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Our trip was planned flawlessly by Leslie at KimKim! Can’t say enough how incredible the trip was and how every place, guide, and tour were wonderful - - - even in 100 degree heat!

Venice:
Our guide Sara was so warm, informative and loved her City. We learned so much about the history, saw the basilica, and went on a gondola ride. So lovely. Our hotel was fabulous and we made friends with the staff.

Florence:
Our guide Marco was charming and knowledgeable. We did some wine tasting, visited sites and were again spoiled at our hotel.

Rome:
Once again our guide and hotel were memorable. Our guide did her best to help us be more comfortable in the extreme heat, while we learned about our host city. We visited the Collisium and the Vatican; both left us speechless in their beauty.

Amalfi Coast:
We had a full day boat ride. The Captain and Marta were the perfect hosts who love their professions! We were shown the Blue Grotto, Mt Vesuvius, Capri, and the Sorrento coastline. We swam in the sapphire blue water, had a delicious Italian lunch and learned about the locations history. Our hotel was on the water and we got to relax a couple days and even got to see the Solar Eclipse!

I’m really not able to do the trip enough justice. Every guide, tour, ride, etc. was on time and high quality. Each hotel had a great location and was 4 - 5 stars. The memories my kids, grandkids and friend made together will last a lifetime. Can’t thank Leslie enough for her careful planning, availability, and kindness.

We took a 30-day trip to Italy in May. Starting in Venice and ending in Catania. From the initial planning - more than 6 months in advance I knew we were in good hands with Marina. For one week, my husband and son traveled with us, but the remainder of the trip it was just me and our 3 girls. It was important to me that things were as seamless/safe as possible and I hoped to not stress about our exchanges/transfers/reservations. It was worth every penny having Marina and her team take care of us. I never felt alone - we had a couple hiccups and I just reached out to the team and they helped us or handled things for us.

We wanted the trip to focus on history and special outings for us and not just seeing crowded tourist sights. Marina really listened to what we wanted and suggested several things I would never have known about. The hotels were all lovely - amazing locations and exceeded our expectations. The app and daily notes and recommendations came in handy too.

There were several times the travel team arranged for little extras for our family - like a delicious birthday cake delivered to our hotel for our daughter’s 21st birthday.

Truly an experience we will remember forever.

Our favorites:
Capri and our private guide was worth the splurge!!
My favorite - the hotel in Agrigento and the location and apartment in Florence and the team being available to help when fun travel things come up - like train strikes.
Husband - wind surfing on Lake Garda and Venice
18 year old daughter - visiting churches in Venice
13 year old daughter- the food. All of the food and wind surfing
21 year old daughter - hiking around Lake Garda and the Agrigento hotel
23 years old son - Lake Garda and wandering around Venice

Thank you so much for all the attention and planning that went into our trip

Hotel Reviews

Habitat Boutique Hotel

Catania

Despite the construction on the street in front of the hotel - this hotel exceeded all of our expectations. The staff was wonderful and had the best recommendations. We loved our rooms too.

Authenticity & Character

Very unique hotel. Loved

Location

Great location for walking and felt so safe walking around late. We had a lot of fun in this area.

Staff

Everyone. Sooooo helpful and friendly.

Cleanliness & Comfort

So comfortable. We were at the end of a 30 day trip and felt at home

Hotel baglio della Luna

Valle dei Templi, Agrigento

The best stay of our trip. It felt like we were in our own little luxury villa. The staff went above and beyond. Dinner outdoors over looking the Valley of the Temples - we ate here every night. So special. At this point in our trip we needed to rest and recharge - it was perfect. Excellent recommendations from the staff. Only a small number of rooms so it felt like it was just the 4 sometimes

Authenticity & Character

The gardens - beautiful. So many places to sit, read, have a glass of wine

Location

This location - a little bit of heaven

Staff

Charming. Helpful. Kind. Everyone - from breakfast and check in to drinks in the bar and the staff who kept our rooms tidy

Cleanliness & Comfort

Attention to details - just lovely.

Hotel Politeama

Palermo

Authenticity & Character

Location

Thankful for Valet!

Staff

Helpful and calming. I was a bit anxious from driving - but they were very welcoming

Cleanliness & Comfort

Small rooms, but comfortable!

Palazzo Caracciolo Napoli - MGallery

Naples

Just a lovely and beautiful hotel. Wonderful staff. Very helpful and great with recommendations - we chose to walk from the train station and that was not a wise decision. (Our travel agent suggested a private transfer - and we should have listened).

Authenticity & Character

It feels very special. Unique. The rooms were large and very nice.

Authenticity & Character

It feels very special. Unique. The rooms were large and very nice.

Location

You just have to be more aware of your surroundings and not go exploring in part of the area across from the hotel. Once the hotel gave us suggestions - we were fine!! And the taxi service they suggested was perfect

Location

You just have to be more aware of your surroundings and not go exploring in part of the area across from the hotel. Once the hotel gave us suggestions - we were fine!! And the taxi service they suggested was perfect

Staff

Very nice - great recommendations

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beds were very comfortable. Rooms were quiet. So nice.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beds were very comfortable. Rooms were quiet. So nice.

Hotel della Torre Argentina

Rome

The rooms and breakfast were lovely. The location was great for all we wanted to do.

Authenticity & Character

Location

The location was great - the bus stops right in front of the doors and that makes it difficult to get in and out sometimes.

Staff

The front desk staff were not as warm as all of the other places we stayed. The breakfast staff was lovely.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Nice rooms - we enjoyed and slept well

Del Guanto Apartment by Mamo Florence

Florence

We loved this apartment. The location was perfect for all the things we wanted to do and see. The rooftop patio was lovely.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Cleanliness & Comfort

The couch seemed to be missing pillows.

Hotel Lago di Garda Torbole

Torbole sul Garda

Hotel location is amazing. Breakfast delicious. The rooms needed refreshing - linens thin and the sheets had holes. Walls needed painting. Mold in shower - the hotel did fix this as soon as our travel agent let them know.

Authenticity & Character

The rooms felt very basic and cheap.

Authenticity & Character

The rooms felt very basic and cheap.

Location

Gorgeous. Gorgeous location.

Location

Gorgeous. Gorgeous location.

Staff

We let the front desk know we had a package coming and it was important - they refused delivery of it. It had $37 due upon receipt - we were not aware at the time. The hotel did not contact us while we were out on a hike. We had to get a private car to go pick up the package. We missed one of our planned activities and had to pay $150 for the private car. It was more the time we lost as a family together that bothered us. And that the hotel didn’t try to fix it. It was only $37 - we had 3 rooms for 4 nights. They were nice - just wish they had contacted us or paid for the package - which they had our credit card information- they could have handled it differently

Staff

We let the front desk know we had a package coming and it was important - they refused delivery of it. It had $37 due upon receipt - we were not aware at the time. The hotel did not contact us while we were out on a hike. We had to get a private car to go pick up the package. We missed one of our planned activities and had to pay $150 for the private car. It was more the time we lost as a family together that bothered us. And that the hotel didn’t try to fix it. It was only $37 - we had 3 rooms for 4 nights. They were nice - just wish they had contacted us or paid for the package - which they had our credit card information- they could have handled it differently

Cleanliness & Comfort

There was mold in our shower - the hotel did paint over it as soon as notified. The sheets were very thin and had multiple holes in them. The walls throughout the lodging part of the hotel were scratched and needed repair. It was clean - just seemed that no upkeep was happening once you got upstairs to the rooms.

Cleanliness & Comfort

There was mold in our shower - the hotel did paint over it as soon as notified. The sheets were very thin and had multiple holes in them. The walls throughout the lodging part of the hotel were scratched and needed repair. It was clean - just seemed that no upkeep was happening once you got upstairs to the rooms.

Hotel Olimpia

Venice

The staff was so lovely. The rooms were beautiful. We loved the location - not in the busy area and gave us a chance to wander. Breakfast was delicious.

Authenticity & Character

So cute. Unique.

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Explore Mt Etna: Volcano Hike & Lava Cave

Catania

Salvatore was an amazing tour guide! We had an excellent day. Mt Etna was wonderful. The wine tasting was ok.

Quality of Experience

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Salvatore - so kind, interacted with everyone. Excellent information

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Salvatore - so kind, interacted with everyone. Excellent information

Transport

Transport

The Pearl of the Mediterranean: A Day on Capri Island & Anacapri

Italy

Our guide, Lucia, was the best. The day started out with a major glitch, but Lucia calmed us all down and set the perfect tone for the day. It was the best having our own guide - it was special. She asked us what was our goal - I said to see Capri but not with all the crowds - she delivered ! We felt like we hit everything. The cloud covered mountain top and chair lift was soooo cool. Her food recommendations were perfect We loved the knowledge and the history she shared with us. Perfect day. So nice to have the whole day handled - no checking ferry schedules/buying tickets/choosing where to eat. Wonderful

Quality of Experience

100% worth every penny. Lucia made it special. So nice to have everything taken care of

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our driver was prompt - so nice to have it all arranged.

Transport

A Day Among Roman Castles & Medieval Hilltop Villages

Rome

Very cool to get out of the hustle and bustle of Rome. LOVED the wine tasting - we were the only ones there and the staff was incredible. We met the owners at the winery. The papal palace and grounds were very cool to see and the little town outside was lovely. We stopped for lunch on the way back to Rome. Great.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

We would have loved to hear a bit more about the history of things while he was driving but it was still great.

Transport

Discover the Vatican: From the Museums to the Sistine Chapel

Italy

This felt very rushed. And not a lot of information. She was very nice. It felt more like she was helping us short cut getting through. Unfortunately, we were there on a very busy day - not the guides fault.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very nice.

This was our second trip to Italy with kimkim. Our local specialist Leslie took our requests and planned our accommodations, tours, and transfers to suit us perfectly. Our tours of the Duomo and the Last Supper with local guides from Liv Tours were wonderful. Our group tour of the villa on Isola del Garda was a nice way to spend a day on the lake. We loved exploring the sights and streets of Verona. Our last stop in Trieste was memorable as it is an Italian city like no other. We were impressed with the architecture, sea views, restaurants and the vibe of the city. Lastly, our tour with a winemaker in Colli Orientali del Friuli was the perfect way to end our trip.

Hotel Reviews

Boutique Hotel Albero Nascosto

Trieste

Loved location, comfort of the room and the friendly, helpful staff.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Indigo Verona - Grand Hotel Des Arts

Verona

Authenticity & Character

Location

Just outside of historic centre.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Mattress was very comfortable. Shower stall is a little tight.

Hotel Europa

Desenzano del Garda

Great location and breakfast.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean, but mattress is thin. Hallways are not air conditioned.

Hotel Milu Milano

Milano

Authenticity & Character

Location

Close to subway and shopping

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Wine Tasting - A Taste of Friuli’s Hill Country

Trieste

An in depth tour with the winemaker. Great wine and food.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

A Guided Visit to the Isola del Garda (Garda Island

Sirmione

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Express Milan Duomo Tour with Terrace Access

Italy

Great guide and perfect length.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Express Milan Last Supper Tour

Milan

Perfect length to learn about the painting.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff