Our 12 day trip planned by kimkim was amazing...
Italy | Apr 1 - Apr 12, 2024

Dawn
Dawn C.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 13, 2024

Our 12 day trip planned by kimkim was amazing.!Our first stop was Venice where Marina our guide did an exceptional overview of explaining the history and uniqueness of Venice. We also took a gondola ride which was wonderfully relaxing. Vincenzo suggested a boat trip to Murano and Burano which added to the magic of Venice. Traveling by train , our next stop was Tuscany. Our driver picked us up promptly at the station and provided us with a lovely overview of the area. We arrived in Castle di Fonterutoli. It was the perfect Tuscany retreat. The serene and beautiful countryside was everything we hoped it to be. Vincenzo set up a luncheon and wine tour which was delicious and informational. We had great food and the wine tasting was fabulous! While in Tuscany , we rented a car and travelled to quaint little towns and Sienna . Next stop, Pompeii. We took a train from Florence and our driver picked us up in Naples. He was great!! He waited for us while we toured Pompeii with Paola Vitiello. She was so informative; we learned so much about Pompeii. Our driver then took us the long way along the Almafi Coast to get to our next stop which was Almafi. It was breathtaking. He stopped whenever we wanted to take pictures. We arrived in Almafi and enjoyed a day cruise to Capri which was a blast! We explored Anacapri and took the chair lift to the top. Amazing views! We also hiked The Valle delle Ferriere . We took a bus to Scalia and hiked down; wear really good shoes and be sure you are in good shape because it is a long trek. Our last stop was Rome. Great food, tours, activities and lots of people. We had a Trastevere Food Tour with Vittoria. She was such a pleasure to be with. We tried lots of food and had a beautiful dinner at her establishment. The Colosseum and Roma Tour were really enjoyable. Our last night, we enjoyed a premium wine tasting and dinner experience . It was the perfect way to end our trip. The hotels Vincenzo suggested were perfect. All in all, the trip was something we will never forget. We will certainly use kimkim for our future trips.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Floridiana
Amalfi

A little hard to find, but a centrally located, lovely hotel. It was exceptionally clean. They had a great breakfast and the staff was very accommodating.

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Castello di Fonterutoli
Fonterutoli, Siena

The perfect escape into the Tuscany countryside. Simple, clean , serene accommodations. The breakfast was great! It's a bit secluded so yo will need a car or use the taxi service to get around.

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Hotel Hiberia
Rome

Right in the heart of Rome! It was a perfect location to explore all the sights of Rome. The room was beautiful , clean and very quiet for being in the middle of the city.

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Exceptional views of the city.
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Hotel DonĂ  Palace
Venice

A lovely hotel with lots of Venetian character.

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Activity Reviews
Guided Walking Tour of Venice
Guided Walking Tour of Venice
Venice
Private Gondola Ride
Private Gondola Ride
Venice
Premium wine tasting and dinner in Rome
Premium wine tasting and dinner in Rome
Rome
Day at Leisure in the Tuscan Countryside
Day at Leisure in the Tuscan Countryside
Tuscany
Wine & Food Experience in the Tuscan Countryside
Wine & Food Experience in the Tuscan Countryside
Italy
Full day group boat tour of Capri
Full day group boat tour of Capri
Italy
Guided Tour of Pompeii
Guided Tour of Pompeii
Italy
Guided Walking Tour of Rome
Guided Walking Tour of Rome
Rome
Trastevere Food Tour
Trastevere Food Tour
Rome
Guided Visit to the Colosseum & Roman Forum
Guided Visit to the Colosseum & Roman Forum
Rome
Local specialist: Vincenzo Granato
Vincenzo
Vincenzo Granato
Local specialist in Milan | Replied on Apr 26, 2024

Hi Dawn,

Thank you for your kind words and nice review!
It was a pleasure to guide you through this amazing journey.

We hope to have you back with us soon!
Vincenzo and all the Authenticus Italy Team