A Minor Miracle
Italy | Jul 22 - Jul 27, 2023

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Dr. D.
Sarasota, FL | Reviewed on Aug 13, 2023

What a memorable trip. Valeria and Deborah pulled off a minor miracle in re-organizing almost our entire itinerary at the last minute (like the night before we were to leave the US). They salvaged what otherwise would have been a disaster for our family. Due to unforseen circumstances, dates, places, activities, tours, transportation, pretty much everything, had to be altered. What a relief and thrill it was for us to arrive at last in Rome to find new arrangements had been made.

Our local concierge Daniela was waiting for us at the airport and ushered to our air-conditioned, spacious, and comfortable van. Both she and our driver even helped with our bags. That set the tone for the rest of our incredibly well orchestrated trip. To a person, everyone involved from start to finish was professional, affable, knowledgeable, and eager to help. Can't remember every one's name but Lorenzo (The Colosseum and Forum), Vincenzo (got us to the train on time), Annaelise (Vatican City), Alyssa (Venice - unsure about spellings), Beatrice (Venice) and all of our drivers stand out.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Della Conciliazione
Rome

Great location and very helpful and friendly staff.

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Bonvecchiati Palace
Venice

Wonderful location. Great rooms. Good breakfast.

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Activity Reviews
Private walking guided tour of Venice highlights and afternoon Bacaro food tour
Private walking guided tour of Venice highlights and afternoon Bacaro food tour
Venice

Our guide was superb. So knowledgeable, fun, energetic. Really went extra to make it a great experience.

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Morning private  Pizza Making lesson afternoon Small group tour ( max 6 people) of the Vatican Museums and Sistine chapel
Morning private Pizza Making lesson afternoon Small group tour ( max 6 people) of the Vatican Museums and Sistine chapel
Rome

Tony was amazing. He is an incredible teacher - a very patient. We had so much fun as a family making pizza (or at least trying to).

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Small Group tour of Colosseum underground, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum ( max 6 people) with a private transfer from the hotel to the meeting point
Small Group tour of Colosseum underground, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum ( max 6 people) with a private transfer from the hotel to the meeting point
Rome
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Venice Gondola Ride
Venice Gondola Ride
Venice

Trip would not have been complete without this. Beautiful.

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Local specialist: Valeria Arcangeli
Valeria
Valeria Arcangeli
Local specialist in Rome | Replied on Aug 13, 2023

Hi Dave/ Kim,
I am so happy we could make this little miracle to your family.
The situation was really not so easy, but we made it!
You deserved having such a great time after all the bumps at the beginning!
Hope to help organising you another memorable trip!
See you soon in Italy,
Ciao valeria