A wonderful trip to Venice, Rome, and Sorrento planned by Irene Lappa
Italy
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Jun 4 - Jun 14, 2024
Irene Lappa worked with me to create a wonderful trip for my granddaughter, her mother, and me. We visited Venice, Rome, and Sorrento in early June, 2024. Irene was always responsive to my many questions, listened to my ideas, and eventually a thorough and detailed itinerary for us. Every detailed was considered. The included train travel between our destinations, transfers, hotels, and guides, even restaurant and things to do suggestions. Our tours were either private or small group and the guides were wonderful. My granddaughter especially loved her glass blowing class on Murano, our cooking class in Rome, and our tour to Capri and swim. It was great having contact people in each place in case we had issues. The whole trip was perfect. The only thing I might have changed was not as many early morning tours! My many and heartfelt thanks to Irene and the KimKim team.
Hotel Review
Perfect! Getting dropped off at the hotel's dock off the Grand Canal in Venice was magical. The hotel was immaculate, breakfast yummy, and staff wonderful.
Activity Reviews
![Grand Canal Private Orientation Tour](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/30fc078a2a197130da55d4dd47de10989009a093/medium-1aece58cc6827525d70192aca7747848.jpg)
This was alright, but we were very tired and it was hard to take everything in.
![Venice Night Walking Tour](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/f097d5ecd0b4cc7bb0726ddfa0119c7e8e112fae/medium-f040c2a151bd1e0c381f28c1fe680fd0.jpg)
I always think a walking tour in a new place is a great way to get a lay of the land. This is a good activity for arrival.
![Private St. Mark's Basilica & Doge’s Palace Tour with Exclusive Access to Secret Rooms](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/bf4a85bdf5dd456b812b4bef294704a17e8d4841/medium-45e96bc33af81726fbbb6fa52a98b68d.jpg)
We had a private tour and our guide was wonderful.
![Murano Glass Demonstration & Walking Tour](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/7af8c79a5f13420d3a2d4b7aadbb2ee5d75ffc50/medium-a30c29535ab1ba7b21f2bff6bc7082cf.jpg)
The real focus of this experience was the glass demonstration for my granddaughter, which she loved. The walking tour was fine.
![Early Morning Vatican Tour](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/e37f5204e2aa91012090d0ab1369fec6cce5f0ae/medium-b0c46ef9732145ccfef40cd69f2ef310.jpg)
![Express Colosseum Tour](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/762c6588ac8af1abf42de9d303067658b44aad58/medium-5f3ed7d212d4d515c9670aaaadfb53f0.jpg)
This was a small group tour and our guide was, again, wonderful. My only complaint was our start time was very early and we missed breakfast again!
![Pasta & Tiramisu Making Class](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/970390f49d7e7a355ed37976b2ad236187053085/medium-0ead475cdb56f5732f991318624be519.jpg)
LOVED this
![Private Pompeii Tour](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/f65cb297f12298b8a409fe05c28b4308da7c8f78/medium-39ca5279b187f073fd72c8e67c12e1ba.jpg)
Again this was a private tour. We were met at the Naples train station by our guide and driver and transferred to Pompeii. Our guide did a great job bringing meaning to the huge area and keeping us out of the sun!
![Capri Island & Grottos Boat Tour from Sorrento](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/cbf8637d2be3da0dcb15a65da5c6d72c6a8e41d4/medium-8231b20d8d2c2e3d8450df46c70ff05a.jpg)
This was one of our favorite tours. Although the Blue Grotto was closed my granddaughter was able to swim from the boat. Drinks were served on the way back to Sorrento and it was a lovely day.
![Private Amalfi Coast Driving Tour](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/trip_plan/days/photos/48e669383172e6b3401c7206912fc0d6b27a01ff/medium-af8260f9bacc33e39fcdda91e5dfc108.jpg)
Although my husband and I have driven the Amalfi coast years ago it was wonderful having a driver for this tour. It was also a good way to see more of that area. The driver was great at finding places to park and making sure we had enough time in each stop. After very busy Positano and Amalfi it was lovely reaching quiet Ravello and having lunch.