Sister's trip
Italy | Aug 17 - Aug 22, 2025

Jennifer
Jennifer S.
Berlin, MD | Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

What a great first time trip to Italy! Arianna and storywalking made things very easy for my sister and I. Our driver to and from the airport, Roberto was great! Along with Vincenzo who drove us from Naples to Pompeii ans Sorrento! Both very friendly and their love for their city was palpable. Thank you to Mario, our guide in pompeii. His passion and knowledge allowed my sister and I to experience a ruin 2,000 years old come to life. Andre, our boat tour guide was also a delight. And Tamara our walking food tour buddy new exactly how to fill up my sister and i with endless treats, aperitivos, and digestivos! Hahaha. Pizza making at Francesco's family farm was also a great time where I felt the warmth of an Italian family away from home. Lastly, our hotel accommodations were clean and the staff there were so professional and curteous. Thank you all for all the great, everylasting memories!

Hotel Review
Grand Hotel De La Ville
Sorrento

What an amazing hotel! My sister and i felt comfortable and welcomed the moment we came here. The staff is amazing. Very curteous, professional, and fun. My sister and I were sad to leave, but when we return, we would definitely consider staying here again!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Michele's drinks were the best!! There were so many people there who we enjoyed greeting every morning before starting our daily adventures!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Pompeii & Vesuvius Wine Experience
Pompeii & Vesuvius Wine Experience
Italy

Our tour guide Mario made this whole experience for us. So knowledgeable and passionate about his work. When my parents visit, i would love for him to be their guide as well. The russo family tour was also so much fun! Loved that we didnt feel rushed and was given ample amount of timeto enjoy the view, wine, and food

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Thank you Vincenzo for your time and driving my sister and i around so safely!
Transport
Amalfi coast boat tour from Sorrento (Amalfi & Positano)
Amalfi coast boat tour from Sorrento (Amalfi & Positano)
Italy
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Pizza School at Agriturismo
Pizza School at Agriturismo
Italy
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sorrento Food Tour & Limoncello Tasting
Sorrento Food Tour & Limoncello Tasting
Italy

Although it was a small gtoup setting, Tamara did a great job in making the experience personalized. She was also such a delightful guide, and we learned so much about the italian culture in the best way possible-- food and drinks!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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