Fabio planned out a fantastic trip for us (6 ...
Italy | Sep 23 - Oct 3, 2025

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Scott M.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 04, 2025

Fabio planned out a fantastic trip for us (6 people) and we all saw some wonderful sights and had an excellent experience.
Highlights were the boat tour of the Cinque Terre, wine tours and our stay in Tuscany. All of the drivers were very prompt and courteous and safely and efficiently took care of us.
Fabio was extremely responsive and helpful and should we return to Italy we would not hesitate to work with him again.

Hotel Reviews
Opera Relais De Charme - Aparthotel
Verona

Very comfortable and excellent location.

Authenticity & Character
Comfortable and exceptionally clean
Location
Staff
Helpful and courteous
Cleanliness & Comfort
Grand Hotel Villa Balbi
Sestri Levante

Hotel was very grand in its day but certainly very dated now. Breakfast was very extensive and tasty. The grounds were very nice and the pool was also nice. We were not informed that the beach was shut down the weekend before we arrived and as such no chairs or umbrellas available. The bed was very firm and not particularly comfortable, no wine glasses or corkscrew available.

Authenticity & Character
Obviously very grand at one time but showing the effects of time.
Location
Centrally located across from the beach.
Staff
Generally nice, bartender was snobbish and unpleasant
Cleanliness & Comfort
Dusty in the room, uncomfortable bed.
Salvadonica - Borgo del Chianti
San Casciano in Val di pesa

Beautiful small villa in the Tuscan hills. So tranquil and enjoyable. Breakfast was excellent and the dinners we had were fabulous.

Authenticity & Character
Location
The location is beautiful but it is a bit remote, there are no stores or restaurants that you can walk to. Be sure to have a car, we had to rent one when we got there.
Staff
Very efficient and friendly, particularly our waiter Vincenzo.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
A Taste of Valpolicella: Wine, Scenery, and Local Flavors
A Taste of Valpolicella: Wine, Scenery, and Local Flavors
Verona
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day Trip from Verona: Riva del Garda, Monte Baldo, and Southern Lake Garda
Day Trip from Verona: Riva del Garda, Monte Baldo, and Southern Lake Garda
Verona

Great experience and views but very long lineup for the cable car meant most of our visit to Mt. Baldo was in a lineup both getting up and getting down

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full-Day Cinque Terre Boat Tour | From Sestri Levante
Full-Day Cinque Terre Boat Tour | From Sestri Levante
Sestri Levante

Best way to see Cinque Terra and Matteo was fantastic

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tuscany Day Trip to Siena & San Gimignano  with Lunch and Wine Tasting
Tuscany Day Trip to Siena & San Gimignano with Lunch and Wine Tasting
Tuscany

Sienna and San G are wonderful, wine tasting mediocre at best.

Quality of Experience
The wine tasting was a mediocre lunch and wine but a 2 minute description of the wines before a small pour was very underwhelming
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Fabio Ilardi
Fabio
Fabio Ilardi
Local specialist in Como, Italy | Replied on Oct 04, 2025
Ciao Scott, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to write a review on your recent trip! I am delighted to hear that you and your group had such a fantastic time in Italy. It makes me very happy to know the boat tour in Cinque Terre, the wine experiences, and your stay in Tuscany were such memorable highlights. I am also glad to hear that our drivers contributed to making your journey smooth and enjoyable. It was a real pleasure planning this trip for you, and I... Read more

Ciao Scott,

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to write a review on your recent trip! I am delighted to hear that you and your group had such a fantastic time in Italy. It makes me very happy to know the boat tour in Cinque Terre, the wine experiences, and your stay in Tuscany were such memorable highlights.

I am also glad to hear that our drivers contributed to making your journey smooth and enjoyable. It was a real pleasure planning this trip for you, and I truly appreciate your trust and kind feedback.

I would love the opportunity to welcome you back to Italy again in the future and create another wonderful experience for you!

Wishing you all the best, and arrivederci a presto! 🙂🙂

Fabio