Again, the fact that this is offered makes it clear that the number of tourists visiting the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel is enormous. You must buy this option if you are going to visit these sites, but the large number of tourists just detracted from the experience for me.

The Vatican and Sistine Chapel are must-see sites for any visit to Rome. Must-see for tens of thousands of tourists in addition to you, regrettably, so you will spend your entire time shuffling through the museum and chapel dodging other tourists, trying to keep up with your guide, and trying to hear your guide describe what you hope to see through all the other tourists. I don't suppose there is any way to change this situation, but it detracts from the experience.

It says a lot about the large number of tourists at the Colosseum that this service is provided, but the truth is you would spend more time standing in ine than seeing the Colosseum and Forum if you did not take this option. By all means, take advantage of this.

Again, a knowledgeable guide who was able to communicate well in English was an enormous benefit and we got a lot out of the tour.

This is where a highly educated guide added a lot to the experience. She was able to describe the architecture of the Pantheon and how it used the natural movement of the sun to illustrate the progression of the seasons. She explained the structure of the building inside and out. As part of this tour, we also visited the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain, and she was able to include a lot of history from those fountains in her explanation of their history. We were very pleased with her extensive knowledge and her pleasant demeaor.

Our guide for this walking tour is a trained archeologist with extensive knowledge of the cultures and civilizations that created the magniicient monuments we were visiting. It would have been hard to find a better, more knowledgeable and qualified guide. We. were very happy with her and recommend her to other visitors.

The rooms are nice and very spacious. The location is in the heart of the city and cant be beat. The morning breakfast was a plus.

This hotel was a treasure. The couple who owns and operates it are so kind and welcoming. We really enjoyed the delicious breakfast spread each morning which included eggs or pancakes made fresh to order. The location was great and the people even better!

The rooms were very large, the breakfast was outstanding and the location was central.

This was a neat experience. It began with a walk to the local market to shop for the food we will cook. The guide grew up in the neighborhood and so you feel like a part of the community. We were then welcomed back into their home where we engaged in a cooking class and delicious meal. We really enjoyed spending time with locals in their home and learning about their customs, beliefs and ideas.

A unique experience to vacation like a local! The hot springs were divine, the grounds stunning and the people kind.

We had a wonderful experience with the Loghi family. It was such a treat to meet all 3 generations working the land. The truffle hunt was fun and informative and the cooking class after was delicious and informative. The entire team was welcoming and hospitable.

We loved our guide Serena and appreciated how connected she was with the community. This was by far one of the best tours we went on in Italy and cannot recommend it more highly.

Our guide was very intelligent and knowledgeable. She was a native to the community and offered a very in depth and personal perspective.

This was a fun experience that enabled us to try so much delicious local fare.