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Eleonora Arrigoni

Born and raised in Milan, I graduated in Tourism Sciences and Local Community.

Passionate about the travel industry from a young age, I explored the world of luxury hospitality between Dubai and Milan, working as a guest relations and concierge agent in 5-star hotels. After obtaining a Master in Management of Culture and Artistic Heritage, I worked as a marketing and communication specialist at Dove Viaggi, Corriere della Sera’s travel magazine

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I specialize in Tuscany because I consider it a land complete with everything one needs to live: there are great art cities like Florence and Pisa, but also medieval towns like Siena and San Gimignano, and areas where you can get lost among the hills and good wine, such as Chianti and the Val D'Orcia. There are also beautiful coastal areas like Forte dei Marmi and Castiglione della Pescaia.
I am specialized also in Southern Italy, specifically in the Amalfi Coast and Sicily. I consider them lands of a thousand colors and scents, to be visited at least once in a lifetime"

How did you get involved in travel?

"Since I was i child, my father passed me the passion about travelling. He has been my travel companion in Europe and across the ocean. Together, we visited Greece, Paris, Budapest and then ventured to Kenya for a beautiful safari in the Tsavo Reserve. We then flew across the ocean to New York, Miami and Cuba. Together, we took a wonderful road trip from San Francisco to Las Vegas, passing through Santa Barbara, Santa Monica and Los Angeles. With him, I also visited the East thanks to a beautiful trip to Hong Kong, where I admired avant-garde places and remote corners. I visited Italy, instead, with my mother and also on my own. Sicily and Cinque Terre will always remain in my heart, as well as Sardinia with its barren and unspoiled nature. Rome and Naples have been among my most recent destinations and I have appreciated them especially for the colors, flavors and warmth of the people I have encountered"

Eleonora is part of the following groups: Italy Travel Agents
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Favorite experiences

Walking Tour of Florence

Dive deep into the art, history, and architecture of Florence with a tour. Choose between two options. You can either explore Michelangelo's David at the Accademia and take a Renaissance-themed walk passing Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Duomo, and Baptistery, or visit Santa Croce Church...

Family Food Tour & Cooking in Rome

In this family-friendly tour of Rome’s food culture, you’ll first enjoy the city’s markets and then learn how to make traditional pizza on your own. Kids and families love this experience, as it offers lifetime memories and teaches new skills. You’ll visit Rome's most beautiful and ancient...

Chianti Wine Tasting & Farm Lunch

Absorb Chianti’s scenic countryside with a driving and winetasting tour. You’ll twist and turn along panoramic roads, tour wine cellars, learn about the history of growing Chianti grapes, and savor a traditional lunch of local products on a family farm. As you set off for Chianti, enjoy the...

Explore the Chianti Vineyards by Vespa

Explore the famous vineyards of the Chianti region in true Italian style on a Vespa scooter! You’ll ride along peaceful roads through the scenic, Tuscan hills, admiring Chianti's landscapes, medieval villages, and hilltop castles. After zipping through the countryside, stop for a wine tasting and...

Sorrento Lemon Tour & Cooking Class

Enter the magical world of Amalfi lemons and discover the secrets of processing and combing flavors in this delicious food tour and cooking class. Lemons find their way into many typical dishes of Campania cuisine. Visit lemon groves, taste traditional limoncello, and prepare authentic Amalfi...

E-Bike Tour of Lake Garda

Lake Garda is one of Italy's most beautiful cycling destinations, with nearly 2,000 cycle routes all around the lake. In addition, there are 342 bike rides, 878 mountain biking trails, 475 long-distance mountain biking routes, and 273 others waiting for you!On this tour, your destination is the...

Recent trip reviews for Eleonora

I knew that I needed help organizing my trip ...
Italy | Oct 23 - Oct 27, 2024

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Laura D.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Nov 18, 2024
I knew that I needed help organizing my trip to Italy, because I had never been there before and I wanted to be able to relax while I was there with my college age daughter. I reached out to kimkim after seeing great reviews, to request trip planning for a 5-day trip to Varenna, on Lake Como, and Verona. The response to my request was super fast, which I appreciated because I contacted them just 6 weeks before my trip. Eleonora asked lots of questions, and then proposed a list of hotels... Read more

I knew that I needed help organizing my trip to Italy, because I had never been there before and I wanted to be able to relax while I was there with my college age daughter. I reached out to kimkim after seeing great reviews, to request trip planning for a 5-day trip to Varenna, on Lake Como, and Verona. The response to my request was super fast, which I appreciated because I contacted them just 6 weeks before my trip. Eleonora asked lots of questions, and then proposed a list of hotels and activities in each place. First, we had the most incredible view of Lake Como from our hotel balcony - it was magical. She recommended shopping in Bellagio (across the bay from Varenna), which was so adorable and had so many wonderful little shops and spots for aperativo. She signed us up for a tour of a beautiful historic villa, with a boat to drive us dock to dock. Then we drove to Verona to our next hotel, which was very centrally located in a beautiful historic district, just steps from the collosseum ruins. We had a food tour with Miriam - who was the highlight of Verona for us - who took us to taste local olive oil, wine, cheese, cured meat, candy, pizzetta rossa, and a traditional Veronese cake. I have limited mobility and so Eleonora went out of her way to research things that we could do that were within my ability, and our hotels were right in the center of everything in both Varenna and Verona, so we were just steps to delicious food. There was an issue with one of our hotel rooms, and her associate local Gabriele, solved it within 15 minutes. They made the trip easy, efficient, and enjoyable which was exactly what I wanted.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Royal Victoria
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Milano & Spa
Verona
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Afternoon at leisure in Bellagio
Afternoon at leisure in Bellagio
Lake Como
Lake Como boat tour and guided visit of Villa del Balbianello
Lake Como boat tour and guided visit of Villa del Balbianello
Italy
Private food tour of Verona
Private food tour of Verona
Italy
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Eleonora Arrigoni

We had a fabulous intergenerational vacation ...
Italy | Jun 30 - Jul 9, 2024

Lana
Lana S.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jul 16, 2024
We had a fabulous intergenerational vacation to Italy. Eleonora could not have planned a better trip for us. She took care of all the details and chose excellent places for us to stay. One of us needed wheelchair assistance and Eleonora rented us a wheelchair that we picked up at our hotel in Rome and left in our hotel in Milan. Thank you! Every driver was on time and every tour guide in exactly the right spot at the right time. Sarah in Pienza and Eleana in Florence were amazing and so... Read more

We had a fabulous intergenerational vacation to Italy. Eleonora could not have planned a better trip for us. She took care of all the details and chose excellent places for us to stay. One of us needed wheelchair assistance and Eleonora rented us a wheelchair that we picked up at our hotel in Rome and left in our hotel in Milan. Thank you! Every driver was on time and every tour guide in exactly the right spot at the right time. Sarah in Pienza and Eleana in Florence were amazing and so knowledgeable as were all of our other tour guides. Our stay in Tuscany was out of the movies. We had a family pesto making class and have already made it back in the states. Eleonora checked in on us throughout our trip and even managed to get coats back to us that we left in one of the cars. I highly recommend Kim Kim and Eleonora. Thank you for the perfect memorable vacation in Italy.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Metropole Santa Margherita
Santa Margherita Ligure

The staff at Hotel Metropole were amazing. We were stuck in the next town and the trains were on strike. We called the Hotel and they worked their magic and found a ride for 6 of us and a wheelchair back to our hotel within 10 minutes! The spa is their best kept secret!! wow! We loved the bartender and wait staff. If we are ever in Santa Margherita again, we will be staying at the Hotel Metropole!

Authenticity & Character
Location
we had such a great view of the Italian Riviera and walkable to the restaurants and shopping.
Staff
We got to know the staff over the course of our 3 day stay. They were right there to help my dad up when he fell, they know who wanted Americano's and who wanted cappuccinos and who would want 2nds.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Manzoni
Milan

The Manzoni team made us feel at home. We loved sitting around their piano. The snacks and bevies were great as well. The breakfast was the best breakfast on our trip with made to order crepes and everything else you can imagine.

Authenticity & Character
The hotel was beautiful! and a nice workout space.
Location
walkable to restaurants and window shopping.
Staff
The front desk staff was so personable!! we loved chatting with them. The bartender was great as were the breakfast team.
Cleanliness & Comfort
we left for dinner and came back to fresh towels! this was the most comfortable bed on our trip.
Local specialist: Eleonora Arrigoni

Beyond Expectations
Italy | Jun 30 - Jul 9, 2024

Joan
Joan S.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jul 16, 2024
It's hard to know where to begin, this trip was so well planned for our family! We were a group of six traveling which included my dad who has limited ability to walk any distance. We did not have a clear vision of our itinerary. Eleonora created the perfect plan encompassing Rome with an open air tour, Tuscany which included a breathtaking stay at a farm house with wonderful food and hospitality and the Italian Riviera with just the right amount of planned guided tours as well as open time... Read more

It's hard to know where to begin, this trip was so well planned for our family! We were a group of six traveling which included my dad who has limited ability to walk any distance. We did not have a clear vision of our itinerary. Eleonora created the perfect plan encompassing Rome with an open air tour, Tuscany which included a breathtaking stay at a farm house with wonderful food and hospitality and the Italian Riviera with just the right amount of planned guided tours as well as open time to relax and explore. All transportation was prearranged and every driver and tour guide were delightful, professional and on time! We were wowed by the level of service and warmth provided throughout the trip. This was a trip of our lifetimes and we are grateful we found kimkim and that we were able to work with Eleonora. kimkim is an excellent resource and portal made communication and transactions very simple with all the details in one place. Our group will all highly recommend! Sincerely, Joan S-C

Hotel Reviews
Palazzo Caruso
Rome

Lovely hotel in the center of everything. Great shopping and sightseeing that is walk-able. This was our first impression of Italy and it didn't disappoint. Lovely rooms and nice breakfast!

Authenticity & Character
The hotel manager and the kitchen hospitality were warm and made sure our stay was good.
Location
Great shopping and sightseeing that is walkable from this hotel.
Staff
The breakfast chef and server was a favorite. All around good experience.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was cleaned every day, much appreciated.
Casa Fabbrini Val d'Orcia
San Casciano dei Bagni , Siena

This is a stunning place to stay in Tuscany. Everything I might have imagined and so much more! It was more than just a place to stay. We got to know our hosts, their story, the story of the farmhouse as well as the other guests that were there. One family had returned for their 3rd stay! The food was delicious and full of surprises. My favorite was the pasta and of course the bottomless carafe of wine. I loved the pool and the expansive and lush grounds. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the two sweet Dachshund family members ♥ Love them too!

Authenticity & Character
One of a kind location and hosts - full of character and warmth. Beautiful accommodations and grounds.
Location
It was quite a drive to get there but a hidden gem in middle of Tuscany. I would return!
Staff
Everyone clearly loves what they do and I loved learning about their stories. They took great care and we felt grateful that owners have opened up their home four our visit!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Chic and rustic and charming!
Hotel Metropole Santa Margherita
Santa Margherita Ligure

This is a beautiful hotel over 100 years old. We loved the accommodations and it seems they thought of everything we could want or need. Wonderful to be right on the sea with ample lounge chairs and a spa. Staff were exceptional.

Authenticity & Character
They are experts at hospitality.
Location
Great location and easy to take day trips from here.
Staff
They seemed to want to take care of our family and although they were there morning and night, remained happy to serve us and get to know us.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were cleaned everyday and pool and restaurant were impeccable.
Hotel Manzoni
Milan

We only had one night in Milan and this hotel made a great impression. The staff were wonderful! Accommodations high and and beautiful.

Authenticity & Character
Lush.
Location
In the heart of high design. It was fun to walk around the area and look at the sheik window displays.
Staff
All of them had wonderful personalities! I wish we could have stayed longer.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The stunning marble throughout hotel was beautiful. It felt very high end through and through. Lots of nice touches and bar and kitchen always there, which we loved along with a plentiful breakfast spread.
Local specialist: Eleonora Arrigoni

Eleonora did a fantastic job for us. She put ...
Italy | Jun 30 - Jul 9, 2024

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andy o.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Jul 16, 2024

Eleonora did a fantastic job for us. She put together a trip for us knowing we had one member of our party who had limited mobility, she put together the perfect itinerary for us.

Also we had some needs during the trip and Eleonora was on top of everything, quick communication and took care of our every need.

Not sure how it could have been better.

Thank you Eleonora!

Local specialist: Eleonora Arrigoni

So impressed!
Italy | Mar 13 - Mar 17, 2024

Keish
Keish D.
Jamaica | Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024
I was so impressed with my first experience with KimKim that when I was looking at going to Italy, I contacted KimKim again and met Eleonora. And WOW, the entire process was so easy, the trip was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. I was initially nervous when we landed not knowing what to really expect, Eleonora messaged to check on us before we left and made sure that we had all the information we needed. We were greeted with a sign and taken to our hotel, which exceeded all... Read more

I was so impressed with my first experience with KimKim that when I was looking at going to Italy, I contacted KimKim again and met Eleonora. And WOW, the entire process was so easy, the trip was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. I was initially nervous when we landed not knowing what to really expect, Eleonora messaged to check on us before we left and made sure that we had all the information we needed. We were greeted with a sign and taken to our hotel, which exceeded all expectations, the staff that greeted us were very helpful and friendly, the rooms were very spacious, clean and beautiful. This was just the very start and it just kept getting better. Eleonora, had listened to everything that we had wanted to do, even when we wanted to add something at the last moment, she was able to facilitate it. I also appreciated how easy it was to contact her and how quickly she responded. It was brilliant not having to worry about planning anything and having it all organised.

Hotel Review
Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco
Florence

The entrance does not do this hotel justice, especially with the roadworks that are happening just outside. Hotel II Guelfo Bianco is a true gem! The staff were friendly, courteous and very helpful, everyone spoke English (which was useful as my Italian is almost non-existent). The rooms were beautiful and spacious, there was everything that you could possibly want in the room. The hotel is also in an amazing location and we were able to walk everywhere, from great restaurants, the Cathedral, other incredible historic sites and to all of the meeting points for our activities. I look forward to returning.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Eleonora Arrigoni
Eleonora
Eleonora Arrigoni
Local specialist in Milan | Replied on Mar 27, 2024
Hi Keish!
I was delighted to read your words, especially knowing that you and Camile had wonderful moments in our beautiful Tuscany! I'm also glad that your second trip organized here on KimKim was fantastic too! Thank you for recognizing that everything was arranged efficiently and that I was able to assist you so that you didn't have to worry about anything! That's exactly what I love doing most when organizing these trips! The Hotel Guelfo Bianco is indeed a gem, authentic in the heart of...
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Hi Keish!
I was delighted to read your words, especially knowing that you and Camile had wonderful moments in our beautiful Tuscany! I'm also glad that your second trip organized here on KimKim was fantastic too! Thank you for recognizing that everything was arranged efficiently and that I was able to assist you so that you didn't have to worry about anything! That's exactly what I love doing most when organizing these trips! The Hotel Guelfo Bianco is indeed a gem, authentic in the heart of Florence! Thank you for being a traveler who has given me so much satisfaction! If you ever want to organize another trip to Italy, I'll be here; otherwise, KimKim will be happy to connect you with one of the best specialists in other destinations!
Take care and warm greetings from Milan to you and Camile! Regards, Eleonora