Fantastic Trip!
Italy | Mar 27 - Apr 4, 2026

L
Laurie L.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

Our trip to Italy was amazing and it's all thanks to the great work of our travel specialist Jessica and KimKim Travels. The site made it easy to identify aspects of the trip that were the most important to us and Jessica created an itinerary that was perfect for us . Every aspect was thought out and seamless- from the transports and trains to the hotels and tours, everything was amazing! We will definitely use KimKim again!

Hotel Reviews
Locanda Leon Bianco on the Grand Canal
Venice

Very nice hotel, loved the old world charm - there were a lot of steps! It was a great location, the staff was friendly, the breakfast was delicious and we would definitely go back.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
7Florence B&B
Florence

This hotel was the most modern and spacious of the rooms that we stayed in. It was across from the train station which was very convenient. It was walkable to the main attractions and there were lots of places to eat nearby.

Authenticity & Character
Nothing, while the building was not traditional it was well maintained with modern amenities.
Location
Staff
Friendly staff they gave us great local recommendations!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Salotto Monti Rome
Rome

The hotel was very nice and a good location.

Authenticity & Character
Location
It was good location, walkable to some of the attractions.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The hotel was clean and well maintained, however we did have an issue with the air conditioning, which was not fixed during our stay.
Activity Reviews
Vatican Tour with Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica
Vatican Tour with Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica
Rome

There are no words to describe how incredible the Vatican tour is. Our guide was fantastic. The only downside was that we did not get to tour the Basilica because the Pope wanted to use it.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Chianti Full Immersive Wine & Olive Oil Experience
Chianti Full Immersive Wine & Olive Oil Experience
Florence

This is Italy! When I see pictures of Italy this is what I think of - a gorgeous afternoon in the Tuscan sun drinking wines. By far my favorite day! The tour and guides were great, the wineries were amazing, the wines were refreshing and the lunch was delectable.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bacaro Tour: eat like a local with a tour through the hystorical Osterie
Bacaro Tour: eat like a local with a tour through the hystorical Osterie
Venice

Our tour was great! The food was delicious and our guide was friendly and knowledgable.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Legendary Venice: St. Mark’s Basilica with Terraces & Doge’s Palace
Legendary Venice: St. Mark’s Basilica with Terraces & Doge’s Palace
Venice

This tour was amazing! The Basilica and Doge's Palace were gorgeous. Our tour guide was great - he was knowledgeable and funny.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Hand-made Pasta & Typical Dessert Cooking Class
Hand-made Pasta & Typical Dessert Cooking Class
Florence

This was a great experience. Federico was a great teacher and the sauces he made were delicious!! I definitely recommend it.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Best of Florence Walking Tour with David & the Duomo
Best of Florence Walking Tour with David & the Duomo
Italy

Our guide was great and very knowledgeable, but definitely above our level. I enjoyed the David, but felt like it was too rushed, there was a lot more that I would have liked to see in the gallery besides the David. The outside of the Duomo was beautiful and the dome was amazing, but I don't think we needed to go inside.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Colosseum & Ancient Rome Tour with Roman Forum
Colosseum & Ancient Rome Tour with Roman Forum
Rome

The Colosseum and Ancient Rome Tour was amazing!! Our tour guide was great and full of information.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Volcano Day Trip from Rome with Lunch in Naples
Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Volcano Day Trip from Rome with Lunch in Naples
Rome

Pompeii was incredible and our guide was great.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Jessica Proietti
Jessica
Jessica Proietti
Local specialist in Italy | Replied on Apr 16, 2026

Ciao Laurie, thank you so much for your feedback.
We’re thrilled to hear that your trip to Italy was such a memorable one. This is exactly what drives the Storywalking Team: designing itineraries that feel perfectly tailored to you, creating seamless, personalized travel experiences is what we strive for, so it’s wonderful to know everything came together so smoothly for your journey.
We are very happy to read that you felt well taken care of and we look forward to helping you plan your next adventure!
Ciao!