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Quiet despite being a stones throw from the main thoroughfare through the city. The staff were helpful and friendly. Breakfasts were great.

Our guide Marta took us through several streets off the main tourist path and we saw several of the quirkier sites of Venice. Food and wine were sampled at several great osterias. We got some great tips on eateries where the food was delicious and the prices reasonable.

Classy well appointed and nice accommodations close to everything . The only thing I didn’t like was the shower. An old bath tub jacuzzi set up that you had to step high to get into. Not a good barrier for water spraying out either. Many Americans don’t bathe we shower. Otherwise great in location , views, hospitality service.

First we were so lucky to have great weather. sunny and temps in the 70s everyday. You can’t plan that. I am a history buff and I love Ancient Rome . Our guide Mariapaola was amazing. Every sight was a wonderful journey into the past . She was so informative and interesting . I can’t imagine anyone nicer or better to have as a tour guide

My favorite of the trip. This is right in my wheelhouse. I love ancient Roman history and this typifies it for me. Mariapaola is a superb tour guide. Love touring and viewing the forum and colosseum . It’s the best

Scenery was beautiful. Dinner on-site was convenient and delicious. Many places to sit and relax including scattered tables and chairs, bar, pool and hot tub.

Great hotel with wonderful rooms. Don't let the nearly hidden outside entrance and ground floor lobby fool you.

Amazing entrance. Comfortable outdoor courtyard. Nice bar and breakfast area. Rooms are beautiful. We also took advantage of the complimentary visit to a Murano glass factory.

A great way to see the city up-close. A good use of time, especially on your first day in Rome. Fredricko and Fabio were fun guides.

We chose a self-guided tour. We should have gotten a guide or headset as there was so much information to take in.

Important to be able to skip the line.

So much to see. Guide was wonderful.

Fun class and learned a lot. Olive oil and balsamic tasting were bonuses that we didn't know we would be doing.

Canceled due to inclement weather. We were informed during the entire day as to whether to cruise would take place. Received a full refund.

Skip the line tickets were behind schedule which happened to put us in the middle of a downpour of rain. We waited it out and are glad we were still able to see "David." Amazing.

Guide was knowledgeable and weather was beautiful for this.

This hotel is a jewel! The views overlooking the coast are amazing. The converted monastery is beautiful with its original cloister and with beautiful original tilework everywhere throughout hotel. It is also conveniently located steps away from the main city center of Amalfi. Everyone whom we encountered at Hotel was so friendly and always happy to help with anything needed. Would also highly recommend Hotel Restaurant Verranda—amazing food, service, and meal time views to enjoy.

Fadi, our tour guide, was amazing! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging! We thoroughly enjoyed his tour of the Accademia Gallery and introduction to Florence. He also gave us great recommendations for restaurants and things to do while we were there. Highly, highly recommend!

My family and I really enjoyed this tour. I will say that if you’re older in 70s and not used to riding bikes that you would want to opt for a walking tour. My parents are in their 70s but given how crowded some of the areas were where you are touring, they were not comfortable navigating bikes in squares full of people and down alleyways shared with fast driving taxis and scooters.

Alice was a wonderful guide. She was a native of Siena and was knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging! We loved learning about this beautiful city and its rich history!

This lunch was in the most beautiful location in Tuscany. The winery staff were so friendly and knowledgeable as they reviewed the wines, olive oils, balsamic vinegars, and food that we were sampling.

Salvadore was an excellent tour guide. He kept our 11 and 13 year old completely engaged, as well as the rest of family, as he have us history of Pompeii.

The boat captains on way to Capri were wonderful, showing us beautiful sites and points of interest on way to island. The Isle of Capri was absolutely beautiful! We highly recommend chair lift up to Monte Solaro for some breath-taking views! Also thoroughly enjoyed captains stopping on way back to Amalfi to allow us time to swim in the clear aquamarine water of Mediterranean.

The Hotel Pendini is located just off the Piazza della Repubblica and close to many sites. It’s a lovely old hotel with a lot of atmosphere and decorated with antiques. The breakfast is outstanding, and the front desk staff very helpful. The room was small which is pretty standard in Europe, but the bathroom was roomy. Even though our room faced a busy street, when the windows were shut, it was very quiet.

Lovely little hotel. Not that hard to find, but you need to keep an eye out for its entrance which is off the street and down a little alleyway. It has a security gate with a code. Room is small but serviceable. Only issue we had was the beds sit on a wooden platform and you can easily wack yourself in the shins! Our room had a lovely private courtyard. The hotel is very close to a water taxi stop which is very convenient.The breakfast is very good.

Lovely small hotel. Two entrances with one having an elevator so you don’t have to lug your suitcases up a lot of stairs! Clean and the room we occupied had a shower that could fit 10 people! 🤣 The hotel is extremely convenient and but a few steps away from the street that has all the restaurants and shopping but is very quiet. It’s about a 3 min. walk to the jetties where you catch the ferries to Isle of Capri, Positano, Sorrento, etc. for day trips. There’s a small beach to dip your toes into the Mediterranean. Also, they have a laundry service that is quick and reasonable.

This small hotel is off of a Piazza that sets up an open air market each day and there are restaurants and shopping there, also. It is down a narrow cobblestone alley/walkway. I know if you are from the US, you may have a little trepidation about these narrow alleyways but this is the norm in Rome. There are shop fronts along these along with service entrances. These are also dimly lit at night, but we never felt unsafe. Many people walk along these routes. Be aware that the taxi would not come down the narrow street and left us off on the main street and then we had to pull our suitcases down to the hotel. Our private driver when we left the hotel managed to get closer to the hotel, but he still had to pull our luggage down the narrow street. The hotel is convenient to a lot of shops and eateries.

Venice is a crumbling city of amazing beauty. The canals are its streets and so very different from other cities. It has its own charm like no other. Venice has an amazing water taxi system to get you from point A to point B.

We saw a glass blowing demonstration and went to the museum. Spectacular glass work. We really loved Burano. In fact, our guided tour allowed for a quick demonstration of the dying art of lace making and the a short period for lunch. We decided to not go back with the tour and spend the rest of the day having a leisurely lunch, shopping and snapping photos of the wonderfully brightly painted houses. Came back on the last ferry of the day.

What a magnificent cathedral. Photos just don’t do it justice.

It was raging cats and dogs, so even though we had skip the line tickets for a specific time, everything was running late. Was it worth the wait and chill? Absolutely!

Truly amazing how close the Tuscan region is to the heart of Florence. The landscape is picturesque and winding. Vineyards are generational and well run.

Wow. The Amalfi coast is stunning. The day we went to Capri, the Mediterranean was very choppy, but that didn’t stop us. We took a small tender out to the larger cabin cruiser and then toured the coastline of Amalfi and Positano before heading out to Capri. Capri, like Positano is steep and there is a lot of walking uphill if you want to get away from the beachfront areas. Well worth the climb for the marvelous views.

It was a fun gelato tasting tour. We got to sample some yummy stuff and then proceeded along taking in the sites. Rome is crowded even when it’s supposedly a little off season. The unfortunate part was that 2025 is a Jubilee year and many of the fountains were covered with scaffolding for spiffing up in anticipation of the Jubilee. The Pantheon is a must see. We saw Trevi Fountain but there was no water in it, so no tossing of the coins. We also walked to the Spanish Steps. There again, extremely crowded. However, that should not deter one from going. It’s still an amazing city to see.

One of the highlights. The photos you see in the magazines will never give you the full picture of how colossal this ruin is. Our guide was excellent in taking us to the perfect spots and explaining what actually happened there. The Forum so very interesting as well. The views from Palatine Hill were spectacular. The Forum is not to be missed.

The lines to get into the Vatican are extremely looooong if you are just winging it. Would HIGHLY recommend getting a skip the line ticket, even if you don’t do a tour.

If I could give 10 stars, I would. We took a private tour and our guide (MP) was amazing. Her knowledge made our walk through the Vatican so rich in understanding the history of the beginnings of Christianity. Her descriptions of the statues, paintings, tapestries and painted maps that lined great halls was outstanding. She reviewed the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel before we went in (since you cannot speak or take photos in the chapel) which was so informative so we were not only able to admire the glorious masterpieces but understand the symbology behind them. St. Peter’s Basilica is beyond description. Nothing can prepare you for it’s splendor.