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Espíritu Travel is a dedicated team in the know about travel and the destinations that we offer. We specialize in creating outstanding and life-enriching experiences for individuals who want to have an independent and innovative trip. We’ll provide insightful, straightforward travel advice and an organized bespoke trip plan so that your time away is perfect.

Everything we do is custom-made, led by the needs and wishes of our clients. So our role is to ensure that your travels are filled with moments of discovery and indulge your curiosity about the destination. With us, you’ll see the place in a different light and discover things you won’t find out about any other way.

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The Bari / Puglia area were highly recommende...
Italy | Oct 6 - Oct 29, 2026

Dale
Dale P.
Mukilteo, WA, USA | Reviewed on Oct 31, 2026
The Bari / Puglia area were highly recommended to us (and we had to remove one whole area to abide by our desire to keep the pace slower)—so based on the recommendation we chose Bari /Puglia over another region, and it turned out great. Read more

The Bari / Puglia area were highly recommended to us (and we had to remove one whole area to abide by our desire to keep the pace slower)—so based on the recommendation we chose Bari /Puglia over another region, and it turned out great.

Hotel Review
Masseria Longa Boutique Hotel
Otranto

Great team and food. Nice pool.

Authenticity & Character
Simple clean converted buildings just a bit out of town but walkable.
Location
Well positioned to explore or relax.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very attentive
Activity Review
Mount Etna Hike & Winery Experience
Mount Etna Hike & Winery Experience
Italy

Great guide and amazing

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local knowledge of geology and history
Transport
Ryan air challenges were fixed by gaining access to their automated baggage check system.
Local specialist: Giorgia Torre

The Amalfi Coast, Naples and Sicily, all the ...
Italy | Oct 16 - Oct 26, 2026

David
David B.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 30, 2026
The Amalfi Coast, Naples and Sicily, all the historic sites and towns/cities we visited, the hotels, the guides and the drivers were fantastic. Just an overall great experience that would not have been possible without the support, responsiveness, insights and guidance provided by Bea and Nadia. They were better than fantastic. There is no doubt we will use KimKim to help arrange our next trip. Read more

The Amalfi Coast, Naples and Sicily, all the historic sites and towns/cities we visited, the hotels, the guides and the drivers were fantastic. Just an overall great experience that would not have been possible without the support, responsiveness, insights and guidance provided by Bea and Nadia. They were better than fantastic. There is no doubt we will use KimKim to help arrange our next trip.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Eden Roc Positano
Positano

Absolutely fantastic hotel. Our suite, the rooftop bar and restaurant, the location, the views and the staff were great. One of the best hotels I have ever stayed at.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Grand Hotel Parker’s
Naples

First class hotel. Our suite, the rooftop bar and restaurant, the location, the views and the staff were outstanding.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Monaci delle Terre Nere, Relais & Chateaux
Zafferana etnea

One of the most unique hotels I have ever stayed at. The setting and views are absolutely breathtaking, the bar/restaurant could not have been cooler with nightly entertainment provided by a great guitarist that played unique stylings of rock/pop classics, the formal restaurant had a wonderful setting, a great menu that was well executed , and an extensive top notch wine list and the hotel/restaurant staff was super nice, attentive, responsive and professional. My only recommendation would be for the hotel to upgrade their gym a bit by updating their aerobic equipment and adding an elliptical.

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Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Mount Etna Visit & Wine Tasting Experience
Mount Etna Visit & Wine Tasting Experience
Italy

Absolutely great experience made even more special by our guide Bruna who was super nice and knowledgeable and full of life and positivity. Mount Etna did not disappoint and the wine tasting and lunch were great.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Bruna was outstanding. Would not have been the same without her.
Transport
Full-Day Experience in the Valley of the Temples
Full-Day Experience in the Valley of the Temples
Italy

Both the Temple of Gods and The Roman Villa were extraordinary made even better brought by our guides who were very knowledgeable, articulate and personable. A lot of driving, but that gave us the opportunity to take in the beautiful Sicilian countryside.

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Explore Pompeii & Mount Vesuvius with Wine Tasting
Explore Pompeii & Mount Vesuvius with Wine Tasting
Italy

Pompeii was extraordinary. An ancient city frozen in time brought to life by our charismatic, knowledgeable and articulate guide Nina. Combining it with Mount Vesuvius made it even better. Being able to take in both sites was a true bucket list item. The sine tasting and lunch were nice, but not fantastic.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
A Day Along the Amalfi Coast
A Day Along the Amalfi Coast
Italy

A day of wonderful sites that gave a great feel for the wonders and history of the Amalfi Coast.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Italy -Important Trip Information: Please Review Before Departure
Italy -Important Trip Information: Please Review Before Departure
Italy

All great. Bea was responsive, clear and professional. Could not have been better.

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Ancient Paestum & Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese Farm Experience
Ancient Paestum & Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese Farm Experience
Italy

Totally top notch. Antonio brought Paestum to life with his knowledge and enthusiasm. A truly special snapshot of Magna Grecia in Italy. The Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese Farm was also much more enjoyable than I was expecting. The cherry on top of a great day.

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Taormina  Walk with a Local
Taormina Walk with a Local
Italy

Another great experience. Just a wonderfully scenic and historic town made that much more special by Lucka our guide. The amphitheater was a real highlight complimented the sights and sounds and history Taormina.

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A Half Day Visit Through Syracuse & Ortygia
A Half Day Visit Through Syracuse & Ortygia
Italy

Really glad we added Siracusa to our itinerary. An incredible city rich in so much history. Ortigia combined with the archeological site on the mainland were outstanding made that more special by our guide Michael who was fun, colorful and knowledgeable. The surprise of the day was the quarry including Dionysius’s ear. Very cool.

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Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha

Another exceptional trip planned by Kimkim
Spain | Oct 12 - Oct 26, 2026

Karen
Karen C.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 29, 2026
Hector, our local specialist, was incredible in the planning process. He was excellent at responding to numerous questions and making changes to multiple itineraries to prepare a customized trip for my family in Spain. This is the second trip Hector has planned for us. Last year, he customized an itinerary for us to Portugal which also was an exceptional trip. I would highly recommend booking a trip with Hector. Our top three excursions were: a tapas tour on arrival, a paella cooking... Read more

Hector, our local specialist, was incredible in the planning process. He was excellent at responding to numerous questions and making changes to multiple itineraries to prepare a customized trip for my family in Spain. This is the second trip Hector has planned for us. Last year, he customized an itinerary for us to Portugal which also was an exceptional trip. I would highly recommend booking a trip with Hector.

Our top three excursions were: a tapas tour on arrival, a paella cooking class with Claudia from "Just Royal" and the Caminito del Rey.

The tapas tour set us up for a wonderful introduction into the Spanish culture of slowing down in the afternoons and sharing tapas at an outdoor cafe. Brais, our tour guide was engaging, energetic and knowledgeable on the varieties of foods/wines. He even had us participate in a tradition called Porron, which numerous tour participants engaged in. Fun, fun!

We loved our excursion of the paella cooking class. Claudia, our formally trained cooking instructor, engaged all six of us in the cooking class in the preparation of the food which included: food selection, chopping, sautéing and even browning the brûlée. The excursion culminated in a lunch expertly presented of the food we had cooked. Delicious!!

The Caminita del Rey was an excursion I had read about which involved catwalks 300-feet above the river which were formerly used by maintenance workers for a hydro-electric power plant. Although the height could be dizzying for some, my husband who is afraid of heights was able to partake in the hike/walk. What an amazing engineering marvel knowing the catwalks were originally built in the early 1900's (but were recently upgraded with added safety features in 2016).

Least favorite excursion: Cycle the Via Verde. I had originally thought this would be a guided trip, however, it was not. The maps and GPS given to us by the company were not helpful. Fortunately, we had our smart phone that eventually allowed us to get out of the city. It took us 4 hours to get to our destination and 2 hours to return which shows how lost we were getting out of the city. If I were to make a recommendation, I would not choose this company to do the trip again. I would also have preferred to select a bike company on the outskirts of the city so we would not need to navigate the city if we were biking independent of a tour guide.

Best Hotels: My daughter was a huge fan of the Casa Romana Hotel Boutique and the tastefully decorated contemporary rooms. She described it as being "the classiest hotel she has ever been in". She is actually very accurate. My husband and I loved the "Catalonia Ronda" because it had additional space in the room with a couch and chairs that provided a place for us to gather and play a game or two in the privacy of our room.

The kimkim app is invaluable to all in our party. It was a great resource because it was well-organized with our vouchers, directions with links, updates and chat feature. This is such a bonus to traveling.

Thank you for your kindness and expertise in planning our trip. We will continue to use Kimkim for any future guided trips.

Karen and company!

Hotel Reviews
Gran Hotel Havana
Barcelona

Hotel offers a fitness center but only really two people could occupy space. Centrally located which was great!

Authenticity & Character
Loved the rooftop lounge
Location
Close to hotels and walking distance to central part of town.
Staff
Concierge/check in staff lovely. They stored our luggage until our room was available which was helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Diana
Tossa de Mar

Centrally located and clean only a few feet from the beach. We were in this location in mid-October and found many of the restaurants were closed down. Parking with the hotel was a walk off site but manageable.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right near the beach.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Casa Romana Hotel Boutique
Sevilla

My daughter thought this hotel was "the nicest place she has ever stayed!"

Authenticity & Character
Location
Beautiful and clean
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Catalonia Ronda
Ronda

Appreciated having a small couch and extra chairs in the room as a place for our family to gather. The view from the restaurant was amazing in the mornings. The breakfast was delicious!!!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Overlooks the breath-taking mountains.
Staff
Exceptional.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The bathrooms were large and super clean. The hotel felt luxurious!
Hotel Palacio de Santa Inés
Granada

Rooms were very small and although the hotel had recently been refurbished...it did not feel that way. There was really no place to open a suitcase except on the bed. The toilet malfunctioned while we were there, however, they were quick to have a repairmen there the next morning. No elevator...this is not a place for someone that is disabled.

Authenticity & Character
Definitely authentic.
Location
Centrally located and only a one block walk to the Main Street.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Entrance Tickets to Caminito del Rey
Entrance Tickets to Caminito del Rey
Spain

Once in a lifetime experience. You need to do

Quality of Experience
The awe of being in the canyon on the catwalks was great.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide was funny and full of energy. She was organized and very safety conscious.
Discover Granada’s Iconic Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Discover Granada’s Iconic Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Spain

Beautiful gardens. The architecture was pretty amazing.

Quality of Experience
Beautiful gardens.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very knowledgeable.
Barcelona Highlights: Montjuïc, Gothic Quarter & Sagrada Familia
Barcelona Highlights: Montjuïc, Gothic Quarter & Sagrada Familia
Barcelona

Great overview of the city.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knowledgeable. It would be helpful to provide a brief timeline of the different countries/religions in power. The nature of the tour is that you are traveling between sites but it wasn't until the 10th day of hearing about the history that I could put my own timeline together.
Transport
Lots of walking.
From Market to Table: Cook Authentic Spanish Dishes
From Market to Table: Cook Authentic Spanish Dishes
Barcelona

Claudia was amazing! She was funny, engaging, patient and a great teacher of cooking.

Quality of Experience
A nice break from the excursions that just delivered a lot of historical facts.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Claudia was awesome as was her assistant who unfortunately I cannot remember her name.
Monumental Seville on Foot & Visit Real Alcázar
Monumental Seville on Foot & Visit Real Alcázar
Seville

Tour was well-done. I feel it is important to do these overall tours when going to a new city, however, I found the information became overwhelming after a while.

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Cycle the Via Verde: Seville to Carmona by Electric Bike
Cycle the Via Verde: Seville to Carmona by Electric Bike
Seville

Least favorite activity of the trip. The GPS and maps were not helpful. We spent too much time trying to get out of the city.

Quality of Experience
Directions not great. Bike worked well.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Poor explanation of directions.
Excursion to Montserrat Monastery & Scenic Mountain Hike
Excursion to Montserrat Monastery & Scenic Mountain Hike
Barcelona

We hiked the mountain for our excursion and loved the opportunity to be outdoors. Make sure you wear good walking shoes. There was not much time for us to wonder the market or get a bite to eat. We picked up a beverage at the supermarket and ate when we got back from the excursion. It might be good to bring a snack and water with you. I was under the impression our tour was supposed to include a snack...that did not occur.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knowledgeable on the plants of the area.
Transport
Costa Brava Coastal Escape: Kayak, Snorkel & Scenic Walks
Costa Brava Coastal Escape: Kayak, Snorkel & Scenic Walks
Spain

We were fortunate to have this excursion with just our family of four. We loved the 45 minute walk along the coastal trail prior to our kayak trip. The guide spoke about the flora. Our guide kayaked us to a section of the cliffs where there was a via fuerata and we snorkeled below the people. It was a beautiful relaxing trip. There was enough time for us to get tapas at a restaurant beach-side. It was a lovely day.

Quality of Experience
Appreciated the relaxed day away from the city.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Ronda Up Close: A Guided Walk
Ronda Up Close: A Guided Walk
Spain

Guide really knowledgeable about the town. The walk was well-organized going through the three distinct different neighborhoods. The hike culminated at the Nuevo Bridge with the sunset shining though the arches. My favorite city!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very knowledgeable.
Taste Barcelona: Authentic Tapas & Neighborhood Walk
Taste Barcelona: Authentic Tapas & Neighborhood Walk
Barcelona

Great way to start the vacation after a long flight from the states. I was a walking tour to three different restaurants. We sampled different tapas at each of the restaurants paired with wine/beer.

Quality of Experience
Food
The variety of food. The guide was great at selecting the different tapas.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Exceptional! He came with a lot of energy, funny stories and had a knack for engaging the group. My family LOVED this tour.
Local specialist: Hector Molina

Our trip was wonderful! We traveled to Porto...
Portugal | Oct 13 - Oct 23, 2026

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Elizabeth B.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 28, 2026
Our trip was wonderful! We traveled to Porto (City Food and Wine Tour and a day trip to Duro Valley), Sandigo de Compostella (day trip to Galicia) and Lisbon (a day trip to Sintra, Cascais and along the coast) over an 11-day period.
The hotels were all in a great location. The hotels were exactly what we were interested in, small boutique in the city center. Our favorites were Jardim Da Batalha - Porto (wonderful, helpful staff, fabulous breakfast, great location and neighborhood and...
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Our trip was wonderful! We traveled to Porto (City Food and Wine Tour and a day trip to Duro Valley), Sandigo de Compostella (day trip to Galicia) and Lisbon (a day trip to Sintra, Cascais and along the coast) over an 11-day period.
The hotels were all in a great location. The hotels were exactly what we were interested in, small boutique in the city center. Our favorites were Jardim Da Batalha - Porto (wonderful, helpful staff, fabulous breakfast, great location and neighborhood and very quiet room), also The Art Inn - Lisbon (very unique, helpful staff, great location, and wonderful roof top restaurant!
We All our guides and drivers were expectational, on time and professional!
Janelle truly listened, communicated and did an outstanding job helping us coordinate the trip.
Thank you for all your help and guidance. We would highly recommend KimKim

Hotel Reviews
Jardim da Batalha Boutique Hotel by Shiadu
Porto
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Compostela
Santiago de Compostela
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Art Inn Lisbon
Lisboa
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
A Day to Discover La Costa da Morte: Exploring Fisterra & Beyond
A Day to Discover La Costa da Morte: Exploring Fisterra & Beyond
Portugal

We had a great day! The guide/driver did a great job!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Culinary Highlights of Porto: Food Delights & Bolhão Market
Culinary Highlights of Porto: Food Delights & Bolhão Market
Porto

Great experience and guide

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Food
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Douro Valley Highlights: Wine, Olive Oil & River Cruise
Douro Valley Highlights: Wine, Olive Oil & River Cruise
Porto

The guide was great - we had a great experience

Quality of Experience
Food
We liked the second vineyard very much! Our lunch on top of the mountain in a small family restaurant was unique and the food and wine was wonderful! We had a great day!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Exploring Sintra & Cascais:  Palaces, Cliffs & Coastline
Exploring Sintra & Cascais: Palaces, Cliffs & Coastline
Lisbon

The guide/driver did a great job! We really enjoyed the day! We really appreciated the walk up to the Palaces via the paths through the gardens - it was a bit of a walk-up hill, therefore not for everyone, but our small group really appreciated it! The only negative was that the tour of the Pena Palace was very crowed, we would have skipped tour of the inside of the Pena Palance and spent more time in Sentra.

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Portugal - Important Trip Information: Please Review Before Departure
Portugal - Important Trip Information: Please Review Before Departure
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Janelle Norman
Janelle
Janelle Norman
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Replied on Oct 30, 2026

Thank you so much, Elizabeth, for your lovely review! It was such a pleasure working with you to plan your trip, and I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time in Portugal and Spain! I'm especially happy that the boutique hotels were a good fit and that you had wonderful experiences with our local guides and drivers.

Thank you again for trusting us with your travel plans and for your kind words. I hope we'll have the opportunity to plan another adventure together someday!

Warm regards,
Janelle

Italian honeymoon!
Italy | Oct 11 - Oct 24, 2026

Nicholas
Nicholas B.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 27, 2026
Our trip to Italy was absolutely perfect! A special shout-out to our tour guides: Giovanni in Rome and Martina in Florence. They were extremely knowledgeable and provided excellent tours. Our contacts at kimkim were also extremely helpful in planning. Anita provided us with some great experiences and made the trip as smooth as could be. And Nadia, our point of contact during our travels, was very responsive and accommodating to any questions or additional requests we had. I'd recommend kimkim... Read more

Our trip to Italy was absolutely perfect! A special shout-out to our tour guides: Giovanni in Rome and Martina in Florence. They were extremely knowledgeable and provided excellent tours. Our contacts at kimkim were also extremely helpful in planning. Anita provided us with some great experiences and made the trip as smooth as could be. And Nadia, our point of contact during our travels, was very responsive and accommodating to any questions or additional requests we had. I'd recommend kimkim to anyone looking to plan a long trip. Kimkim made it a thousand times easier!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Monte Cenci
Rome

Great hospitality and great location

Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Horto Convento Florence
Firenze

Quiet and comfortable. And Ginger the Convent cat is adorable.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Relais Santa Chiara Hotel - Tuscany Charme
San Gimignano

Great location and the view is incredible.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Claudia took excellent care of us each morning at breakfast, providing gluten free options.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze
Catania

Beautiful hotel and good location

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palazzo Ventimiglia
Palermo

Beautiful palazzo and comfortable. Only drawback was that it was a bit noisy outside at night.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Too noisy to sleep. Only complaint.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Discover the Vatican: From the Museums to the Sistine Chapel
Discover the Vatican: From the Museums to the Sistine Chapel
Italy

We had a great guide!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Get Inside the Colosseum with Arena Access
Get Inside the Colosseum with Arena Access
Italy

Giovanni was a lot of fun and gave us a great experience. Worth every penny to avoid the crowds and lines too. We were confused about where to meet up, but they called us and waited for us.

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Florence on Foot: Michelangelo’s David & Duomo
Florence on Foot: Michelangelo’s David & Duomo
Italy

Great tour! Didn't realize we weren't going inside the duomo though. But overall a lovely experience.

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Explore Mt Etna:  Volcano Hike & Lava Cave
Explore Mt Etna: Volcano Hike & Lava Cave
Catania
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
A Scenic Horseback Ride in Tuscany
A Scenic Horseback Ride in Tuscany
Italy

Amazing experience! Calming, and a beautiful way to meet the locals and see the countryside.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Italy -Important Trip Information: Please Review Before Departure
Italy -Important Trip Information: Please Review Before Departure
Italy
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dining & Wine Tasting in the Vineyard Rows
Dining & Wine Tasting in the Vineyard Rows
Italy

Great wine and delicious food. Accommodating to gluten free as well.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Local specialist: Anita Matijasevic
Anita
Anita Matijasevic
Local specialist in Madrid & Florence | Replied on Oct 27, 2026

Hi Nicholas,
Thank you so much for your review! I'm happy to hear you had a wonderful honeymoon trip in Italy. It was a pleasure helping you plan this special trip, and I'm glad everything came together so smoothly. I'll be sure to share your kind words with Giovanni, Martina, and the rest of the team!
Wishing you both many more amazing adventures together, and if in future, you will be planning another trip to Italy, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Greece, or Malta, I’d be glad to help! 🧡
Warm regards!
Anita

Overall it was a good experience. The trip w...
Italy | Oct 7 - Oct 22, 2026

Jane
Jane L.
Portland, OR | Reviewed on Oct 26, 2026
Overall it was a good experience. The trip went smoothly except for a wine tasting excursion when I was given an 8am start time and the real time was 9:30. The guide said there was never an 8 am start so not sure where that came from. The hotel in Sorrento, Maison Kalea, was fine but what stood out was that the person who hosted the breakfast was very unfriendly to us. I tried multiple times to smile and say good morning to her and she always replied with a scowl. However if an Italian... Read more

Overall it was a good experience. The trip went smoothly except for a wine tasting excursion when I was given an 8am start time and the real time was 9:30. The guide said there was never an 8 am start so not sure where that came from. The hotel in Sorrento, Maison Kalea, was fine but what stood out was that the person who hosted the breakfast was very unfriendly to us. I tried multiple times to smile and say good morning to her and she always replied with a scowl. However if an Italian family was there she was all smiles and played with their child and was a completely different person. I have to assume she does not like foreigners. It was very uncomfortable.
I was disappointed with the planning regarding the flight to Sicily. We told Giorgia that we did not need lodgings for Sicily but needed transportation. I assumed she would book a flight from Rome. However when I checked the itinerary later she had not and when I questioned her about this she said it was my fault for not making this clear to her. I am not sure how she thought we were going to get to sicily from Rome.
Other than these things I felt the trip was very good and the lodgings were about what I expected for what we wanted to pay. The tour guide in Rome, Daniele was excellent.

Hotel Review
Maison Kalea
Sorrento

The hotel was cute and had a boutique feel. It could be a little loud at times from the street but not late into the night. The balcony was nice and I enjoyed spending time outside and on the outside plaza. The food was very good. However, the cook who served the meals was very unfriendly to us (Americans) but was all smiles and friendly to the Italians. I said buongiorno every morning and tried to smile at her to let her know I was friendly but never got a smile in return. I thought she was just quiet until I saw how she was with the Italian guests. It was located out of the busy downtown area but only a short walk away.

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Activity Reviews
Florence on Foot: Michelangelo’s David & Duomo
Florence on Foot: Michelangelo’s David & Duomo
Italy

This tour was great and entirely due to Daniele who lead the tour and was a wealth of information about Florence and the history of the art and the city.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Daniele was great
Half-Day Chianti Wine Experience
Half-Day Chianti Wine Experience
Florence

I really enjoyed talking to Raffaella on the car ride over and the two tours were very nice and the sampling and food were great

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Explore Pompeii with an Archaeologist
Explore Pompeii with an Archaeologist
Italy

The tour guide was very good. I wish we had a longer time with her.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sailing the Amalfi Coast: From Sorrento to Amalfi & Positano
Sailing the Amalfi Coast: From Sorrento to Amalfi & Positano
Italy

The boat ride was very well run and gave amazing vies of the coastline.

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Local specialist: Giorgia Torre

9 days in Italy
Italy | Oct 11 - Oct 19, 2026

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Bert B.
Boston, MA, USA | Reviewed on Oct 26, 2026
We appreciated Kimkim's hotel choices- always in great locations. We especially liked staying in Monterosso at Hotel Marina, where the staff was amazingly friendly and helpful. The 2 Liv tours were excellent ( Florence city tour and accademia) and Venice ( basilica and Doge's palace)- Read more

We appreciated Kimkim's hotel choices- always in great locations. We especially liked staying in Monterosso at Hotel Marina, where the staff was amazingly friendly and helpful. The 2 Liv tours were excellent ( Florence city tour and accademia) and Venice ( basilica and Doge's palace)-

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Gran Duca di York
Milan

Good location- we could walk to all the major tourist sites.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Marina
Monterosso al Mare

Low key, very friendly staff, great location

Authenticity & Character
Location
walk to train, walk to hiking paths
Staff
front desk staff, especially the guy who also works at Da Eraldo, who even let us use the shower many flights of stairs up in the Lemon Garden after we had hiked but already checked out.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco
Florence

Location close to train station and all major sites

Authenticity & Character
Location
nice, old fashioned feel in character with Florence
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ca' Pozzo Inn
Venice

Although the location was pretty good ( a bit hard to find, as many hotels in Venice are), I didn't like the modern, sparse feel. The hotel is at the end of a narrow alley and was gated at night, which made me feel a bit claustophobic ( but my husband was fine with all of that) Staff was great, including the wonderful woman who helped with breakfast and the front desk. We had to leave early the last day and staff out-did themselves packing us a breakfast to go.

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this is a matter of taste- too modern for me, but clean
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walkable to train and other sites
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Activity Reviews
Florence on Foot: Michelangelo’s David & Duomo
Florence on Foot: Michelangelo’s David & Duomo
Italy

excellent guide from Liv Tours. Even though we didn't sign up for the tour of the Brunelleschi dome, I wish we had in advance. There was a good amount of time at the Accademia Gallery

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The Liv tour guide was friendly and had lots of good info
Discover Venice: From St. Mark's Basilica to the Doge’s Palace with Terrace Access
Discover Venice: From St. Mark's Basilica to the Doge’s Palace with Terrace Access
Italy

Our Liv tours guide was very knowledgeable. I wish there was more time at the Palace than at the Basilica- we skipped a lot and the Basilica was not as interesting

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Italy -Important Trip Information: Please Review Before Departure
Italy -Important Trip Information: Please Review Before Departure
Italy

the most helpful information was on tipping

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Discover the City by Gondola
Discover the City by Gondola
Venice

We would have been fine in a shared gondola to save the money and the gondolier was not particularly interested or interactive. It was too hard to hear what little information he offered.

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Local specialist: Giorgia Torre
Giorgia
Giorgia Torre
Local specialist in Madrid & Apulia | Replied on Oct 27, 2026

Hi Bert,
Thank you for your kind review!😍 I'm so glad you enjoyed the hotels and tours, especially your stay in Monterosso. It was a pleasure helping you plan your trip to Italy, and I hope we will have the chance to plan your next adventure in the future.🥰
Warmly,
Giorgia

Our trip to Portugal was a wonderful experien...
Portugal | Oct 16 - Oct 24, 2026

Betsy
Betsy M.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Oct 25, 2026
Our trip to Portugal was a wonderful experience, and made memorable by the great tour guides along the way, their knowledge of the history and culture of their country was phenomenal. Dani offered a delicious food tour experience in Lisbon, Phillipa walked us through Lisbon’s streets and neighborhoods noting major figures and events in history. Raphaella gave us great perspective on current and historical highlights in Porto. Paulo provided a fun filled day in Sintra including an incredible... Read more

Our trip to Portugal was a wonderful experience, and made memorable by the great tour guides along the way, their knowledge of the history and culture of their country was phenomenal. Dani offered a delicious food tour experience in Lisbon, Phillipa walked us through Lisbon’s streets and neighborhoods noting major figures and events in history. Raphaella gave us great perspective on current and historical highlights in Porto. Paulo provided a fun filled day in Sintra including an incredible meal at his family’s restaurant! Piana took us on an adventurous hike to the National Park.
The Duoro Valley was stunning with memorable visits to Quinta da Foz and Quinta dos Pocos wineries..

Local specialist: Rita Pagano

This trip has exceeded all our e. Our guides ...
Spain | Oct 1 - Oct 13, 2026

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Laura B.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 22, 2026
This trip has exceeded all our expectations . Our guides was amazing , each one bringing their knowledge of history. They were so passionate , warm, funny. A pure pleasure to be with. I would recommend kimkim to everyone. Read more

This trip has exceeded all our expectations . Our guides was amazing , each one bringing their knowledge of history. They were so passionate , warm, funny. A pure pleasure to be with. I would recommend kimkim to everyone.

Hotel Reviews
H10 Croma Málaga
Málaga
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Barcelo Carmen Granada
Granada
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Catalonia Ronda
Ronda
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Parador de Cádiz
Cádiz
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H10 Casa de la Plata
Sevilla
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Activity Reviews
A Night of Flamenco in a Sacromonte Cave
A Night of Flamenco in a Sacromonte Cave
Granada
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Cádiz With a Private Guide
Cádiz With a Private Guide
Cádiz
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Ronda Up Close: A Guided Walk
Ronda Up Close: A Guided Walk
Spain
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Tapeo Like a Local: A Tapas Walk Through Málaga
Tapeo Like a Local: A Tapas Walk Through Málaga
Málaga
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Discover Nerja & Frigiliana: Andalusian White Villages
Discover Nerja & Frigiliana: Andalusian White Villages
Spain
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The Alpujarras: Mountain Hike and Village Experience
The Alpujarras: Mountain Hike and Village Experience
Spain
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Discover Granada’s Iconic Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Discover Granada’s Iconic Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Spain
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Córdoba Revealed: From Mezquita to the Jewish Quarter
Córdoba Revealed: From Mezquita to the Jewish Quarter
Spain
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Monumental Seville on Foot & Visit Real Alcázar
Monumental Seville on Foot & Visit Real Alcázar
Seville
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Local specialist: Raquel Aceituno
Raquel
Raquel Aceituno
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Oct 22, 2026

Hola Laura! Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊 So happy to hear that your trip exceeded your expectations and that you enjoyed spending time with our guides. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with them, as they will be delighted to know how much you appreciated their knowledge, passion,and warmth. It was a pleasure helping you plan your journey and we hope to welcome you back to Spain or Portugal for another unforgettable adventure in the future! x Raquel

We had a fantastic time on our trip to Southern Spain and Morocco!
Spain | Oct 5 - Oct 14, 2026

Salvatore
Salvatore A.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 21, 2026
We had a fantastic time on our trip to Southern Spain and Morocco. Janelle did a fantastic job arranging a trip that was the perfect balance of arranged activities and enough free time to soak in the culture and sites around you. All our hotels were top notch and all could not have been better located to easily reach desired neighborhoods or sites. Our arranged activities were all exactly as advertised. Jose, our guide for the Tapas Tour was incredibly knowledgeable of the neighborhood and... Read more

We had a fantastic time on our trip to Southern Spain and Morocco. Janelle did a fantastic job arranging a trip that was the perfect balance of arranged activities and enough free time to soak in the culture and sites around you. All our hotels were top notch and all could not have been better located to easily reach desired neighborhoods or sites. Our arranged activities were all exactly as advertised. Jose, our guide for the Tapas Tour was incredibly knowledgeable of the neighborhood and made us feel like locals for our fist night in Malaga. The Alegria Flamenco Show was awesome and a perfect second night in Malaga. We had the entire sailboat to ourselves (4 of us) in Marbella, where our guide Oliver made sure we had a great time that even included a quick dip in the Mediterranean. Our self- guided tour of nearby Rhonda was not to be missed. Aziz, our guide in Tangier, made sure we were oriented to the Medina and the Kasbah and helped us arrange an evening drive to view the sunset over the Atlantic on one of the most norther parts of Africa. Cadiz afforded a beautiful day spent on the beach and we wish we had more time in Seville as there was so much to see and do there. Our hotel, Las Casa de la Juderia, btw, was an incredibly unique hotel made up of 27 separate buildings connected by a tunnel complex made to look like Roman ruins. Truly a great way to end a perfect Southern Spain getaway!

Hotel Reviews
Molina Lario Hotel
Málaga

Perfect appointed and perfectly located. Our view was the Cathedral one of the main sites of Malaga.

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Eurostars Oasis Marbella
Marbella

The view and the pool were both beautiful.

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Palais Zahia
Old Medina, Tangier

Charming 4 star hotel in the middle of the Medina. Exactly what you would hope for in terms of a taste of old Tangier in both decor and ambience.

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Parador de Cádiz
Cádiz

Beautiful views form all rooms.

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Las Casas de la Judería
Seville

Incredibly unique hotel with 27 separate buildings and a tunnel complex connecting them made to look like Roman ruins. The hotel is an experience in itself. The staff here could not have been more helpful or accommodating, including ensuring a change of rooms did not impact our ability to see the city.

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Activity Reviews
An Evening of Flamenco
An Evening of Flamenco
Seville

Perfect second night in Malaga. The show was fantastic and really fun and easy to get too. Highly recommended.

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Tapeo Like a Local: A Tapas Walk Through Málaga
Tapeo Like a Local: A Tapas Walk Through Málaga
Málaga

Our guide, Jose, was great. He really new the neighborhood and helped us experience it as if we were locals.

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Sunset Cruise on the Mediterranean
Sunset Cruise on the Mediterranean
Marbella

We had the entire sailboat to our small group of 4. Our guide Oliver was fantastic and made sure we had a great time, including a quick dip in the Mediterranean.

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Tangier Immersion: History, Culture & Daily Life
Tangier Immersion: History, Culture & Daily Life
Tangier

Our guide, Aziz, was fantastic. Really helped us understand the history and culture of both the Medina as well as the Kasbah in a short afternoon tour. Also helped us arrange for a evening drive to observe the sunset over the Atlantic at one of Africa's most northern points.

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Local specialist: Janelle Norman
Janelle
Janelle Norman
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Replied on Oct 22, 2026

Thank you so much, Salvatore, for taking the time to write such a lovely and detailed review! I´m so happy that you enjoyed your trip! It was a real pleasure working with you and putting it together. It's great that you had the chance to meet some of our fantastic local guides along the way as well! It sounds like you made some wonderful memories.
Thank you again for trusting us with your travels. I hope we'll have the chance to plan another adventure together someday!
Warm regards,
Janelle