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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

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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Grand Hotel Parker’s

Naples

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

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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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Activity Reviews

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Bruna was outstanding. Would not have been the same without her.

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We were very happy with our trip. Not a single booked experience was below expectations and many were above expectations. We stayed at two hotels in Rome. One was the Argentine Residenza Style Hotel. This had a great location and the room in the hotel's annex was very comfortable. It included snacks and some drinks in the room. The lobby was in a different building and the "restaurant" was a few tables that I never saw used. Fortunately, there were lots of choices nearby for dining. It was more a 3 star than 4 star hotel in services but the staff was very nice and helpful. We also stayed at the Hotel Artemide which was quite elegant. It felt like a five star hotel more than a four star hotel. We were there just one night before returning home. We had dinner in the restaurant which was excellent but did not have the chance to try the included breakfast because of our departure. In Sorrento we stayed at the Imperial Hotel Tramontano which had a spectacular location perched on a cliff with great water views. It had an old elegance feel to it with classic décor and art and complete with a room key that could double as a brass knuckle. The restaurant was excellent and the breakfast was most notable for its pastry selection. In Florence we stayed at the Hotel Kraft which had great food, friendly staff and a cool roof top pool and restaurant. It is a little out of the hustle of the center of town with plenty of food nearby.

Our tours were all private or small group and we appreciated the early access and skip the lines in the Vatican and Coliseum. We had a great private walking tour of Rome and the Pantheon with Massimo De Filippis. He was very knowledgeable with a delightful, warm personality. Maria Claudia from Liv Tours did an outstanding job with the Vatican tour. Gabriella from Liv Tours was also terrific for the Coliseum tour. Enrica Aschero was our guide during three days in Florence. She was a fabulous guide, passionate about her subject and with a wealth of knowledge. We had a spectacular 12 hour driving tour of the Amalfi coast. Our day trip to Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano was really worthwhile and included a visit to the Corbucci Winery which was delightful.

It was really nice to have arranged drivers for the transfers which all went smoothly. We wished we had known more about Italian trains. In business class some cars had baggage racks at ground level but in others it was overhead only which was a challenge with a heavy bag and a replaced shoulder joint. After the fact I realized that a large bag could also fit on the floor between seats that were positioned back to back. Fortunately, other passengers stepped in to help us.
Overall it was a great trip. We were grateful for the expertise of Emily, Grant and their colleagues at Kimkim for arranging everything.

Our trip to Italy was truly unforgettable, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience from start to finish. 🇮🇹❤️

A special thank you to Chiara, who helped us plan our trip and was absolutely wonderful to work with. She was knowledgeable, responsive, thoughtful, and always made us feel like we were in good hands. She took the time to understand what we wanted from our trip and helped make everything come together so beautifully.

From exploring Rome and the incredible history of the city, to our time along the Amalfi Coast, the boat day, Positano and Amalfi, and our hike along the Path of the Gods, every part of the trip gave us memories we will treasure for years to come.

Italy was even more beautiful and special than we imagined, and having someone like Chiara helping behind the scenes made the entire experience feel easy and stress-free.

We are so grateful for the memories we made and would absolutely recommend Chiara to anyone planning a trip to Italy. Thank you, Chiara, for helping make our Italian adventure so amazing! 🇮🇹✨