Kimkim Trip Reviews

Hector and team was very responsive and communicated well both during our trip and planning it. We should have spent more time reviewing hotels and tours before booking them to ensure travel styles were better understood.

Highlights of the trip: 1) Douro valley day trip with Bruno 2) Catamaran tour of Bengali caves in the Algarve and 3) Pena Palace with Oriana as our guide and walking through the pathways to get to the palace. Going into the palace could have been skipped as well as the drive to Cascais since it was really just a touristy resort town.
The tuk tuk tour in Lisbon of west Belém was a complete waste of time and money and would not do that again!

Overall the tour was good, just not sure of value for money but was an easy trip with everything well planned and always with support available. Trip plan app was helpful although the info was sometimes inaccurate - for example, 2 hours for a 4 hr tour or 6 hrs for an 8-9 hr tour. We had to cancel dinner plans one night because we arrived back too late.

Hotel Reviews

Flores Boutique Hotel

Porto

The Flores Boutique Hotel in Porto was excellent. The location was very convenient, and what really stood out was their charming outdoor restaurant/cafe area where you could sit and enjoy a meal or a drink. It was probably the best hotel experience of the trip.

M'ar de Ar Aqueduto

Évora

It was okay, a little tired and well used. Rooms could have been cleaned better on arrival, drapes were broken and shampoo, shower gel etc were not filled in the shower.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Within the old city walls next to the aqueduct.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Cleanliness

Lagos Avenida Hotel

Lagos

This hotel looks better in the pictures! Bathroom privacy is a problem, and reception desk help could have been better, making errors and not providing solutions to problems until we talked with a manager or our travel / tour company. As mature adults, this does not meet expectations of a 4 star hotel. Also, there’s no parking if you have a rental car and no one to help with luggage. Pool area is not luxurious at all and rather stark, but the positive is its fantastic restaurant and breakfast.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Cente

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Small Group Excursion to Sintra & Pena Palace

Lisbon

This is a full day tour. Peña palace was enjoyable and we found a nice Italian restaurant away from the touristy restaurant scene that was recommended by the guide. Oriana was a good guide and walked us up to the palace through the trees and park, rather than the direct straight path uphill. Nice walk in the morning to the palace. Going through the palace is a little like herding cattle..it was just ok.

Quality of Experience

No

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Full van of 8 people, a little tight

Catamaran Excursion to Benagil Caves & Carvoeiro Beach

Portugal

Great experience and weather day! The catamaran could hold 80+ people and there were only 10 of us, so made for an enjoyable day to take in the beautiful scenery. Guide and staff were friendly and lunch was decent. Some jumped into the water for a swim and paddle board…water was cold but refreshing.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Go West to Belém TukTuk Tour

Lisbon

This was not a good tour, granted it was a cool, grey day but it was just a drive through a neighborhood in a tuk tuk. The driver didn’t talk much other than to tell us that there was some kind of running race going on so he wasn’t going to drive us up near the monastery. We could have walked up to it thru a tunnel if we wanted, but he didn’t encourage it really.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Lisbon Fado Dinner Experience

Portugal

Pleasantly surprised that the experience was really good overall. Food quality was great and the music / performances were well paced and timed around courses.

Quality of Experience

Food

Douro Valley Excursion with Wine & Olive Oil Tastings & River Cruise

Porto

Good day with a great small group. Bruno, our guide, was engaging and fun with a lot of knowledge to share. Lunch on a hilltop overlooking the valley was good, especially the fish!

Quality of Experience

Food

Fish at lunch was good, the beef looked inedible

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

It was a full van of 8 people - more comfortable if it was 6 but was a fun group

Hassan was responsive and helpful in the planning phase of the trip and we were able to do everything we wanted including history, culture, activity, comfort and flexibility. We loved the customization inherent to this type of tour.

We loved our trip to Iceland. The hotels were very nice and the lagoons were amazing. Breakfasts were convenient as they were included in the trip cost.
Information on the itinerary needs to be updated. Some parking lots were described as free but our experience was that they all were pay through Parka.
Finally, the last activity on our second to last day while driving back to Reykjavik was to hike Fjaorargljufur Canyon. However, that activity was already planned for on our itinerary 2 days before.

Hotel Review

Hótel Grímsborgir by Keahotels

Ásborgir

Authenticity & Character

Location

Cleanliness & Comfort

the room was immaculate

Activity Reviews

Explore Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by Zodiac Boat

Iceland

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Sólheimajökull Glacier Walk

Iceland

Þingvellir National Park

Iceland

Everything went so well. The hotels were great, and our tours were very good (even Mont St Michel in a downpour.)
Our first guide, Agate was wonderful for our chateau tours in Amboise. We rented bikes but never used the bikes bc it was raining. Amboise was really beautiful. Hotel Le Manoir St Thomas was very comfortable and a nice blend of modern with a nod to the history of the area. There was a food truck for snacks, lunch and the like but we went out to dinner most nights in the town. Che Bruno was a huge favorite. L'Arpents also.
All the Paris tours were great but of course, very crowded so slow going. The Louvre was a really crowded so we didn't see as much as planned but we loved what we did see. Stephanie was an exceptional guide for the Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral and Sainte Chapelle. The Hotel Verneuil was really nice . The rooms are small but so comfortable and clean. The location was perfect. The Eiffel Tower at night was a definite highlight.
The food tour of the Marais district was fun. I don't remember the guides name. It was hard name to remember bc it was unusual - Mairiaty - or something like that. She took us to the market and various pastry and chocolate shops.
Our favorite restaurant in that area was Cinq Mars just down the street from Hotel Verneuil on rue Verneuil. It was so good. I had the best omelette that has now ruined me for any omelettes moving forward. We also had their fish and chocolate mousse - both so good. We walked over to the Rodin Museum. Not crowded and a small museum but packed with wonderful Rodin works including The Thinker. The gardens were beautiful.
We are so glad we stopped in Giverney - it was one of our favorites. It was really interesting to see Monet's house and gardens and then visit the musse d Orsay and see so many of his paintings back in Paris later on.
David was our guide for DDay and did an awesome job. We started with the German cemetery and ended with Omaha Beach. It was a beautiful day. We were able to be at the American cemetery for Taps at 4pm. It was very moving. Our hotel was one of our favorites - Hotel Belle Normandy. The people were so friendly and the setting was beautiful. The town was interesting. A lot of Americans and Brits. Finding a restaurant was more difficult so call ahead before your trip.
Our Mont Sainte Michel day was a downpour but we made it through and it was fascinating. Oliver was very good and getting us through the crowd and seeing all the high points without getting drenched. His knowledge of the area and the history of France and WW1 was really interesting . His stories and facts kept us entertained on our walking.
We loved walking around San Malo. What a beautiful town. The Golden Tulip Grand Be was a nice hotel with lots of amenities. They had a spa and workout room and a sauna. We only used the sauna one day but it was appreciated after I swam in Bon-Secours Beach saltwater pool which was quite cold. The locals were swimming so I ventured in. Walking the ramparts was okay but too windy to enjoy thoroughly. I would imagine in nicer weather, it would be a beautiful walk. The food was amazing. We ate at two restaurants - L'armateur and L'Atelire. Both really good.
Our last afternoon in Paris, we went to the Musee' dOrsay and dinner at le-Coup-Chou near our hotel, Hotel Jardin du Cluny. Musee d'Orsay was packed which we expected bc it was a free Sunday but we are very glad we made the effort. Both the hotel and the restaurant did not disappoint.
Nathalie was very helpful with the planning of our trip. We made changes and tweaks and she accomodated easily. During our trip she was able to help out when we needed to add my neice very last minute to the tours in Paris. She was just what we needed for planning and implementing this trip. She thought of everything . We are grateful to her for a wonderful trip.

Sue and Bill

The smaller tours were better than the large bus tour. Luke, our food guy tour was fantastic as well as our pub tour guide. We enjoyed the trip to Stonehenge with the smaller tour company. We enjoy learning about the history of the countries we visit and find that with larger tours you don’t get all the information you desire. We had a fabulous time exploring England on foot with some down time between tours! Thanks for helping us plan our trip! We look forward to exploring another destination soon!
Thank you,
Robin & Tim Cavicchi

Hotel Review

The Sanctuary House Hotel

London

The accommodation were in a nice location and staff was friendly. The pub on sight was nice as it offered daily breakfast and a quick bite if needed during the day or evening. The room was well equipped.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Central to lots of sites and easy to get to more distant sites if needed

Staff

Friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Well equipped and clean

Activity Reviews

Tickets to British Museum

London

The Museum was a bit overwhelming. Maybe because it was our last day and we were quite tired! Lots of stuff to explore here.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Self guided. Maybe take advantage of the recorded tour. We did not.

Transport

We walked to this and explored some of London along the way!

Stonehenge, Bath, and the Cotswolds tour from London

London

The smaller van tour was preferred and the guide was fantastic and knowledgeable. We took advantage of his small tour during the stop in Bath and we were the only ones to do so, so got lots of private attention and time to ask questions.

Quality of Experience

Tour guide was great

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Knowledgeable

Transport

Oxford, Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick Castle Day Trip from London

London

Large bus tour wasn’t ideal. We prefer smaller tours but one wasn’t available. Still worth the visit to the castle to learn history

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Friendly

Transport

Didn’t love the large bus

Sightseeing River Cruise from Tower Bridge Quay to Westminster

London

Relaxing way to get back to Westminster and enjoy some down time

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The boat was relaxing

Tower of London Timed Entry Tickets

London

Fun learning the history of the tower and of London. Recommend the guided tours recordings to learn more

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Self guided

Transport

We went on foot

Hidden Gems Food Tour - Tower Bridge to Borough Market

London

Luke was fantastic. It was a very small group, only one other couple so lots of attention and ability to ask questions and get lots of information.

Quality of Experience

The tour guide and amount of Information given

Food

Amazing food provided throughout the tour!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Luke was fantastic and friendly

Transport

Nice to see the sites on foot.

Historical Pub Walking Tour of London

London

The tour guide was great and informative! Fun tour!

Quality of Experience

Guide was great

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Knowledgeable

Transport

Nice to see the sites on foot

Bruno who took us on the wine tour was fantastic. He could have slowed down his driving a bit. But other then that he was the best.

We loved allllll our guides especially Nuria and the gentleman who took us to the amphitheater in Merida.

The buses were great- minus the pick up in Madrid- the man was a tad gruff with us. But we loved allllll our the sights and tours and guides

Angela (Aggeliki) planned our first trip to Greece and it was absolutely fantastic. Our transfers were well organized, our accommodations were beautiful and all our guides were knowledgeable, kind and very welcoming. We enjoyed our trip very much and highly recommend Angela for your trip to Greece!

Hotel Reviews

Stella Rocca a Mare

Imerovigli

This hotel was absolutely gorgeous. The staff were friendly and the room was beautiful and clean. It is located in Imerovigli and there is about a 15-20 minute taxi ride to Oeia (where all the shops and most of the restaurants are). Taxi/transfers can be expensive to Oeia. There were a few restaurants around this hotel in addition to the one attached to the hotel. The food was great at their restaurant. The view is stunning and while there isn't a direct view of the sunset over the water, you do see the beautiful colours of the sky over the Caldera which is breathtaking. Overall, we had a wonderful experience here.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Archipelagos Hotel Mykonos

Mykonos

This hotel was beautiful and very clean. The staff were kind and welcoming. It was about a 20 minute drive from Mykonos Town and therefore there were few restaurants/shops around the hotel. The private transfers can get quite expensive to get to Mykonos town and the port and therefore we recommend renting a car if you are staying here. Otherwise, it was a wonderful stay.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Athens Woo Suites

Athens

This hotel is very small, but absolutely wonderful. The room was stunning, spacious and very clean. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate, even going as far as providing breakfast earlier so we could eat before our early tour. It's located at a walking distance of the Acropolis, several shops and many restaurants.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Panoramic Tour 2025

Santorini

Our guide for this tour, Maria, was absolutely amazing. We learned so much about the island with her and we could tell how passionate she is about Santorini. We very much enjoyed our time on this tour with her!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Meteora Hike Tour & Monastery Visit from Athens

Athens

We very much enjoyed this tour. The hike, while not very difficult, is quite long and can be steep at times. I do recommend to have some hiking experience prior to this tour as the pace was quite brisk. Our guide was very knowledgeable and considerate throughout the day. We loved seeing the monasteries from different viewpoints, visiting the inside and also having a traditional Greek lunch with our guide!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Perhaps a few things were lost in translation. The first couple of hotels were below standard , perhaps 4 Star but we got the small cheap rooms, maybe e star, I checked the rates when there. After the first 3 hotels we decided to upgrade our rooms , our cost, from say 20 sqmtr to larger rooms. Hotels after the upgrades we paid for, were excellent. Transport was average, with smallish uncomfortable cars , especially on the hours long trips we did. The drivers were ok some were informative, others did not know much.
The early hotels were not international as no alcohol was served. In all an interesting trip, perhaps we should have gone for 5 star hotels. Communication with our local agent was trying in the beginning but improved after my comments to KimKim.
Thank you, John Abbink

Petros was wonderful touring us about Chania! Also loved our tour of the Palace of Knossos and the Museum!!

Hotel Reviews

Athena Hotel Nafplion

Nafplio

Our room on the top floor and it's amazing 360 view was a lovely way to end the vacation!

Authenticity & Character

Our view.

Location

Quick access to everything in town.

Staff

Lovely Staff! So helpful!!!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything was nice and clean and comfy!

Noma Hotel Athens

Athens

Great locale and very cool and stylish digs.

Authenticity & Character

The essence of Athens.

Location

close to museums, dining and night life as well as Plaka

Staff

Very helpful!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Only complaint was a leaky shower. otherwise everything that we needed. Free water would have been helpful though!

Veneto Boutique Hotel

Rethymno, Crete

Lovely boutique hotel. Sadly my husband dropped his wedding ring down the drain in the bathroom floor we believe. No insurance. Food was excellent and service top notch as well, including the concierge, the wine and barista, and housekeeping. But the star of the show for me were the breakfasts and the wonderful lady(s) in charge!!!!

Authenticity & Character

The historic preservation. So many amenities.

Location

Rethymno location

Staff

The Concierges and the lady who was part of the waitstaff that managed the wines.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean and comfortable and the room was surprisingly large!

Activity Reviews

Acropolis of Mycenae Guided Tour 

Greece

Excellent guide.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Went out of his way to add details and stops that really made the tour special!!

Transport

Safe driver and so knowledgable. Ver nice and thoughtful.

Private Knossos & Museum Tour

Greece

Very knowledgable and nice personality. Very likable!!

Quality of Experience

Knossos

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide and just the whole Minoan story.

Private Old Town of Chania guided walk

Chania

Very informative!

Quality of Experience

excellent insight. Could not have had a better guide.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Knowledgeable history major and Chania native.

Local transfer in Nafplio

Nafplio

No one warned us to be careful about the gasoline. We chose a station that seemed to be a common station with a midpoint cost. An hour after filling up we had a check engine light come on in the middle of no where. Very stressful. There was no manual about the car in the glove box. We thought we were about to have an engine failure. Very upsetting! The car itself was pretty old and a bit beaten up.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

They had better cars than we did.

Car Rental Drop-off

Greece

Easy

Car Rental Pick-up

Greece

The window washers did not work which is a big problem in dusty Crete!!!!

Quality of Experience

Cousel people before they travel there

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Fabio was fantastic.

We're seniors who do a lot of international travel. Just finished a Brazil trip --Amazon, Pantanal, Iguazu Falls--that KimKim and our greatly appreciated organizer, Bruno, put together.

It was terrific!! Superbly organized, and the guides in each area were excellent. Lodging (except for one) was excellent, guides were great, drivers were spot on in each area.

Couldn't recommend them more highly.

Dennis Hanson

Jeff reviewed for us both. We had a few items for feedback which we will schedule a quick call to discuss! Thank you for the wonderful communication and follow up. Our team was wonderful and response time was on target!

Hotel Review

Hotel Gravina 51

Sevilla

The hotel and staff were fantastic! They all were, however the staff was especially great here and the setting and location were optimal!

Authenticity & Character

Lovely setting and staff

Location

Easy walking to everything!

Staff

Eugene and Danny were awesome!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beautiful room, very clean and great welcome gift:)

Activity Review

Private Extended Visit to Sagrada Família

Barcelona

Our visit to the Sagrada Família in Barcelona was amazing. The guide was knowledgeable and provided insightful information. However, having two tours in a day made it a bit overwhelming, with lots of walking and information to take in. If I were to do it again, I might book just one tour per day to have a more relaxed experience.

Dalmatian Coast - Scenery, Seafood, Service!
Best Cycling Croatia – Southern Dalmatian Islands, Pelješac with Ston and Dubrovnik
The 7 day cycling trip on the Coast and surrounding islands turned into a "trip of a lifetime" experience. All of the logistics were taken care of, accommodations were lovely and ferry bookings were seamless. We started with a group phone call to Robi early in the year and he went over what we could expect from his company and he delivered.

Borna was our support for our week of cycling and he was fantastic! Borna is thoughtful, kind, funny and a character. He made those tough hill climbs easier just with his vivacious personality. The cycling was a workout but the views at the top of the climbs were worth it, and then there is always the downhill reward.

It is obvious that Robi has built relationships in the regions that they offer tours. Those relationships made our trip very unique and one of a kind. Our introduction to locals, their food and their culture made for a unique experience as well as vising UNESCO heritage sites. We weren't following a large tour group, our trip was designed for that personal experience. Robi was in touch daily via whats app with recommendations for restaurants and history for each locale. We also had the chance to meet him in person, which again confirmed our decision to tour with him. Thank you Robi & Borna!!

I elected on this trip to use kimkim rather than book things myself as I generally do. It was a very good decision. Irene curated an excellent 16 day tour of Tuscany and the Italian Riviera. Their partner in Italy, Travel 12 was very responsive to any questions that surfaced during the trip. One example, there was a rail strike on the last day of our trip. Travel 12 researched and rebooked us on a train that would not be impacted by the strike. Irene and I had numerous exchanges about the itinerary, she listened to my needs and crafted a truly outstanding experience. Her intimate knowledge of the area was particularly helpful in finalizing our itinerary. Every driver was either on time or early and extremely professional. The tours, particularly the Uffizi, the city walking tours, the Brunello winery tour and Cinque Terre tour were outstanding. All private and all with outstanding guides. Finally, I feel pretty certain that due to kimkim's and Travel 12's relationships with hotels and local tour operators that we received the best rooms and guides. I highly recommend both Irene and their local partner Travel 12 if you are planning a trip to Italy.

Activity Reviews

Brunello di Montalcino Wine Tour

Italy

We are both wine lovers, and the Brunello winery tour was fantastic. We visited two wineries and had an amazing private lunch at Violetta which was one of the best meals we had on our entire trip. Our guide added a bonus, a short visit to Pienza which we both wanted to see and certainly appreciated his flexibility.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Florence Walking Tour

Florence

We always like to get some orientation to a city when we arrive and the walking tour of Florence was excellent.

Nhung was our travel agent during our September 2025 trip to Vietnam . She did an excellent job. The guides and rides were always on time and the guides did a fantastic job. A typhoon was scheduled to hit La Han Bay during our trip. Our agent quickly changed our trip so we could go to La Han Bay before it arrived. We were grateful for this change. La Han Bay was gorgeous and worth the trip and change of plans. Our agent was in close contact with us during this time and was watching the weather and government announcements. She changed our hotels for us and our flights. This allowed me to enjoy my family and the experience and not have to try to arrange all of this. Thank you for the fantastic trip, Ms. Nhung.

Thank you also to Huyen for organizing the trip at the beginning.

Our trip to Spain was wonderful! We thought all of our hotels were exactly what we asked for. Breakfast in Granada and Seville were both a little thin on options but that just might be the average in Spain. All of our guides were very good (would recommend all of them) but Ruben at the Alhambra was the best. Jesus was an amazing driver and human and we really enjoyed our day with him. If we had a do-over, we would have not gone to Nerja and Frigiliana - there wasn't enough for us to do there and both were more touristy than we like. Instead we would have done an additional day in Seville - both of us wanted more time there. Overall, a great trip - Anita did a wonderful job at planning it for us. Any changes we would make are only because we know more now that we have visited.

Hotel Reviews

H10 Villa de la Reina

Madrid

We were only here for one night. It is right on Grand Via, so right in the middle of things. Made it easy to walk to what we wanted to eat/see.

Authenticity & Character

It's pretty but not a historic property.

Location

Right in the City Center - very walkable

Staff

Had very little contact except for check-in and the AC issus

Cleanliness & Comfort

The beds were very comfortable. Our room was very hot and we had to ask the front desk for help to turn it on, since it wasn't at all intuitive.

Las Casas de la Judería

Seville

We loved our stay here. The hotel is absolutely beautiful. Our room was enormous with our own private courtyard. The local was great.

Authenticity & Character

So beautiful. It has a roof top pool and bar. While it is a little dated, it is an amazing space.

Location

Right in the middle of old town and very walkable to tons of attractions and other neighborhoods

Staff

They were nice but we didn't have much interaction with them.

Cleanliness & Comfort

While our room was absolutely enormous with a sitting room and a private courtyard the bed was very, very hard. Also, the courtyard and some of the other (lovely) public spaces had either very little or very uncomfortable furniture so while it is great that they are there, not super usable.

Hotel Casa Morisca

Granada

Beautiful, very small hotel with a great location. Breakfast could be a little bit better with some more options.

Authenticity & Character

Absolutely beautiful. Our room was on the third floor with a view of the Alhambra. A very old building with so much of the original character maintained.

Location

Right in the heart of the old part of the city. So walkable to the Alhambra and the City Center. Easy access to restaurants, etc.

Staff

The staff was fine but not overly helpful. But that said we didn't ask for much

Cleanliness & Comfort

The room was small but lovely. The bathroom is a little dated. Not a good room for anyone with mobility issues but fine for us.

Activity Reviews

Walking Madrid’s Old Town

Madrid

We cancelled this tour since I wasn't feeling well.

Córdoba Revealed: From Mezquita to the Alcázar

Seville

Our guide was great and Cordoba was beautiful but I think the tour could be done in about 2 hours.

Quality of Experience

The old town of Cordoba is so beautiful and the history is fascinating.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

She was great and taught us a lot.

Monumental Seville on Foot & Visit Real Alcázar

Seville

Got a very good overview of Seville and learned a lot of the Alcazar.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was very nice and super informative

Exploring Granada’s Iconic Alhambra & Generalife Gardens

Spain

The Alhambra is incredible. I am so glad we opted for a private tour.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ruben was our favorite guide - so much information and very interesting

Granada Tapas Walk: Gastronomic Experience

Granada

Had a great time and ate some very good food. Nice variety of restaurants.

Quality of Experience

Food

Food was great!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Armando was very nice and taught us a lot about tapas and Granada.

LOCAL SPECIALIST Erini. Very good but could have made clear about time between drop-off and check-in. Ciara. Very quick attention to our needs. ACCOMMODATIONS: Alberobello 5/5 stars. Gorgeous interior, clean, newly renovated, all amenities, great communication with host. Only negative was spotty wifi. Lecce 3/5 stars. Room was not ready for us. Sofa bed was not made up. No drinking glasses. No kleenex. Only one trash can. Not particularly clean. Ants on the dresser. Could not check in until 4 pm. We arrived at 2 pm. Host was not on the premises. We were on the sidewalk with our luggage. Luckily a guest was leaving and she let us in and we left our luggage unattended in the foyer. Only positive was a nice large terrace at the back of the building. Would never stay there again. Bari 4/5 stars. Nice interior, clean, all amenities. Room was not ready for us. Sofa bed was not made up. AC not working and they came right away to fix. Good communication with host. Stairs very narrow and steep. GUIDES/EXPERIENCES: Alberobello Annarita B+. Matera Luigi A. Bread baking experience C (could have skipped it). Bottega Lucano liqueur - was skipped why? We had to pay to see a typical cave home Casa Grotta, why? Lecce Simona B. Cooking class B. Egnazia archeological park Luca A+. Bari Enzo? B. Grottaglie (my addition to the itinary) A. DRIVERS. Generally okay. English capability varied greatly. Driver (Sept 29) did not speak English! It was difficult to communicate. Most drivers did not give us their cell number. It would have made mid-route stops easier. Driver (Oct 3 leaving Bari) did not park near our accommodation to pick us up. We had to walk 10 mins to where he parked. He rolled Donna's suitcase and I had to roll my own over cobble streets. Do not understand why, since Driver (Sep 29 arriving Bari) parked close by and the host walked there to meet us.

Hotel Reviews

Porta Piccola Luxury Home

Bari

4/5 stars. Nice interior, clean, all amenities. Room was not ready for us. Sofa bed was not made up. AC not working and they came right away to fix. Good communication with host. Stairs very narrow and steep.

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Palazzo dei Dondoli - Luxury Room & Apartments

Lecce

3/5 stars. Room was not ready for us. Sofa bed was not made up. No drinking glasses. No kleenex. Only one trash can. Not particularly clean. Ants on the dresser. Could not check in until 4 pm. We arrived at 2 pm. Host was not on the premises. We were on the sidewalk with our luggage. Luckily a guest was leaving and she let us in and we left our luggage unattended in the foyer. Only positive was a nice large terrace at the back of the building. Would never stay there again.

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Chiancole Trulli Experience

Alberobello

5/5 stars. Gorgeous interior, clean, newly renovated, all amenities, great communication with host. Only negative was spotty wifi.

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Activity Reviews

Private Walking Tour of Bari

Bari

Good tour but guide did not seem enthusiastic.

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Guided tour of the Archaeological park of Egnazia

Italy

Egnazia archeological park Luca A+. One of the true highlights of this trip. Luca was awesome and gave us a 1.5 hour tour not 1.0 hour. Wish we had budgeted more time there.

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Private Driver at your disposal to Grottaglie *

Italy

A gentleman. Very helpful. Very good English

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Pasta Cooking Class and Wine Tasting in Lecce

Italy

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Private Guided Tour in Lecce

Lecce

Lecce Simona B.

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Storywalking Experience: A guided walk exploring Matera's history and food traditions from Alberobello

Italy

Matera Luigi A. Bread baking experience C (could have skipped it). Bottega Lucano liqueur - was skipped why? We had to pay to see a typical cave home Casa Grotta, why?

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Alberobello Guided Tour

Italy

Alberobello Annarita B+.

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The restaurant tour in Zurich was great.
Kimkim was very helpful

Our trip to England was incredible! Kate truly listened to our interests and crafted the perfect itinerary—blending city highlights, countryside charm, and small-town experiences. In just one week, we visited palaces, farmhouses, and ancient Roman baths, and got a real feel for England’s rich history and culture. All of the travel arrangements were seamless—drivers were punctual and friendly, and our tours were fantastic. The Black Cab tour with Chris was fun and informative, and the walking tour of Bath with Ulrich brought the city’s history and architecture to life. Every hotel was spot on for our group of three. Our favorite was the Manor House in Castle Combe—beautiful, comfortable, and topped off with a lovely afternoon tea. Kate was thoughtful, organized, and so easy to work with. I highly recommend her to anyone planning a trip to England—she made our vacation unforgettable!