Experience the crown jewels of Italy during this eleven day Grand Tour of Italy package: Rome, Florence, and Venice. Historical Rome is best seen via a guided tour of the historical center that includes the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon before stopping at St. Peter’s Basilica to experience the art of Michelangelo. Then take a train ride to gorgeous Florence to experience amazing masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s sculpture, David, in the Galleria dell’Accadmia. Your last stop will be in the floating city of Venice to explore the cozy streets, romantic gondola rides, stunning architecture and local craftsmanship. If this is your first time traveling to Italy, this carefully planned itinerary will ensure that you do not miss any of the country’s famous highlights.
Day 01: OUT-BOUND FLIGHT
Board your overnight flight to Italy.
Day 02: ROME
Upon your arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport, meet with your driver and transfer to your hotel in the city center of Rome where you will check in. The rest of your day will be at leisure to relax and get acquainted with this ancient city.
Day 03 – ROME
After a good and healthy breakfast, the day begins with a half day guided city tour of the historical city center so that you can admire the famous Trevi Fountain, the historic Pantheon and beautiful Navona Square. Pass alongside Castel Sant’Angelo before arriving at St. Peter’s Basilica where you will admire one of Michelangelo’s most magnificent works of art, “La Pietà” and the interior of St. Peter’s Basilica. Rest of the day at leisure to shop and enjoy more sightseeing.
Day 04: ROME
Today, after breakfast you will have plenty of time to sight-see, shop, visit museums or just relax. Here are just a few suggestions to keep you busy: visit the impressive Colosseum and Roman Forum, walk down the Spanish Steps and, for fashion lovers, stroll down Via Condotti, the most fashionable and elegant street facing the Spanish Steps, or find a good and unique deal in one of the many outdoor markets. For art enthusiasts, you can discover the immense treasures of the Vatican Museums and enjoy a breathtaking visit of the Sistine Chapel (Please note: advance reservations to visit the Colosseum and Roman Forum as well as the Vatican Museums are strongly encouraged and can be arranged separately upon request).
Day 05: FLORENCE
Travel by high speed train from Rome to Florence and upon arrival check into your next hotel. Afterwards, you may stroll around the beautiful historic city center of Florence taking in the atmosphere of this timeless city.
Day 06: FLORENCE
After breakfast, you will enjoy a half day city tour. The first stop is Piazzale Michelangelo, where you will admire wonderful panoramas of Florence. Then proceed by coach to the historical city center where you will have exterior visits of the Duomo complex, Giotto’s bell tower and the Baptistery with its impressive bronze doors called Porta del Paradiso (Gate of Paradise). A short walk through the historic streets of the heart of Florence brings you to the renowned Galleria dell’Accademia where you will admire the famous David sculpture by Michelangelo and other works by the great artist, such as a few unfinished sculptures, as well as works by other Florentine artists. After visiting the museum, you will have time at leisure to continue exploring Florence on your own.
Day 07: FLORENCE
Take advantage of your last day in Florence to shop for quality leather in Florence’s leather district or gold as you stroll along the Ponte Vecchio, which famous all around the world for its jewelry shops. Art enthusiasts will have the opportunity to visit one of the most important art museums in the world: the Uffizi Gallery, home to masterpieces by renowned renaissance artists such as Botticelli, Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, and much more.
Day 08: VENICE
After checking out of your hotel, you will travel by high speed train from Florence to Venice. Check into your new hotel located on Venice Island and then enjoy a half day guided walking tour of Venice’s city center. Strolling through the characteristic narrow streets (called “calle”), the tour takes you into the historical center of the city and its magnificent monuments: St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Prisons and the Bridge of Sighs. Rest of the day at leisure to shop and enjoy a meal of fresh seafood.
Day 09: VENICE
After breakfast, you may take an optional excursion to Murano Island and visit a Glass workshop learning how the Local Artisans create a piece of glass art, or visit picturesque Burano Island renowned for its lace making. You could also discover some of Venice’s secrets on your own by visiting the Fine Art Academy, the Guggenheim Museum, the old markets or enjoying a walk across the Rialto Bridge. For those of travelers looking to experience an authentic gondola ride, we recommend enjoying one at sunset; there is something magical about floating down the Venice Canals as the sun sets over the water and the lights of the city begin to turn on.
Day 10: VENICE
After breakfast at your hotel, spend your last day in Italy taking in a few more sights, shopping at local boutiques or snapping photos of the stunning canals and the unique landscape of this romantic city. We recommend wandering around Venice’s tiny streets going in the direction that your heart takes you. Don’t worry about getting lost, hidden treasures can be found all over this mysterious and enchanting city.
Day 11: RETURN FLIGHT
In the morning, you will transfer to Venice airport for your return flight home. Arrivederci!
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Jerome M.
Thank you again for our first 4 days in Italy. We enjoyed all trips very much. Everyone was on time, courteous and very professional at all times. Each Driver and/or guide was also informative and knowledgeable. I'll let the girls respond with particulars. Bottoms line is that everything went well and we very much appreciated everything. I'm also happy to give any wanted comments or statements upon my return on 5/9. We'll return to Rome via our ship on 5/8 for our final trip back to the airport. Thank you. Jerome
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Kevin and Vina
"Trips 2 Italy, thanks for your help in planning our honeymoon."
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Dianne W.
" Maria, Ana, and Tommaso:Thank you for a wonderful Italy vacation experience. We all agreed it was our best vacation yet. The total length of time was just right, as well as the time spent in Florence, Pisa, and the Cinque Terre.The flights over to Italy were seamless, with just the right amount of time in between the connections. We were very pleased to sit together from Dallas to Amsterdam so if youll changed our seating THANKS! The smaller plane from Amsterdam to Florence was fine to have split seating.The plane arrived on time in Florence. We had a short wait, as the driver arrived according to his paperwork, about 15 minutes after our arrival. The Hotel Giglio personnel were very pleasant and accommodating. This was a nice location and made for easy walking to the tourist sites. The room was accommodating, and we enjoyed the breakfast foods. On Sunday, we really enjoyed the small group walking tour and the tour guide who was very friendly and knowledgeable. It was very nice to be in a group of about 8 people, instead of a large group of 30 or so as we noticed as we walked around. It was a bit challenging to find the exact location of the tour guide office. So, for your future clients, I recommend written walking directions from the hotel and/or a more detailed / close-up map on how to walk from the hotel to the office location. We ended up asking the local police for directions.After the walking tour and lunch, we toured the Bargello museum and then the Accademia. We had time to walk around, see some sites, and go back to the hotel to rest. In the evening, we walked to the Michelangelo Plaza and ate dinner at a place on the lower deck, taking in the view of the city as the sun was setting. Monday's Tuscany tour and wine tasting were lots of fun, and Kelly purchased some wine to ship home!Tuesday morning we opted to skip the Uffizi and instead toured the Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens, and then the Duomo cathedral all picturesque.The transfer from Hotel to train station, navigating the train station, and riding the train were pretty easy.Our arrival at Pisa, connection with the tour guide, storage of the luggage, and actual tour were perfectly timed. We also really enjoyed the tour guide and her descriptions of everything. Thanks for arranging the climb of the Pisa Tower! The tour of the Pisa cathedral was also fascinating. After the tour, we enjoyed having some time to take a refreshment break and then head back to the train station at a leisurely pace. The train ride to Monterosso Al Mare was easy too. The Hotel Punta Mesco was easy to find, and in a great location! The daily breakfasts were great too. Your pick of this town and the hotel were superb. We really enjoyed our free time here. On Wednesday, we hiked between Monterosso and Vernazza, took some fabulous pictures, and then trained to the other towns for more touring, eating, and shopping. Thursday and Friday, we enjoyed sunning on the beach, relaxing, and enjoying the town.Fridays departure from Monterosso was good. The hotel was extremely accommodating by offering us a guest bathroom / shower to get cleaned up before departing the city. Again a perfect place to stay here!We could have left Monterosso an hour or so earlier if needed. Our arrival and stay in Genoa was OK, but we were glad we didnt have any more time spent there. The big industrial environment, shipping port, etc. were not to our preference. The Grand Hotel Savoia room was very nice.Our Saturday morning departure was early as planned, but I think we would have been OK to have left the hotel later, maybe at 6am instead of 5am. The flight to Paris was fine. However, the connection time to get to the Paris departure flight was very tight, and navigating from a smaller terminal via bus to a second very large terminal, and then walking to a third very large terminal and trying to find the Delta ticket counter was all a bit overwhelming. Fortunately, a customer service representative recognized that we were overwhelmed, stepped up, and assisted us by moving us to the front of the line for a Delta agent to assign our seats and direct us to the security check-in lines. It would have been better to have already had seat assignments and to have been able to check-in via internet the night before. We rushed through the airport, and arrived at the gate which was already boarding passengers. It seemed to us that we had ~5 minutes or so to spare before the plane doors closed. We did get situated and enjoyed the flight back to Minneapolis.For future reference, I suggest travelling from Monterosso all the way to Paris the same day, and spend the night in Paris assuming flight availability. The next day, then transfer from the Paris hotel to the correct airport terminal for the flight home. I think this would be a lot less hectic.Our arrival to Minneapolis was fine although there was stormy weather. We had plenty of time to have been on the earlier flight (3-3:30pm) to DFW, but that flight was already booked. Due to the weather, our flight was delayed from 6pm to 11pm. We arrived DFW airport ~ 12:15am on Sunday and safely home about an hour later.Again, overall, we had a GREAT vacation. I really appreciate your patience through all of our planning questions, and your attention to detail for us to have such a wonderful experience. I am already recommending your services to friends!Chow, Dianne W. "
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Chris B.
"Julia + Friends, thank you for suggesting the trip to San Gimignano + Siena we loved it!We could never have planned a trip as wonderful as this one. Thank you!"
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K. Family
"When we split up with the kids at JFK, each of us returning to our respective corners of the world, the quote from L. and A. was, Thanks, Dad. This is a trip we will remember for the rest of our lives! The trip was fantastic with the only downside being Deb hurting her knee and we couldnt get the parachuting scheduled. Tommaso did a superb job in lining up the transports to and from the airport and the hotel in Milan the drivers were always on time and very efficient. The in Courmayeur was top notch with very friendly staff, professional service and excellent food. The hotel in Milan was just that, a palace with impeccable service and beautiful rooms. When we arrived the front desk knew who we were and the manager greeted us He also offered his cell phone number in case Deb got tired during the day as we could call him and he would have a cab pick us up. What a neat experience! If you ever need a testimonial or someone to call as a reference for others that would want some feedback on Ski2Italy just let me know as wed be glad to give an excellent rating and share the positive experience we had Thanks for all your help in arranging one great memory."
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Anne Marie Goslak
I wanted to do something special for my sisters 50th birthday. A party? A cruise? Nothing seemed to fit until I contacted Trips2Italy. They offered a lot of amazing group rates, but I really wanted something customized. Maria listened, asked questions and really understood what I was trying to achieve. She created a trip of a lifetime that fit my budget and schedule perfectly. My sister and friend enjoyed five days in Rome, one day in Naples and five days in Florence. Whether it was seeing the sculpture David or touring Pompeii, Trips2Italy made our travel dreams come to life. We enjoyed wine tastings and food tours. We visited museums and medieval towns. Most of all, we laughed and enjoyed each others company for nearly two weeks. There are many ways to celebrate life. I am so glad I chose Trips2Italy as a way to celebrate my sisters special birthday. It was more than worth it. In fact, it was priceless.
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Martha D. Rensellelaer, NY
We had a fabulous time during our time in Italy. Lovely country to visit with so much culture and history to absorb. My favorite parts of the trip were the lovely Amalfi coast. I also loved the day my daughter and I spent 6 hours walking in Cinque Terre. Absolutely beautiful! As always the food was fabulous and the dining experience is always an adventure. I would highly recommend Trips2Italy to anyone planning an Italy vacation. All of the transfers were prompt and efficient. Not one glitch in the entire vacation. Martha D. Rensellelaer, NY
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Robert and Donna A.
We want to thank you again for the wonderful trip to Italy. We had a great time!... We can not thank you enough for such a wonderful experience. The restaurants that you suggested were as great as your schedule. Your guides were very helpful and informative. It was the perfect blend of relaxation and busy cities You made our trip personnel, epic and a perfect anniversary
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Casey C
"Having a great time! Your private tours are the best. Taormina is beautiful. Ciao! (today's tour was perfect)"
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Bob and Betsy R.
"Maria, Anna, and Thomas. Thank you so much for your assistance, the Trip Plan and reservations. This personalized tour of Florence and Rome were perfect for the time we had to visit Italy. We could focus on having a good time and not worrying about what to do and how to do it. The train ride from Florence to Rome was beautiful and comfortable.Florence was astounding but we enjoyed Rome even more. The Hotel was nicely situated away from the center of town but close enough to walk to the Colosseum and the center of Roman civilization. The Tour of the Vatican was our favorite Our tour guide was easy to understand and with the limited number on the tour we could ask questions and converse about what we saw. The booklet your group put together was excellent. It had many descriptions and tips on the places we visited. This included useful maps of the metro system, stores to visit, interesting history items, and some of your personal favorites of restaurants and walks from someone who knows and just visited the place.We especially enjoyed the water fountains, "roman noses" in Rome. The spring water was abundant, sweet tasting and free. Again, Thank you the most for your personal attention to our needs and enjoyment."
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Kim and Sonny McC. - Wedding Anniversary in Italy
Hi Emily
Our trip was fantastic! I know our experience was so positive, fluid, and fun because of Trips2Italy!
Every move we made was well thought out and planned out perfectly! Moving from city to city was easy and finding every planned event was even easier. The detailed itinerary was so helpful and much needed. If we had chosen to plan our trip ourselves, I know there would have been many things we would have missed.
Every planned outing just got better and better as the trip progressed! Tour guides were fantastic and incredibly helpful. The hotel choices were great!!
There were so many highlights that were unforgettable and magical that it is hard to pick just one but with that said the Tuscany Wine Tour definitely stands out as one of the best days in Italy. Going to the small, private owned wineries was an experience we will never forget!
The only thing we would have changed would be the choice of staying in Milan. If and when we go back, I would definitely stay in Lake Como instead of Milan.
Having all the train tickets purchased ahead of time and all tickets purchased for the events that sell out was perfect! There were times we were in line to pick up our tickets and people in line were getting told that tickets were sold out for 2 days or sometimes even longer than 2 days. So we were grateful to have reserved tickets.
We did every planned activity except Uffizi Gallery. We chose to skip this one event because we wanted to rest before moving on to the next city.
Thank you for one of the most memorable trips of our lives!
Kim and Sonny McCurry
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Francie
"Thank you so much for putting our trip together! We had a fantastic time in each leg of our journey. We really loved the hotel del mare! You did a great job and made our vacation memorable!"
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Jessica S. - Ocean City, MD
Had a wonderful time. Food was out of this world. Saw everything in Rome! People very warm and friendly! Tuscany I fell in love with! Our hotel in Florence was beautiful and the staff very helpful My next trip I would like to go to Sorrento, Capri and the Amalfi Coast Thank you for all your help! Jessica S. Ocean City, MD
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Shannon and Kenneth
"Ciao Tommaso, we made it to the beautiful Lake Como! We are so happy to be here. The hotel is amazing! Thanks for every thing Ci vediamo!"
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The Holloways
"The tour you arranged in Florence was wonderful, we really appreciated the ability to be on our own without the crowds and to see that area from a local's point of view"
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Scott and Buffey P.
"Buon Giorno, having the trip of a lifetime. everything could not be any better. Thanks for all of your help. Ciao e a presto!"
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May B. - Tuscany Small Group Wine Tour
Tommaso,
I enjoyed the ancient hill side towns and beautiful vineyards and wineries the best.
I took a lot of photographs so I can paint watercolors of the many beautiful views.
Seeing the sculpture and paintings were a lifetime desire. The Each day was different. Our driver was very knowledgeable and fun. He drove skilfully and and had a extensive knowledge of the history of the area He .gave enough time to sell we what the area had to offer, He made stopped so we could take photographs.
The food we were served was excellent and representative of the area. The trip was well planed and very enjoyable.
Thank you for makings special arrangements for me at the airports for getting between the plane and terminal areas. The Airline was very efficient caring out your instructions.
May B.
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Patrizia and Emily
"Tutto fantastico! Grazie"
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Hadley & John B. - Italy Honeymoon
Tommaso
We wanted to sincerely thank you for planning the perfect honeymoon for us. It was the most amazing trip from start to finish, and we cant thank you and your team enough for everything you did for us along the way. It was such a treat to arrive at every hotel with a bottle of champagne welcoming us, and we absolutely loved every city, which were all unique and wonderful in their own ways. The activities were so much, and we especially enjoyed all of the guide services.
We have been passing your name along to numerous family and friends and will continue to do so. We are already looking forward to planning our next trip back to Italy!
We hope you are having a great fall and wish you and your family a very happy holiday season.
Thanks again and all the best,
Hadley and Johnny
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Gregory M. Jr.
"Thank you for everything! The trip was amazing. We had such a great time. My favorite part was Rome and Carey's was the time we had in Tuscany. I loved Rome because I love Roman history and it was amazing seeing all of the sites. Florence is such a beautiful city We went to Cinque Terre for the day and it was beautiful. Of course the food and wine was great. The cooking class was a lot of fun and Venice was very relaxing. The hotels were great and we really appreciated the wine in each hotel. We can't wait to book on next trip to Italy through you guys. The next time we are thinking of southern Italy and Sicily. Thanks again!"
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Patricia Z. - Concord, CA
We had a great time and everything went very smoothy. It was incredible and very historical. I wish I could go back in time. You did a fantastic job planning our memorable vacation together. It worked out perfectly. I loved Rome and Sorrento and would love to go back I don't think anyone could have organized it better. You have given us some great memories with my parents. It was a great pleasure working with you and I hope we can do it again." Patricia Z. Concord, CA
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John
"Ciao Tommaso and Giulia, we have a wonderful trip. From Alberobello, Pade Pio, Monte S.Angelo, Sorrento, Capri, Amalfi, Ravello and more to see and do, you have plan everything."
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Cody S.
" Hello Maria! Wow? We had an AMAZING time in Italy and it exceeded every expectation we could have had. We could not get enough of the food and the wine was wonderful. We tried new foods and continually were amazed and the atmosphere everywhere we went just made us feel so comfortable and truly happy to the deepest parts of our soul. Rome: The Hotel you reserved for us was perfect! LOVED the location, our room was magnificent, the staff was wonderful The tour operator you selected for our tour of the Vatican was excellent. The Vatican was a wonderful tour. Coliseum also was a wonderful tour and very busy. Tour guide for that one not as personable as the one for Vatican. But, that was a larger group, though.Florence: Never having been to a train station, we did not know what to expect. It is much easier than we were expecting once we figured it out Room was very nice and the small hotel had such great personal service and so friendly Guest should be prepared for the street noise, with such a fantastic location, there is a lot of activity out there! We loved it! Florence has amazing architecture and we loved all the various plazas. Also wonderful shopping! Venice: Venice was our favorite. Getting to hotel was tricky since it was a small door down a small alley and those alleys are busy! This is a city unlike anything we had ever seen in our lives Gondola ride, unfortunately, was the only ill weather we experienced through our entire trip. It rained at that time and was kind of cold, but our guide was fun and the ride was very pleasant. You planned our trips and travel beautifully and our hotel accommodations and locations were perfect. Your advice you provided for us was spot-on and our experience with Trips2Italy was first rate. We encountered no issues or problems our entire trip. Everyone, seriously, everyone we came into contact with and met along our journey was so friendly and so wonderful and nothing about our trip was in any way unpleasant (gypsies were annoying at train station, but thats it?). It was a vacation of a lifetime and we had the time of our lives. Thank You for all of your help in setting it up for us!!!"
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Marty and Gene
"Dear Tommaso, we are in Roma, sourrounded by catholics (like ourselves). The historical structures are breath taking and the narrow streets near death experiences (American humor). Our bus tour put it alla together after the two great walking tours. We are doing our fair share of strolling, wine and great food."
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Shuon M.
Tommaso,Good morning.I owe you a visit in person, but just wanted to drop a quick note to say thank you for the incredible honeymoon you helped us plan to Italy. And also for the bottle of Prosecco in Florence.We truly had an amazing time and I'm so glad I had your guidance. I will be in touch. Take care.
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Troy R
"Giulia - This is our last night in Siena. We are really enjoying Siena and all the other close towns. Visited Montepulciano today take a wine tour. Thanks for all of your help in planning our trip."
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Susie B. Town & Country Travel
Thank you once again Tommaso for helping my clients have the best experience possible in Italy!
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Angela M.
We enjoyed our vacation so much! Thank you all for planning our guides and excursions. All of our guides were very good. They were all very informative. Rome was probably our favorite.... although Florence and Venice offered equal excitement. Needless to say we walked our legs off! Fabulous sums our whole trip up!!!! Will definitely recommend your company to friends who plan on traveling to Italy! Thanks so much!
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Sandy & Bob V. - Tuscany Small Group Wine Tour
Hi Tommaso,
Our trip to Italy was fantastic! You did a great job planning everything for us to do. Our driver, Franchesco, was wonderful and so personable. He never stopped smiling and laughing and was so knowledgeable about everywhere we went and we were all sad to see him go. I told him if he's ever in Houston he will have a place to hang his hat and we will show him our city.
All of us thoroughly enjoyed the Saturnia Resort and wished we had more time there. Between the sulfur springs, Turkish bath, sauna and waterfall I swear my wrinkles disappeared! It was so relaxing to see everyone walk around in a robe all day until dinner!
I could kick myself for not making a massage and facial appointment when I had the chance because they were totally booked with no open appointments for anything, but that's my fault and I won't let that happen next time and I hope there will be a next time. The dinner that night was exquisite and the service was impeccable! We felt like we were part of the rich and famous..and it felt good!
Our hotel in Sienna, the NH Hotel Excelsior, was in a decent location and was quite nice with a large room and bathroom. We enjoyed our tour of the town and leisure time to venture out on our own. Each of the wineries were unique in their own way with all of the wine going down very easily. They all served us food whether it be a snack or a meal and everything was fresh and delicious!
As we traveled from place to place none of us could get enough of seeing the beautiful Tuscany countryside and a picture just can't capture the magnificence of it.
Stopping at several of the small towns was just perfect giving us an insight of how the locals enjoy life. It was impossible not to check out real estate ads just to see what our money could buy and boy it is a tempting thought to do just that!
One of the highlights all of us extremely enjoyed was the hands on Tuscan cooking lesson. The chef was so personable and showed us how to make a fabulous meal with such few ingredients. I think every bit of food we prepared was eaten with no leftovers. He had a friend come by who owned an organic winery nearby and we sampled all of his wines and he sent us back to the hotel with what was left in the bottles where we proceeded to finish them off in the hotel lobby while laughing and talking. We drank a lot that night!
The lunch prepared by the butcher was a definite experience. The meat just kept coming and each one was better than the last. I do have to say the Italians do like their meat on the rare side. I would have liked it cooked a few minutes longer, but it all tasted good and it was entertaining to watch the cooks with their preparations. The cuts of meat were something to see and we all left with our bellies full!
Our hotel in Florence, Grand Hotel Villa Medici was very nice. Our room and bathroom was newly remodeled with a nice contemporary style. The hotel was in a convenient location although a few of the streets that led to it seemed a little seedy and deserted to walk down at night. After one night of that we figured out which ones to avoid and got around just fine.
Our tour guide in Florence was very knowledgeable and it was obvious he loved what he did. Our free time was spent exploring which included the Accademia, Uffizi and of course shopping in a shoppers paradise. The market had changed quite a bit since I was there ten years ago, but I guess that's expected.
Lots more immigrants now selling products from China which is sad and I understand why the officials are trying to make some changes to help improve the situation. All of the Italian made pieces are so beautiful it's a shame to spoil them with items with not as good a quality.
Our farewell dinner at the Osteria Di Giovanni was a wonderful restaurant and the food was very delicious. You planned a perfect farewell dinner for us and I thank you for that. They even cooked one of our steaks medium rare and I couldn't get enough of it. From start to finish it was perfect!
Thank you again Tommaso for planning a wonderful trip for all of us to enjoy and remember forever. It was definitely a trip of a lifetime and we will have lasting memories of it forever. You did a fabulous job planning every detail to perfection. I would not hesitate at all to have you plan my next trip and will highly recommend you to friends and relatives. A big thank you goes out to your staff as well as I'm sure all of this could not be possible without them.
Hugs and Kisses,
Sandy V.Tutto Bene Winery Group Tour
Our trip to Italy was fantastic! You did a great job planning everything for us to do. Our driver, Franchesco, was wonderful and so personable. He never stopped smiling and laughing and was so knowledgeable about everywhere we went and we were all sad to see him go. I told him if he's ever in Houston he will have a place to hang his hat and we will show him our city.
All of us thoroughly enjoyed the Saturnia Resort and wished we had more time there. Between the sulfur springs, Turkish bath, sauna and waterfall I swear my wrinkles disappeared! It was so relaxing to see everyone walk around in a robe all day until dinner!
I could kick myself for not making a massage and facial appointment when I had the chance because they were totally booked with no open appointments for anything, but that's my fault and I won't let that happen next time and I hope there will be a next time. The dinner that night was exquisite and the service was impeccable! We felt like we were part of the rich and famous..and it felt good!
Our hotel in Sienna, the NH Hotel Excelsior, was in a decent location and was quite nice with a large room and bathroom. We enjoyed our tour of the town and leisure time to venture out on our own. Each of the wineries were unique in their own way with all of the wine going down very easily. They all served us food whether it be a snack or a meal and everything was fresh and delicious!
As we traveled from place to place none of us could get enough of seeing the beautiful Tuscany countryside and a picture just can't capture the magnificence of it.
Stopping at several of the small towns was just perfect giving us an insight of how the locals enjoy life. It was impossible not to check out real estate ads just to see what our money could buy and boy it is a tempting thought to do just that!
One of the highlights all of us extremely enjoyed was the hands on Tuscan cooking lesson. The chef was so personable and showed us how to make a fabulous meal with such few ingredients. I think every bit of food we prepared was eaten with no leftovers. He had a friend come by who owned an organic winery nearby and we sampled all of his wines and he sent us back to the hotel with what was left in the bottles where we proceeded to finish them off in the hotel lobby while laughing and talking. We drank a lot that night!
The lunch prepared by the butcher was a definite experience. The meat just kept coming and each one was better than the last. I do have to say the Italians do like their meat on the rare side. I would have liked it cooked a few minutes longer, but it all tasted good and it was entertaining to watch the cooks with their preparations. The cuts of meat were something to see and we all left with our bellies full!
Our hotel in Florence, Grand Hotel Villa Medici was very nice. Our room and bathroom was newly remodeled with a nice contemporary style. The hotel was in a convenient location although a few of the streets that led to it seemed a little seedy and deserted to walk down at night. After one night of that we figured out which ones to avoid and got around just fine.
Our tour guide in Florence was very knowledgeable and it was obvious he loved what he did. Our free time was spent exploring which included the Accademia, Uffizi and of course shopping in a shoppers paradise. The market had changed quite a bit since I was there ten years ago, but I guess that's expected.
Lots more immigrants now selling products from China which is sad and I understand why the officials are trying to make some changes to help improve the situation. All of the Italian made pieces are so beautiful it's a shame to spoil them with items with not as good a quality.
Our farewell dinner at the Osteria Di Giovanni was a wonderful restaurant and the food was very delicious. You planned a perfect farewell dinner for us and I thank you for that. They even cooked one of our steaks medium rare and I couldn't get enough of it. From start to finish it was perfect!
Thank you again Tommaso for planning a wonderful trip for all of us to enjoy and remember forever. It was definitely a trip of a lifetime and we will have lasting memories of it forever. You did a fabulous job planning every detail to perfection. I would not hesitate at all to have you plan my next trip and will highly recommend you to friends and relatives. A big thank you goes out to your staff as well as I'm sure all of this could not be possible without them.
Hugs and Kisses,
Sandy V.Tutto Bene Winery Group Tour
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Dirusha and Paul T.
"Hello Giulia and Tommaso, we are having a wonderful time here. We went to Positano and Pompei today. They were both amazing!! We took so many pics!! Look for the circle on front, we had a gelato and and drinks here while looking at the sea. It was a beautiful drive. Today, we are going to Capri. We will see you later! Ciao!"
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Mr. and Mrs. Norm & Lori M. - Honeymoon Italy
We loved it!!!
We can't wait to go back one day.
It was everything we thought it would be and more and we definitely did not want to come home so soon. What did you see and do while you were there? We visited the Vatican, (amazing!) The ruins, Pantheon and the Coliseum. Everything was so large and overwhelming (in a good way). We also visited Florence and saw the statue of David at the Accademia museum. So many fantastic sights to see, food to eat and shopping.
We loved everything about Florence the most. It was fascinating to experience the Italian lifestyle from the narrow streets, the little shops, the many, many restaurants and how they extended into the streets for seating. Amazed at the lack of driving rules like we have in America. I like Italy's rules much better. LOL
Also loved that there wasn't music blaring everywhere. We sat and watched people often and noticed that how quiet it was yet still full of sounds. It was the sound of people visiting, walking, quiet traffic and local musicians playing in the piazza's. It was delightful and quite relaxing.
What did you dislike? Loved every minute of it.Just wanted to say thank you for making this the most enjoyable trip we've had. The treatment we received while in Italy from the hotel staff to the airlines was above and beyond our expectations.
The hotel staff at each hotel knew who we were as soon as we walked in the door and both hotels upgraded our rooms to ones with a private patio in Rome and a balcony in Florence.
I had a wonderful birthday on top of the honeymoon and everyone treated us like we were the only people there. Even the airlines brought us treats form the first class section and all the crew (not the pilots) came by to congratulate us on our honeymoon. This was on the trip home as our seats were separated. Norm visited the ticket agent before we got on the flight to see about changing out seats so we could sit together and they went as far as paging other passengers and asking them to move seats. And people DID!! It was awesome!! We honestly had the time of our lives and can't wait to go back some day. There is so much more we want to see next time.
Thank you again for treating us so well and making sure our honeymoon was perfect. We will never forget it or you and Trips2Italy. I'm definitely going to make sure I know more Italian next time. 🙂
You can count on us to spread the word about Trips2Italy. You all are wonderful!!
Ciao e Grazie!!
Mr. & Mrs. Norm and Lori M.
We can't wait to go back one day.
It was everything we thought it would be and more and we definitely did not want to come home so soon. What did you see and do while you were there? We visited the Vatican, (amazing!) The ruins, Pantheon and the Coliseum. Everything was so large and overwhelming (in a good way). We also visited Florence and saw the statue of David at the Accademia museum. So many fantastic sights to see, food to eat and shopping.
We loved everything about Florence the most. It was fascinating to experience the Italian lifestyle from the narrow streets, the little shops, the many, many restaurants and how they extended into the streets for seating. Amazed at the lack of driving rules like we have in America. I like Italy's rules much better. LOL
Also loved that there wasn't music blaring everywhere. We sat and watched people often and noticed that how quiet it was yet still full of sounds. It was the sound of people visiting, walking, quiet traffic and local musicians playing in the piazza's. It was delightful and quite relaxing.
What did you dislike? Loved every minute of it.Just wanted to say thank you for making this the most enjoyable trip we've had. The treatment we received while in Italy from the hotel staff to the airlines was above and beyond our expectations.
The hotel staff at each hotel knew who we were as soon as we walked in the door and both hotels upgraded our rooms to ones with a private patio in Rome and a balcony in Florence.
I had a wonderful birthday on top of the honeymoon and everyone treated us like we were the only people there. Even the airlines brought us treats form the first class section and all the crew (not the pilots) came by to congratulate us on our honeymoon. This was on the trip home as our seats were separated. Norm visited the ticket agent before we got on the flight to see about changing out seats so we could sit together and they went as far as paging other passengers and asking them to move seats. And people DID!! It was awesome!! We honestly had the time of our lives and can't wait to go back some day. There is so much more we want to see next time.
Thank you again for treating us so well and making sure our honeymoon was perfect. We will never forget it or you and Trips2Italy. I'm definitely going to make sure I know more Italian next time. 🙂
You can count on us to spread the word about Trips2Italy. You all are wonderful!!
Ciao e Grazie!!
Mr. & Mrs. Norm and Lori M.
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Richard and Bernice P.
" Amber,Thank you for your help in planning and helping us have a great time in Rome. It was well organized and well executed through your organization. You even did a reasonable job of providing good weather for us. I believe that we saw the major highlights that one would wish to see in a three day visit to Rome.Thank you again,Richard and Bernice "
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Callen
"Hi Giulia, I just wanted to thank you for everything! I Had a fantastic time in Rome. The Hotel and the tours were great. Don't worry I threw my coin in Trevi so I will be back in Rome. And when I plan my trip you'll be the first to know. Thanks again Ciao!"
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E. & M. Rumore - Sicily Customized Group Tour
Dear Ana & Tommaso:Thank you....Thank you.....Thank you..... for the wonderful trip to Sicily planned for the Daughters of Italian Heritage. We all had such a wonderful time....the trip was amazing. The time and detail that was put into connecting a lot of us with our families and heritage while in Sicily was something we will all remember for a long time. Francisco did a fantastic job keeping us all together and explaining everything to us along the way. Victor and Vincent captured it all in their photos and video which we will cherish always. And of course Tommaso, made the whole trip even more exciting with all the extra little things he shared with us along the way. TRIPS2ITALY is the BEST. Ciao!
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Greg P.
...Where do i start All i can say i had a great vacation in italy and i met some of the nicest people, it was money well spent, thank you for let me enjoy your country, like it was mine!
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Karl
"What a place to fall in love! The wonder coast is a painting, people here are so friendly!"
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Kathy and Walker B.
We wanted to thank Trips 2 Italy for our fabulous trip Apr 14-21. Everything was absolutely perfect!Our driver in Rome, Raphael, ended up at the wrong terminal to meet us, which initially concerned us that there would be problems. However, when he arrived - out of breath and so apologetic - everything went smoothly. He gave us a wonderful introduction to the beauty and history of Rome, while driving us around to see some of the sights. From there, every detail was perfect: every reservation, the weather, the hotels were spectacular. The way the trip was planned out, we had plenty of time for our scheduled events, plus plenty of time to wander on our own, or return to the hotels to relax. Language was no barrier - we used lots of hand gestures and smiles, as suggested. The food and wine were excellent, from the street food we found in Florence, to the casual lunches, to the excellent breakfasts at both hotels, to the elegant dinners we enjoyed both in Rome and Florence. In one restaurant in Florence, we discovered the owner had lived in Houston. As fellow "Texans", he gave us a bottle of wine as we left. We enjoyed it with our sandwiches while sitting in the sun in the Piazza Santa Maria Novella the next day. Our day in Tuscany was also a success, especially the lunch at the winery. Our ideas of returning home with wines from Italy was easily accomplished with the shipping they offered, and we added olive oils and balsamic vinegar to our order - a special treat for us in a few weeks from now. The natural beauty of the landscape was breathtaking. The history of the country is brought to life in the beautiful cities and villages we visited. Everywhere the art fills the eye and the soul. Our flights were all on time!! It was our first experience flying on KLM, and their service is first class. The airports were easy to navigate, as were the train stations. All was easy and perfect, as promised, and all went beyond our expectations. Ideas for our next trip to Italy entered the conversation on the flight home. We will return to Italy and to Trips 2 Italy when we are ready for our next adventure. Thank you for everything you planned and prepared for us. We did send a postcard from Florence, but couldn't wait for its arrival to tell you how much we loved our trip.This was the easiest travel experience we've had in many years, and we are sharing our happy stories and pictures with all our friends and family. Gratefully,Kathy and Walker B.
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Mark M. - Brighton, MI LAST OLD
Had a great trip. We really enjoyed all of it We would give high marks to the hotels and the the tours Our only stumble was the weather in Venice Could have used another day in the Florence/Tuscany area, really nice. Rome time was perfect amount, with the day we added I recall you saying that you had minimal experience with the tour company out of Houston. We thought they did a great job not only with the agenda, but the pre-trip call (very helpful), and the gondola follow up Thanks again for all your work! Mark M. Brighton, MI
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Kathy R. - AAA World of Travel Arizona
Fank got his documents. He said, "man those people are very thorough. Should have used them from the start."So I said there's always next time, and he agreed.
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Dana M. C.
"Thank you Tomasso for all the planning you and your team did with Mary. It looks like a wonderful trip. My kids, husband and myself are really looking forward to the trip. You all put a lot of time, effort and planning in it. I just wanted to drop you a quick note. Thanks again! Ciao!Dana M. C. "
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Pat Thomas Roux Travel
"Dear Tommaso: I finally had lunch with Lynn and Sharon and they regaled me with all the wonderful stories of their adventures in Italy.They were 100% pleased with their experience. They loved the neighborhood feel of their Rome hotel, and they received gluten-free breakfast delights every day. The tours were very good, but they found the headphone equipment to be lacking, so they didnt use them and just stayed close to the guides. The Vatican and St. Peters tour was also delightful.They loved the Lucca Palace and being in Lucca Their favorite hotel was the in Florence. They other had balconies with different views and they were enthralled with the cityThey said that your booklet with touring information and restaurants was fabulous, so keep doing that! Their flights were perfect, and they cant stop talking about it.and they wish they were back in Italy already.THANK YOU again for giving them such a memorable experience, and I certainly will be back to you with future Italy travelers"
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Patricia Z.
We had a great time and everything went very smoothy. It was incredible and very historical. I wish I could go back in time. You did a fantastic job planning our memorable vacation together. It worked out perfectly. I loved Rome and Sorrento and would love to go back I don't think anyone could have organized it better. You have given us some great memories with my parents. It was a great pleasure working with you and I hope we can do it again."
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Chetan P.
Hi Tommaso, As we come to the end of our time in Monterosso, I would like to thank you and the rest of your team for looking after us so well. It was truly a pleasure traveling with you. You've made us feel so comfortable and at ease with all the arrangements and I would highly recommend your services. Ciao e grazie mille I miei amici.
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Clara & David G. - Rome & Venice Short Trip To Italy
Thank you, Emily; yes, I am happy to reply with our experience.
We enjoyed Italy very much. The vouchers worked perfectly in every case. It was no trouble at all finding all of the meeting places. Every service provided was of good quality.
In Venice, we toured the Doges Palace and learned what was done in order to establish law and order in Venice. We also toured St. Marks. Though it was cold and pouring rain, it was worth it. Restaurant Osteria Al Milion, San Giovanni Christiomo, 5841 has quintessential Venetian charm, a welcoming attitude, warmth, excellent cuisine, and service.
In Rome, we toured the City, the churches, the Vatican, and the catacombs. Per your suggestion, Restaurant 34, was excellent. We didnt know we should have reserved, but were offered a table anyway and received excellent service. The Tagliolini with clams was very yummy. It was fun to watch the waiters buzz around to all the tables patiently, yet with that Italian flair, explaining the dishes in both English and Italian. We walked miles and miles in the daytime and evenings to explore the history and were awed by the cultures of both cities.
We had many favorite sof which is The Hotel Columbia, which abounded in charm, including a chandelier in our room trimmed in beautiful Murano Glass. The service was exquisite. Both hotels were centrally located, so everything was within walking distance. The timing and quality of our tours (all told, we took five) was convenient and the information presented was understandable, and questions were answered knowledgably and enthusiastically. The Hotel Columbia comped us a basket of fresh fruit for my husband's birthday, which was a very nice surprise.
Thank you, also for gifting us the bottle of champagne to help with our celebration.
One of the first impressions was the seemingly endless graffiti defacing the exteriors of buildings all along the train route between the two cities and in many places within the cities, which detracts measurably from Italian charm. An equal, if not more-so a detraction is the pervasive, invasive smoking that goes on in public areas. We were not able to enjoy our meals while seated at table outside of the restaurants for this reason. The only other downside is the aggressiveness of street vendors, who should, likewise be outlawed or at least restricted.
None of these downsides have a thing to do with the service we received from Trips2Italy.
We will ask for your services again in the future and enthusiastically recommend you. Servizio eccellente!
Clara and David G.
Houston, TX U.S.A.
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Frank L.
"Dear Tommaso and Ana, we are in heaven Some of the merchants remember us from the last trip. The weather has been perfect. Today we are sight-seeing. The food is great as your know + we are eating and drinking our way around Sorrento. See you when we return."
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Tym and Geralyn Kelley - Sicily Custom Vacation
Dear Ana and Tommasso, We want to thank you for the wonderful customized trip to Sicily. It was a trip of a lifetime and a dream come true. Everything about the trip was perfect, including having Tommasso along with us. This was definitely a trip we will never forget.....it was perfect. TRIPS2ITALY is great and we would definitely recommend your agency to anyone wanting to see beautiful Italy and Sicily.
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Clarence and Brenda
Birthday and Wedding Anniversary - Rome, Florence, Venice (September 21-30, 2014)My husband and I just wanted to thank you (and your whole team) for a truly wonderful blessed experience of our trip to Italy. WE thank you for going. Above and beyond! The scheduling of drivers pick-up to and from the airports, to the tour guides, and all the tour guides was amazing. We were bumped up from all the other tour groups and had easier access compared to the other people visiting the sites. It seems that people gave us top priority and treated us with respect throughout the whole trip. We want to thank you for creating the perfect vacation for us. My birthday celebration and wedding anniversary was truly a dream come true.I must say we had the time of our lives in your beautiful country. The trip was absolutely amazing! We loved all of the places, we were treated so well, and everything was so organized. Thanks again for arranging it all and making it happen.Again, many thanks for all your efforts and I look forward to working with you on plans for future trips to Italy soon.Mr. Tommaso De Poi gave us excellent advice on what to wear, eat, and how to handle money exchanges. The whole team from Trips2italy are from Italy, so please use their advice. To others that will read our comments in the beginning, I was skeptical on going, but I would have missed a life time trip of my dreams. The trip was absolutely amazing! We loved Rome, Florence, and Venice. Please take the tours of the different places and learn about the people and culture. The food was amazingly good. The hotels were top notch. On our wedding anniversary night returning from dinner my Lord, the room had rose petals from the door entrance, bathroom, floor and bed, large box of delicious chocolate candy, and bath robes with slippers.There really are not any words to explain our trip to Italy.
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Maureen B.
" Thanks for your email! Italy was amazing, I'm so glad we picked the places that we did. Each had it's own personality and we loved exploring them all.We loved walking around Venice, Burano is one of my favorite places in the world! It is so picturesque and adorable. We loved the Doge's Palace tour and walking through the Bridge of Sighs. We found amazing coffee house with live music and good food. The food tour in Rome was one of the highlights of our trip! The places we went to were so perfect and the tour guide (Anna) was amazing. It was such a great way to see the city, I would highly recommend it to anyone. The Vatican was of course incredible and we loved seeing the ruins and walking around. Our Pompeii tour guide (Francesco) was so passionate and informative. You could tell he really cared about his town and his tour, he had so much to say about everything. It was nice to have the private tour and I would continue to use him as a guide, he was really great. Sorrento had to be my favorite city we visited. The Hotel there was the best we stayed in, the view was incredible. The marina grande was so cute and just what we were looking for. The fresh food, gelato, shopping, just everything there was great. This town has an amazing vibe.The only disappointments were cancelled gondola tour but we did appreciate the customer service we received from your team around this. The transportation vouchers were great, everything went off without a hitch and everyone we interacted with was very helpful. It was really nice to not have to worry about cars, the timing, and the trains. It was really easy and well managed. Thanks for your assistance and your planning. It was an unforgettable trip! "
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Fay C. - Corpus Christi, TX
we had a wonderful trip and are very grateful for your excellent planning. It was such a relief to know you had handled every detail and we simply had to show up and present vouchers. We loved all the tour guides and gained much from their wealth of knowledge on Italy, art and the culture of each city The hotels were all excellent with great breakfast and accommodations. We were close to the historical monuments, museums and churches which were beautiful and amazing I agree with L, the tour to Chianti was the highlight. Our guide was charming and shared the background on the region as we drove. I loved the winery tour and everyone we met. We have already been recommending you to our friends and will continue to do so. Thank you for a memorable trip. It was fun, inspiring and relaxing because you had handled all the details Thank you! Fay C. Corpus Christi, TX
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Alison, Zan and Wyn
Hello Tommaso,Our Italian adventure was absolutely, positively perfect in every way! The itinerary was filled with amazing experiences that we may never have found on our own Each hotel - Florence, Sorrento and Rome - was ideal for our family and all located close to the sights and attractions we most wanted to experience. It would be impossible to write every positive impression we had, but of particular note was the pizza making day with Luccia, the guide - Elvira - at Pompeii and Pompeii ( ! ), the day trip to San Gimagnano/Sienna, and SERGIO who treated us like royalty, and the cooking class in Florence. As you promised, the sites and smells, the freshest food and flavors, the sun drenched colors of Italy were all too good to be true.As you know it was my boys' first trip to Italy I hope we will all be able to return many times again in our lifetimes. There were so many special moments and experiences that we will never forget. My utmost thanks to you and your staff who created such extraordinary travel for usYou are our travel planning hero and we thank you for all that you did to make our adventure something we will never forget!
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Angela, Steve and Allan
"Dear Tommaso, having a wonderful time here! Claudio + Carlo are wonderful, warm, people who treats you like royalties. The view of the countryside from our window is spectacular. We have been to Pienza, Monteriggioni, Siena, Cortona, San Gimignano and Certaldo. Ciao!"
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Kevin
"Ciao! Come stai? We are having a wonderful and busy time. Our tours were excellent. Mary, the owner, Angelo and Alberto have made our stay in Rome a wonderful and memorable one. Arrivederci Roma! Grazie"
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Susie B. - Town & Country Travel
"Good Morning Tommaso, Spoke with the T today and they wanted me to be sure I let you know that their entire trip was just perfect...they wouldn't have changed a thing!The hotel was so perfect that they agreed that if they went back, they would stay at the same place. They also thought breakfast there was amazing. Getting around from the hotel was so easy as it was so centrally located to all that they wanted to do.Ray and Vicki were so happy to have had the private car, especially when they arrived. They were very punctual and the transfers were very smooth.And the cooking class...that was the one thing Vicki wasn't sure she wanted to do. But in the end, it was the favorite of both Ray and Vicki of all the things they did in Rome! Definitely what they keep talking about the most as they got a little tour along the way/return of parts of Italy that most tourists don't see.You did WONDERFUL Tommaso! Can't wait to use your services again! Thank you for making me look good 🙂 "
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Robert and Donna A. - Hixson, TN
We want to thank you again for the wonderful trip to Italy. We had a great time!... We can not thank you enough for such a wonderful experience. The restaurants that you suggested were as great as your schedule. Your guides were very helpful and informative. It was the perfect blend of relaxation and busy cities You made our trip personnel, epic and a perfect anniversary Robert and Donna A. Hixson, TN
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Robert and Barbara B.
"Buongiorno!I wanted to thank you and congratulate you on a job well done. Our trip was fantastic. It was everything we wanted and more. Your assistance and coordination of the hotels, private drivers, tour guides, and transportation was flawless. We simply needed our vouchers and everything went like clockwork. Having assurances that everything was taken care of allowed us to have a trouble-free and stress-free vacation. Even Bob was able to relax!I was quite impressed with the professionalism and promptness of everyone involved in our trip. And the icing on the cake was the champagne on our final day. That was a classy ending to a wonderful time in Italy.Highlights: Sorrentos Tramontano Hotel lovely and flavorful l tomatoes Our driver, Gildo, and our drive along Amalfi Coast Ravello and its gorgeous pottery gigantic lemons excellent meal at Carusos in Sorrento Italys high-speed trains and their efficiency our Coliseum/Forum walking tour guide Rome food tour going to Sunday mass at the Vatican and seeing the Pope in St. Peters Square San Gimignano (and its gelato) Uffizi Gallery David Thank you and I will refer anyone to Trips 2 Italy! If you would like for me to post on TripAdvisor, I will be glad to do so.Barbara "
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Patty - Fitz Travel
Tommaso,Finally, Amy and I connected Her Family Italy Vacation was wonderful. She couldnt say enough nice things about the trip, the plans and how great it was to have the private driver!!!!! YEAH!She wanted me to pass onto you that their guide in Rome Simon- was outstanding. He was great with the family and the kids. He definite added value to their tours. She was so pleased to have had such an informed and interesting guide. I guess he interacted with the kids, too. Sort of quizzed them on what they has seen. Lots of fun.Their favorite hotel was in Venice. They loved Venice. It was not what they had expected and were pleasantly surprised. Mr. N. admitted that they could never have seen and did everything, had they tried this alone. ?The loved the Midevel Village Tour and were very happy that it was done this wayThey had a wonderful time and she will happily refer my name onto others going to Italy!!!Very successful. Thank you for all your help I look forward to my next client going to Italy.
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Fay C.
we had a wonderful trip and are very grateful for your excellent planning. It was such a relief to know you had handled every detail and we simply had to show up and present vouchers. We loved all the tour guides and gained much from their wealth of knowledge on Italy, art and the culture of each city The hotels were all excellent with great breakfast and accommodations. We were close to the historical monuments, museums and churches which were beautiful and amazing I agree with L, the tour to Chianti was the highlight. Our guide was charming and shared the background on the region as we drove. I loved the winery tour and everyone we met. We have already been recommending you to our friends and will continue to do so. Thank you for a memorable trip. It was fun, inspiring and relaxing because you had handled all the details Thank you!
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Ysenia and David L.
Just wanted to thank you for your time spent with us in planning our trip and sharing with us all of the joys of Italy. The trip was beyond our expectations. Each day we found something more beautiful than the previous day. It was truly a remarkable and very enjoyable and relaxing vacation. Everyone at the hotels was very helpful. I don't know what could have made the trip betterSpecial thanks should go to the tour guide in Florence Also in Rome the walking tour of Italywas GREAT!! So BEAUTIFUL!! So much history and art! We LOVED it!!... Thank you for all your help in making this dream vacation become a reality! All the hotels were so close to the train station and the museum reservations saved us so much time. The trains were so nice and comfortable. Everything worked out perfectly
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Lauren + Ben K.
"Dear Tommaso, we are having a wonderful time! Thank you so much for everything. Just about to tour rome today. All of your suggestions have been perfecto! We can't wait to see what comes next."
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Susan and David
"Buongiorno Tommaso! We're having a great time! Tuscany is beautiful + the food +wine is delicious. There was so much to see in Rome + Pompeii was fascinating I think we are going to stay here! Thanks for your help. Grazie molto bene Mr. Davide"
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Chan
" Tommaso, Great trip so far, Vatican was fantastic!Having great time!"
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Kara S. and Family
It was an amazing trip your company is wonderful I could not have been happier with everything.
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Patrick & Leigh M. Honeymoon
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Sherri T. - Cruise Capers Travel
Hi Tommaso, just a quick note to let you know hoe much the N. (Clients) enjoyed their trip. The only thing they said they would do different is the private gondola tour they did.
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Lynn H. Austin, TX
The planning information provide prior to the trip the documents sent and the entire experience was fantastic. It was a wonderful trip. We will certainly use you again when we return. Which other countries had agents such as yours. It made life so much easier with your planning.Lynn H. Austin, TX Thanksgiving week 2012
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Orlin and Judy H. - Peoria, AZ
Because of our trip2Italy we come back with a many good memories of your glorious homeland. We enjoyed each City: Rome, Florence and Venice for different reasons Each City left us with impressions, not just about the culture, but about her histories, impressive leaders and artists and geography. Our dislikes are so minimal they are not worth mentioning; our likes could fill a small booklet Your help in setting this Trips2Italy up gave us the gift of an unpressured safe trip. We found ourselves sitting back and enjoying the rides, sights, sounds and sensation that is Italy. Orlin and Judy H. Peoria, AZ
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Diana and Toby J.
"Tommaso, Buongiorno once again you created a fabulous holiday. we love it here. we always speak highly of you."
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Sue and Greg C.
"Thanks Maria for organizing our trip to Italy in June.It was everything and more than we expected.Your attention to detail was excellent and everything went as planned.We particularly enjoyed our tour of Pisa and appreciated your hard work in organizing the tight scheduled. Greg and I were delighted with the time and effort you placed in makingthis a special trip for us. "
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Matsie L.
Enjoyed staying at the selected hotels, especially in Sienna. Beautiful view from the 7th floor terrace at night of the city. Trips 2 Italy had first class drivers who met us at the airports, train stations, and tour guides for all of the excursions. There was really not one glitch during the trip. One of our drivers was a little late due to traffic. My only regret was not taking an earlier train to Florence or Rome so that I could enjoy the scenery during the day. Would use Trips 2 Italy again if I were to travel back to Italy. Thanksgiving week 2012
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Katrina S. - Travel Time Agency - Tuscany Vacation Birthday Celebration
Good Morning Stacie and Tommaso,
As Stacie can verify, I posted pictures and my adventures of the trip on Facebook daily. Here are some notes I wrote to my son, Erik. It was truly a trip of a lifetime for me. I loved every minute of it. From the seamless travel of connections and drivers to the locations of the hotels. I will be a walking billboard for Trip2Italy. Thank you so much for everything!!!! It was a fantastic trip. Really, it was!!!
Now back to the trip of my life time..
This was my first tour into Chianti region. As you can see the rolling hills, the vines, and cypress trees. The lust green country side. This tour had about 30 people and was on a big bus. The kind I did not want to travel on but it only happened once. All the other tours was in small vans or cars. I picked one seed from the tree and now trying to grow it here. Its got a sprout coming out of it and of course, its in an expresso cup. LOL
If a picture could say a thousand words. The right is a photo and the left is my painting of the roof tops. I love Siena and all its earthy colors!
Siena is on top of hill and you can see for miles. I am thinking of painting the roof tops thinking watercolors. You could see the lines of the city change over time as the walls of 1300s to protect their fine city grew wider with time. I climbed a tower of the town hall that had over 400 steps up and 400 steps down. The stairwell was narrow and the steps were worn. Can you imagine what these steps could tell you about the history of the town of Siena. The wars, the joy, and sorrow of the town. The black plague was a big influence on the town. Generations were destroyed.
Volterra, Alabaster mined there then Siena Again.
Siena, since the age of the city has very narrow streets. Old fashion lanterns. One of the couples I met on my last wine tour were from Canada, St John Island. After the tour we went out to eat on one of these narrow steep alleys. Well, after tasting a number of glasses of wine. Here we sat at a restaurant that had outdoor seating. Tasha and I had Pici spaghetti with sheeps guts intestines with a gravy sauce. It was quite good. Well after sharing a bottle of wine with them and the meal ended. I was starting to be effected by this steep narrow avenue. Our stools were cut to feel balance on the hill. I thanked them for the time together and excused myself. I was fine once I started walking back to my hotel. It was a wonderful day and evening but the feeling of falling down the hill.
I think the best part ( besides the expresso, gelato, and wine, in that order) was meeting others from around the world. A number of Australians, Americans, English, Canadian, and Switzerland. Tasha and Steve was my first connection.
Then came Sheila from Switzerland, and Liz from Baltimore. I spend a day with each of travelers and it made it much more enjoyable. We shared experiences and knowledge of the trip and day. I have still connections from Liz. I wrote to Tasha via email and no reply yet. They both might be still traveling. I think they were having a 6 weeks holiday.
Kathrina S. - Travel Time Agency's Client
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5/5
Cindy P. Huntington Beach, CA
We knew we were in good hands since you took such good care of my niece Michelle 5 years ago. The trip was terrific, enjoyed the diversity of nationalities, etc. Staff was accommodating and welcoming and we felt secure that everything was taken care of from your end. The blue book was helpful Thanks again. Cindy P. Huntington Beach, CA
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5/5
Richard T.
"We had a wonderful time in Italy. Italy is a magical and beautiful place!!!The only thing I was disappointing in was we didn't have a view of the Colosseum from our room in the Gladiatori Thanks again for all of your help."
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5/5
Jim & Chris B. - Carlsbad, CA
Wonderful trip, Rome was beautiful & the Hotel was more than we expected. Location was close to all the main tourist sites & attractions We would like to express our gratitude & appreciation to both you personally and also Mr. Tommaso De Poi for ensuring that what we had hoped would be a great trip, turned out to be a FANTASTIC one. Jim & Chris B. Carlsbad, CA
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5/5
Adrian and Betty C. Estero, FL
Overall we had a great time. All the Guides were great and we really enjoyed all the places that we visited. The first Hotel, in Sorrento although nice and comfortable with a nice view we found a few things that could be improved upon Our favorites of the vacation were the Amalfi Coast Drive, the Cooking Class in Sorrento, the Market in Palermo , the drive to and time spent in Erice, Sicily and the various spots in Rome e.g. Sistine Chapel, The Pantheon, The Trevi Fountain etc One final comment, Trips2Italy provided a great itinerary and excellent details of each location to further our enjoyment, I would, and already have, recommended using your Travel Company if traveling to Italy.
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5/5
Laurie M. and Family
Italy was amazing! We had so much fun. The history is evident everywhere you turn We were able to see so many facets of Italy: the Mediterranean coast, the busy city of Rome, the Tuscan city of Florence, and the canals of Venice! What diversity!We had a pizza making class in Sorrento that was one of the favorite things we did! We were treated like family. It was amazing!... Our visit to Pompeii was so educational. Our tour guide, Francesco, was so passionate about the history and telling us what life was like there Rome was an anomaly with its ancient ruins standing in the middle of a busy city! The Coliseum, Roman forum, and of course the Vatican and St. Peter's Basilica were astounding! The Trevi fountain was under restoration, so there was no water in it. That was a little disappointing The Pantheon was beautiful too. Instead of Orvieto we stopped in Pienza. What a darling little town. The views of Tuscany were breathtaking. Florence had the Palazzo Vecchio where the statues were unreal!... Padua was a nice stop. Scrovegni Chapel and St. Anthony's Basilica were beautiful.Venice, how is it above water??? The islands were unique. Watching the glass blowing on Murano was so interesting. Burano's little fishing village feel was cool. Torcello was pretty, The gondola ride was fun, and taking water taxis everywhere was pretty exciting.I can't say enough about the tour guides or the drivers. They were so helpful, friendly, and informational! They wanted us to be happy and get the most out of our trip. We did not have one bad guide. They were so fun, always smiling, giving us an education as we wentWe should have stayed longer!... Our travel was seamless. There were no plane delays or issues, everyone was there when they were supposed to be to pick us up with one exception in Rome. He apologized and notified the guide so she knew we would be late. All of the guides were on time as well. The nicest part of this vacation was having everything planned for us! Like you said, we did not have to think about anything except having fun! I can't imagine having taken this trip any other way! You made our vacation a memorable one! Thank you so much Tommaso!... I am happy to give you and your company a review. Be assured that it will be glowing! You do excellent work!
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5/5
Katie W.
"We had the time of our lives in Italia and loved every wakening moment of it. We did everything that was schedule, and also scheduled a three island tour while we were in Venice!... Absolutely breathtaking and gorgeous! We had a full day in Venice and wanted to plan something while we were there. It fit perfectly in our schedule before the amazing gondola ride- which was definitely one of our favorite things. We seriously loved everything! But our top favorites were the food and wine tour in Rome, the cooking class in Florence (we actually were able to bump up to the VIP cooking class where we went to a villa in Tuscany!) and of course the Gondola ride in Venice. There honestly was nothing we disliked. The schedule flowed perfectly! I cannot believe how flawless everything was. We could not wait to wake up the next day and start our new adventure together. It was the trip of a lifetime for us.I want you to know that we are so thankful for your help. We loved the Prosecco that was at each hotel from you too! So thoughtful of you. I would love to recommend this travel agency to anyone going to Italy. Everything went so well and we loved it. We will be talking about this trip all of our lives. Thank you again! "
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5/5
Tom
"Tommaso, we had a great day on our trip to Volterra! We are having a great time"
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5/5
Margaret
"Buongiorno Tommaso, arrived safely and spent the first day walking around city centers. Amazingly beautiful great food Hotel Very nice Looking forward to next week."
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5/5
Chris Ken & Family - Amalfi Coast Family Vacation
Subject: Thank you so much for arranging such a fabulous trip to Italy for our Family!
HI Tommaso,
I just wanted to thank you so much for arranging the best vacation ever for our family! We were so impressed with the quality of the drivers and guides you arranged for us on the trip....all very experienced, punctual and friendly. Massimo was an amazing driver, especially on the Amalfi coast! We loved the private boat tour to Capri and the weather couldn't have been better! Great days in Pompeii, Paestum, Gragnano, Naples, Herculaneum and climbing Vesuvius. We loved all the food experiences...we will never forget the amazing pizza making evening and the very professional and classy white fig tasting.
Note: Buffalo Mozzarella tasting was so good...but no tours on Fridays.
The owner did describe the process verbally. We loved the hotel ....so clean, great breakfasts and perfectly located by the sea, and a short walk to town which we needed after eating so much!
I have never arranged for a private tour before, but would not hesitate to do it again with Trips2Italy!. Here is a picture of our group.
Thank you so much!
Chris, Ken & Family
HI Tommaso,
I just wanted to thank you so much for arranging the best vacation ever for our family! We were so impressed with the quality of the drivers and guides you arranged for us on the trip....all very experienced, punctual and friendly. Massimo was an amazing driver, especially on the Amalfi coast! We loved the private boat tour to Capri and the weather couldn't have been better! Great days in Pompeii, Paestum, Gragnano, Naples, Herculaneum and climbing Vesuvius. We loved all the food experiences...we will never forget the amazing pizza making evening and the very professional and classy white fig tasting.
Note: Buffalo Mozzarella tasting was so good...but no tours on Fridays.
The owner did describe the process verbally. We loved the hotel ....so clean, great breakfasts and perfectly located by the sea, and a short walk to town which we needed after eating so much!
I have never arranged for a private tour before, but would not hesitate to do it again with Trips2Italy!. Here is a picture of our group.
Thank you so much!
Chris, Ken & Family
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5/5
Frank and Carolina W.
Maria, Okay, you girls are just truly fantastic professionals. The vacation was perfectly organized and went off without any problems. We enjoyed ourselves completely. We want to thank you especially for all the nice little touches like the wines at the hotels when we arrived and the wine on my birthday. Now I will tell you the things we most liked and why. First, the hotel in Rome because of the super friendly and helpful staff and its great location which gave us inexpensive access to the whole city I should also mention Federica who was our favorite tour guide of the whole trip (colosseum and ancient rome) We loved the hotel in Florence because of its close location to the train and car rental, friendly staff and lovely bathroom Our favorite lodging was the apartment at the Borgo I cannot even describe how beautiful and peaceful that place is. The wine tasting tour on my birthday was one of the high points of our vacation. We also loved the hotel in Venice it had a large balcony patio where we could sit outside, eat and drink and watch all the activity on the grand canal if I was a wealthy man, I would buy an apartment in Rome and a Borgo in the TuscanyThanks again for every thing. It was all we dreamed of and more.
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5/5
Milan K
"Tommaso,This thank you comes a bit late as I have been struggling with the words to express what a fabulous trip we had to Courmayeur, Italy and more significantly, the service you provided for us. The hotel in Courmayeur was perfect, both in the accommodations and the professionalism and personal service of the staff and its location close to the ski lift and to the main shopping promenade. The in Milan was over the top, gorgeous hotel, proximity to the underground metro, and the exquisite service by the staff, particularly the Guest Relations Manager He was very concerned to make our stay memorable and he even gave us his cell phone number to call if Deb got fatigued during the day due to her injured knee. As you indicated, the hotel even went and procured the wheelchair for us and it was waiting at the hotel upon our arrival. We know all of this would not have happened without your arranging the trip, picking the hotels, and coordinating logistics for my wife with her injured knee. Your professionalism is exemplary! Thank you for a trip that, according to our children, we will remember for the rest of our lives. If you ever need a testimonial, please do not hesitate to give me a call, Id be glad to give one (or several!)."
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5/5
Gary
"I'm having a little trouble with the language. I misread your "italian Phrases" sheet and thought "come va" meant "what is your name" the lady at hotel Villa Maria said "bene", so I thought her name was benny, after that, I,d say "Ciao Benny" and " Buonasera Benny" Now I know she thinks I'm a complete idiot."
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5/5
Scott & Georgetta
Buongiorno Emily!
Our Italy adventure was amazing.
It was so nice to know what was on the agenda each day and have it laid out, but yet we had down time built in to relax and revisit anything we wanted to see again.
We also appreciate all the help from the Italy staff when the Capri boat tour was cancelled due to weather.
Trips2Italy helped make this a trip of a lifetime.
Ciao e Grazie to all!!!
Scott and Georgetta
Our Italy adventure was amazing.
It was so nice to know what was on the agenda each day and have it laid out, but yet we had down time built in to relax and revisit anything we wanted to see again.
We also appreciate all the help from the Italy staff when the Capri boat tour was cancelled due to weather.
Trips2Italy helped make this a trip of a lifetime.
Ciao e Grazie to all!!!
Scott and Georgetta
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5/5
Michael and Maria A.
We had a wonderful trip to Italy. And without a doubt, our whole family enjoyed Lake Como the best !!! The lake and environs are stunning and was one of the most lovely and relaxing hotels we have ever visited. It was a perfect way to end our vacation. While we certainly enjoyed our entire trip and all of the arrangements you assisted us with, I would have to say that the visit to the winery in Chianti was a highlight. The owner was charming, the setting lovely and the food and wine exceptional Thanks again for all of your help.
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5/5
D. W.
"Thank you for a wonderful Italy vacation experience. We all agreed it was our best vacation yet. The total length of time was just right, as well as the time spent in Florence, Pisa, and the Cinque Terre.The flights over to Italy were seamless, with just the right amount of time in between the connectionsThe Hotel personnel were very pleasant and accommodating. This was a nice location and made for easy walking to the tourist sites. The room was accommodating, and we enjoyed the breakfast foods. On Sunday, we really enjoyed the small group walking tour and the tour guide who was very friendly and knowledgeable. It was very nice to be in a group of about 8 people, instead of a large group of 30 or so as we noticed as we walked around Monday's Tuscany tour and wine tasting were lots of fun, and Kelly purchased some wine to ship home!... The transfer from Hotel to train station, navigating the train station, and riding the train were pretty easy.Our arrival at Pisa, connection with the tour guide, storage of the luggage, and actual tour were perfectly timed. We also really enjoyed the tour guide and her descriptions of everything. Thanks for arranging the climb of the Pisa Tower! The tour of the Pisa cathedral was also fascinating The train ride to Monterosso Al Mare was easy too. The Hotel was easy to find, and in a great location! The daily breakfasts were great too. Your pick of this town and the hotel were superb. We really enjoyed our free time here. On Wednesday, we hiked between Monterosso and Vernazza, took some fabulous pictures, and then trained to the other towns for more touring, eating, and shopping. Thursday and Friday, we enjoyed sunning on the beach, relaxing, and enjoying the town.Fridays departure from Monterosso was good. The hotel was extremely accommodating by offering us a guest bathroom / shower to get cleaned up before departing the city. Again a perfect place to stay here!Our arrival and stay in Genoa was OK, but we were glad we didnt have any more time spent there. The big industrial environment, shipping port, etc. were not to our preference. TheHotel room was very niceAgain, overall, we had a GREAT vacation. I really appreciate your patience through all of our planning questions, and your attention to detail for us to have such a wonderful experience. I am already recommending your services to friends!..."
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5/5
Adel and Joe C
"Dear Tommaso, I Picked this card because I trip my hat to your excellent service and you should wear a crown!Thank you Ciao I love Italy"
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5/5
Donna C. and Susan D. B.
My daughter and I have been home from our wonderful trip to Italy... We had such a great time. Wanted to let you know our guides for tours were fantastic The cooking classes in Florence and Rome were the best. The chefs at both locations were so personable and welcoming! We came home with wonderful recipes, new friends, and great memories All of your planning worked well with no mishaps Thank you for planning so well and making our first trip to Italy such an enjoyable experience! We can't wait to return and explore the country more.
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5/5
Nino S.O.
The Lakes tour with the ferry round Lake Como, and the boat ride around Sirimione was especially memorable. The G Hotel was an excellent choice, as it is near the Metro, and its a beautiful hotel, one of the better ones I have stayed in. Although the tour in both the Liguria and Lake Tour were mostly from Argentina, and could hardly speak English, and slightly older set, some were very nice Thanks for arranging the tour.
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5/5
John A. - Houston, TX
The trip was great. The family and I had a great time Thanks for setting up a vacation of a lifetime. Good Job!! John A. Houston, TX
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5/5
Wendy M.
"We loved the trip to Italy! We traveled June 4 - June 9. We left Rome and stopped in Assisi for lunch (beautiful mountain town), stopped in Siena and then spent 2 nights in Florence (an exciting city on a river and the tour of the Statue of David). Took an afternoon trip to Pisa. Then went to Bologna to walk through the markets and have lunch and stopped in Padua. Spent 2 nights in Venice with a gondola ride and toured the Murano glass factory! On the way back to Rome stopped in Montepulciano (right in the middle of Tuscany) for lunch. Spent 2 more nights in Rome and toured the Vatican - Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Square and Basilica. I loved seeing the countryside driving to each town. I liked stopping in the towns for a couple of hours for a small tour and then some free time. The tour was a good pace. We kept busy the whole time. Lucy,our tour guide, was an expert at knowing how much time to do everything - excellent pace. It was an excellent tour! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to get a good feel of what Tuscany, from Rome to Venice, is like. Ciao!Wendy "
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5/5
Shawn C.
"Just wanted to let you know we are having a great time, thank you for the champagne and chocolate on our anniversary... The dinner you set for us was amazing as well!! We have had an amazing trip so far! Thank you for everything!Shawn "
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5/5
Joe & Lori - Ron & Marcia
What a FANTASTIC trip!!! We love Italy and I could see myself living there someday. Your organization is absolutely first class, from start to finish, every detail was perfectly executed you and the rest of the entire staff were and are tremendous, true professionals and we are so very lucky Trips2Italy made our Italian experience a customized, once in a lifetime experience!!!
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5/5
Marcy G. and Family
Dear Tommaso, Thank you for planning our recent trip to Italy. It was an incredible experience and created many memories which our family will cherish for years. Everything was well organized and accommodations were perfect. We especially enjoyed our driver, Tomas, in Sienna, as well as our guide, Francesca, at the Colesseum and Forum. While all of our guides and drivers were very professional and knowledgeable, these two shined a little brighter.I would highly recommend your company to others in the future and thank you again for making our vacation memorable!Sincerely
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5/5
Tommaso Testing
The Gran Sasso with its majestic tops plus the Aternos Valley with its plateaus, forests, coves, lakes, and spring water combine to form a charming natural atmosphere in which the genius of the man has left its tracks with works that defy the centuries. All the places speak about history, art, spirituality and ancient civilization. The propitious atmosphere for the cult of the tradition is evidenced in its simple cuisine, poetry of the folklore and purity of its handicraft. These are the flavors of LAquila earth that will satisfy you.
Abruzzos capital lies at the foot of the Gran Sasso, whose peak, at 9596 ft, is the highest point of the Italian mainland south of the Alps.
The medieval LAquila is an intriguing town in its own right, as well as making an ideal base for travelling around the rest of Abruzzo. The name means the eagle, the symbol of empire. In fact the city was founded by Emperor Frederick II in 1240 as a bulwark against the popes.
Abruzzos capital lies at the foot of the Gran Sasso, whose peak, at 9596 ft, is the highest point of the Italian mainland south of the Alps.
The medieval LAquila is an intriguing town in its own right, as well as making an ideal base for travelling around the rest of Abruzzo. The name means the eagle, the symbol of empire. In fact the city was founded by Emperor Frederick II in 1240 as a bulwark against the popes.
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5/5
Rick M. - Marco Island, FL
We had a marvelous time in Italy... Our trip worked out just a planned. Our flights were all good, connections worked out. Rental car and driving was easier than we anticipated... Liguria was beautiful. Cesare in Monterosso was a great host. The apartment we used was large and very nice, we were spoiled for the rest of the trip. You told us Liguria required a lot of walking, but we were not prepared for the walking up or walking down or the distance we had to drag our luggage from the parked car. I encourage you to give stronger advise to people regarding the walking and the cost of parking... the Albergo San Lorenzo was a disappointment. The service and people were outstanding and very helpful. The room was small even by European standards... Our room was on the 1st floor and was extremely noisy... The truffle exhibit was fascinating! The sights and smells in the exhibit hall were fabulous... Our tours were just as we anticipated. The guide, Alexandra, was knowledgeable and very pleasant... The drivers were professional and very familiar with the roads... We hope this feedback is helpful. We had a great time on our Italian vacation. Thank you and all the staff at Trips 2 Italy! Rick M. and C.J. P. - Marco Island, FL
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5/5
Tai + Vickie
"Buon Giorno Tommaso, we arrive + begun to explore Italy. What a grand place to be in the world! We expect each day here will only get better + better! Thank you, Grazie!For having this experience possible for us! Arrivederci!"
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5/5
Scott and Valerie C. Lebanon, IN
We loved everything about the trip The second day was the day we were scheduled to do a walking tour of the Colosseum and Ancient Rome. We easily found our tour guide The tour guide was wonderful. She was a native of Rome and an archaeologist We eventually arrived in Sorrento. We were taken to our hotel only to fall in love with the hotel, the marina it was located in and everything about Sorrento Day five we ventured out to the bus stop and waited to board a bus to Amalfi The bus quickly filled up with the last person to enter being an older, local gentleman. He stood on the steps in front of us and proceed to become our personal tour guide. He pointed out many sites to take pictures of and gave us the names of the various islands, towns and places While discussing the trip, Scott and I felt the favorite things were the people as they were surprisingly charming and kind, and the ability to just walk everywhere and enjoy the viewsWe feel we have more to see and explore on our next trip to ItalyThe only thing that we did not enjoy was the trash we noticed in Rome. Thank you to you and your company for all you did to make this great trip happen. We have and will recommend you to all we know. Scott and Valerie C. Lebanon, IN
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5/5
David A.
"Dear Tommaso, we are all having a great time in Italy. Venice was great and so is Florence. Your hotel selections and restaurant recommendations have been uniformly excellent, we ate a restaurant last night in Florence that I found that we would like to reccomend to you. We had a bottle of wine there that was a better vintage and less expensive that what we saw at a local wine store."
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5/5
Donna C. and Susan D. B. - Houston, TX
My daughter and I have been home from our wonderful trip to Italy... We had such a great time. Wanted to let you know our guides for tours were fantastic The cooking classes in Florence and Rome were the best. The chefs at both locations were so personable and welcoming! We came home with wonderful recipes, new friends, and great memories All of your planning worked well with no mishapsThank you for planning so well and making our first trip to Italy such an enjoyable experience! We can't wait to return and explore the country more.Donna C. and Susan D. B. - Houston, TX
PACKAGE START AT $2056.00 INCLUDES:
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
-Round trip flights in economy class with in-flight meals, drinks, and entertainment (*)
-3 nights accommodation in a premium 3 star Hotel (**) in Rome
-3 nights accommodation in a premium 3 star Hotel (**) in Florence
-3 nights accommodation in a premium 3 star Hotel (**) in Venice
-9 Daily Italian Buffet Breakfasts
-4 Half day guided city tour Ground transfer from/to Airport
-2nd Class train ticket from Rome to Florence and from Florence to Venice
-Vat Taxes and Service Charges (in Italy) included
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· Hospitality city tax which varies by city and hotel category. If applicable it has to be paid locally to the hotel.
· All that is not listed under “PACKAGE INCLUDES”.
(*) Rate based on NYC departure gates. Alternative U.S. departure cities available upon request at 1-866-GO ITALY or Email Trips2italy .
(**) Rate based on two adult persons sharing a double or twin bedded room with private bathroom. Single rooms are available at an additional supplement. Children’s, triple room rates and alternative accommodation arrangements are available upon request. (Additional and different charges may apply).
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