Italy ... WOW!!!
Italy | Apr 18 - Apr 29, 2024

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Sara C.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Apr 30, 2024

When I began the planning process for our trip to Italy months ago I was referred to KimKim. One of the best recommendations I have ever received! I began working with Chris who worked with me for weeks to come up with the perfect trip, the perfect tours and the perfect accommodations. Chris was super easy to communicate with and work with and he was very responsive to all my questions. We spent 12 days in Italy visiting Naples, Rome, Florence and Venice. From the minute we arrived to the minute we left we knew that Chris and Maria, our wonderful Italy contact, had everything under control! Every reservation, every tour, every hotel transfer, every train ride, water taxi ride, etc. was planned out with precision. No one was ever late, no tour guide was anything less than absolutely amazing, and all of our hotel accommodations exceeded our expectations. I will not hesitate to use KimKim for all of our future travel. They simply made it so easy and so enjoyable! Kudos to Chris and Maria for making this trip to Italy truly the trip of a lifetime!

Hotel Reviews
Palazzo Caracciolo Napoli - MGallery
Naples

We were traveling with our daughter and the accommodations (for 3) were perfect! Beautiful hotel! Great location! Breakfast was amazing! Staff very professional and helpful!

Authenticity & Character
Beautifully appointed!
Location
Close to everything!
Staff
Very helpful!
Cleanliness & Comfort
The entire property was clean and inviting ... very nice to "come home to" after a day of Naples ;)
Hotel de La Ville
Florence

We were traveling with our daughter and the accommodations (for 3) were perfect! Beautiful hotel! Great location! Breakfast was amazing! Staff very professional and helpful!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Olimpia
Venice

In Venice, I stayed at Hotel Olimpia for two nights. The hotel was charming and unique, located on the fifth floor with a cozy atmosphere. Ours was the only room of the floor and almost felt like being in a cottage. The breakfasts were delightful, and overall, it was a fantastic stay.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel White
Rome, Italy

During my three-night stay in Rome, I stayed at Hotel White. The hotel was not my favorite as it felt too modern and not authentic to Italy. One meal recommendation from the concierge was disappointing. Not particularly impressed but it served the purpose.

Authenticity & Character
A bit too modern for my taste ... especially in Italy. I was expecting more "old world charm"!
Location
Really IS in the middle of everything!
Staff
Do not ask the front desk for restaurant recommendations!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Pompeii guided tour & wine tasting paired with food on Mt. Vesuvius
Pompeii guided tour & wine tasting paired with food on Mt. Vesuvius
Naples

The tour was fantastic, and the guides were very knowledgeable. The wine tasting was great, and overall, I had no complaints.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Colosseum - Palatine Hill - Roman Forum
Colosseum - Palatine Hill - Roman Forum
Rome

The tour guides were extremely informative, and I enjoyed every moment of it. It was a wonderful experience.

Local specialist: Chris Gravas
Chris
Chris Gravas
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on May 01, 2024

Dear Sara, David & Caitlin,

Thank you so much for your kind words, much appreciated! It was a true pleasure planning this amazing family trip for all of you, and I'm very happy that you enjoyed every part of it! I will make sure to share your review with Maria as well, she will be very happy as well :)

I wish you a smooth and relaxed transition to daily life, and I would love to plan a trip for you to come to Greece next time, and meet you in person. Have a wonderful summer ahead, all the best!

Kind regards,
Chris