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Melanie Rapuano

My name is Melanie and I'm a Travel Specialist based here in Italy! I'm half Italian and half British and I come from a city just off the Amalfi Coast!
I've always loved creating travel plans for myself and for family and friends, even for places I'd never been to.
When arranging a trip I love mixing sightseeing with local experiences, experiences which really talk about the country, the people, the tastes, the smells and which you can take back home with you not only in a photo, but as a feeling too!

As a mum of 2 small children I also try my best to help with family trips, because we all know the saying happy children, happy parents, especially on holiday!!

I like to think of myself as your friend in Italy, the one who helps you plan your trips from a local point of view, just as if you were asking a friend about her beautiful country!

I've traveled ever since I can remember and I've always loved calling a place a ''home'' even if just for a few days and this is what I hope I can share with you about my part of the world!

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I specialize in the whole of Italy, there isn't a corner we haven't discovered!
Our experiences vary from sightseeing private and group tours to limoncello making in a local lemon grove, to a cooking class in a Tuscan farm to private boat trips on the Amalfi Coast!Truffle hunting in Piemonte or a jeep experience on Mt Etna? We have it all covered with English speaking, professionals who can't wait to share their unique stories with you!
And if you are travelling with children, we make sure it's completely child friendly with a glass of wine for the grown ups!"

How did you get involved in travel?

"I guess I've always been involved in travel! Being half British I've always helped friends and family come to Italy and enjoy our everyday life! By the time I was 12 I think I'd been to Pompeii 15 times already not to mention the fact the Amalfi Coast is on my doorstep which made everyone want to come and visit me even more!
It's in my DNA!"

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"When travelling around Norway I stopped off to take some pictures in what seemed the middle of nowhere and I naturally took out my bottle of water and a snack. I was stopped by a Norwegian lady on a bike, she asked me why I was drinking bottled water. She told me Norwegians don't believe in buying water and went on about giving me some ''storytelling'' about how Norwegians lived. It was a random moment but it was so special, she took her time to talk to me about her beautiful country and share with me parts of everyday life which I would have never known!"

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

Pizza Cooking Class in Naples

Learn what makes authentic Neapolitan pizza the best pizza in the world with a family-friendly cooking class. Uncover all the secrets of this great Italian wonder in the exclusive company of a pizza chef. To start, your guide will lead you to the restaurant of one of the oldest families of...

Toddler-Friendly Family Walking Tour in Venice

Get your bearings and enjoy a fun, family-friendly orientation walking tour of beautiful Venice. Designed specifically for younger kids (toddlers and preschoolers), you’ll enjoy an exciting scavenger hunt filled with games and coloring.Oh no, kids! Poor Marco, the lion, is so worried—his friends...

Family Food Tour & Cooking in Rome

In this family-friendly tour of Rome’s food culture, you’ll first enjoy the city’s markets and then learn how to make traditional pizza on your own. Kids and families love this experience, as it offers lifetime memories and teaches new skills. You’ll visit Rome's most beautiful and ancient...

Chianti Wine Tasting & Farm Lunch

Absorb Chianti’s scenic countryside with a driving and winetasting tour. You’ll twist and turn along panoramic roads, tour wine cellars, learn about the history of growing Chianti grapes, and savor a traditional lunch of local products on a family farm. As you set off for Chianti, enjoy the...

Cinque Terre Sea Kayaking Tour

Enjoy Cinque Terre from a different perspective with a morning or sunset sea kayak tour. You’ll paddle from Monterosso al Mare to Vernazza, discovering cliffs and caves and swimming in the crystalline water. Kayaking allows you to explore otherwise inaccessible coastlines. Enjoy this special...

Sunset e-Bike Wine Tour in Cinque Terre

Discover the picturesque vineyards of Ca’du Ferrà on an exciting e-bike tour. Starting in Levanto, you’ll pedal up into the hill and reach the scenic vineyards, which stand at over 1,000 feet (350 m) above sea level. Stop here to visit a vineyard and enjoy a wine tasting in the cellar with some...

Recent trip reviews for Melanie

We had a wonderful time on our trip to Italy....
Italy | Oct 17 - Oct 24, 2024

Suzanne
Suzanne H.
Conyers, GA | Reviewed on Nov 07, 2024
We had a wonderful time on our trip to Italy. Melanie did a great job planning a “Comfortable Trip” for my mom. My mom can walk but not long distances so we needed an electric wheelchair for this trip. Melanie was able to find one for us to rent and had it waiting for us at the hotel. After talking w/ friends from the USA and reading reviews online, I was led to believe that Italy was not a wheelchair friendly place and we were going to have difficulty using it. Fortunately that was... Read more

We had a wonderful time on our trip to Italy. Melanie did a great job planning a “Comfortable Trip” for my mom. My mom can walk but not long distances so we needed an electric wheelchair for this trip. Melanie was able to find one for us to rent and had it waiting for us at the hotel. After talking w/ friends from the USA and reading reviews online, I was led to believe that Italy was not a wheelchair friendly place and we were going to have difficulty using it. Fortunately that was not the case. Yes, there were some narrow streets and steep hills but we were able to work around the obstacles and my mom did not have to miss out on any of our Italy experiences. Very happy that Melanie listened to our requests and planned the trip accordingly. She was also very accessible on what’s app during the trip and checked in with us regularly. Highly recommend her company. The only negative was that I had to postpone the trip a year and the price ended up increasing by about $1k a person. Not sure if that was because of inflation or because there was originally going to be 5 of us and it only ended up being 4.

Activity Reviews
Chianti Wine & Olive Oil Tour and Village of Siena
Chianti Wine & Olive Oil Tour and Village of Siena
Italy

Food and wine were great - the gnocchi was AMAZING! Family was very friendly. The only negative is that if u place an order it takes about 30 days to receive it which is fine because they tell you that upfront. However, I live in Atlanta and was having the wine shipped to San Diego for a party that I am attending Nov 9. The some said that he would ship the Monday after our tour. Unfortunately, totally dropped the ball on this and as of Nov 4th the order still hasn’t shipped. Had I know. That they weren’t going to follow through, then I would have just had it sent to Atlanta. I spent a lot of money on wine, olive oil, and vinegar that I won’t be able to enjoy.

Quality of Experience
Wish a tour of the vineyard was part of the experience. Maybe it wasn’t because the grapes had already been picked for the season??
Food
Gnocchi and tomato’s were so yummy!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Rey friendly but son didn’t follow through on shipping my order in a timely manner
Transport
The driver was very friendly
Pizza Cooking Class in Sorrento
Pizza Cooking Class in Sorrento
Sorrento

So much fun. The chef was so funny. We really had a great time and the pizza was yummy. We met another group from the US on this experience. When we left, someone from the group forgot something at the restaurant and the chef chased us down on his motorcycle to return it to him.

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Capri and the Amalfi coast boat tour with the Blu Grotto
Capri and the Amalfi coast boat tour with the Blu Grotto
Italy

Really fun day. The driver was very friendly.

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Explore Pompeii Walking Tour
Explore Pompeii Walking Tour
Italy

Loved Pompeii. Our guide was very knowledgeable and it was very interesting hearing the history of the city.

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Andrew was very knowledgeable and nice. He made the tour interesting. Only thing is that he often walked far ahead of us and was on his phone a lot. There was one time when he took my mom by elevator and we took the stairs and met him. He said do t worry, I will stay with her. When we met up with them he was walking far ahead of her.
Transport
Driver was nice but not a very good driver. His van was a lot older than the other vans we had taken. He drove fast and passed other cars in traffic. This was the only day that my niece got car sick during any of our tours.
Local specialist: Melanie Rapuano
Melanie
Melanie Rapuano
Local specialist in Italy | Replied on Nov 07, 2024
Hi Suzanne, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. I'm so pleased your mum and you all had a lovely time and that a few extra touches helped make it a comfortable trip for you all.
As you know I'm trying to get an answer regarding the wine, fingers crossed you will get to enjoy the wine after all.
Thank you for commenting on the experiences, guides and drivers, I will definitely look into the car for you, as you noticed from the past days, we always use the best cars so... Read more

Hi Suzanne,

thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. I'm so pleased your mum and you all had a lovely time and that a few extra touches helped make it a comfortable trip for you all.
As you know I'm trying to get an answer regarding the wine, fingers crossed you will get to enjoy the wine after all.

Thank you for commenting on the experiences, guides and drivers, I will definitely look into the car for you, as you noticed from the past days, we always use the best cars so I'll see what happened there.

I'm really pleased we were able to arrange Pompeii too, not the best place for wheelchair access and I know the disabled route is not as enjoyable but the guide informed me he was able to skip the lines a few times and extended the tour a little to allow you to see a little more too!

Indeed the higher price was due to having to split everything by 4 and not 5, and to make it more comfortable we also decided to make some changes like arrange private transfer from Florence to Sorrento, wheelchairs to be delivered and some other little tweaks which were not arranged last year.

Thanks again for booking and I'm so pleased I was able to help you all make special Italian memories! I look forward to your next trip to Italy!

Take care,
Melanie

Melanie was absolutely amazing. She was grea...
Italy | Oct 18 - Oct 26, 2024

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Abdul A.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024
Melanie was absolutely amazing. She was great to work with, very attentive, and responded very quickly. She was available to us throughout the whole trip and made the trip seamless. Would highly recommend without any hesitation. Read more

Melanie was absolutely amazing. She was great to work with, very attentive, and responded very quickly. She was available to us throughout the whole trip and made the trip seamless. Would highly recommend without any hesitation.

Hotel Reviews
Vanity Hotel Navona
Rome

Great location. Very nice and friendly staff. The room and some of the amenities could use a little updating, but overall a great place to stay.

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Hotel Olimpia
Venice

Great hotel. The location, staff, and amenities were all outstanding.

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Ambrosio Relais
Sorrento

This is not a hotel, but more of a bed and breakfast. The location is very far from the city center. It is located on a main road which is very loud throughout the night and the owner's dog barked all night on one of the nights. Although everything was clean, the towels were very old and rough and the bed not very comfortable.

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Activity Reviews
Venice Walking and Gondola Tour
Venice Walking and Gondola Tour
Venice
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Vatican & Sistine Chapel Tour
Vatican & Sistine Chapel Tour
Rome
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Boat tour along the Amalfi Coast
Boat tour along the Amalfi Coast
Sorrento
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Colosseo and Roman forums adventure
Colosseo and Roman forums adventure
Rome
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Explore St. Mark's Basilica and The Doge's Palace
Explore St. Mark's Basilica and The Doge's Palace
Venice
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Local specialist: Melanie Rapuano
Melanie
Melanie Rapuano
Local specialist in Italy | Replied on Oct 28, 2024

Thank you so much for letting me be part of your surprise trip to your wife, I'm so pleased you both had a lovely holiday and made many Italian memories to take home.
I'm really sorry about the Ambrosio Relais, as I explained the area might feel completely different during peak season when it's extra busy, but thank you so much for commenting on the accommodation itself so we can look into it for the future.

Again, thank you for booking and I look forward to your next trip to Italy!

A presto,
Melanie

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Great trip, helpful site. Newbies- don't assume anything.... at all.
Italy | Oct 19 - Oct 26, 2024

Ryan
Ryan D.
Armenia | Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024
Overall I was decently happy with the KimKim experience. I think that the platform and agents as a whole are not really geared towards someone who is a first time user. There were many many things that I either missed or was not informed about that seemed to be "common sense" for the platform/agent, but were just never communicated. These are things that I will know for next time, but would have appreciated being informed about this time.
One example is the installments. I asked for 3 (maybe...
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Overall I was decently happy with the KimKim experience. I think that the platform and agents as a whole are not really geared towards someone who is a first time user. There were many many things that I either missed or was not informed about that seemed to be "common sense" for the platform/agent, but were just never communicated. These are things that I will know for next time, but would have appreciated being informed about this time.
One example is the installments. I asked for 3 (maybe 4, can't remember.. not important) installments for the payment. When I was told yes and that this was no problem, I took this at face-value and with the standard accepted definition of an installment. The payment is divided up and due at interval due dates. This is how a car payment works, how a credit card payment works, how literally every industry in the world defines an "installment payment". I checked the site, and the next due date was XX/XX/XXXX. Great. I would have my next installment to pay on that date. Given that I have the ability to make random partial payments at anytime through the site on my own (without it being "called" an installment), it makes absolutely no sense that "offering installments" wasn't actually offering to let me pay in installments, it was just the agent doing the math to calculate the total cost divided by 4. I could have done that myself and made partial payments.... that was not helpful. What was also not helpful, was being told that I had to come up with $13k in four days because "oh your installments aren't actually installments and you have to pay everything by the first installment date". What I expected was divided payments due at staggered due dates. What I got was the agent telling me that I had to figure out how to get $13k in four days... and only because I asked, not because I was informed.
I get that this is a budget platform and that it is my responsibility to read/study everything, but a little communication would have been helpful.
Another example.... we had private transfers for nearly everything. I asked about the car for the lemon tour about an hour before, and was told "ohh we think it's a nice walk so I planned for you guys to walk to that". Yes, I should have read the plan a little more carefully and realized that. But if you are "planning on us having a nice little walk"... maybe tell us?
There was some kind of taxi strike issue so it took us 45 minutes of trying to get a cab before we gave up and walked, and missed the tour entirely.
Not the agents fault we missed the tour, that was our fault for not reading and studying the plan more carefully, it just would have been nice to be informed that this particular outing had a different game plan when every outing so far had a driver.

All this to say- Melanie was nice, the trip was awesome, and the vendors she set us up with were lovely. I wish a bit more focus was put on communicating the little things that were "assumed" we would know, but again I just didn't realize I needed to be that vigilant in combing through all the fine print.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Conca Park 4* Sorrento
Sorrento

Incredible hotel, loved it. By far the most uncomfortable beds I've ever slept on in a hotel, BUT the room-service food was awesome.

Authenticity & Character
awesome art, cool entryway
Location
very walkable
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
very clean but the beds were wildly uncomfortable. I think we all need a massage after those beds
Hotel Le Meridien Visconti - Marriott
Rome

Clean, nice staff, helpful, awesome family room (s)

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Renaissance Naples Hotel Mediterraneo - Marriott Naples
Naples

Stunning views while eating breakfast. Loved this hotel. Kinda felt like the toilet was going to fall out of the wall every time we sat on it, but might just be old

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little rickety, but nice overall and awesome views
Activity Reviews
City Tour of Naples
City Tour of Naples
Italy

It was fine. Exactly what it says it is, nothing negative to say but also nothing crazy outstanding. It was a good way to see the city.

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N/A
Full day excursion along the Amalfi coast with private driver
Full day excursion along the Amalfi coast with private driver
Italy

Good excursion

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Lemon tour and lunch in Sorrento
Lemon tour and lunch in Sorrento
Sorrento

Didn't make the tour but my husband said it was fine. Not super interesting for the kids, but short enough that it didn't matter too much. Broke my molar on the ravioli, but that could have happened in any restaurant. human error.

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Local specialist: Melanie Rapuano
Melanie
Melanie Rapuano
Local specialist in Italy | Replied on Oct 28, 2024
Hi Ryan,
thank you so much for your review.
So sorry if you found it a little confusing, what happened was, as you confirmed the booking in July, there were only 3 months before your actual arrival. You asked to split into 4 instalments but this is usually in order to use different cards so everyone can pay for themselves. Had we had more time we would of course been able to spread the amount over time, but because all trips must be paid in full 2 months before arrival, in order to pay...
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Hi Ryan,
thank you so much for your review.
So sorry if you found it a little confusing, what happened was, as you confirmed the booking in July, there were only 3 months before your actual arrival. You asked to split into 4 instalments but this is usually in order to use different cards so everyone can pay for themselves. Had we had more time we would of course been able to spread the amount over time, but because all trips must be paid in full 2 months before arrival, in order to pay suppliers and confirm services, it didn't leave you a lot of time between payments. Again I'm sorry for the inconvenience this caused.

I'm pleased you all had a lovely trip even if you left a tooth behind and I look forward to seeing you in Italy again!
Melanie

Two incredible weeks in Italy
Italy | Sep 24 - Oct 6, 2024

Lisa
Lisa D.
New Zealand | Reviewed on Oct 22, 2024
We had the most amazing two weeks in Italy. Melanie listened to what was important to us and what activities we liked and planned the perfect trip. She kept us fully informed in the months leading up to the trip but even more important was the support she gave us during the trip. She took the time to send us a welcome message, offer her services while we were travelling around and even sent through an outline of the day every morning with all the vouchers and timelines that we needed for... Read more

We had the most amazing two weeks in Italy. Melanie listened to what was important to us and what activities we liked and planned the perfect trip. She kept us fully informed in the months leading up to the trip but even more important was the support she gave us during the trip. She took the time to send us a welcome message, offer her services while we were travelling around and even sent through an outline of the day every morning with all the vouchers and timelines that we needed for that day. This extra service ensured that we had everything at hand that we needed and nothing was left to chance. She suggested restaurants and other activities that we might be interested in, she checked ferry timetables for us and sent us best wishes/farewell messages when we were leaving. Melanie was an integral part of what made our short time in Italy so enjoyable - we can't recommend her enough!

Local specialist: Melanie Rapuano
Melanie
Melanie Rapuano
Local specialist in Italy | Replied on Oct 23, 2024

Hi Lisa, what can I say, Just thank you!

Thank you for trusting me with your holiday from day one, to when I suggested towns with strange names to using my city as a base for a non touristy trip on the Amalfi Coast! Thank you for keeping me updated with lovely photos along the way, thank you for being lovely guests, and a big thank you for this lovely review which definitely brought a tear to my eye.
I can't wait to book your next trip to Italy!

Take care,
Melanie

Melanie was a great agent for our Italy experience!
Italy | Oct 1 - Oct 10, 2024

Regan
Regan G.
Shelton, CT | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2024

Melanie was so knowledgeable and helpful during all phases of our trip. The tours she selected all turned out wonderful, all our tour guides were welcoming, friendly, and highly knowledgeable in the local history. Highlights included Klaas for the e-bike tour of the aqueducts and our guide Elissabetta for our colosseum tour. Our hike for the path of the gods included a great stop at a shepherds farm for a cliff top meal which was an amazing experience!

Local specialist: Melanie Rapuano
Melanie
Melanie Rapuano
Local specialist in Italy | Replied on Oct 14, 2024

Hi Regan,

thank you so much for your booking and your lovely review. I'm so pleased you had such a lovely holiday and you enjoyed our friendly and professional guides!
I'm sure meeting Antonino at the top of the Path of the Gods was a lovely experience, I didn't want to ruin this surprise by telling you before!

Thanks again Regan and I look forward to your next trip to Italy!

A presto,
Melanie

Our 40th Anniversary dream comes true!!
Italy | Sep 27 - Oct 7, 2024

Nina
Nina L.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2024
Our trip to Italy was FABULOUS!! Melanie did an outstanding job planning our 40th anniversary trip. She was always available and right on top of things. She had wonderful recommendations and worked very hard to make our dream trip come true!!
Our tour guides were very knowledgeable, most especially Claudia at the Vatican, Katie at Pompei and Mina? in Venice. Each tour guide brought the specifics of Italy alive and left us wanting MORE. All of our guides and drives were friendly and...
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Our trip to Italy was FABULOUS!! Melanie did an outstanding job planning our 40th anniversary trip. She was always available and right on top of things. She had wonderful recommendations and worked very hard to make our dream trip come true!!
Our tour guides were very knowledgeable, most especially Claudia at the Vatican, Katie at Pompei and Mina? in Venice. Each tour guide brought the specifics of Italy alive and left us wanting MORE. All of our guides and drives were friendly and accommodating, helping us manage a new experience. We loved sharing stories with them and hearing about how they ended up as guides or drivers
We will be recommending this company to friends and family in hopes that they have the same experience.
Thank you for a trip we will always remember and we WILL be back
Nina and Bob

Hotel Reviews
Ambrosio Relais
Sorrento
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Hotel Navona Colors
Rome
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Activity Reviews
Vatican & Sistine Chapel Tour
Vatican & Sistine Chapel Tour
Rome

Claudia was a wonderful guide, my anticipation of the Vatican experience was lessened just a bit by the crowds. Rather loud and too many. Maybe less people in the groups

Pasta & Tiramisù class
Pasta & Tiramisù class
Rome

Outstanding, it was a wonderful learning experience and lots of fun. Friendly staff and the group number was perfect.

Special Colosseum tour: Colosseum, Arena Floor, Underground, Roman Forum
Special Colosseum tour: Colosseum, Arena Floor, Underground, Roman Forum
Rome

Katie did an outstanding job explaining the past history up to the present, like an enjoyable history class. :) The undergroud tour was amazing!! Thank you Melanie for making that happen.

Ravello, Amalfi & Positano
Ravello, Amalfi & Positano
Sorrento

Could have used more time in each area to enjoy and investigate this beautiful area.

Olive and Wine Tasting in Tuscany Countrtyside
Olive and Wine Tasting in Tuscany Countrtyside
Italy

We very much enjoyed tasting at 3 different wineries. Lunch was delicious and our tour guide Chechi? did a fabulous job keeping us interested and entertained.

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Venice Walking and Gondola Tour
Venice Walking and Gondola Tour
Venice

Again, the tour guide was outstanding, very knowledgeable and entertaining.

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Local specialist: Melanie Rapuano
Melanie
Melanie Rapuano
Local specialist in Italy | Replied on Oct 31, 2024

Hi Nina,
are you ready to come back yet???

Booking this special anniversary trip was special right from our first message and I am so pleased we managed to make it extra special with the ''impossible to find'' tour of the Colosseum which was important to you both.
I am so pleased you had a lovely holiday and enjoyed everything I planned for you.

Thank you again for trusting me with your trip and I can't wait to book another trip to Italy for you!

Take care,
Melanie

Melanie was a huge help planning our trip to ...
Italy | Sep 14 - Sep 28, 2024

Veronica
Veronica R.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 04, 2024
Melanie was a huge help planning our trip to Italy. All her suggestions and tips were super helpful.
The transfers were all on time and comfortable and the excursions and guides were amazing, especially our Wine Tour in Tuscany.
Planning our trip with KimKim took a lot of pressure and worries out of the process and made our trip that much more enjoyable. During the trip, if we had any questions, Melanie was always just a text away and she always responded immediately.
I would definitely...
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Melanie was a huge help planning our trip to Italy. All her suggestions and tips were super helpful.
The transfers were all on time and comfortable and the excursions and guides were amazing, especially our Wine Tour in Tuscany.
Planning our trip with KimKim took a lot of pressure and worries out of the process and made our trip that much more enjoyable. During the trip, if we had any questions, Melanie was always just a text away and she always responded immediately.
I would definitely use KimKim again or recommend them to anyone planning a first time trip to Italy.

Activity Reviews
Ferrari Museum Tour
Ferrari Museum Tour
Italy

The Ferrari museum tour is a fun experience for any car lover. You can take as much time as you like and there are options to do the simulator for an extra cost. I didn’t do it but it looked super fun.

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The Accademia Gallery and Uffizi Masterclass Experience
The Accademia Gallery and Uffizi Masterclass Experience
Florence

The Accademia and Uffizi gallery tours were excellent. I wasn’t sure if I was going to enjoy them but I’m so glad we added it to our trip. We had the best guide for the Uffizi tour and I couldn’t imagine going through that gallery without one. There is so much to see but our tour guide gave us all the history behind the museum and showed us all the most important paintings and exhibits. Seeing David in person was surprisingly emotional and he is amazing!

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Olive and Wine Tasting in Tuscany Countrtyside
Olive and Wine Tasting in Tuscany Countrtyside
Italy

This was one of my favourite experiences of our trip. We had such a great group of people on our tour and the 3 wineries we visited were beautiful. We had a great driver and the whole day was amazing. Highly recommend!

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Boat tour along the Amalfi Coast
Boat tour along the Amalfi Coast
Sorrento

We had a private cruise along the Amalfi coast. Our driver spoke little English so he was a little difficult to communicate with but we managed. The itinerary was a little different than what was listed. I wish we got to actually get off the boat in Positano but we just cruised by. We only got 20 mins in Amalfi but we had an amazing lunch in Priano at this restaurant called Il Pirata which the company booked for us in advance. We ended up asking to stay there for an extra hour to swim on a Little Rock beach that was so cute otherwise we weren’t sure if we were going to get to swim at all.

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I wish the tour had more stops and the boating time was at a quicker pace.
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Colosseo and Roman forums adventure
Colosseo and Roman forums adventure
Rome

This was a great tour and our guide was amazing. She had a lot of knowledge and made the tour very interesting. It was so cool to learn of all the history behind the Colosseum and the Forum.

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Local specialist: Melanie Rapuano
Melanie
Melanie Rapuano
Local specialist in Italy | Replied on Oct 08, 2024
Hi Veronica,
thank you so much for such a lovely and detailed review, and what lovely photos of you and your dad and sisters!
It took a little work but we made it exactly how you wanted it and so pleased we added the Uffizi and Accademia at the last minute, definitely sounds like you all enjoyed it!
Really sorry you didn't stop in Positano, as you know from a shared scheduled tour we turned it into a private tour for you all, maybe there was some misunderstanding with the skipper, I'm really...
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Hi Veronica,
thank you so much for such a lovely and detailed review, and what lovely photos of you and your dad and sisters!
It took a little work but we made it exactly how you wanted it and so pleased we added the Uffizi and Accademia at the last minute, definitely sounds like you all enjoyed it!
Really sorry you didn't stop in Positano, as you know from a shared scheduled tour we turned it into a private tour for you all, maybe there was some misunderstanding with the skipper, I'm really sorry about that - maybe it was a sign for you to come back to visit Positano and spend more time this side of the pond!

Thanks again for trusting me with your special holiday and I look forward to helping you book your next trip to Italy!

Ciao from Salerno,
Melanie

The trip was planned amazingly. The guides an...
Italy | Sep 14 - Sep 28, 2024

Sabrina
Sabrina M.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Sep 29, 2024
The trip was planned amazingly. The guides and personal drivers were so informative and friendly. I enjoyed every tour we attended. Melanie was amazing at helping us to plan our trip to our specifications. Thank you for all your help in planning our dream trip to Italy with our father. Read more

The trip was planned amazingly. The guides and personal drivers were so informative and friendly. I enjoyed every tour we attended. Melanie was amazing at helping us to plan our trip to our specifications. Thank you for all your help in planning our dream trip to Italy with our father.

Activity Reviews
The Accademia Gallery and Uffizi Masterclass Experience
The Accademia Gallery and Uffizi Masterclass Experience
Florence

The tour guide was so knowledgeable about the artwork and made the tour so interesting.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Colosseo and Roman forums adventure
Colosseo and Roman forums adventure
Rome

Again the tour guide was so knowledgeable and made the tour very memorable.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Olive and Wine Tasting in Tuscany Countrtyside
Olive and Wine Tasting in Tuscany Countrtyside
Italy

This was an amazing day with a small group of people and enjoyed the countryside and wine and olive oil of three different winery’s. Very well planned and was not rushed. One of my favorite days.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Boat tour along the Amalfi Coast
Boat tour along the Amalfi Coast
Sorrento

Was a beautiful boat ride but did not get to do all the activities that were listed with this tour. Felt as though we were rushed through parts of the day.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Melanie Rapuano
Melanie
Melanie Rapuano
Local specialist in Italy | Replied on Sep 30, 2024

Hi Sabrina and you all,

thank you so much for your lovely review! I'm so pleased you all had an amazing time and your dad had such a lovely holiday!
Thanks for helping me get a better understanding of you all in order for me to design this trip with you, we did a great team work didn't we!

Sorry to hear the boat tour was lacking in a few details, as you know we made it private for you as opposed to a small shared tour so this is probably where there was some confusion as it was not on a fixed schedule.

Thanks again for booking with me, I can't wait for your next trip to Italy!

Melanie

Every detail was accounted for. Perfect.
Italy | Sep 10 - Sep 23, 2024

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Richard B.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024

Every detail was accounted for and Melanie acted as a guardian angel during the trip, keeping an eye on all events. It was very comforting, and seamless. We will be doing this again.

Local specialist: Melanie Rapuano
Melanie
Melanie Rapuano
Local specialist in Italy | Replied on Sep 25, 2024

Hi Richard and Julie,
thank you so much for your lovely review, and thank you for your lovely words and for your photos and updates during your trip! It was an absolute pleasure and I was so pleased we were able to add some special touches to the trip for you!

I can't wait to plan your next trip to Italy!!
Thank you once again for booking with me and for trusting me with your holiday!

Melanie

Great thanks to Melanie
Italy | Sep 11 - Sep 20, 2024

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Loo Khim C.
Singapore | Reviewed on Sep 24, 2024

I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Melanie for her exceptional planning of our trip, particularly regarding transportation. Thanks to her efforts, we enjoyed a smooth and memorable experience. The itinerary was well-structured and easy to follow, which greatly enhanced our journey. Additionally, having emergency contacts readily available provided us with peace of mind. I was particularly impressed by Melanie’s prompt responses whenever we sought her advice during the trip. Her support truly made a difference.

Local specialist: Melanie Rapuano
Melanie
Melanie Rapuano
Local specialist in Italy | Replied on Sep 25, 2024

Thank you so much for your lovely review! And thank you for allowing me to be part of your trip by sharing some lovely photos. It was an absolute pleasure helping you all with your holiday in Italy.

I'm so pleased you had a lovely stay and I look forward to helping you plan your next trip to Italy.
A presto,
Melanie