Awesome Family Trip to Italy organized by Rita Pagano
Italy | Jun 13 - Jun 26, 2024

Sandra
Sandra G.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jul 22, 2024

We recently returned from a fantastic family trip to Italy, all thanks to the incredible planning by our travel agent, Rita Pagano. Our trip was to visit our ancestral home with 3 generations and 12 family members ages 17 to 84. We started in Milan and ended in Florence, with several stops along the way. Rita efficiently planned everything from booking our hotels, renting cars, and making transfers to organizing tours in Parma and Tuscany. The tours in Parma With Ricardo and wine tasting in Tuscany with Andrea were informative, fun, and delicious, adding a great touch to our Italian adventure.
The hotels we stayed in were not only comfortable but also conveniently located, making it easy for us to explore the cities. Rita was always available when we needed to make additions to our itinerary and handled our needs in a timely fashion, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable trip.
Our family had a fantastic time, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations.
We are deeply grateful for the beautiful memories we made during this trip, and they're all thanks to our travel agent's meticulous and thoughtful planning. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and highly recommend their services to anyone planning a trip.

Hotel Reviews
Maranello Palace
Maranello

The Maranello Palace in Modena was the perfect stop on our way to Florence. The hotel accommodated our large family traveling together. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The buffet breakfast was a great start to the day. The hotel was conveniently located near the Ferrari Museum and the Pagani factory. I highly recommend a visit.

Authenticity & Character
Location
It is a great place to stay to visit the local car museums!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco
Florence

Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco was an excellent place to rest our heads when we visited Florence. The hotel is within walking distance to the Piazza Del Duomo, Pitti Place, and the Ponte Vecchio. The hotel had lovely rooms decorated with style and comfort in mind. The daily breakfast included fresh fruits, meats, cheeses, and bread. The staff was eager to make our stay enjoyable and recommended a great restaurant. We will definitely stay again.

Authenticity & Character
Lots of art and antiques!
Location
Close to the center of Florence
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Foodie Excursion to Parma
Foodie Excursion to Parma
Italy
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Excursion to Tuscany:  Chianti Winery Visit & San Gimignano
Excursion to Tuscany: Chianti Winery Visit & San Gimignano
Florence
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Rita Pagano
Rita
Rita Pagano
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Jul 30, 2024

Hi Sandra, thank you very much for your wonderful review! 🥹
I'm so grateful I could be a little part of your family's journey to Italy to visit your ancestral home. So happy to know you had an amazing time around Italy (such a responsibility to show you the best of my home country). I’ll make sure to forward your comments to our guides who will be glad to hear your feedback. Thank you so much again for your kind words. Hope we will keep in touch!
All my best to you and your family, Rita 🥰