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Tasos Mylonas

Traveling is a very personal matter! Following masses and ticking checklists has never been my cup of tea! As founder & director of travel12, I see every client as a unique personality who is looking for a fulfilling and enjoyable experience, in their own very personal way.

I strive to design and deliver coherent and authentic experiences, tailored to the needs and preferences of the traveler. Remember, travelers are like days. No two are the same!

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I am passionate about sharing true, meaningful experiences with people from all over the world. Traveling is all about living like a local, acting like a local, seeing things through the eyes of the locals.
History, culture, tradition, art, natural elements, food & wine production, gastronomy, cities & villages: experiencing different aspects of the locals' everyday life is what brings people closer, what makes understanding possible and what helps create unique and memorable traveling experiences.
I have traveled across Greece by car, boat, train and plane. I am still missing a few corners that I am looking forward to discover! "

How did you get involved in travel?

"Traveling has been in my heart since I was a kid! As I grew older, I started realizing that the more of the world you see the more there is yet to discover...

I have been looking for ways to experience the destinations I visited in an authentic way, to 'become a local' for a few days, to live the destination rather than just visit!
Finally, I decided to leave behind my career in consulting and banking to embark in a new journey: offering unique experience in Greece to travelers from all over the world. The joy in their faces is my best reward!"

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"My trip to Cuba!
When my wife and I took the plane for Cuba, we could not imagine that on the last of our trip, while walking on the 'Malecon', we would feel so much at home!
It 's all about meeting local people, wandering around, learning about their culture, picking fruit from the trees, tasting local recipes, participating at local events!
I still remember that day in Trinidad, inside a merchant's house, when we talked for hours like old friends..."

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Recent trip reviews for Tasos

We loved our private guides for everything. T...
Greece | Oct 8 - Oct 16, 2025

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Ashley N.
Charlotte, NC | Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025
We loved our private guides for everything. The hiking guide listened to us and took us on a challenging hike and since we finished early he took us to a place where we got to see how olive oil was made and how various olives tasted. Our guides on the both the bike tour and tha Acropolis were extremely knowledgeable about their areas and we learned a lot of information. Read more

We loved our private guides for everything. The hiking guide listened to us and took us on a challenging hike and since we finished early he took us to a place where we got to see how olive oil was made and how various olives tasted. Our guides on the both the bike tour and tha Acropolis were extremely knowledgeable about their areas and we learned a lot of information.

Hotel Reviews
NLH Monastiraki
Athens

We loved the location, the room was nice and the man who worked the morning buffet was extremely personable. We felt like we had made a new friend when we checked out.

Authenticity & Character
The staff is very kind and helpful. The buffet was amazing. . .
Location
Staff at hotel bent over backward to ensure that we had a wonderful stay.
Staff
They were extremelybkind and accommodated all of our needs.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The bed and our room.
Ippokampos Beachfront Hotel
Naxos

The pictures of the hotel were not at all what we were expecting. Apparently, our hotel had closed for the season so we were put in a horrible room. I was going to sleep on a chair at the beach. We called customer service and they arranged for us to meet with the supervisor of the hotel the next day and then put us in another hotel, The Anthony, and it was very nice.

Authenticity & Character
Don't ever put anyone in the initialnhotel that we were able to leave.
Location
Make sure that the hotel you book someone has not closed for the season.
Staff
She helped us with our move.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything! A cat came through the bathroom window and was sitting on our bed!
Kasimatis by La Perla
Santorini

Absolutely gorgeous overlooking the Agean sea. Perfect location!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Breakfast outdone our balcony was superior!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Acropolis Guided Tour
Private Acropolis Guided Tour
Athens

Guide was fabulous!

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Enjoy Athens by Bike!
Enjoy Athens by Bike!
Athens

Our guide took us everywhere and made us feel very safe while on our bikes.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The drivers were always on time. We had to change one transfer and they were very accommodating.
Sailing Tour around Naxos
Sailing Tour around Naxos
Naxos

Excellent. We met alot of nice people.

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Hiking Naxos Paths
Hiking Naxos Paths
Naxos
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our tour guide lead us up to the highest point on Naxos. He listened to us and took us on a strenuous hike.
Transport
Premium Sunset Catamaran Cruise in the Caldera lagoon
Premium Sunset Catamaran Cruise in the Caldera lagoon
Santorini

Awesome! The food was amazing!

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Their positive attitude.
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Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas

Amazing Honeymoon in Italy
Italy | Sep 29 - Oct 5, 2025

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Kailey B.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2025
We booked through Kim Kim with the help of Tazos! Everything he helped us book was incredible from all transportation and hotels to incredible activities! The hotels chosen for us were perfect and definitely took into account our preferences of being in small boutique hotels within walking distance from many attractions. We even had a local driver ask us if we had been to Italy before because of how good our selection of hotel was! All of the activities booked for us were so fun and well... Read more

We booked through Kim Kim with the help of Tazos! Everything he helped us book was incredible from all transportation and hotels to incredible activities! The hotels chosen for us were perfect and definitely took into account our preferences of being in small boutique hotels within walking distance from many attractions. We even had a local driver ask us if we had been to Italy before because of how good our selection of hotel was! All of the activities booked for us were so fun and well done! Tazos and his team were so great to work with and really helped us plan our honeymoon with no stress! Overall we had such an amazing honeymoon and would definitely recommend!

Activity Review
Trastevere Afternoon Food Tour & Wine Experience
Trastevere Afternoon Food Tour & Wine Experience
Rome

This was a really great tour! The guide was so knowledgeable and taught us lots of fun and interesting things about the food and wine in Italy! All of the food was incredible! This tour was definitely a highlight of our trip!

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Food
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Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas

ALL the guides were exceptional, knowledgeabl...
Italy | Sep 16 - Sep 27, 2025

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Joseph M.
Danvers, MA | Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025
ALL the guides were exceptional, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic about our tours!!
Such amazing and personable people.
We were guided through such beautiful and outstanding places.
Many thanks to all of them, the Travel 12 team for their exoertise and to Tasos Mylonas fir his guidance and outstanding service through the planning process.
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ALL the guides were exceptional, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic about our tours!!
Such amazing and personable people.
We were guided through such beautiful and outstanding places.
Many thanks to all of them, the Travel 12 team for their exoertise and to Tasos Mylonas fir his guidance and outstanding service through the planning process.

Hotel Reviews
Senato Hotel Milan
Milano

Lovely place, great location and exceptional front desk service! Delicious breakfast spread!

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Charming Bellagio Boutique Hotel 
Bellagio

Such a beautiful hotel, well appointed, and gorgeous gardens, pool, and gazebo. The staff was exceptional in every way!! Breakfast was delicious and well presented.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy to walk to all places of interest in town.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees
Stresa

Beautiful hotel from the mid-19th century. Gorgeous in every way. Staff and service were exceptional.

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Activity Reviews
Local transfer in Milan
Milan

All tranfers were on time, vehicles were clean, spacious and well cared for. Drivers were pleasant, enjoyable, and knowledgeable.

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Private Tour of Brera District
Private Tour of Brera District
Milan

Our guide Lorella was amazing, knowledgeable, and personable.

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Private Museum of Science and Technology Tour
Private Museum of Science and Technology Tour
Milan

Worth seeing this! Very educational.

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Private Guided Tour Duomo and Sforza Castle
Private Guided Tour Duomo and Sforza Castle
Milan

Our guide Merilena guided us through the rooftop and Duomo tours. The elevator to the rooftop was a blessing. Don't miss these views.

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Private Last Supper & La Scala Museum Tour
Private Last Supper & La Scala Museum Tour
Milan

An unforgettable experience.

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Private Armani Silos Museum Tour
Private Armani Silos Museum Tour
Milan

Outstanding experience. Lorella who was a certified Armani docent provided us with an amazing tour. An experience I'll never forget.

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Private Lake Como Boat Tour
Private Lake Como Boat Tour
Lake Como

This was such a fun experience not only because of the wonderful and beautiful sites but because our tour guide Pietro was the best.

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Private Guided Tour of Como and Brunate
Private Guided Tour of Como and Brunate
Lake Como

Such a fun day. The funicular took us up to the top of the mountain where we toured Brunate, the most charming and beautiful village. Don't miss this event. Carolyn our tour guide was amazing.

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Private Guided Tour of Varenna
Private Guided Tour of Varenna
Lake Como
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Private Tour of the Borromean Islands
Private Tour of the Borromean Islands
Lake Maggiore

Carolyn our fabulous tour guide walked us through each of the islands and was thoroughly knowledgeable about each one.

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Private Driving Tour of Lake Maggiore
Private Driving Tour of Lake Maggiore
Lake Maggiore

We visited the Suisse towns Locarno and Escona and drove back to Italy to visit Canobio. Our driver Roberto was on time, attentive and enjoyable.

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Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas

Summer fun in Italy was fantastic
Italy | Jun 22 - Jul 2, 2025

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Michael E.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jul 02, 2025
We had a wonderful experience with Kimkim and Travel12. Tasos was exceptional and insured all details for the trip were meticulously planned. Everything was run professionally and couldn’t have been smoother. Valentina was the best way to start on the golf cart tour of Rome. She is terrific. The colosseum and forum tour with Giuseppe was great with a ton of information. Every driver we had took great care of us all around Italy. The highlight of the trip was a tour of Cinque Terre with... Read more

We had a wonderful experience with Kimkim and Travel12. Tasos was exceptional and insured all details for the trip were meticulously planned. Everything was run professionally and couldn’t have been smoother. Valentina was the best way to start on the golf cart tour of Rome. She is terrific. The colosseum and forum tour with Giuseppe was great with a ton of information. Every driver we had took great care of us all around Italy. The highlight of the trip was a tour of Cinque Terre with Elisabetta, the best guide we’ve experienced! It was entertaining watching the glass blowing in Murano and the tour of Venice and St. Marks with Nico was a perfect ending to our trip. Would certainly recommend each of these excursions and the overall experience. Thanks

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Palazzo Guadagni
Florence
Authenticity & Character
Busy terrace lounge at night
Location
Noisy square. Close walk to the ponto vecchio though
Staff
Friendly staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Palazzo Vannoni
Levanto
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Hotel Olimpia
Venice
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Hotel Capo d'Africa—Colosseo
Rome
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Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas

Our guide for the coliseum was outstanding. T...
Italy | Sep 30 - Oct 7, 2024

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Susan S.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Oct 17, 2024
Our guide for the coliseum was outstanding. The driver to Sorrento who was also our guide for Pompeii was also great. The guide for Vatican City not quite as good.
The first hotel, the one in Rome I would not recommend for various reasons. The hotel in Sorrento is a great one as the one in Florence.
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Our guide for the coliseum was outstanding. The driver to Sorrento who was also our guide for Pompeii was also great. The guide for Vatican City not quite as good.
The first hotel, the one in Rome I would not recommend for various reasons. The hotel in Sorrento is a great one as the one in Florence.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Alessandra
Florence
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Very friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palazzo Guardati Hotel Sorrento
Sorrento

Wonderful and very helpful front desk. Breakfast was wonderful!! A lot of choices and plenty to start our day

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Location
Staff
Very helpful and friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Our room was spacious and clean!! As was bathroom
Nikis Collection Trastevere
Rome

The help at front hole in walk desk was not really helpful. Breakfast was yuk.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Was a great area.
Staff
Hospitality. Breakfast compared to other places poor. Cleanliness. Bathroom, very small.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Overall everything!
Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas

Family Italy trip
Italy | Sep 30 - Oct 10, 2024

Anil
Anil S.
Ann Arbor, MI | Reviewed on Oct 13, 2024
We had to make several changes to our trip (including dates of tours/hotel bookings) within a few weeks of travel and Tasos was great at sorting everything out without compromising our plans. Great restaurant recommendations too! Read more

We had to make several changes to our trip (including dates of tours/hotel bookings) within a few weeks of travel and Tasos was great at sorting everything out without compromising our plans. Great restaurant recommendations too!

Hotel Reviews
Art Hotel Orologio
Bologna
Hotel Capo d'Africa—Colosseo
Rome

Location is a very touristy area, and is quite expensive for what you are getting

Hotel Santa Maria Novella
Florence

We stayed in the "apartment" which was very spacious and convenient for our family of 5

Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas

Our trip to Greece was perfect!
Greece | Sep 25 - Oct 4, 2024

Sharon
Sharon C.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 10, 2024
Our trip to Greece was perfect. Tasos was absolutely the best to work with along with Travel12 and kimkim. He planned the trip with just the right amount of scheduled tours and time for us to explore on our own.
The transfers were always on time and friendly and eased any worries we may have had about getting around.
Our hotel in Athens was in a great location, where we were in walking distance to many things.
Our guide, Demi was so knowledgable and nice! We loved having her as our...
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Our trip to Greece was perfect. Tasos was absolutely the best to work with along with Travel12 and kimkim. He planned the trip with just the right amount of scheduled tours and time for us to explore on our own.
The transfers were always on time and friendly and eased any worries we may have had about getting around.
Our hotel in Athens was in a great location, where we were in walking distance to many things.
Our guide, Demi was so knowledgable and nice! We loved having her as our personal guide. Our walk up the Acropolis and seeing the Parthenon and other ruins was breathtaking.
We really loved Paros and the Contaratos Beach Hotel! So relaxing and the staff was awesome, especially Eri who was always there to help. Great hotel!
Our favorite part was Petra Farms with our personal your with the owner and the farm to table lunch. W will never forget this beautiful setting and view along with the amazing food and wine!
Santorini was still a bit busy even though we were there in early October. Our hotel, Kastro Suites has literally on the edge of the cliff in Fira with the walking trail directly beneath us. The view was fabulous. We boat cruise on our final day there was a perfect way to cap off our trip.
We would highly recommend kimkim, Tasos and Travel12.
Thank you for planning the perfect trip of a lifetime.

Hotel Review
Contaratos Beach Hotel Paros
Naousa

This was a beautiful and relaxing hotel on Paros. It had everything; comfortable room with wonderful patio with ocean view, pool with bar and food,beach, great breakfast and dinner available in the evening. The staff was amazing and made you feel at home. We didn't want to leave.

Authenticity & Character
It felt so comfortable with the separate patio areas and easy access to the pool, beach, breakfast and dinner.
Location
Great beach, not in a busy area but within walking distance to everything in Naousa.
Staff
The entire staff was amazing, but Eri was so helpful and kind. We really enjoyed meeting him.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was very clean and super comfortable!
Activity Reviews
Caldera Cruise & Volcano Visit
Caldera Cruise & Volcano Visit
Santorini

The cruise was wonderful. We did not get off the ship at the volcano due to my husband's mobility issues. This left quite a bit of time in the boat docked while others hiked around the volcano rim. Had we known that this hike would be over an hour, we would have taken a book to read. But just enjoying the relaxation in the sun was nice too.

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Food
The dinner served on board was very delicious!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Santorini Highlights with Wine
Santorini Highlights with Wine
Greece

This tour gave us a wider view of Santorini. Our guide Harry was great, along with the driver. They were a great team.

Quality of Experience
Harry's knowable information about Santorini.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Harry and the driver.
Transport
Clean, comfortable and relaxing.
Private Farm Tour with Lunch
Private Farm Tour with Lunch
Paros

We had a personal tour with the owner of Petra Farms. It was so relaxed and we learned so much about farming on Paros. The setting and views were breathtaking. The food and wine was fabulous. This was our favorite experience in Greece.

Quality of Experience
The personal tour with the owner and the relaxed atmosphere.
Food
The lunch was wonderfully fresh with their farm grown tomatoes, capers, olives, and herbs; spanakopita, bread, wine and baklava.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our driver was amazing. He knew the owner and was always prompt.
Transport
Prompt, friendly, clean and courteous.
Athenian Democracy: Acropolis & Ancient Agora
Athenian Democracy: Acropolis & Ancient Agora
Athens

Our personal guide, Demi was wonderful. She was so knowledgable and had a great sense of humor. My husband has some mobility issues with walking and she reassured us that there was no hurry and could walk at his pace. She helped him many times with the climb to the top of the Acropolis. We loved this experience!

Quality of Experience
At our pace and Demi who was so sweet!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Friendly and knowable.
Transport
On time, friendly drivers and clean vehicles.
Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas

Solon is the best tour guide I have ever wor...
Greece | Sep 21 - Sep 28, 2024

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John F.
Israel | Reviewed on Sep 29, 2024
Solon is the best tour guide I have ever worked with, he went well beyond my expectations. I have traveled globally more than 50 times and worked with many travel agencies .Maria, Micheal and Sonia were very well received by the team, funny, knowledgeable and accommodating.
I will recommend KimKim to everyone.
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Solon is the best tour guide I have ever worked with, he went well beyond my expectations. I have traveled globally more than 50 times and worked with many travel agencies .Maria, Micheal and Sonia were very well received by the team, funny, knowledgeable and accommodating.
I will recommend KimKim to everyone.

Hotel Review
Makedonia Palace Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki
Authenticity & Character
Spotlessly clean, fabulous service, amazing bar and Michelin Star breakfast.
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas

Italy was exactly as you see it in post cards...
Italy | Sep 13 - Sep 22, 2024

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Wanita B.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 23, 2024
Italy was exactly as you see it in post cards. There was too much walking for us, however. Two of our hotels (4 nights each) were down in the marina so we were forced to walk up and down many, many stairs and hills to the restaurants, towns , etc. Comfortable shoes are a MUST. Anacapri, Positano and Sorrento (main squares) were our best stops. Capri and Amalfi were very busy and difficult to get around (taxis and buses were packed and hard to get). The weather in September is... Read more

Italy was exactly as you see it in post cards.

There was too much walking for us, however. Two of our hotels (4 nights each) were down in the marina so we were forced to walk up and down many, many stairs and hills to the restaurants, towns , etc. Comfortable shoes are a MUST.

Anacapri, Positano and Sorrento (main squares) were our best stops.

Capri and Amalfi were very busy and difficult to get around (taxis and buses were packed and hard to get).

The weather in September is unstable (rain, wind, high 60s/low 70s) so it's challenging to know what to wear each day.

Overall, it was worth it and we recommend it at least once. KimKim was a great service.

Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas

Seamless, smart planning produced a splendid ...
Italy | Jul 18 - Jul 27, 2024

Gail
Gail C.
Daly City, CA | Reviewed on Aug 02, 2024
Seamless, smart planning produced a splendid trip for my family that gave us exactly the experience we'd hoped for. We came in with a rough vision, and Tasos used local knowlege to help us refine it. The logistical suggestions he made increased our ease. The local contractors he found brought our vision to life. The on-demand support allowed us to just relax and enjoy our experience rather than stressing about details. I'm a fairly cheap person. I don't like to spend money that doesn't need... Read more

Seamless, smart planning produced a splendid trip for my family that gave us exactly the experience we'd hoped for. We came in with a rough vision, and Tasos used local knowlege to help us refine it. The logistical suggestions he made increased our ease. The local contractors he found brought our vision to life. The on-demand support allowed us to just relax and enjoy our experience rather than stressing about details. I'm a fairly cheap person. I don't like to spend money that doesn't need spending. But the mark-up we had to pay for KimKim to connect us with Tasos and Tasos to handle all the details of our adventure was well worth it.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Santa Maria Novella
Florence

Hotel Santa Maria Novella could not have been better. We will stay here every time we visit Florence from here on out. The accommodations were luxurious, the rooms as comfortable as any five-star hotel, the location ideal, the staff available, the AC reliable, and the gym servicable!

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Souvenir Hotel
Monterosso al Mare

Souvenir Hotel was located in the old town part of Monterosso, far enough from the train to be quiet but just steps from everything we wanted to be close to (beach, shopping, restaurants, trails, etc.). It was just splendid. The AC in one room was broken the first night, but the staff improvised a solution for the next two nights. The breakfast was lovely. The black-out shades were great. We had heard that accommodations in Cinque Terre tend to be spartan and were pleasantly surprised by this clean, comfortable lodging. That said, it's not a five-star hotel! Go in expecting it to be just fine for what you need, not to knock your socks off, and you'll be more than satisfied, especially since location is such a key piece of the puzzle for Cinque Terre.

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Hotel Capo d'Africa—Colosseo
Rome

Hotel Capo d'Africa - Colosseo was in the perfect location for us. The AC was reliable, the rooms clean, and the breakfast delicious. At our price point, this was a five-star hotel; I'm only giving it four stars because there are certainly more luxurious places to stay in Rome!

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Activity Reviews
Bike tour in Tuscany from Florence
Bike tour in Tuscany from Florence
Italy

We can't recommend this experience highly enough! We just wish we had a little more time in the first two stops, since those felt rushed. Also, my husband would have liked a more intense biking experience, and we pushed for that, but what our guides offered turned out to be perfect for our family. My only suggestion would be to change the description to make it clear that the biking is really a cruise, not a work out, even without e-bikes. Having the van to block traffic for us at roundabouts and give one of our kids a little break was a great luxury. And the whole experience was quite seamless and enjoyable.

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Florence Food Markets Tour
Florence Food Markets Tour
Florence

This tour was good and Jessica did a good job. I'm just giving it four stars rather than five because it wasn't as action-packd as our other activities, and we didn't learn as much as we did on the other tours.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We would have liked to have been met at the hotel and walked over to the food markets. It was tricky getting the kids over to the first one.
Florence Highlights Walking Tour (Semi-private)
Florence Highlights Walking Tour (Semi-private)
Florence

Sara did a fantastic job explaining things to the kids in engaging ways and getting us oriented in the city. She really helped them contextualize David and wrap their minds around the Medici family's power and the historical context of the Renaissance. And her restaurant recommendation was our very favorite from the trip! We went there twice and had one of the best meals we've ever eaten. Just fantastic.

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Transport
It would have been nice to have been met at the hotel and walked over to the highlights. We had trouble finding our meeting place.
Half-Day Kayak Tour
Half-Day Kayak Tour
Italy

We had a great time kayaking to a secret cove, and our guide did a great job switching folks around in the kayaks to make things work smoothly, but it would have been nice to know ahead of time how choppy the water is! We would have taken medication for motion sickness. Still, it was a great suggestion by Tasos and a great addition to our trip.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Hiking Cinque Terre with Cultural stops
Hiking Cinque Terre with Cultural stops
Cinque Terre

Marta did an incredible job of pivoting to give our family an experience customized to what we needed, even shepherding one of our kids back to the hotel so that the rest of us could hike an additional leg of the trail and returning to escort another child after that leg. The lunch that Tasos and the Travel 12 agency coordinated was absolutely perfect. The food was delicious, and the timing was expertly orchestrated. We can't recommend this activity highly enough!

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Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour
Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour
Rome

Marco was really great at what he does! He kept things interesting for the kids, pivoted to switch things around to beat the heat, gave us advice on other stuff in Rome, and more.

Private Vatican Guided Tour
Private Vatican Guided Tour
Rome

Tania did a lovely job helping us navigate the lines and see what we wanted to see!

Private Sunset Rome Walking Tour & Orientation
Private Sunset Rome Walking Tour & Orientation
Rome

This part of our trip was a bit disappointing. Our tour guide had a thick accent which meant that two of our kids couldn't understand what she was saying. The tour covered the Colloseum, which we were scheduled to see later in our trip, and we weren't able to have any special access to anything else. No "stand here" secrets to deal with the crowds at Trevi Fountain, no restaurant recommendations in the neighborhood we wanted to eat in, no going inside the Palazzos listed as places we'd see, etc. It felt a bit like a neighbor or family friend walking us around town rather than an expert. We would have preferred a tour more tailored to the rest of our itinerary with a guide who spoke English in a way our children could understand.

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Local transfer in Rome
Rome

The driver was a little late, but got the job done!

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Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas