Everything was incredible
Italy | Oct 16 - Oct 25, 2025

Amy
Amy G.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Nov 01, 2025

Everything was incredible. Trip was better than expected. Having everything planned ahead of time with Elisa and well coordinated, it was a pleasure. Our driver Salvatore was great and our walking guide Simone was awesome! Both hotels were perfect for our trip and the staff were wonderful.

Hotel Reviews
Palazzo Arone dei Baroni di Valentino
Palermo

Having the two bedroom apartment was great for the amount of time we were in Palermo. Lots of stairs!! The hotel staff were so incredibly kind and helpful. It’s a great location but due to its good location it is loud. Overall we loved it!!

Authenticity & Character
So unique
Location
Walked everywhere
Staff
I can’t say enough about the staff they were wonderful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and comfortable
Hotel Villa Belvedere
Taormina

Beautiful location and well appointed rooms. The noise from rooms above with moving furniture/chairs was very disturbing and annoying. I would not stay on a lower floor again. Only top floor . Other than that it’s a great hotel, breakfast was great, location great and views were amazing!

Authenticity & Character
Classy and beautiful
Location
Views and easy to walk around
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean but the noise from room above was an issue our entire stay
Activity Reviews
Scenic stroll with a local & craft gin experience in historic Palermo
Scenic stroll with a local & craft gin experience in historic Palermo
Palermo

Well worth the walk and time spent strolling with Simone. He was awesome and it was a joy to talk with him and learn the history of the area we stayed in. His twist at the end with a gin tasting was perfect!!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Boat tour of Isola Bella
Boat tour of Isola Bella
Italy

Such a great day and way to experience the area. Enjoyed the small group and meeting travelers from around the world!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Captain/Guide was wonderful
Transport
We had to taxi from hotel but it was easy
Local specialist: Elisa Sciabica