Italy 2023
Italy | Sep 22 - Oct 3, 2023

Douglas
Douglas P.
Bay Shore, NY | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2023

I had written this review last week:

To Harris Bitsounis and his team - Thank you for a very good experience in Rome, Florence and Venice. An excellent learning experience. All of the transportation connections were spot on. The Travel 12 communication service was very helpful. Of the hotels: The hotel is Venice was very good, perfect location, amenities and a helpful, friendly staff. Room was small and without seating. The hotel in Florence had a helpful and friendly staff. Room was small and without seating. Location was distant and frightening to walk to in the darkness of night. The hotel in Rome had a helpful and friendly staff. The location was good. The room was clean. The presentation was poor. The entrance was dirty. All the cites were busy and crowded with tourists. The planned transportation connections made the entire trip work. The weather was perfect and there was no time wasted. Best regards, Doug and Connie Peden

Additionally, the tour guides for the Vatican, Colosseum and Roman Forum as well as the tour in Florence were excellent. The guides were professional and knowledgeable. The tour through Venice was adequate to gain an understanding of Venice.

Hotel Reviews
Aenea Superior Inn
Rome

Friendly, helpful staff. Good location. Clean Room. Poor presentation. Dirty entrance.

Authenticity & Character
Needs a lobby
Location
Centrally located
Staff
Helpful and friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
No
Alfieri9 Boutique Hotel Florence
Florence

Friendly staff. Small, clean Room. Excellent breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Dark and desolate place to walk to at night
Location
Dark and desolate place to walk to at night
Staff
Friendly and helpfull
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was clean. 2nd floor entrance was presentable.
Hotel Olimpia
Venice

Excellent location, Excellent amenities. Friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast. Small room.

Authenticity & Character
Full service hotel
Location
Near transportation
Staff
Full time, full service staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Full service hotel. Room was small with no seating within.
Activity Review
Vatican Guided Tour
Vatican Guided Tour
Rome

Amazing to see. Too much to see. Requires more time.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
knowledgeable , humorous
Transport
Helpful
Local specialist: Marianna Blatsouka
Harris
Harris Bitsounis
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Oct 31, 2023

Dear Douglas,

I am really happy that you enjoyed your trip in some of the best parts of Italy. I am glad also hearing that you had great time in all these destinations and you enjoyed your tours. Also I would like to thank you regarding the feedback for the hotels as it is very helpful to get better and better day by day!

I wish you safe travels!

Best regards,
Harris