Review of our 13 day trip throughout Italy-
Italy | May 14 - May 26, 2026

Elizabeth
Elizabeth S.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on May 28, 2026

Fabio did an excellent job in designing the perfect 13 day Italy trip for us based upon our requests. He gave helpful suggestions and guidance , responded quickly to our questions, and was available to help us with any need during our trip.
This was my second time using KimKim and it has been a smooth and easy process from planning to execution.

The transportation transfers and day trips were excellent and on time. The boutique hotels that Fabio selected were great.

Antonella, our walking tour guide in Florence was wonderful and we learned so much from her. The day trip to Siena and San Gimignano with a visit to a local winery was a highlight for us. Andrea, our driver, gave us so much history and background which helped us navigate each town. We thoroughly enjoyed the visit and lunch at the Winery in Tuscany.
We visited the Duomo, Santa Croce, The Leather School, The Academy, the Uffizi, and the Pitti Palace and the plaza de Michelangelo, the Ponte Vecchio, the markets and more! We also had a delicious Florentine steak at Casa Del Santo.

Our guide, Tanya, in Rome gave us an excellent tour of the Coliseum and Roman Forum. It was an amazing experience.
On our own, we strolled the streets of Trastevere and ate at Trattoria Lungaretta which was a 300 year old restaurant. Delicious. We stumbled upon a beautiful Botanical garden in Trastevere, and toured Basilica Di S. Maria. We walked all over Rome and saw the Plaza Novana, Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps ( and ate lunch at the Hassler Hotel Terrace), the Mouth of Truth, the Vittriano. Tanya, our walking tour guide, gave us an excellent tour of the Coliseum and the Roman Forum. And she also guided us through the Vatican Museums. We learned so much from her. She was excellent.

After our three days in Rome, we set off for three days in Positano in the Amalfi Coast. Breathtakingly beautiful! We enjoyed our boat trip to Capri and rode the chair lift in Ana Capri. Our guide for Pompeii was excellent as well, and we enjoyed the winery and lunch sheduled that day as well. in Positano we enjoyed an excellent dinner at Rada down on the beachfront.

Overall, our trip to Italy was a trip of a lifetime.. one that we will treasure for the rest of our lives! Thank you, Fabio and Kim Kim!

Beth, Libba and Randy Sprinkle

Hotel Reviews
Grand Hotel Baglioni Firenze
Florence

This hotel, which has been an icon for years, was a little dated and filled with convention people. Service was not great.

Authenticity & Character
it was dated--needs to be updated
Location
Close to the Duomo-
Staff
they needed to be friendlier and more responsive to requests
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Villa Gabrisa
Positano

Beautiful boutique hotel with a friendly and helpful staff. Also had an excellent restaurant on site.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ca' Nigra Lagoon Resort
Venice

A hotel with lots of character located in a great location. Friendly staff.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Renaissance Walking Tour of Florence with David
Renaissance Walking Tour of Florence with David
Florence
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tuscany Day Trip to Siena & San Gimignano  | Lunch & Wine Tasting Included
Tuscany Day Trip to Siena & San Gimignano | Lunch & Wine Tasting Included
Florence

Andrea, our driver, was excellent and provided us with history and great insights which helped us navigate each town. The Lunch and winery visit was a highlight of our entire trip. The setting was absolutely beautiful and the hosts were most gracious and fun.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
on time, informative and helpful
Private Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour
Private Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour
Rome
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Private Tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Rome

Tanya was an excellent guide

Quality of Experience
Sorrento Coast and Capri Boat Tour from Positano
Sorrento Coast and Capri Boat Tour from Positano
Italy

We enjoyed the boat trip to Capri- we only wish we had more time on Capri. We had only 3 hours instead of the 4-5 promised, but we thoroughly enjoyed the time we did have there.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius with Lunch and Wine Tasting at a Vineyard by the Volcano
Explore Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius with Lunch and Wine Tasting at a Vineyard by the Volcano
Italy
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Fabio Ilardi
Fabio
Fabio Ilardi
Local specialist in Como, Italy | Replied on May 29, 2026
Buongiorno Elizabeth, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your trip. 🙏🏻 I am very happy to hear that your journey through Italy met your expectations and that the itinerary worked so well for you from start to finish. I am also very glad that your experiences in Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Rome, and the Amalfi Coast were such highlights, and that the guides and drivers contributed so positively to your understanding and enjoyment of each... Read more

Buongiorno Elizabeth,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your trip. 🙏🏻

I am very happy to hear that your journey through Italy met your expectations and that the itinerary worked so well for you from start to finish.

I am also very glad that your experiences in Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Rome, and the Amalfi Coast were such highlights, and that the guides and drivers contributed so positively to your understanding and enjoyment of each destination. I will make sure to share your kind words with both the guides and drivers.

Thank you again for your trust and for choosing to travel with me. It was truly a pleasure assisting you, Randy, and Libba throughout the planning process and during your trip.

I look forward to helping you again with your next Italian adventure! 🙂

Wishing you all the very best!

Arrivederci,
Fabio