Maria did an outstanding job of setting up our trip of Tuscany and Cinque Terre
Italy | Apr 27 - May 6, 2024

David
David E.
Manchester, CT | Reviewed on May 08, 2024

Maria did an outstanding job of setting up our trip. The hotels were perfectly situated and comfortable. Aside from dealing with the train strike, all of our travel logistics went perfectly smoothly. We loved using Sienna and Levanto as our bases. We also loved the hotel in Florence very much. Using Levanto as our base for Cinque Terre was brilliant on her part. We absolutely loved Levanto. Our tour guides for Sienna and our hike in Cinque terre were wonderful! The cooking class in Florence was so much fun, as was the hike in Cinque Terre. Also loved the tour in Sienna and the wine tasting in Tuscany. We had an amazing time and would highly recommend Maria and KimKim to others with no hesitation.

Hotel Reviews
La Maison du Sage
Florence

Loved this hotel! Very beautiful and perfectly situated. A bit noisy at night but if you close your windows at night it was totally fine. The breakfast was fabulous! A wonderful stay!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Siena Vip B&B
Siena

This is a small b and b that is really more like an air b and b. There is no reception and nobody to ask questions to except when you initially check in. The rooms are immaculately clean and very nicely decorated. The breakfast is extremely simple and served in your room. Nice spot away from the huge crowds. Could be noisy at night but if you close your windows overnight it is fine. A nice stay indeed.

Authenticity & Character
lovely and bright decor
Location
nicely situated away from most of the crowds. But completely walkable to everything.
Staff
No staff to speak of. I asked a question via whatsapp on the number they provided and received no response.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Perfectly clean and comfortable.
Hotel Garden
Levanto

Absolutely LOVED this hotel. Levanto is a wonderful town in general and this hotel was perfect! Clean comfortable a beautiful balcony as we stayed on the 5th floor. Breakfast was fabulous and the staff was wonderful and helpful.

Authenticity & Character
Its location and character were perfect
Location
Perfection of location!
Staff
Wonderful staff in reception, housecleaning and breakfast
Cleanliness & Comfort
Perfect
Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo
Rome

This hotel was right by the train station. The lobby was lovely but the rooms were very outdated and paint was chipping everywhere. The shower was just about impossible to step in and out of. Thankfully we only stayed here for one night to fly out of Rome. The air conditioning did not work and the room was stuffy and warm as you could not open the windows due to noise.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The staff seemed very nice and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
paint chipping in the rooms, bad air conditioning and the shower was too hard to climb in and out of
Activity Reviews
Cinque Terre Trekking & Train Card
Cinque Terre Trekking & Train Card
Italy

Fabulous!

Quality of Experience
Transport
San Lorenzo Food Market & Tuscan Cooking Class
San Lorenzo Food Market & Tuscan Cooking Class
Florence

Absolutely loved this cooking class!!!! So so fun! We had a blast. I highly recommend!

Quality of Experience
Food
everything!
Montepulciano: Winery Tour & Tasting Experience
Montepulciano: Winery Tour & Tasting Experience
Italy

Wonderful wine tasting in a beautiful wine cellar!

Quality of Experience
Siena Guided Walking Tour
Siena Guided Walking Tour
Italy

Wonderful guided tour loved it!

Quality of Experience
Cinque Terre Trekking Adventure: Explore Italy's Coastal Wonders
Cinque Terre Trekking Adventure: Explore Italy's Coastal Wonders
Italy

This was absolutely wonderful! We enjoyed this so so much!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Maria Grazia Rubino