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Vincenzo Granato

Originally from Milan, I take care of preparing customised itineraries for our travellers, focusing on authentic and local experiences in Italy. The way I make travellers discover Italy is by organising tailor-made trips, listening to their preferences and desires and combining them with our featured destinations and experiences by mixing off-the-beaten paths with some highlights that cannot be missed out. My approach toward travel really depends on the person I am talking with and the personality that characterises him/her. Travelling is a really personal way of expressing himself/herself and this should be taken into account when we formulate an itinerary. Let's do it together and your trip to Italy will be unforgettable!

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I specialise in many Italian places, such as Amalfi Coast, Rome, Florence, Tuscany, Naples, Milan, Venice and Sicily and Cinque Terre. The activities I propose are all customised and involve outdoor and indoor experiences like cooking classes, wine tasting at local wineries, guided tours with local guides, boat tours with native sailors and much more. We developed a strong network of partners around Italy that deliver high-quality experiences in special environments, totally linked with the local culture and tradition of the city or region they are working in. "

How did you get involved in travel?

"Since I was a child, I showcase my curiosity for everything surrounding me, asking always many questions about what happened around me. It is the attraction toward multicultural thinking and diversity that led me to start organising events for international people during my university days where I develop new friendships with people coming from many countries in the World. It is my passion for connecting with people that pushed me to travel and live in five different countries in the last five years moving from Dublin, Sidney, Valencia, Kolding, Girona and then Milan, the city where I was born and where I recently came back. It is living abroad that made me understand the real beauty of my country, Italy and how much I wanted to share its values and wonderful authenticity with foreigners in a special and tailor-made way. "

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"I will never forget my 2 years of experience abroad for my European Master in Tourism Management where I had the opportunity to travel and live in 3 different countries conducting projects with 25 people of many different nationalities.

I will also never forget the sunset I saw in Manly Beach, Australia, a place that fulfilled me with the strongest connection with nature.
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Recent trip reviews for Vincenzo

Unforgettable trip!
Italy | Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2024

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Kyla N.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 01, 2024
Vincenzo and Gabriele were fantastic! Very responsive and easy to deal with. Their help in organizing the tours, train rides and pick-ups/drop-offs was great. However, their ability to find and curate the right accommodations for our needs/wants was tremendous - we loved every hotel we stayed in - it was exactly what we wanted :) Thank you! Read more

Vincenzo and Gabriele were fantastic! Very responsive and easy to deal with. Their help in organizing the tours, train rides and pick-ups/drop-offs was great. However, their ability to find and curate the right accommodations for our needs/wants was tremendous - we loved every hotel we stayed in - it was exactly what we wanted :) Thank you!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco
Florence

The Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco in Florence was lovely with a large room featuring a beautifully frescoed ceiling. The bed was very comfortable, the breakfast was nice, and it was within walking distance of the city center, making it very convenient. Easy access for taxis was an added bonus. Everything worked well, including the elevator and shower. Overall, it was a great stay with no complaints.

Hotel Miramare
Sorrento

Hotel Miramare on the Amalfi Coast offered a stunning view from the terrace, which we absolutely loved. We enjoyed leisurely evenings on the deck with takeout. It was quite a distance from the center of Sorrento, about a 25-minute walk with some hilly parts and limited sidewalks. It didn't deter us, but it's something to be aware of. The hotel met our expectations for a relaxing stay.

Relais Vignale & Spa
Radda in Chianti SI

Relais Vignale & Spa in Tuscany provided a fantastic view and a charming room with a little terrace. However, their restaurant was overpriced and underwhelming. Despite the dining disappointment, the overall experience in the hotel and Radda town was positive.

La Casa Di Lucio Hotel Relais
matera

La Casa Di Lucio Hotel Relais in Matera was truly special, featuring rooms built into caves. Although carrying luggage across cobbled streets was challenging, the unique room more than made up for it. The location highlighted the historical richness of Matera, making for a memorable stay.

Borgo d'Itria - Trulli Resort
Monopoli

Borgo d'Itria - Trulli Resort was charming, but not quite as spacious as previous accommodations. We faced an issue initially with the air conditioning, but it was resolved promptly. This wouldn't have bother us much, but the room was more compact than expected, lacking a window for air ventilation until the AC was fixed.

Activity Reviews
Visit a lemon grove  & taste local  Limoncello
Visit a lemon grove & taste local Limoncello
Italy

The tour of the lemon grove was enjoyable and family-run, located about a half-hour walk from our hotel. While the setting was lovely, we were caught off-guard by mosquitoes and the tour duration change from one hour in our booking to two hours on the day. However, the opportunity to buy Limóncello at the end of the tour was great and we really enjoyed it.

Private Gondola Ride
Private Gondola Ride
Venice

The Private Gondola Ride in Venice was a lovely experience, offering views of the city from the water. Unfortunately, the ride was shorter than expected, lasting only 18 minutes despite a 30-minute booking. We're glad we did it, but this mismatch in advertised versus actual duration was a little disappointing.

Local specialist: Vincenzo Granato

I cannot say enough great things about Vincen...
Italy | Sep 10 - Sep 20, 2024

Daniel
Daniel N.
Johnston, RI | Reviewed on Sep 23, 2024
I cannot say enough great things about Vincenzo, Elisa and the Kimkim team for planning our amazing trip to Italy! From start to finish, the entire experience was seamless and stress-free. Vincenzo took the time to understand what we wanted from our vacation and crafted an itinerary that perfectly matched our interests and preferences. Every detail was thoughtfully planned—from the charming accommodations to the knowledgeable guides who gave us an authentic feel for each city. The team was... Read more

I cannot say enough great things about Vincenzo, Elisa and the Kimkim team for planning our amazing trip to Italy! From start to finish, the entire experience was seamless and stress-free. Vincenzo took the time to understand what we wanted from our vacation and crafted an itinerary that perfectly matched our interests and preferences.

Every detail was thoughtfully planned—from the charming accommodations to the knowledgeable guides who gave us an authentic feel for each city. The team was always available, providing prompt and helpful communication throughout the trip, which made us feel completely at ease. Whether it was exploring the rich history of Rome, the beauty of the Amalfi Coast, or indulging in the local cuisine, everything was flawless.

Thanks to Vincenzo and Kimkim, we had the trip of a lifetime! We cannot recommend them enough for anyone looking to plan an unforgettable experience in Italy. We will definitely use them again for our future travels!

Hugs,
Daniel and Christine Negalha

Hotel Reviews
Villa Magia Positano
Positano

Our stay at Villa Magia Positano was nothing short of exceptional! From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome and attended to every detail with warmth and professionalism. The service was impeccable—whether it was arranging transportation, offering great local recommendations, or simply ensuring we had everything we needed, the team went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable. The villa itself is stunning, with breathtaking views of Positano and the coast. Every corner of the property is beautifully maintained, and the rooms are luxurious, spacious, and incredibly comfortable. The combination of personalized service and the beauty of the villa created an experience we’ll always remember. If you’re looking for an unforgettable stay in Positano, Villa Magia is the perfect choice. We cannot thank the staff enough for making our time there so special!

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Boutique Hotel Villa Fiorita
Taormina

Our stay at Boutique Hotel Villa Fiortia was nothing short of exceptional! From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome and attended to every detail with warmth and professionalism. The service was impeccable—whether it was arranging transportation, offering great local recommendations, or simply ensuring we had everything we needed, the team went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable. The villa itself is stunning, with breathtaking views of Taormina and the coast. Every corner of the property is beautifully maintained, and the rooms are luxurious, spacious, and incredibly comfortable. The combination of personalized service and the beauty of the villa created an experience we’ll always remember. If you’re looking for an unforgettable stay in Taormina, Villa Fiorita is the perfect choice. We cannot thank the staff enough for making our time there so special!

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Local specialist: Vincenzo Granato

Wonderful trip to Italy
Italy | Sep 10 - Sep 20, 2024

Nancy
Nancy P.
Germany | Reviewed on Sep 22, 2024
Our trip was a great experience for us. All of the guides were charming and knowledgeable. The hotels, restaurants and locales were a pleasure to experience. One especially gorgeous place was Marmore Falls and the food tour we took in Rome was a real treat. We have nothing but praise for our local specialist, Vincenzo. Read more

Our trip was a great experience for us. All of the guides were charming and knowledgeable. The hotels, restaurants and locales were a pleasure to experience. One especially gorgeous place was Marmore Falls and the food tour we took in Rome was a real treat. We have nothing but praise for our local specialist, Vincenzo.

Activity Reviews
Guided Walking Tour of Napoli
Guided Walking Tour of Napoli
Naples
Visit Naples Underground
Visit Naples Underground
Naples
Guided Tour of Pompeii
Guided Tour of Pompeii
Italy
Local specialist: Vincenzo Granato

Our Italy trip was amazing!
Italy | Aug 29 - Sep 8, 2024

Kimberly
Kimberly S.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Sep 15, 2024
The website made planning and booking a breeze. The ability to share comments back and forth about suggested locations, tours, and hotels streamlined the process. We felt we received a good value for our money and appreciated Vincenzo's efforts to stay within budget. Having local contacts who were available as needed gave us peace of mind. Upon arrival, we didn't have to worry about a thing—everything was booked and ready for us as expected. The companies, guides, and drivers booked for... Read more

The website made planning and booking a breeze. The ability to share comments back and forth about suggested locations, tours, and hotels streamlined the process. We felt we received a good value for our money and appreciated Vincenzo's efforts to stay within budget. Having local contacts who were available as needed gave us peace of mind. Upon arrival, we didn't have to worry about a thing—everything was booked and ready for us as expected.

The companies, guides, and drivers booked for us - from the amazing Cristina for the history and food tour in Milano to our excellent driver Giovanni for a rainy day trip to Lake Como and Tommasso for our walking history tour of Rome - were all exceptional. Their expertise and companionship made our experiences memorable.

My only negative feedback is that it would be helfpful if after the hotel is selected and the price point determined, provide reprsentative photos that depict the hotel rooms booked rather than the premium version to set the right expectation.

We will definitely keep KimKim in mind for future travel.

Local specialist: Vincenzo Granato

Rome, Florence, Tuscany and Milan
Italy | Aug 29 - Sep 8, 2024

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Donna A.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Sep 14, 2024
We enjoyed our first trip to Italy and planning with KimKim provided us an amazing experience. Vincenzo did a fantastic job arranging our food and wine experiences, our tours and transfers. All of the drivers were courteous and on time for pickups. San Gimignano was one of our favorite places visited. Our guide for the walking food tour in Milano was very knowledgeable and the food was amazing. Unfortunately our Boat tour of Lake Como was rained out. As our driver was not cancelled in... Read more

We enjoyed our first trip to Italy and planning with KimKim provided us an amazing experience. Vincenzo did a fantastic job arranging our food and wine experiences, our tours and transfers. All of the drivers were courteous and on time for pickups. San Gimignano was one of our favorite places visited. Our guide for the walking food tour in Milano was very knowledgeable and the food was amazing. Unfortunately our Boat tour of Lake Como was rained out. As our driver was not cancelled in time, we were still driven out to Varenna for lunch and our driver made multiple stops for us to get amazing pictures, even in the rain. Our guide for a Walking tour of Rome, Tommaso, had interesting stories and facts about the area and we enjoyed that tour very much too.

Will definitely use KimKim for our future travels!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Modigliani
Roma
Authenticity & Character
Location
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco
Florence

The location of this hotel was close to everything we wanted to see. The courtyard was nice to relax and have a glass of wine before dinner. In a quiet area.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Guided Walking Tour of Rome
Guided Walking Tour of Rome
Rome

Tommaso was an excellent guide and photographer. He had great stories.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Friendly!
Guided Visit to the Colosseum, Palatin Hill and Roman Forum
Guided Visit to the Colosseum, Palatin Hill and Roman Forum
Rome

I personally did not enjoy this tour as much as I had hoped. The guide spoke very quickly and it was difficult for me to concentrate on what was being said while we were rapidly walking thru the streets and on the uneven paths to get to the Colosseum. The tour is very high level to show you all 3 of the places, so we did not get to see as much of the Colosseum as we had hoped. And it was so over crowded that it was difficult to move thru the Colosseum in a group.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Walking food tour of Milano
Walking food tour of Milano
Milan

Our guide for the food tour was amazing. She had many stories to share to tell us about the area we were in and the food that we had was excellent along with the wines. She was very friendly and easy going and she was easily understood.

Quality of Experience
Food
My first time to have a Cannoli
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Afternoon at leisure in Tuscan Countryside
Afternoon at leisure in Tuscan Countryside
Tuscany

San Gimignano was one of our favorite places that we visited. The village area has so much character. We felt like we were in a real live Renaissance fair. Highly recommend a trip to this village. Another village we discovered as Castello in Chianti, we had dinner there 2 nights. The atmosphere was awesome.

Local specialist: Vincenzo Granato

Amazing southern Italy experience
Italy | Jun 1 - Jun 21, 2024

KLAUS
KLAUS A.
Bon Air, VA | Reviewed on Jun 23, 2024
Vincenzo provided outstanding travel service, creating an amazing experience for our highly customized southern Italy journey (Sicily, Amalfi Coast, Puglia). He was very attentive to our desires and crafted a perfect itinerary to fulfill all our trip goals. We were extremely happy with the choice of destinations, the activities and the accommodations. He was very responsive to our inquiries before and during the trip, providing answers and solutions within a very short time, so we always felt... Read more

Vincenzo provided outstanding travel service, creating an amazing experience for our highly customized southern Italy journey (Sicily, Amalfi Coast, Puglia). He was very attentive to our desires and crafted a perfect itinerary to fulfill all our trip goals. We were extremely happy with the choice of destinations, the activities and the accommodations. He was very responsive to our inquiries before and during the trip, providing answers and solutions within a very short time, so we always felt well supported during the planning process and during the development of our journey. Vincenzo did an excellent job coordinating the local guides and hotels, and documented all local contact information for all activities providers. This was important for small adjustments during the itinerary, i.e. due to weather related changes. We are very thankful to Vincenzo and the local guides and activities providers and hotel staff that we encountered during our trip. Everything went as planned with zero issues. The kimkim travel service model is excellent and the app is very competent. We will be back with other trips for sure.

Hotel Reviews
Boutique Hotel Re Federico
Ortigia

A fantastic boutique hotel in the historical island of Ortigia, walking distance to waterfront and Duomo piazza. Great breakfast in the apartment or in the adjacent cafe. Valet parking

Authenticity & Character
a huge beautiful apartment with art and large terrace
Location
historical town and next to the waterfront of Ortigia
Staff
very helpful and friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
well kept and clean
Hotel Miramare
Sorrento

Very tasteful boutique hotel, a huge apartment with sea view and private terrace. Swimming pool overlooking the sea. Walking possible to town and marina (1.2 miles). Good breakfast. Parking available on premises.

Authenticity & Character
boutique attributes, old flair feeling, marble checkered floor in the apartment
Location
Overlooking the sea
Staff
respectful and courteous
Cleanliness & Comfort
well kept, minor issue on the bed sheet, resolved immediately
Il Nido
Amalfi

A family and quaint hotel overlooking the sea. Room with enormous terrace with fantastic sea view. Walking to Amalfi center (1 mile). Very good breakfast. Parking on premises.

Authenticity & Character
a family hotel, old Mediterranean flair
Location
sea view, walking distance to historical center
Staff
Extremely friendly and courteous
Cleanliness & Comfort
well kept and clean
Ai Terrazzini
Matera

In the historical center, a beautiful renovation that brings you to the diverse past of Matera. Our apartment room was likely an old round ceiling grotto. Very good breakfast. Only parking garage outside the old city (walk to hotel 1 mile)

Authenticity & Character
perfect match of the town's white stone and grottos
Location
in the center of old Materal
Staff
friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
well kept and clean
Hotel La Pensione Svizzera
Taormina

Great Sea view room, walking distance to the pedestrian historical town full of restaurants. Rooms slightly dated, but not a detractor. Personalized very good breakfast service and happy hour. Coordinated parking nearby.

Authenticity & Character
Old fashioned Mediterranean flair
Location
Sea view, next to historical town, Greek theater, top of castle trail
Staff
all friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
well kept and clean
Hotel Politeama
Palermo

The hotel is very professional, in a perfect location next to the pedestrian zone and close to the main Palermo attractions (Norman palace, Duomo, Opera, Quatri-Canti). The breakfast is excellent, one of the best we experienced. Rooftop bar and restaurant overlooking the Politeama. Valet parking.

Authenticity & Character
professional
Location
a perfect location next to the pedestrian zone
Staff
great service
Cleanliness & Comfort
well kept and clean
Viacolvento Boutique Hotel
Marsala

A beautiful boutique hotel in the center of the pedestrian historical center and near restaurants. Excellent breakfast. Tight free parking in front of the hotel.

Authenticity & Character
a boutique hotel with great taste layout
Location
in the historical center and close to the pedestrian zone with restaurants
Staff
great touristic information and recommendations
Cleanliness & Comfort
well kept and clean
Palazzo de Noha
Lecce

Amazing boutique hotel with very personalized treatment. In the Lecce historical town, this renovation yielded a great comfortable room and facilities. Art and designer objects. Minibar with water, soda and juice complimentary. Excellent breakfast with very fresh local food and juice. Rooftop bar with sun/shade lounge and mini pool. Valet parking.

Authenticity & Character
beautiful art, tasteful facilities
Location
in the historical heart of Lecce
Staff
the best we met in Italy, personalized caring
Cleanliness & Comfort
well kept and clean
Hotel Piazza Bellini & Apartments
Naples

Professional and modern - young and fresh, no frills. Walking to the pedestrian historical zone and pizza places. Good breakfast in the open courtyard. I wish our balcony was renovated like others we saw, so was not really usable. Staff said no other was available. No parking and restricted driving zone.

Authenticity & Character
young and modern in the historical neighborhood
Location
next to historical town
Staff
courteous and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
We had one of the balconies which were not renovated, so its floor looked molded, ugly and run-down, not usable. Room inside was clean
Activity Reviews
Welcome to Sicily!
Welcome to Sicily!
Italy

Sicily was a Beautiful place. From Palermo be sure to visit CEFALU (incredible historical town, water and hike to the Castelo)

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guided Walking Tour of Palermo
Guided Walking Tour of Palermo
Palermo

Martina is a local and she provided an amazing experience. She is very knowledgeable and was able to connect the diverse cultural history of Palermo (Phoenician, Roman, Arab, Norman, Modern) in a very thoughtful and witty manner. We visited all the historical highlights and market, and felt we got to know well this beautiful and interesting city.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Day Trip to the Valle dei Templi
Day Trip to the Valle dei Templi
Italy

You get to walk around the awesome monuments

Quality of Experience
Guided tour of Valle dei Templi
Guided tour of Valle dei Templi
Italy

Enza was an incredible guide and provided a lot of the history and context for the greek culture in Agrigento and all around Sicily.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guided Tour of Syracuse
Guided Tour of Syracuse
Syracuse

Thanks Giuzy for being flexible as we had to move the tour. Professional and efficient tour. Unfortunately we did not get to go inside many of the sites with her.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Mount Etna Tour
Mount Etna Tour
Italy

We had a great hike and lunch with Emiliano and learned all about this active volcano. He is a local and a geologist and displayed his great knowledge and passion. They had a car trouble and much delay before we could start, but in the end all was well

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Capri  Boat Tour
Capri Boat Tour
Italy

Our captain Pepe was excellent - we visited all highlights around the island and got to sail through the Faraglione di Mezzo: The middle rock, which has an arch. Beautiful trip

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Boat Tour around Ortigia
Boat Tour around Ortigia
Syracuse

Francesco and Gianni provided a wonderful experience. Due to weather we had to move the trip, which was accomplished flawless. An amazing way to see Ortigia and swim on the sea next to the Byzantine castle. Excellent boat and service!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided tour of Modica - the Baroque town of chocolate
Guided tour of Modica - the Baroque town of chocolate
Italy

Graziella was incredible. She is also a restaurant and Olive plantation owner and we learned so much not only about the town and churches history, but much about the wonderful Italian food (olives, pasta, capers, etc). What a creative way to show the local culture and history.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Welcome to Sorrento!
Welcome to Sorrento!
Sorrento

Very interesting town, larger than the others in the coast, but less expensive, with an extensive street market (buy here rather than other places like Capri or Positano) and a nice beach and Marina area with great restaurants. Our hotel with sea view was excellent

Quality of Experience
Half day group boat tour of the Amalfi Coast
Half day group boat tour of the Amalfi Coast
Italy

Beautiful boat trip, we hugged the coast all the way to Positano and learned about all the most significant places of this amazing coast. We go to take incredible pictures, especially from the sloped hill of Positano and its quaint houses.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Matera guided tour
Matera guided tour
Matera

This ancient grotto and white stone town is incredible and is perched on the hill overlooking the beautiful valley. It is a very unique destination with a history that dates back 8,000 years. Renato is a local and shared his family history, and made it interesting (though at times a little repetitive). It was interesting to say the least.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Welcome to Puglia!
Welcome to Puglia!
Italy

An incredible beautiful and interesting region, with still relatively low key tourism and without the crowds. Great service everywhere and high quality of boutique hotels and restaurants

Quality of Experience
Welcome to Lecce!
Welcome to Lecce!
Lecce

Amazing historical town - it is called, deservedly, the Florence of the South. Towns to visit from this base include: Alberobello - home the Trulli Ostuni - the Citta Bianca Otranto - beautiful seaside Polignamo-al-Mare - another beautiful historical coast town. And drive the Adriatic blue sea view road from Santa Maria di Leuca to Otranto - beautiful!

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Vincenzo Granato
Vincenzo
Vincenzo Granato
Local specialist in Milan | Replied on Jul 11, 2024

Hi Klaus,

Thank you so much for your kind words. It was truly a pleasure to organize this wonderful trip for you. I'm very happy to hear that you enjoyed it so much and I hope you will travel with us again soon. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to our membership program, details of which you can find here: https://authenticusitaly.it/authenticus-club/
As a member, if you decide in the future to travel again with us, you will enjoy various benefits on your next trip.

Best regards from Italy, and I wish you all the best for the future.
Vincenzo

Rome > Naples > Amalfi Coast Trip
Italy | Jun 1 - Jun 15, 2024

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Peter R.
Fort Myers, FL | Reviewed on Jun 19, 2024
Vincenzo was responsive and very helpful in creating an Italy dream trip for my partner and I. I had a rough vision and he fleshed it out with hotels, transfers, and tickets as needed. We hit Rome (5 nights), Naples (2 nights), Amalfi Coast (4 nights, including Positano, Ravello, a boat trip, and Path of the Gods), as well as Sorrento (2 nights) and Capri (1 night). I could relay a hundred amazing moments, but if in Naples be sure to give the Archaeological Museum the time it deserves before... Read more

Vincenzo was responsive and very helpful in creating an Italy dream trip for my partner and I. I had a rough vision and he fleshed it out with hotels, transfers, and tickets as needed. We hit Rome (5 nights), Naples (2 nights), Amalfi Coast (4 nights, including Positano, Ravello, a boat trip, and Path of the Gods), as well as Sorrento (2 nights) and Capri (1 night). I could relay a hundred amazing moments, but if in Naples be sure to give the Archaeological Museum the time it deserves before setting out for Pompeii. The only wrinkle: my sister had a health issue come up and could not attend after we payed, so we lost a *significant* amount of money on her portion of the trip. The kimkim refund policies are honestly not the most flexible. They should directly sell travel insurance contextually within the interface to protect people against these types of things. Basically, the hotels were able to sell her room twice! Aside from that bummer, the trip came together fantastically and had nothing to do with Vincenzo's level of service in the end.

Local specialist: Vincenzo Granato

Beyond Perfect Vacation!
Italy | May 22 - Jun 6, 2024

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Michael B.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jun 13, 2024
We worked with Vincenzo for 6 months planning our dream vacation and it was better than anything I could have imagined. Every place we went was perfect! There was no stress involved at all in country, our transfers were all seamless and timely. It was truly a fantastic experience and I will definitely use KimKim again when planning my next trip abroad! Read more

We worked with Vincenzo for 6 months planning our dream vacation and it was better than anything I could have imagined. Every place we went was perfect! There was no stress involved at all in country, our transfers were all seamless and timely. It was truly a fantastic experience and I will definitely use KimKim again when planning my next trip abroad!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Lancelot
Rome

The hotel was in a perfect location for our daily activities. It mainly served as a place to rest our heads but the concierge was extremely helpful when needed. The room was a little warm, but that may be more due to Italian laws on air conditioning than anything else

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right near the Colosseum but not in a high traffic area during the day
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Relais Vignale & Spa
Radda in Chianti SI

Perfect location! The views are stunning! The restaurant was perfect! Favorite hotel of the whole vacation!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Glance
Firenze

Fantastic location! 2 minute walk to Mercato Centrale. 10 minute walk from the Duomo complex. 5 minute walk from the train station makes wheeling luggage a breeze. Great views from the rooftop

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Mazzanti
Verona
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Donà Palace
Venice

Fantastic location! Fantastic and friendly staff! Gave great dinner recommendations when asked! 3 minute walk from St. Mark's Square.

Authenticity & Character
Location
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Local specialist: Vincenzo Granato

Northern Italy: Venice, Milan, Florence, Cinque Terra
Italy | May 1 - May 13, 2024

Anita
Anita T.
East Brainerd, TN | Reviewed on May 14, 2024
We had a wonderful trip with great trip planning supported by KimKim team. We visited Venice, Milan, Florence and Cinque Terra, we stayed in Levanto. We visited all the village by train. The local guides did an excellent job as well. Read more

We had a wonderful trip with great trip planning supported by KimKim team. We visited Venice, Milan, Florence and Cinque Terra, we stayed in Levanto. We visited all the village by train.

The local guides did an excellent job as well.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Casa Verardo Residenza d'Epoca
Venice

Great location, staff was amazing!

Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco
Florence

Great location! Staff was excellent!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Park Hotel Argento
Levanto

Great staff! Spa staff was excellent, picturesque setting. If you arrive by train, call the hotel for the shuttle service

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Milano Castello
Milan

Modern design with great bathroom space, lovely garden for drinks, central location

Activity Reviews
Guided Walking Tour of Venice
Guided Walking Tour of Venice
Venice

The guide was excellent. She was a native and provided great insights into the City's history as well as local culture. She went above and beyond to help us secure tickets to tour St Mark's Basilica.

Walking food tour of Milano
Walking food tour of Milano
Milan

A great way to experience a more "local" experience. The guide provided informative historical information while we walked and the food experience was very good.

Boat tour excursion around the Lake
Boat tour excursion around the Lake
Italy

Excellent.

Tuscan Traditional Cooking Class
Tuscan Traditional Cooking Class
Italy

This was a great hand's on experience followed by a delicious meal that the class prepared.

Local specialist: Vincenzo Granato

Beautiful Sicily
Italy | Apr 22 - May 2, 2024

Jean
Jean F.
Storrs, CT | Reviewed on May 09, 2024
We had a wonderful time in Sicily. Our driver was great always making sure we got where we needed to be. The guides where excellent. The guide for Valley of the Temples was a forensic archeologist who had actually worked on the site at one time. He was truley informative. The chef for our cooking lesson was wonderful learning about shopping the market and techniques for preparing the seafood selected. We just had a fantastic vacation. Read more

We had a wonderful time in Sicily. Our driver was great always making sure we got where we needed to be. The guides where excellent. The guide for Valley of the Temples was a forensic archeologist who had actually worked on the site at one time. He was truley informative. The chef for our cooking lesson was wonderful learning about shopping the market and techniques for preparing the seafood selected. We just had a fantastic vacation.

Activity Reviews
Palermo and its street food walking tour
Palermo and its street food walking tour
Palermo

The guide who grew up in Palermo shared a lot of information about the history around the markets. He really helped us to understand the value to the neighborhood, the family run stalls and feel the vibrant street food experience.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Driver always got us exactly where we needed to be including coordination with our guides. He helped to make our experience seamless when we were traveling.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Driver always got us exactly where we needed to be including coordination with our guides. He helped to make our experience seamless when we were traveling.
Transport
Transport
Private transfer from Palermo to Syracuse with stop at Valle dei Templi
Private transfer from Palermo to Syracuse with stop at Valle dei Templi
Italy

Our driver was great.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day Trip to the Valle dei Templi
Day Trip to the Valle dei Templi
Italy

Very informative. The guide was excellent.

Quality of Experience
Cooking Class and Ortygia Market
Cooking Class and Ortygia Market
Italy

We loved the chef. She was very informative about the market, local products and buying techniques. Our lesson was a lot of fun and delicious.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guided Tour of Syracuse
Guided Tour of Syracuse
Syracuse

The guide was good and very knowledgeable regarding Syracusa.

Boat Tour around Ortigia
Boat Tour around Ortigia
Syracuse

We loved our boat tour going through the caves and around Ortigia Island. IT was great getting to see the island from the water.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Wine Tasting in Mount Etna
Wine Tasting in Mount Etna
Italy

Wonderful. We had a fantastic experience at the vineyard. The wines were grest and the sommelier was very knowledgeable about the vineyard and wines. The food served was fresh, delicious and complemented the wines.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
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