“Trip of a lifetime” said one of my daughters...
Italy | Aug 22 - Aug 30, 2022

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Vince C.
Pittsburgh, PA | Reviewed on Oct 10, 2022

“Trip of a lifetime” said one of my daughters during our amazing vacation. A good friend of ours recommended kimkim and we were blessed with having Andrea to help us plan our first trip to Italy. For the most complicated trip we have embarked on, including the first time to Italy, Andrea was exceptional. The entire process was very smooth. His recommendations on the itinerary to start us off provided a great foundation and his desire to put together a special trip for us was apparent from start to finish. The attention to details was comforting. The hotels he selected were perfect for us, centrally located, enabling us to explore by foot in every city. The vouchers he supplied for transfers to and from the airport, tickets for the high-speed trains and “skip the line” tickets for key venues were very helpful to have in advance. The tours he selected were perfect. His willingness to instantly respond to random questions throughout the entire trip was a huge help as we navigated Italy. The advice and recommendations he provided from beginning to end were so helpful. We are forever grateful for having Andrea as our planning partner for our “trip of a lifetime”. Thank you from all of us.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco
Florence

Beautiful hotel in the heart of Florence. Very neat place with exceptional front staff.

Authenticity & Character
Really cool place.
Location
Staff
Super helpful at all times.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Belvedere di San Leonino
Castellina in Chianti

Beautiful hotel in the countryside. Felt like we were in a different world.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Views were amazing. Location was very peaceful.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Albergo Del Senato
Rome

Beautiful hotel right next to the Pantheon. Location was exceptional. Staff was excellent. Rooms were very nice.

Authenticity & Character
Had a nice feel inside rooms and in lobby.
Location
Central location right across from Pantheon.
Staff
Everyone was always genuinely helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palazzo Veneziano
Venice

Beautiful hotel in an excellent location.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Wine tasting in Tuscany countryside with lunch (1 winery)
Wine tasting in Tuscany countryside with lunch (1 winery)
Italy

What a way to start our time in the Tuscan countryside. Location and views were amazing. Food and wine were top notch and the staff/family were all very nice and welcoming.

Hidden Venice and cicchetti experience
Hidden Venice and cicchetti experience
Italy

Great way to learn about the nooks and crannies of Venice.

Florence private guided walk including Accademia Gallery
Florence private guided walk including Accademia Gallery
Florence

Great way to explore Florence by foot. Really loved the city. Our guide was great.

Private Guided Walk
Private Guided Walk
Rome

Great way to explore Rome. Our guide was very knowledgeable.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel - private guide
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel - private guide
Rome
The Jewels of Venice (St. Mark & Doge Palace)
The Jewels of Venice (St. Mark & Doge Palace)
Venice

Truly enjoyed everything we saw. Three hours was a bit intense.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Colosseum and Roman Forum - Private guide
Colosseum and Roman Forum - Private guide
Rome
Local specialist: Andrea Gambino
Andrea
Andrea Gambino
Local specialist in Turin, Italy | Replied on Oct 10, 2022

Ciao Vince,
thanks so much for this amazing review. It was a real pleasure working with you and assisting you in planning a "trip of a life time". I am very glad you enjoyed your time in my beautiful country and any time you need assistance for travelling, you will be more than welcome to knock at the door.