Our 10-day trip to Italy was a breeze to plan...
Italy | Aug 19 - Aug 28, 2024

Melissa
Melissa K.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Aug 29, 2024

Our 10-day trip to Italy was a breeze to plan and book. We worked with Maria who was extremely helpful and was able to give us everything we wanted with constant changes being made; she was on top of things the entire time. All the tours and accommodations were top notch and just what we requested. Each adventure was better than the next. The tour guides were very enjoyable and knowledgeable and Rosanna, our tour guide in Naples went above and beyond walking us to a nearby hospital to check an infected bite. Without her there to help, I don't know what we would have done. The storywalking team was there at any given moment updating us and helping us along the way! Bravo!

Hotel Reviews
Relais Donna Lucrezia
Rome

A quaint little place with Nelson and his team there to cook up an amazing breakfast every morning. Comfortable rooms and centrally located which made this hotel top notch.

Authenticity & Character
Very quaint place with lots of character.
Location
This was in walking distance to most all things in Rome that we wanted to see.
Staff
Nelson was there to great us and send us off with a smile every day. Breakfast was top notch!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Air conditioning worked very well, which was a plus for mid August.
Caruso Place Hotel
Naples

Very nice hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Modern room with a nice flare.
Location
Was just what we asked for. Close to shopping and dining.
Staff
The staff was there to help with any issues/questions we had.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Loved the modern updated bathroom.
Grand Hotel Riviera
Sorrento

The view, the view, the view!!

Authenticity & Character
A lovely hotel right on the cliff overlooking the sea. Food, entertainment and overall enjoyment at every turn.
Location
We were right on the water and a walk down to the Sea for a refreshing dip every day. Close to shopping and dining.
Staff
Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Water view was amazing! Rooms were comfortable.
Activity Reviews
Private Colosseum Tour Including Roman Forum
Private Colosseum Tour Including Roman Forum
Rome

This was such an amazing tour. Our guide Sarah was extremely knowledgeable.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dine. Taste. Learn
Dine. Taste. Learn
Rome

Very fun experience with others to learn about wines and foods.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Vatican, Sistine Chapel & Saint Peter's Basilica
Vatican, Sistine Chapel & Saint Peter's Basilica
Rome
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Private Guided Tour of the Pompeii Ruins
Private Guided Tour of the Pompeii Ruins
Italy

Amazing!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Farm and Food Experience including Olive Oil, Limoncello, Wine tasting
Farm and Food Experience including Olive Oil, Limoncello, Wine tasting
Italy

What a great tour of this family owned farm. The family was so nice and the tour very entertaining. The meal afterwards was amazing. They get bring more and more food!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Dinner Experience in a Local Home Restaurant
Dinner Experience in a Local Home Restaurant
Rome

Very nice family and the meal was wonderful.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Private Visit of Naples Underground Ruins
Private Visit of Naples Underground Ruins
Naples

Very interesting underground tour. Rosanna our guide went above and beyond to get us to a hospital and escort my husband in to deal with an infected hand. Without here, it would have been a nightmare for us. Thank you!!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Amalfi coast boat tour from Sorrento (Amalfi & Positano)
Amalfi coast boat tour from Sorrento (Amalfi & Positano)
Italy

We saved our best excursion for last. This all day boat tour was absolutely incredible and our boat captain, The "Fonz" was super fun and made the trip memorable. Hand made sandwiches and snacks on the way around the coast to a stop at Amalfi where we had an hour to shop and experience the area. Then, on to Positano for an hour for more exploring. After that we anchored and had a leisurely 45 minutes swimming and relaxing in the Sea off the coast of Positano. Continuing back we stopped at blue grotto where we fed the fish. The very best part of our trip!

Quality of Experience
Awesome trip! Don't miss this one.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The "Fonz" was super. Had a lot of information to share on the trip which made it very enjoyable.
Transport
Local specialist: Maria Grazia Rubino
Maria Grazia
Maria Grazia Rubino
Local specialist in Italy | Replied on Aug 29, 2024

Dear Melissa,
Thank you so much for sharing your incredible experience with us! We take pride in our team’s dedication, and it’s wonderful to know that our efforts were so impactful.
Your kind words truly mean a lot to us.
We hope to assist you on many more trips in the future!

Best,
Maria