Amazing and Perfectly Planned
Italy
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May 13 - May 22, 2024
We just returned from a 9 night adventure in Italy and Greece and I couldn't wait to write a review to dote on our travel specialist, Irene. The only information we gave her was we like food and wine and a budget and WOW did she come through. Every accommodation felt perfect for us, the drivers were all on time and professional and the tours were top notch. I never one time had to even think about how we would get somewhere or where to be. IF we would have had any issues I had confidence we could have easily resolved them but we never had anything come up. Irene was so thorough she even made sure we planned / booked the tours we were booking on our own in time so we got the right tours to best accommodate the schedule. I truthfully was blown away at how great this was planned and will use this company (and hopefully Irene specifically) for adventures in the future. Very happy!
Hotel Reviews
We had the top floor and it had amazing sweeping views! Everything was clean and the hotel reception was accommodating and helpful. The only few tiny drawbacks- it wasn't easy to find (but luckily the hotel was expecting us and saw my husband looking lost in the courtyard, ha!) The windows all open for a nice breeze but there were some small red bugs so we didn't leave them open much. But it was very central, it was a neat building and the view was amazing.
We had a beautiful room with the cutest balcony ! We loved this room and it was very spacious to spread out.
This hotel was so kind to have a nice bottle of Greek wine and Baklava for us to celebrate with! We loved the view of the Parthenon from the roof top restaurant and as a bonus- hotel guests get a discount! The room was comfortable and the breakfast was really nice!
We had the best time at this hotel!! We had a suite on the bottom side of the hiking path so it was much more private, the view was so amazing that we canceled our afternoon driver to just enjoy the room and view! The pool was too cold to get in but it was nice to sit by it. We had a hot tub on our balcony and enjoyed that too (a little cold for the chilly evenings but refreshing after hiking) the location was IDEAL. It was far enough from Fira and Oia to not deal with the crowds but close enough to walk there when wanted. The breakfast each morning was amazing. I miss it already!
Activity Reviews
This tour was absolutely fantastic. We started with a visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory, followed by a Parma ham factory tour, and then headed to Modena for a balsamic vinegar tasting. Our guide, Georgia, was exceptional—she answered all our questions and never made us feel rushed. George, our driver, though his English was not as fluent, was very engaging and informative during our drive. We learned so much and enjoyed tasting the cheese. It was a really fun and informative day.
This was probably my favorite part of Rome. The food and wine walking tour of Trastevere was fantastic. The area felt up-and-coming and hip, which was a nice change from the crowded tourist spots. We got to explore the neighborhood while tasting delicious food and wine. It was a really enjoyable and relaxing experience.
The catamaran cruise in Santorini was absolutely amazing. They went above and beyond to make my birthday special by surprising me with an entire cake and singing to me. The thoughtful touches were incredibly impressive. The cruise itself was beautiful, and we even got to take the cake home. It was a memorable and delightful experience.