Kimkim Trip Reviews for Italy

We had the best time at this hotel!! We had a suite on the bottom side of the hiking path so it was much more private, the view was so amazing that we canceled our afternoon driver to just enjoy the room and view! The pool was too cold to get in but it was nice to sit by it. We had a hot tub on our balcony and enjoyed that too (a little cold for the chilly evenings but refreshing after hiking) the location was IDEAL. It was far enough from Fira and Oia to not deal with the crowds but close enough to walk there when wanted. The breakfast each morning was amazing. I miss it already!

This hotel was so kind to have a nice bottle of Greek wine and Baklava for us to celebrate with! We loved the view of the Parthenon from the roof top restaurant and as a bonus- hotel guests get a discount! The room was comfortable and the breakfast was really nice!

We had the top floor and it had amazing sweeping views! Everything was clean and the hotel reception was accommodating and helpful. The only few tiny drawbacks- it wasn't easy to find (but luckily the hotel was expecting us and saw my husband looking lost in the courtyard, ha!) The windows all open for a nice breeze but there were some small red bugs so we didn't leave them open much. But it was very central, it was a neat building and the view was amazing.

We had a beautiful room with the cutest balcony ! We loved this room and it was very spacious to spread out.

This tour was absolutely fantastic. We started with a visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory, followed by a Parma ham factory tour, and then headed to Modena for a balsamic vinegar tasting. Our guide, Georgia, was exceptional—she answered all our questions and never made us feel rushed. George, our driver, though his English was not as fluent, was very engaging and informative during our drive. We learned so much and enjoyed tasting the cheese. It was a really fun and informative day.

This was probably my favorite part of Rome. The food and wine walking tour of Trastevere was fantastic. The area felt up-and-coming and hip, which was a nice change from the crowded tourist spots. We got to explore the neighborhood while tasting delicious food and wine. It was a really enjoyable and relaxing experience.

The catamaran cruise in Santorini was absolutely amazing. They went above and beyond to make my birthday special by surprising me with an entire cake and singing to me. The thoughtful touches were incredibly impressive. The cruise itself was beautiful, and we even got to take the cake home. It was a memorable and delightful experience.

Great location; easy walk to bus stops and train station. Pleasant staff, tidy room, and good breakfast. Would definitely stay here again.

Great locations and amazingly comfortable beds. Set up if the bathroom was a bit odd (more style over function).

Perfect B and B other than very loud traffic if windows open. The host of this BnB, Luigi, was the absolute nicest person and couldn't be better in his role. Cleanliness of the room was amazing. Massive, nice bathroom. Cute patio to eat breakfast on. Tasty breakfast delivered daily. A bit of a hike to the main area of town (15 minutes), but definitely manageable. There were soundproof doors for the patio so when closed there was no issue, but if open the traffic on the street was really really loud. All in all I would probably stay here again as the noise and long walk were only minor inconveniences.

Amazing. Simply amazing. Getting out of the city and into the Tuscan countryside was a highlight of our time in the area. Van was comfortable, our guide, Christina, was great, and the vineyard tours and tastings were wonderful. Highly recommend.

Highly recommend this activity! Our guide gave a nice overview of Venice history and culture and then brought us to multiple locations where we learned interesting history, then stopped for wine and cicchetti. We learned so much inside info from our guide that made the rest of our time in Venice better. She helped us to know how to navigate the city, where to go to get a more authentic Venice experience, and provided us with tips and pointers we utilized that vastly improved our time in the city. The tour was private, for just us, and that allowed for a nice pace and personalized experience.

Was an efficient way for us to be able to take in this site. Recommended.

Greeted with a glass if wine the second we stepped on to the property! Nice unique location with beautiful view of Vesuvius. Lunch and tastings were delicious.

Highlight experience for us. Staff were simply amazing. So glad we didn't opt for a simple ferry ride to Capri, as time best part of the trip was the views and stops along the way. Swimming in the Mediterranean Sea!! Several on the boat did get seasick so I strongly recommend some meds if you are prone to that. We had a few hours to explore Capri, but like I said that was the least enjoyable part of the trip. I cannot say enough good about this operation and their staff. Would do this again in a heartbeat even with the seasickness!

Good location in the heart of Rome. It felt like we could get anywhere within 10-15 minutes walking.

The staff was so helpful and friendly! Rooms had a coast feel with beautiful tiles. The locations is great but, because it’s on a busier alley, there are always street lights on and noise from pedestrians. Still would highly recommend.

Beautiful villa in Tuscany. Such a relaxing ambiance with rolling hills surrounding. The pool was a nice amenity. Breakfast was amazing! Would definitely recommend having your own vehicle.

Educational and fun tour! Our guide was able to get us through long lines which would have eaten up some of the tour.

First car had a mechanical issue but was able to contact the company next day and arrange for vehicle exchange in Florence.

Very fun and gratifying trip around the small villages of Tuscany outside of Chianti. Very educational and scenic with a little bit of exercise. The e-bikes made this 3 hour 16 mile tour easy!

Cool winery that was established in the 1400s. I felt like the wine tasting was very informative and I left feeling like I knew much more about wine than before. The associated restaurant was also great.

The car drop off was in the middle of Florence. It was a little unclear that there are two different locations within the city. One was the office and one was the drop off point.

Amazing day filled with education, great wine, and great food. Pompeii was so fascinating with so much history within the soil. The winery had the most breathtaking view of our whole trip. The wine was organic and the food was great. Climbing Mount Vesuvius was a little tough but worth it.

We loved that this wasn’t a large group tour on a boat. We were with only six other people. Unfortunately, the weather was not great for this boat day, but we had breaks in the rain and we’re still able to see all the sites and even swim.

Beautiful and relaxing trip around the island of Capri with four hours to explore the island. We had fun on the chairlift up to the top of the island. Highly recommend walking down the hill to the port from the city center rather than taking the bus as the walk was short and peaceful and took us through some picturesque villas. The boat tour took us around and in all the caves and sights of the coast. The blue grotto was expensive ($18 per person plus a suggested $10/ person tip) but in our opinion something that you should experience once.

Excellent Guide.

We got so much detailed history about Venice on this trip, it was fascinating.

I absolutely loved this experience. I was nervous going in, but it's amazing what you can do with the right ingredients and just a little guidance. I was amazed at the quality of food we were able to make in just a short amount of time. I would absolutely recommend this to anybody visiting Florence!

I'm a big fan of wine tasting tours and we got very lucky to have a really fun group of couples along for the ride. Our guide was entertaining and knowledgeable and kept the tour moving without rushing us.

We LOVED Levanto and this hotel was in the perfect spot in town Very walkable to the train station. The team at the hotel was lovely and helped with restaurants and reservations and were very kind and helpful with recommendations on how to explore the area in the time that we had free.

This hotel was beautiful!!! The garden space was so peaceful while the location is in a busy area but still felt quiet and secluded. Beautiful views from our spacious room. The staff was very nice and the laundry service was quick and efficient.

This hotel was quite the experience! You are literally steps away from the Trevi Fountain and the entrance is in the corner of a restaurant patio --- so very unique! This was probably in the smallest room and the busiest location of all of our spots that we stayed but while you were in the hotel room, it was very quiet and you had everything you needed with beautiful charm in the room. The shower was confusing to figure out how to work at first, but overall it was a pleasant stay.

This place was AMAZING! The rooftop pool/bar area was beautiful, even though the bar service was only open until 6 p.m. The views were fabulous from our terrace. It was also in a more bustly area and an easy walk. This one felt the least "Italian" of all of our spots, but the staff was lovely and the first floor garden area with happy hour was a nice feature to get some relaxation after a long day exploring. It was a quick walk to the central area and Sorrento overall was a good central spot to explore the Amalfit.

We lucked out with having no one else registered for our tour at the same time so we had our guide and the tours all to ourselves...and it was fabulous! Our driver was wonderful and we had a great time sharing stories and learning about the region. Would highly recommend!

Our guide was so great! She was thoughtful and had great history and knowledge of the area and was so kind in answering all of our questions and sharing her love of the area as well.

We had a wonderful tour guide but it was a quick 30,000 view of Pompeii. There was just not enough time to see it all --- which was fine for us. He gave a great overview and we definitely left feeling like we saw enough to get the idea without spending hours upon hours walking around. Our guide was insightful and interesting.

We ended up having this as a private tour as well, because the other registered people never showed so it was a bonus! Because it was just the three of us, we were able to navigate through the crowds pretty easy and we had special access to areas where we would not have had if we went alone without a guide. Our guide had so much interesting information and detail and these special glasses that helpful you see what it was like back in its full glory, which was VERY COOL.

We had such a great time at this experience! The chef and team were funny and engaging, for people of all ages, and the food turned out SO GREAT!

OH MY GOODNESS this was one of our FAVORITE tours and tour guides --- she was SO FUN! Full of really interesting information and excitement for the community and the food was awesome. She introduced us to things we would have never tried or experienced on our own and we had a blast with her!

We LOVED our driver!!! He was so genuine and interesting and took us to some out of the buzz places and locations for views that we never would have found on our own. He was right where he said he would be when we stopped to explore and really made us feel welcome and comfortable. We enjoyed our time with him!

So glad we did a small group, which ended up being only 6 total people. There were a LOT of tours with very large groups and our guide and our small group were able to navigate through the sites and streets quickly and easily. Our guide was really interesting and had so much intricate knowledge of the history and art it was incredible! We loved it!

This was the ABSOLUTE perfect way to end our trip! Because of a weather issue earlier in, we were actually able to expand this to a full day and OH BOY it was worth it! Our boat driver/tour guide was AWESOME --- he had really interesting information to share about all of the sites and was fun and engaging, while also giving us time to simply enjoy the beautiful scenery and our last day.

Great location, nice room. We enjoyed the roof top bar/restaurant for a drink and views.

Nice hotel. They provided a balcony upgrade at no charge. Dock is nice, but stairs can be tricky to negotiate. The stairs going to street level are equally tricky. Breakfast area was very nice. Room was nice, if slightly small. The tub/shower access was a bit tricky as well - we were ok with it but some individuals with slight mobility issues would have a challenge.

Nice room and view of courtyard. Bed was comfortable. The overnight Front desk reception worker (Raniero) went out of his way yo assist me when a need some minor medical assistance - he was great!

Concierge was helpful in changing our room when it was confirmed that the room A/C thermostat was not operating. A front desk worker first appeared to question our need to change rooms, but the concierge stopped it immediately and said we needed a room change, it was resolved with an impressive room upgrade.

Dennis (tour guide) was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Timing of the tour = just right; size of group = just right

Valentina was great. She took us off the beaten path for a portion of the tour which was nice. Golf cart was comfortable. We are both very mobile but this tour would seem perfect for individuals with mobility issues. One thing that would have been nice is if we could have toured closer to bottom of Spanish Steps, The cart took us past the top of the steps, but that is not the classic view.

We felt the museum and Sistine Chapel is overcrowded with people and the artwork just jammed onto any wall space. Flow seemed disorganized. The skip the line tickets worked fine and it is critical to get these to avoid long wait. Even the skip the line was a bit disorganized.

Transfer to train was a breeze. Pick up in Naples as well. Pompeii tour was unexpectedly incredible due to an amazing tour guide.

Tour around Capri was beautiful. Time spent on island was just right.

Amazing tour of art at the Accademia. We found this museum much better organized that Vatican Museum.

Amazing museum!

Winery tour made the trip. The winery property was beautiful and the dinner was a great experience. This tour was the best highlight of many highlights of the vacation

The tickets for self guided tour was perfect timing for us as we were beginning to hit our limit on museums. So perfect timing to enjoy this an an abbreviated short tour time.

Beatrice made this tour fun and interesting. She has excellent knowledge of Venice.

A must do. The gondolier however had no interaction with us at all.

Nice tour of the Grand Canal - worth the 45 mins to see the city from the Grand Canal

It's an elegant boutique hotel in a great location. Very clean and comfortable and the staff are friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet was very expansive with many great food choices. The room was the largest of the 3 hotels that we stayed in and it was clean, quiet and comfortable. Within easy walking distance to many restaurants and a historic piazza that includes Michaelangelos' David.

A lovely small hotel in a great location within walking distance to many restaurants and historic sights including the Spanish steps, the Colosseum, the Vatican and the sistine chapel and much more. The breakfast was excellent and Stefan made sure that you were well taken care of. The room and the hotel was clean and quiet.

The staff were very helpful and welcoming but walking to Piazza Tasso and the many restaurants was at least a 20 minute walk, sometimes with no sidewalk. The room was adequate with a nice small balcony. Our room was on the first floor that was next to a walkway and another hotels parking area where cars and motorcycles were coming and going starting early in the morning. The breakfast buffet was very good and had many food choices. The bar and pool area was a nice place to relax in.

Quaint small town and a nice wine tasting

Wonderful ride in a very comfortable small tour bus to the Chianti wine region and the beautiful Tuscan countryside. This was a highlight of our trip to Italy.

Having a private tour with Katerina gave us so much information and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with her

Theresa aka mother Theresa was so funny and knowledgeable

This was changed to a cooking class that was with the owner and head chef Paulo at Trattoria Amici. We made tiramisu and pasta that we ate at the outside restaurant.

Tamara was a wonderful guide for this tour

Great location, staff was amazing!

Great location! Staff was excellent!

Great staff! Spa staff was excellent, picturesque setting. If you arrive by train, call the hotel for the shuttle service

Modern design with great bathroom space, lovely garden for drinks, central location

The guide was excellent. She was a native and provided great insights into the City's history as well as local culture. She went above and beyond to help us secure tickets to tour St Mark's Basilica.

A great way to experience a more "local" experience. The guide provided informative historical information while we walked and the food experience was very good.

Excellent.

This was a great hand's on experience followed by a delicious meal that the class prepared.

The staff were lovely. We felt so welcomed. We had a mini-suite which was awesome for keeping luggage out of our way and a space we could move without feeling too cramped in smaller rooms (which is understandable in such an old city with limited expansion options). I LOVED the exterior shutters as a great insulator against noise and light as we came to terms with jet lag. The hotel's location was great for us. It's on a quiet canal, just off some busier streets and areas so we didn't feel like we were in the thick of things, but everything was accessible.

Our guide asked us what we had seen already, which I appreciated. He was able to make some adjustments on the fly and get us out the busier, touristy areas to see more of the quiet side streets and canals, but still lots of historical information and a chance to sample some local fare. It felt more of a behind the scenes tour and a more intimate sharing of Venice.

Our driver/guide was so welcoming and kind. He did a great job of herding all 8 of us to two different wineries and letting us get to know each other. He was upfront with what he knew and what he didn't and was happy to try and get the information if possible. I felt appreciated.

The rooms are fantastic and the hotel staff goes above and beyond. Would absolutely stay again.

Located within a few minutes walk of everything, the rooms were open and breezy with great views. This hotel was goofy and made us smile; seriously, the owner apparently likes the Disney character "Goofy" and there are several statues throughout the hotel.