Kimkim Trip Reviews

We highly recommend our Kimkim team in Costa Rica. We did an impromptu trip and received amazing services from Gustavo and Jessica. Gustavo was able to formulate our trip itinerary and book everything with a turn around time of 6 hours. Thank you for making our trip so memorable, he organized the trip based on our preferences. Jessica was great at navigating our day to day plans and was quick with her communication. We will definitely use Kimkim for our future travels.

I just returned from one of the most epic adventures of my life. I went on this trip as a 57 year old single mom from Alexandria, Virginia, USA.
I have Sara, (my wonderful Kim Kim Travel contact/trip organizer) and Gilmar (my amazing jungle guide) to thank for this superior experience.
Sara organized the entire trip for me down to the last detail. She made sure that all of my requests were fulfilled and that she was available at all times to answer questions and navigate through itinerary changes during the expedition. From the moment we met over the KimKim website Sara was responsive, detail oriented, and timely in her feedback.
She supported me the entire way from the take off at IAD to landing back home 12 days later.
Sara's English was excellent and her resources on the ground in Manaus were reliable and friendly.
My guide, Gilmar, had 14 years of jungle guiding experience and provided for my safety and well being from the moment he met me to my final drop off at the Holiday Inn. Gilmar spoke English well and knew the jungle inside-out. I felt safe with Gilmar by my side and learned so many wonderful things about the Amazon jungle from him. He showed me how to fish for Pirhana, set up hammocks in the deep jungle, fry fish on a fire and build a frying rack made from jungle wood. He showed me how to spot Caymans at night and sight monkeys and iguanas and sloths in the tree tops and make plates out of palm leaves.
On my final day in Manaus I woke up unbelievably grateful, thinking that this had been one of the most epic adventures of my life. I actually shed a few tears of happiness when I thought of everything that I had done and experienced in the last two weeks.
This trip did not just meet my expectations; it surpassed them.
It is without hesitation that I would recommend Sara and Gilmar for anyone wishing to have the ultimate Jungle Experience.

Maria, Fenne , David, Rufo from team kimkim put together an amazing oslo to Stavanger to ODDA to Bergen n then back to oslo,a trip of about 10days.
The whole trip was a mix of slow paced delightful fjord cruise, medium paced city tours and adrenaline oozing challenging treks. We enjoyed to our hearts content n departed hoping to come back again with the same company .Norway is like utopia,every inch is so beautiful n the local people even more beautiful n helpful.
Thank you again
Jessy and Vidya
With love from India

Activity Review

Kjerag Hike with Lunch

Stavanger

Though it was amazing,I feel it is suicidal to jump on that boulder. Please please do some safety precautions before we lose some precious lives. The trek up n down is challenging enough. Such a heavenly place should not be traumatic.hope there has been no casauties so far but should we wait for one??God forbid.

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All plans suited us

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Very friendly n helpful

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Angela was spectacular! She thought of everything and the trip was effortless for us. We did a boat tour in Paris with a mother and son team and had a beautiful lunch cooked by the Grandmother that was authentic and delicious. We will definitely use KimKim for all of outlet travel needs from now on.

Hotel Reviews

Abyssanto Suites & Spa

Santorini

had a problem with ac but was rectified quickly and efficiently

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view was amazing but not centrally located

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one woman was yelling at my kids and not listening to the situation

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Ava Hotel & Suites

Athens

pretty and friendly staff and centrally located

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Paliomylos Spa Hotel

Naoussa

stunning and staff was so friendly

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Antony Suites

Naxos

it was just ok! Didn’t love the staff or the beach there

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Activity Reviews

Sea & Land Sunset Tour 2024

Santorini

itinerary promised red beach and white beach and hot springs. We didn’t actually get to go to those locations we anchored near them and swam for 20 mins near them but not on them. Itinerary also states that towels are provided and are not. Hot springs are in fact NOT hot. They were not organized at end of sea portion and were not told where we needed to go for second half of excursion. The land portion was nice and the tour guide and driver were the sweetest guys.

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Round of Antiparos & Despotiko on a Motor Yacht (AEOLUS)

Paros

this was a tour with just our family given by a mother and son. Their Grandmother made us a delicious spread of homemade authentic greek cuisine

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The City Streets & Great Eats of Athens Tour

Greece

guide was amazing and so knowledgeable

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The trip was exceptionally well-organized, with Chris and the team always available to answer any questions or to make suggestions. The roundtrip itinerary was thoughtfully planned, making perfect sense for exploring the best of Guatemala. Our guide for the first part, Diana, was incredibly motivated to accommodate her guests. She has extensive knowledge of the culture and a deep love for her country. We enjoyed a very active and sporty vacation, just as we had wished for.

Hotel Reviews

Jungle Lodge Tikal

Peten

restaurant staff not very welcoming and a bit impolite; you always have to pay every single bill and no possibility to have one check-out bill. Even different billing between bar and restaurant. Therefore incurring creditcard costs for every single transaction. Water needed to paid for. No water offered at breakfast.

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Ramon's Village Resort

San Pedro

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divecenter at the hotel

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overall friendly staff but sometimes a bit too pushy

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food is not the best food on San Pedro; rooms were very clean !

Hotel Isla Verde

Santa Cruz la Laguna

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no warm water for showers; bathroom not very clean and with spiders; running water which made the bathroom constantly wet area

Acatenango Campsite

Guatemala

Best location on the campsite!

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Hotel Panchoy

Antigua

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Activity Reviews

Kayaking & Hiking Lake Atitlán

Guatemala

The hike had to be cancelled because of a miscommunication with Mundo hotel. Also the hike would have been at noon which is the hottest period of the day. So not very convenient timing. The kayak was great fun!!

Hike Acatenango Volcano & Camp Overnight

Guatemala

Valley Ride - Bicycle Tour of Antigua's Villages, Farms, and Ruins

Antigua

Biking very dangerous because of traffic. we were expecting a ride in nature but this was more of a road ride. So would rather do this tour by quad for example because the biking itself is not pleasant. The tour was great! Chocolate factory, Macademia nuts etc!

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Explore Tikal National Park

San Ignacio

Boat Tour of Lake Atitlán Villages

Guatemala

Sunrise on Acatenango & Descent

Guatemala

Day Hike to Pacaya Volcano

Guatemala

Traditional Guatemalan Cooking Class

Antigua

We had KimKim ( and Julia and Sara) make ALL the arragnemtns for our Ireland trip. though I typically enjoy and do my own planning, I got busy with other things and had KimKim do it all. Amazing job.

Great tours arranged, and all the personal touches worked out perfectly. The ONLY issue we had was we could not do more. Our days were packed! We wish we had added more days to the southern and western coasts. but just could not.

Kimkim truly lives up to its tagline as "the new way to plan and book travel with the help of a local specialist." With their assistance, I was able to plan the ultimate vacation to Greece for my 40th birthday. Every detail was meticulously planned and executed, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish. From hotel bookings to excursions and transfers, everything went as smoothly as possible. The flexibility to make adjustments upon arrival added an extra layer of convenience. The payment plan option was also a great help in managing the expenses.
Thanks to Ioannis for helping me plan and Lea for minimum troubleshooting that I experienced during the trip when I needed some help. My birthday trip was unforgettable, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking to plan a perfect getaway. I'm looking forward to planning more trips with them.

It was amazing. The attention we received along with knowledgable guides was incredible. Most of the tours were amazing but a couple were not that great but all the guides were great.

Although we had limited time we were able to see so much and really have an understanding of the sites. Everyone was really kind and helpful. And we always felt like they had us covered.

Hotel Reviews

GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca Puno

Lago Titicaca, Puno

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Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel

Machu Picchu

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Posada Amazonas Lodge

Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios

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Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport

Lima

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Activity Reviews

Transfer to a Restaurant & San Francisco Catacombs

Peru

Max was great and knowledgeable. The only issue was the timing as this was the first time our flight came in early but then we had to wait for the driver and our restaurant did not have seating until later and then the guide showed up early to pick us up after the meal so we were rushed at the restaurant. Once we started our tour with max it was good. I didn’t realize there was a cat park so that would have been a welcome but overall this was a good tour.

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Private tour to Llachon & The Uros by boat

Puno

Visitin mg the Uros was great. The people were warm and welcoming. The Llachon were very nice but we think we got a little sick from the water we drank there. Also many of the locals are very private people so when we walked around it was a little awkward.

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I think we got sick from the water.

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I think we got sick from the water.

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Our guide was super sweet and helpful. Because we arrived so late the night before he adjusted our trip to start at 9am instead of 7am.

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Our guide was super sweet and helpful. Because we arrived so late the night before he adjusted our trip to start at 9am instead of 7am.

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The boat driver was great but it the overall experience was basically a meal and a mini hike.

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The boat driver was great but it the overall experience was basically a meal and a mini hike.

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Peru

We arrived very early for the train which could have been delayed at least another 15 minutes. It started great but the train had an accident so we were delayed approximately 5 hours so we didn’t arrive at Puno until around 1am. Both conductors had to make a police report so another conductor had to come from Cusco and we couldn’t see half the sites since it was dark. Everyone was exhausted especially the workers on the train but luckily no one was injured.

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Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu)

Peru

Javier was incredibly knowledgeable and he even came to our hotel the night before to prepare us for our busy day. He was really great.

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The dinner and breakfast were incredible and included along with a welcome drink. This hotel was really amazing.

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NV Private Sacred Valley tour & Observatory Train to Machu Picchu Town: Pachamanca Experience

Peru

This was so festive. There was live music and dancing and a snack. We had the best time.

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Rainforest Posada Amazonas Lodge 2/4 - A la carta

Puerto Maldonado

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It varied most days but some days they ran out of food so you didn’t always get the item you wanted

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The boat tours and hikes were at a great pace

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Flight to {{end_location}}: Rainforest Posada Amazonas Lodge 1/4 - A la carta

Peru

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Freet was so knowledgeable and organized. He was truly amazing and even helped us take amazing photos.

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We recently returned from an amazing family trip to Costa Rica, all thanks to Priscila. Her meticulous planning and attention to detail ensured a smooth and enjoyable experience. When unexpected events arose, Priscila swiftly handled them, keeping our trip stress-free. She was always available to answer questions and provided invaluable tips throughout our journey. Her dedication and local knowledge made our adventure truly unforgettable. We highly recommend Priscila for anyone looking to create lasting memories.

Our recent trip to Ecuador was an unforgettable adventure, and we are thrilled to share our experience.
We spent three incredible nights at the Napo Wildlife Center in Yasuni National Park. The lodge, nestled deep in the rainforest, was nothing short of spectacular. The surrounding nature was breathtaking, and we enjoyed numerous canoe rides, which provided an up-close look at the diverse wildlife. Each excursion was an exciting journey, offering sights of exotic birds, playful monkeys, and other fascinating creatures. The pristine beauty of the rainforest left us in awe.
Following our rainforest adventure, we embarked on a seven-night cruise aboard the Montserrat in the Galapagos Islands. This part of our trip was extraordinary. Seeing so many animals up close was a dream come true. We snorkeled with marine iguanas, sharks, and even penguins! Our guide, Javier, was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, making every excursion informative and enjoyable. The Galapagos Islands truly felt like a paradise, teeming with unique wildlife and stunning landscapes.
We also had the pleasure of exploring Quito. Our walking tour was informative and engaging, allowing us to soak in the city's rich history and culture. A highlight was the cooking class with our guide, Sebastian. It was a delightful experience learning to prepare traditional Ecuadorian dishes and enjoying a delicious meal we had made ourselves.
A special thanks to Tamer Obeid, who expertly organized this fabulous trip for our family. His prompt communication and attention to detail ensured everything went smoothly from start to finish. Tamer’s dedication made our vacation truly memorable, and we highly recommend his services to anyone planning a trip to Ecuador.

For my sister and me this was a trip of a lifetime returning to France where we lived for several years when we were young. Lise worked very closely with us to plan out everything we requested in addition to adding in some activities we had not thought of such as the side trip to Monet's home and gardens. From the time we arrived at CGD airport to the moment we were dropped off for our flight back to the United States, everything went like clockwork! This included private transfers, all tickets to activities and tours, as well as train tickets and stays at wonderful boutique hotels. There were a lot of highlights to this trip but my sister and I loved our Seine dinner cruise on Bastille Day with incredible fireworks over the Eiffel Tower. Frankly we were amazed at how little stress we had with this trip. When visiting France again I will definitely work with Lise. Thanks so much!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Le Clos d'Amboise

Amboise

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Hôtel Tardif Noble Guesthouse

Bayeux

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Activity Reviews

Medieval Paris - St Chapelle, Notre Dame & Conciergerie

Paris

Although our guide was very nice her command of the English language was limited. Since I speak some French it was not as much of a problem for me as it was for my sister. We would have been better off to take the English audio guide and tour on our own with the guide just dropping us off for the allotted time.

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Chambord, Chenonceau & Lunch at the Château - Full Day

France

The private lunch at the Chateau was fantastic! I loved the marriage museum at this small Chateau.

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Chartres guided tour

France

Although this guided tour was good I believe that my sister and I would have done just as well with a personal guided tour on our own with our driver just giving us a set time for us to visit Chartres before we traveled to our next destination.

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A pretty fast driver but we had no mishaps

Saint Germain des Prés Food Tour

Paris

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Mont-Saint-Michel day Tour

France

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D-Day U.S beaches tour

France

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Murders and Mysteries of the Louvre

Paris

Enjoyed with whirlwind tour of the Louvre.

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Nighttime Seine River Cruise with Dining Experience

Paris

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Fantastic I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the meal. The Bastille Day fireworks were quite a wonderful experience

Eiffel Tower Summit Ticket

Paris

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Private guided tour to Azay-Le-Rideau and Chinon

Amboise

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Discover Giverny along the way

France

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I have a lot to say about the month of July spent in Italy - it has been hard to put into words in my review of the services I received and the coordination that Anita Matijasevic provided. The communication was clear and very suited and tailored to my style - Anita was open to listening, and accommodating to my train of thought, let alone my requests. I revised an itinerary with Anita until it was basically perfect and encapsulated everything I had in mind to do and see. She also arranged with perfect rooms for me as a solo traveler, in great locations either super convenient or in prime locations or, basically always.. Both! All of which was excellent situated into my budget. Everything about the stays had their charm and I appreciated where I stayed in every city I settled down in for adventures and experiences.
In a summary of my travel; I landed in Italy for my first stay in Venice. I traveled onward for Florence where a Cinque Terre day trip was also part of that trip. My next stay was in Rome. And from there I visited Naples which included the Amalfi Coast AND Pompeii! Transportation from city to city was effortless with train tickets all in order prior to travel.
Everything worked out. Everything exceeded my expectations.
That is all due to Kimkim, to Anita, and to being a traveler ready for excitement, adventure, and receptive of everything that comes in being somewhere new.

I have been asked many times now, "what was my favorite part of the trip?"
I do not have a favorite, I have favorited each in my mind and journals each part of my travel having individually and respective appealing aspects. There was literally no complaints I have and that is rare, but genuinely true when I say it here.

We had a memorable trip on the Montserrat boat for 8 days. Very clean and on time withe the schedule every day. A lot to do. Enjoyed a lot the snorkeling experience. The crew was adorable and professional. Our guide was EXCEPTIONAL! Javier PICASA, has a lot of knowledge about the islands, flora and fauna. Made our experience great! He is an exceptional snorkeler and we saw a lot of animals, turtles, sharks, iguanas, sea lions and pinguins. We can only recommend him warmly!

Activity Review

Colonial City Tour, Cooking Class & the Middle of the World Monument

Quito

We had an amazing city tour with Sebastian. The cooking class was a good way to enjoy equatorian cuisine

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I am very grateful to Adam. Everything was perfect and I would gladly recommend it because of how well the trip was.

Fantastic Tour of the highlights of Eastern China

My husband and I took a one-week tour of Shanghai, Xi-An, and Beijing and I can't recommend enough. First, China is not an easy country to navigate if you don't have the local apps or speak Chinese, so we felt very comfortable being guided and having someone else figure out our ticketing, lines, etc. I honestly don't think we would have figured out how to see the Terracotta Warriors without them! The guides were all fantastic, and I was particularly touched by Edward's help in finding great vegetarian restaurants for us in Beijing. The hotels were all very nice and comfortable. Heidi is super responsive and communicative and I felt very supported and comfortable throughout the entire trip end to end. Next time I would love to go to Western China with Kim Kim!

Hotel Reviews

Novotel Peace Beijing

Beijing

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Xi'an Eastern House Boutique Hotel

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Sunrise On The Bund

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Nice hotel, but a little far from the Bund

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Activity Reviews

Full day with Great Wall and Changling Tomb in Beijing

Beijing

This was my favorite tour. I especially enjoyed the Changeling Tomb as the museum is very nice and it was not so crowded. And of course, the Great Wall!

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Explore the Temple of Heaven

Beijing

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Walking tour through the Hutongs

Beijing

Though it was nice to meet a local community, I wouldn't have selected this tour. I found it a little boring.

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Full Day with Terracotta Warriors and Muslim Street in Xi'an

Xi'an

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A Glimpse into China's Imperial Past: the Fobidden City

Beijing

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Full Day Shanghai City Tour with the Jade Buddha Temple, Jin Mao Tower and the Bund

Shanghai

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Lunch stop was not part of the tour, so had to request it when we got hungry

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10/10 I def recommend using this service for your next Italy vacation! The whole process ran so smooth. The tours, guides, and drivers that they set up for us were amazing and so friendly and kind. Arianna listened to what we wanted and planned a wonderful trip. Jessica and Barbara stayed in touch with us daily to provide reminders for times and meeting points and were available to answer any questions. I couldn’t imagine going back to Italy without using this travel team again! We had such a great time!!

Hotel Reviews

Salotto Monti Rome

Rome

Def recommend this hotel! It’s in a great location, about a 15 min walk to the Trevi or 20 min walk to the colosseum. The room was cozy and the bed was so comfortable. The breakfast every morning was so good- def recommend taking it on the terrace!

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It is situated on a quieter street and is on the third floor of this building, but no fear there are two cute elevators for caring up luggage!

Location

Great location!

Staff

Everyone was so kind!

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The rooms were cleaned daily and fresh towels given daily, it was awesome!

Palazzo delle Grazie

Sorrento

We loved our stay here! It is in the perfect location, easy access to the shops and great restaurants. The breakfast every morning was fabulous. The room was large and the bed was so comfortable. Everyone was so kind. We had an early morning checkout and they prepared us a box of pastries to take on the road! 10/10 would def recommend!

Authenticity & Character

The rooms were beautifully decorated!

Location

Walking distance to everything you want to do!

Staff

They provided us with a box of pastries for the road on our early morning checkout, so kind!

Cleanliness & Comfort

The bed was so comfy and they cleaned daily and provided fresh towels daily, it was awesome!

Activity Reviews

Pizza School at Agriturismo

Italy

This activity was one of my absolute favorites. We were driven to this beautiful farm up a mountain. The family of the farm was so incredibly charming and funny and very clearly loved what they do. They taught us how to make pizzas like pros, and we had an absolute fantastic time. Anna was incredible!!! I also loved being able to enjoy the pizzas at a communal table and talk to other people in the group who were from all over. Def recommend this to everyone!!

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Oh my gosh the wine was amazing. The pizza was fabulous. the pana cotta was so good!!

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Exclusive Capri Boat Tour from Sorrento

Italy

This activity is a MUST. It was phenomenal. We were picked up at our hotel, taken to the marina where us and three other couples got on a boat and were taken to Capri. Our guide was fabulous, the driver was awesome. We got to go around the island by ourselves and then get back on the boat and swim. They provided snacks and sandwiches and wine!

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Naples to the Amalfi Coast or Amalfi Coast to Naples - Pompeii en Route

Italy

This was one of our favorites!! It was a private walking tour around Pompeii for 2 hours and it was absolutely fabulous. Our tour guide, Mary, was so knowledgeable and very clearly loved the history, she made it so much fun!

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Our driver was amazing. He picked us up from the airport and took us here, and then to our stay in Sorrento. He gave us great recommendations for restaurants!

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Our driver was there waiting for us at the train station, and when we arrived at Pompeii he called our tour guide to let her know we had arrived, and waited until we had finished with our luggage!

Vatican Tour with Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica

Rome

I def recommend going in a tour group for this experience! We really were able to enjoy it so much more than if we just walked around by ourselves, the guide was so knowledgeable. It also allowed us to skip a lot of the lines which was fabulous given how busy and hot it was!

Colosseum & Ancient Rome Tour with Roman Forum

Rome

This was so fun!! Def would not have been able to take in the full experience without having a fabulous tour guide to lead the way.

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Francesco was fantastic in planning and executing our Italy trip. He accommodated our interests in the timeframe we had. Rome was very interesting with all the history. Loved the pizza making in Florence. Venice was little underwhelming.
Francesco and his team were available on WhatsApp as needed. They were proactive about a train strike and made sure our trip went smooth.
Only critical feedback would be to also suggest places other than what client wants.

Hotel Reviews

VENICE TIME HOTEL

Venice

Close to train station and boat. Small with almost non existent lobby.

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Very vanilla

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FH55 Hotel Calzaiuoli

Firenze

Fantastic location, minutes from Uffizi gallery. Comfortable room and very friendly staff.

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The Guardian Hotel

Rome

Located somewhat close to city center. Would have preferred closer. Rooms were smaller. Staff was helpful. They packed a takeout breakfast when we needed.

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Nothing fancy

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Was a good 15-20 min walk for most trips. Would prefer closer.

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Helped pack takeout breakfast

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Activity Reviews

Half day tour Pisa and the leaning tower

Florence

Very convenient half day tour that takes you to Pisa and even climb on top! Highly recommend!

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Private Gondola Ride

Venice

Very underwhelming experience. Took forever to get there. We got on a Gondola that was very vanilla. The guy rowing wasn’t super friendly. It was just 30min of sitting with not much info.

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A better interactive ride would be ideal.

Pizza and gelato making class

Florence

Fantastic activity that is so much fun for adults and kids. Highly recommend. Great instructors. Clean kitchen and good quality ingredients. Best Pizza and gelato we ever made. Highly recommend.

Quality of Experience

Great staff, instruction, small group, quality ingredients and results.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Fun and knowledgeable staff

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Near city center

Rome in a Day Tour with Colosseum and Vatican Museums guided tours

Rome

Good tour to finish Colosseum, Forum and Vatican City in a day.

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Have to take taxi

GUIDED TOUR OF THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE OF ANCIENT POMPEII FROM ROME WITH STOP IN NAPLES

Rome

Very comfortable tour and fantastic tour of Pompeii! It’s very short stop at Naples and so wish was longer. Lunch was delicious but few more options would have been good.

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Comfortable bus

Rome - 2h Gladiator School

Rome

Fun activity for kids. You learn the history and actually get to do some sword techniques.

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Hard to find taxi from the location

Nathalie worked closely with us to plan the perfect Provence trip for our three generations! The day trips with A la Française were wonderful. Remy was a wonderful guide for the Aix-en-Provence Historical and Gourmet walking tour...informative and good pace. We LOVED the morning lavender fields tour, also with A la Française. Stunning photo opportunities. The Villages and Markets of the Luberon, also with A la Française, was also enjoyable, although maybe a bit too long? Or, maybe the heat just made us cranky by the end of the long day? Boutique Hotel Cezanne was clean, comfortable and well-located. Breakfast was excellent. Aix-en-Provence is a special, special city.
The train from Aix-en-Provence to Marseille to Nice was a bit of a nightmare, although we maybe should have assumed that it would be during the height of the summer season. We had great difficulty finding seats on the second leg of the train trip, but eventually managed to find three seats in three different train cars, just hoping that we all knew when to disembark.
Nice is bustling compared to the laid back vibe of Aix. Our hotel, La Villa Nice Promenade, was also clean, comfortable and well-located. Breakfast was tasty. Our first day trip was a private tour with Liven Up to Grasse, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and St. Paul de Vence. The Fragonard perfume factory in Grasse is a must. Great, informative factory tour with shopping at the end! Beautiful city...wish we could have spent more time exploring. Tourrettes-sur-Loup was as lovely as we had remembered, although our stop was short here as well. St. Paul de Vence was as picturesque as we had remembered. We loved wandering along the alleys; however, the crowds made it less charming. It seems as though this is now a much more popular destination than it was in 1997! Our city tour of Nice with Michel (Liven Up) was special as he was born and raised in Nice! Our tour was fast-paced, but packed with special lookouts, sweet anecdotes from his childhood, and of course, the main attractions of the city. I wish we had scheduled a few more days in Nice!
Overall, we ALL truly enjoyed the trip...not an easy feat to please an 18, 48 and 78 year old with the same itinerary!
Merci Beaucoup, Nathalie!

Emily made the best itinerary for me! And from the day I got there, I knew I was in good hands. I was able to do the volcano boarding, have some relaxation time, and go ziplining. I was very happy with my accommodations. I would def recommend Emily if you plan on going to Nicaragua!!!

All of our guides were amazing and we are pleased we paid the extra for the private guided tours. Lorenza picks for our family hit the mark on our needs and everything was amazing. Lorenza was available when and if needed on our travel days and all the guides and drivers were knowledgeable on our location and needs. We felt like we were taken care of which was amazingly comfortable for family travelling together with various needs.

Venice, Florence, Tuscany and Rome were perfect balance for two week trip. Italy is so Beautiful we would definitely return.

Thank you Lorenza!!