.Fantastic Trip!
Italy
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May 17 - May 30, 2023
![Lillian](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/users/profile_photos/1e61788a414948bbd48e4beb943c3ba155906356/original-523d23e81bf79d310194f7b9ae264a79.jpg)
Never having used the services of KimKim/Storywalking, I must say I had a little skepticism since all was developed through emails and no real “fave to face” conversation. Well, I’m here to say that this was perhaps one of the BEST planned trips I have ever taken! Everything went like clockwork. From the planning of Chiara, who listened to what I wanted in a trip, to Jessica and Barbara assisting us during the journey…they were all superb! Easily accessible for questions and able to adjust and assist exactly as requested. We certainly were able to experience a true taste of NW Italy and Chianti. All the excursions, drivers, train tickets, car rental all were perfect! We could not have asked for better execution during a trip. I think our favorite spots were the Royal Victorian Hotel in Varenna and the Hotel Belvedere in Chianti. Not to say the Buranco
BnB in Monterosso was not great, just a different experience. We really enjoyed visiting with Mary, one of the winery/BnB owners and the food and wine were fantastic.
I would definitely use KimKim/Storywalking again!! Many thanks to all of you who assisted in planning this trip, especially Chiara, with a perfect 10 for this trip!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!!
Hotel Reviews
Beautiful hotel and location in Varenna, Lake Como!!
Good location for visiting the main areas of Desanzano. Close to restaurants and ferries which were both within a 8 minute walk from hotel.
Love, love, love this hotel!! The views were spectacular!! Very authentic country farm/winery hotel.
Sort of hard to get to but worth the effort! Outstanding views and location!!
Great location if you want to spend the day visiting the Cathedral.
Activity Reviews
![In the footsteps of Leonardo Da Vinci - Last Supper- Skip the Line Guided Tour](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/d0007991007b3f461333d87b752202102b1bfaaf/medium-97ef8f29f92b1309a1a489fbacecf90a.jpg)
So glad we had a tour! Amazing guide and tour.
![Varenna and Bellagio Tour](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/19ca376759d885f86f60d8640f2a62ed64e04407/medium-47767fae9f92ac2fdb6f6dca87d82f18.jpg)
So beautiful! Our guide was very knowledgeable and attentive to our questions.
![Sirmione Walking and Boat Tour & Scaliger Castle](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/f03f3eb1c115b6c30d87eb87ea5bcc1a15262533/medium-5a6a365511783027b2ed45709f90441e.jpg)
Wow!! Great tour!! Beautiful surroundings and so interesting.
![Truffle hunting with lunch and tasting](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/9c8488bff4dcaf0d74aaec822b26bb945ce1749c/original-b1b06a8d1ddfe17ee6ab71ef7df34a7f.jpg)
Very interesting! Great winery!
![Cinque Terre Trekking & Train Card](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/f45584e648b34a76b85785e919e06091aadeef3f/medium-9f7436f187356b88d1a13288d3747e49.jpg)
So easy to view all 5 villages!!
![Wine Experience in Cinque Terre](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/e77eab5092162abfddd7bc1ba3c51bba773950da/medium-b3612aaa6075a3c8ad21d445927a6b46.jpg)
Unfortunately we did not participate in the event as we were exhausted. Sorry to miss this,
![Chiara](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/users/profile_photos/d4878a9d6cf9506a1efeded014374c99ac20d165/original-366d4033dfd0a97d4e30df3c9aac0155.jpg)
Dear Lillian, thank you from the bottom of my heart for leaving this wonderful review!
I'm happy to know enjoyed Northern Lakes, Chianti & Cinque Terre. It's been a pleasure helping you plan your travel and assisting you here in Italy.
I look forward to helping you to organize another trip to Italy very soon then! :)
All the best and Arrivederci!