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Lorenza Cannarsa

I was born and raised in Naples. I’ve been traveling and working around the world until I decided to put down roots in Val D’Orcia, Tuscany.
My mission is to discover all of Italy’s secret corners and share my knowledge with travelers from all around the world.

I deeply love Italy because is an attractive and inspiring combination of food, landscapes, history, wine and smiling people.
My perfect vacation day would be like waking up in a quiet and peaceful place, enjoying a lazy breakfast and after a strong double coffee jumping outside to explore the area; maybe enjoying a wine tasting, a Kayak tour, a cooking class? Then strolling through sightseeing and hidden places, ending the day by having an amazing dinner!

My advice, as there are so many things to do, is to plan every day to avoid an activity overload. My suggestion is to plan one activity per day enjoying than a well deserved relax time.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Tuscany Countryside and Florence, Umbria, Amalfi Coast, Naples, Cinque Terre. Experiences as Luxury Trips, Food Experiences, boat trips, and many others to discover together with the traveler!"

How did you get involved in travel?

"It's been a natural consequence. I'm an enthusiastic traveler and life is too short to do a job you don't like."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"One of my favorite travel memory is a trip to Procida, a little island close to Naples and Capri. It's a precious little diamond among all the Italian wonderful spots."

Lorenza is part of the following groups: Italy Travel Agents, Italy Luxury Travel Agents
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Favorite experiences

Naples Street Food Tour with Pizza

Discover why Naples is known for its culinary traditions on this sightseeing and tasting tour. You’ll explore churches and palaces of the historic center and gain private access to places where the masters create local food, usually not open to the public. Enjoy several bites of authentic Italian...

Val D’ Orcia Wine Tasting in Tuscany

Enjoy a wine-tasting tour in the Tuscan countryside, vising the picturesque hilltop town of Montalcino. You’ll also taste local Nobile wines in historical cellars in Montepulciano and savor a full farm-to-table lunch near Pienza.You’ll start by touring the cellars and tasting the wines at a...

Cinque Terre Sea Kayaking Tour

Enjoy Cinque Terre from a different perspective with a morning or sunset sea kayak tour. You’ll paddle from Monterosso al Mare to Vernazza, discovering cliffs and caves and swimming in the crystalline water. Kayaking allows you to explore otherwise inaccessible coastlines. Enjoy this special...

Recent trip reviews for Lorenza

Transportation was perfect, easy, convenient ...
Italy | Sep 25 - Oct 10, 2026

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Kristen V.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 13, 2026
Transportation was perfect, easy, convenient and relaxing.
All our experiences, tours and travel were perfect - wouldn't change a thing
The guides were all wonderful on all trips but we had the best one in Modena - Caterina. They were all so informative, excited, helpful, friendly and amazing.
The hotels were great - we usually stay at Hilton hotels but we are so glad we did the smaller more intimate hotels. My comments about the hotels would be for future guests
Antica Locanda...
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Transportation was perfect, easy, convenient and relaxing.
All our experiences, tours and travel were perfect - wouldn't change a thing
The guides were all wonderful on all trips but we had the best one in Modena - Caterina. They were all so informative, excited, helpful, friendly and amazing.
The hotels were great - we usually stay at Hilton hotels but we are so glad we did the smaller more intimate hotels. My comments about the hotels would be for future guests
Antica Locanda Leonardo - no elevator. Cute courtyard and wonderful staff.
Hotel Cavour - geat hotel - best location-lovely outdoor courtyard- best staff - amazing.
Corte Dei Sogni Boutique Hotel and Spa - the worlds smallest shower - I am 5' 2" and I couldn't extend my arms - my husband is larger and was not comfortable shower. There is no bar - there is no where to get something to drink after breakfast time - they do have small selection of beverages in the room. The outdoor area was nice but small.
The cooking class in Florence was one of the best things ever!!!!!!!!!!!! Cecilia was amazing, wonderful, friendly, the view from her home is unbelievable. Just know that there is no elevator to her home and it was a few flights up.
Navona Theatre Hotel- this was in a great location - no elevator, friendly staff, no car can pull up to the hotel so you do have to take your luggage down the street a bit. No bar - small selection of drinks in fridge in room- no outdoor space.
Hotel La Bussola- another GREAT hotel - best rooftop bar! Great location!
Pizza making class was great fun - only issue is schedule said it was 2 hours and over at 230 but it was more like 3 hours and we had scheduled a car to pick us up at 230 and this caused issue with the transportation company and going to Ravello.

Local specialist: Lorenza Cannarsa
Lorenza
Lorenza Cannarsa
Local specialist in Città della Pieve | Replied on Oct 13, 2026

ciao Kristen
Thank you for such a thoughtful review! We’re thrilled the trip ran smoothly and that the boutique hotels were a welcome change. We’ll pass your praise on to Caterina and Cecilia.

Your hotel notes are very helpful for future guests, and we’ll be clearer about stairs and luggage access. We’re sorry the pizza class ran long and disrupted your Ravello transfer. We’ve flagged the timing with the provider and will build in more buffer from now on.

We are looking forward to plan your next trip!
Lorenza

We had the most amazing trip. Lorenzo did such a g...
Italy | Sep 25 - Oct 1, 2026

Lynn
Lynn O.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 04, 2026
We had an amazing trip. Lorenzo did such a great job of planning exactly what we asked for! Her information and detail and quick response time was so good! Everything was done well.
Andrea (our specialist) was also incredible. He was very helpful in getting us all the fine details and maps in place. He checked on us daily to see how things were. Quick to respond and did a great job of pivoting when we asked! Our divers were wonderful as well. On time, polite, friendly.
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We had an amazing trip. Lorenzo did such a great job of planning exactly what we asked for! Her information and detail and quick response time was so good! Everything was done well.
Andrea (our specialist) was also incredible. He was very helpful in getting us all the fine details and maps in place. He checked on us daily to see how things were. Quick to respond and did a great job of pivoting when we asked! Our divers were wonderful as well. On time, polite, friendly.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Cortina

Perfect location. The staff very helpful, especially Luca. The restaurant in the hotel was fabulous and the staff, jelly, was great!

Authenticity & Character
Lovation
Location
Right in center of town, walkable to everything.
Staff
Luca was so friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Dibona Mountain Hut
Cortina d'Ampezzo

Clean, good food just hates the shared bathroom experience

Authenticity & Character
Location
The setting up in the mountains and watching the sunset was beautiful.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
No shared bathrooms
Scotoni Mountain Hut

Sits in a beautiful valley, lots of space. Loved the llamas!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Hard hike to get there. Beautiful pristine setting.
Staff
Very friendly and fun to be around
Cleanliness & Comfort
So clean and comfortable
Fanes Mountain Hut

Quaint, beautiful setting. Friendly staff. Great food.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Attentive, freindly
Cleanliness & Comfort
So clean with great showers. Even a hairdryer!
Malga Ra Stua Refuge

Pretty setting with horses and pigs! A creek running alongside of the valley.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Pretty valley setting
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The best towels and shower!
Antica Locanda Leonardo
Milan

It was difficult to find and for our driver to park and unload and load our luggage. Location was good and walkable. Lots of stairs and not as easily to navigate. Lots of keys and doors to get through.

Authenticity & Character
It was authentic
Location
Walkable to sites
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room was stark, comfort ok, above the train . Bathroom small.
Activity Reviews
Hike to Rifugio Dibona
Hike to Rifugio Dibona
Dolomites

The hike there was hard, very uphill but in the forest!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Drivers were prompt, friendly, safe. Had water for us. The cars very clean and comfortable.
Transport
Cars clean and comfortable
Hike to Rifugio Scotoni
Hike to Rifugio Scotoni
Dolomites

Getting here was the hardest thing we had ever done. Wish we knew there was an option to take the cable car to the top of Lagazuoi.

Quality of Experience
Very steep. Cable car option would have been nice.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Busy place in Laguzuio, very touristy.
Transport
Hike to Malga Ra Stua
Hike to Malga Ra Stua
Dolomites

The hike was very pretty going down. Cappuccino in the valley. However the switchbacks up the road was sooo very steep! 37% gradient! Thank goodness for poles!

Quality of Experience
Hike to Rifugio Fanes
Hike to Rifugio Fanes
Dolomites

The pivot was worth it! Pretty hike! Going back below the tree line

Quality of Experience
Kimkim is very flexible and willing to help improve your experience!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Return to Cortina
Return to Cortina
Dolomites

Great location and staff!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Loved Luca at the hotel!
Transport
Arrivederci Milan
Arrivederci Milan
Italy

Very far. But car and driver were great. Clean and comfortable

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Arrival in Cortina
Arrival in Cortina
Italy
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Lorenza Cannarsa
Lorenza
Lorenza Cannarsa
Local specialist in Città della Pieve | Replied on Oct 05, 2026

Dear Lynn,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. It was a real pleasure to design this journey for you, and Andrea and I are both so grateful for your kind words.

Knowing that you came home with such wonderful memories is the best reward for our work. We hope Italy has left a little piece of itself with you, and that we'll have the chance to welcome you back for a new adventure someday.

With warmest wishes,
Lorenza

Italy
Italy | Sep 14 - Sep 25, 2026

Carol
Carol A.
Casas Adobes, AZ | Reviewed on Sep 26, 2026
Our hotels, guided tours and recommendations for restaurants and activities were all well thought out and enjoyable. Read more

Our hotels, guided tours and recommendations for restaurants and activities were all well thought out and enjoyable.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Villa Irma
Merano
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Loggiato dei Serviti
Florence
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Relais Osteria Dell'Orcia Tuscany
Castiglione d'Orcia
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Antica Locanda Leonardo
Milan
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Florence private guided walk including Accademia Gallery
Florence private guided walk including Accademia Gallery
Italy
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Oltrarno Artisan workshops guided walk (private guide)
Oltrarno Artisan workshops guided walk (private guide)
Florence
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Montepulciano and Pienza guided food day
Montepulciano and Pienza guided food day
Italy
Quality of Experience
Cheese farm visit and Pasta cooking class (lunch or dinner included) in Pienza area
Cheese farm visit and Pasta cooking class (lunch or dinner included) in Pienza area
Italy
Quality of Experience
Milan private guided walk including Last Supper (3h)
Milan private guided walk including Last Supper (3h)
Milan

Our tickets had been cancelled with no explanation

Wine Tour and tasting at Kränzelhof
Wine Tour and tasting at Kränzelhof
Merano
Quality of Experience
Accademia Gallery entrance ticket (with guide)
Accademia Gallery entrance ticket (with guide)
Florence
Quality of Experience
Winery visit with wine tasting and light lunch
Winery visit with wine tasting and light lunch
Italy
Quality of Experience
Food
Local specialist: Lorenza Cannarsa
Lorenza
Lorenza Cannarsa
Local specialist in Città della Pieve | Replied on Sep 28, 2026
Dear Carol,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. It truly means a lot to know that every piece of your journey came together so nicely, and that the places we chose for you lived up to our hopes.
First of all, we are so sorry about what happened with the Last Supper. We hope you put the refund to good use and treated yourselves to one of those unforgettable Italian dinners! Thank you again for trusting us with your trip. I hope you brought home beautiful memories... Read more

Dear Carol,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. It truly means a lot to know that every piece of your journey came together so nicely, and that the places we chose for you lived up to our hopes.

First of all, we are so sorry about what happened with the Last Supper. We hope you put the refund to good use and treated yourselves to one of those unforgettable Italian dinners!

Thank you again for trusting us with your trip. I hope you brought home beautiful memories (and maybe a bottle or two of good wine!), and I would love to help you plan your next Italian adventure whenever you're ready, making sure that there are no mix-ups with the provider for the Last Supper tour!

Warm regards,
Lorenza

Lorenza made the experience of planning our t...
Italy | Jun 1 - Jun 13, 2026

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Dani g.
Canada | Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026
Lorenza made the experience of planning our trip to Italy so easy. She always responded right away to any questions or concerns that I had. Having the day by day itinerary was great, with all the times and meeting points and tickets included. Would absolutely plan another trip using this service! Read more

Lorenza made the experience of planning our trip to Italy so easy. She always responded right away to any questions or concerns that I had. Having the day by day itinerary was great, with all the times and meeting points and tickets included. Would absolutely plan another trip using this service!

Hotel Review
Corte dei Sogni Boutique Hotel & Spa
Florence
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Pizza Making Class
Pizza Making Class
Italy

We had so much fun learning to make pizza. The staff was so friendly and knowledgeable, and our pizza was delicious!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Lorenza Cannarsa
Lorenza
Lorenza Cannarsa
Local specialist in Città della Pieve | Replied on Jun 22, 2026

Dear Dani,
thank you so much for your lovely words! It was a pleasure planning your Italy trip, and I'm so glad the experience felt smooth and stress-free from start to finish.
We hope to welcome you back to Italy very soon!
Warm regards,
Lorenza

Well done!
Italy | Jun 2 - Jun 7, 2026

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Christy G.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026
Lorenza did a wonderful job of understanding the kind of trip we wanted to have and made it happen! She chose wonderful, knowledgeable guides (Ricardo, Laura, Davide) and had clearly briefed them on our priorities. :) When we hit a bump they stepped in and made sure that it was JUST a bump and didn't derail our tight schedule. THANK YOU!! Read more

Lorenza did a wonderful job of understanding the kind of trip we wanted to have and made it happen! She chose wonderful, knowledgeable guides (Ricardo, Laura, Davide) and had clearly briefed them on our priorities. :) When we hit a bump they stepped in and made sure that it was JUST a bump and didn't derail our tight schedule. THANK YOU!!

Hotel Reviews
Palazzo Bezzi
Ravenna

Amazing location, well appointed. The staff was so helpful and kind. The only downside was a round bed, which for two very tall people was not very comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Pausania
Venice
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Lorenza Cannarsa
Lorenza
Lorenza Cannarsa
Local specialist in Città della Pieve | Replied on Jun 22, 2026

Dear Christy,
thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind review! It was a genuine pleasure designing this trip for you, and I'm so happy it all came together the way we hoped.
Ricardo, Laura, and Davide will be thrilled to hear your words — I'll make sure to pass them along.
And yes, a bump or two is always part of the adventure — what matters is that it stays just that! Thank you again for trusting us, and we hope to welcome you back to Italy soon.
Warm regards,
Lorenza

Lorenza is knowledgeable and responsive
Italy | Oct 12 - Oct 25, 2025

J
jo d.
Lexington, MA | Reviewed on Nov 05, 2025
Lorenza did a great job creating a wonderful vacation with us. It helped that we had a video call at the beginning of our planning, and that was a nice connection. We flew into Catania and drove right up to Taormina for 3 nights, then Siracusa, Modica, Agrigento, Marsala, and finally Palermo. We booked 2 hotels on our own and Lorenza recommended and booked the rest. The day tours were terrific and high quality, and all ground transportation she arranged worked very well. There were some... Read more

Lorenza did a great job creating a wonderful vacation with us. It helped that we had a video call at the beginning of our planning, and that was a nice connection. We flew into Catania and drove right up to Taormina for 3 nights, then Siracusa, Modica, Agrigento, Marsala, and finally Palermo. We booked 2 hotels on our own and Lorenza recommended and booked the rest. The day tours were terrific and high quality, and all ground transportation she arranged worked very well. There were some blips, mainly relating to the app that the agency uses call Vamoos. For example, one hotel was changed for good reasons and we weren’t aware of it, so we arrived at the wrong hotel. Lorenza thought we would look in the app, but we were working from the printed itinerary. Even with that, it was a wonderful trip, with Lorenza available on WhatsApp throughout.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Villa Paradiso Taormina
Taormina

Very nice front desk staff, we had a large room overlooking the water, On the third floor, our room had its own huge terrace with a separate entrance. We barely used the terrace because we were out so much. Breakfast was decent, the coffee was fabulous. Great location (but very windy roads to get there if you are driving, valet parking.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Walking distance to everything.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Scratchy towels.
Algilà Ortigia Charme Hotel
Siracusa

Lovely property, walking distance to everything in Ortigia, we had a sea view to watch ocean storms! The room was very small with almost no room to put two suitcases. We had a fridge and complementary water. Front desk staff were wonderful. Buffet breakfast had a great selection of food and then you can order many more items off the menu. Great coffee, umbrellas available,

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tiny rooms.
Hedoné Design Experience B&B
Agrigento

It’s a cute and clean B&B. The room was large and comfortable, the owner provided unlimited cold water and access to the refrigerator which was great. Breakfast was good with baked goods and fresh coffee, not much protein though. The location isn’t great and parking was a challenge, although we were able to walk 20 minutes to a good restaurant. If you are just going to the Valley of the Temples, there’s no real reason to stay in Agrigento, stay outside the city.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Viacolvento Boutique Hotel
Marsala

This was a unique little hotel. The reception desk staff was wonderful and had great ideas for restaurants and Marsala wine tours, which we hadn’t yet set up. The apartment was huge, with tons of closet space, a mini-kitchen, an iron and ironing board, a steamer, and private patio access. It’s in walking distance from the old part of town which has cute restaurants and shops. We drove over to Florio for the wine tours as it’s tough to get a taxi in Marsala. Parking was a challenge due to street cleaning one of the nights we were staying, so we had to move our car. Breakfast was excellent.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palazzo Natoli Boutique Hotel
Palermo

This is such a pretty little hotel with 24 hour reception, an amazing made-to-order breakfast, and a big suite with a full kitchen. It’s off one of the main walking streets (Via Vittorio Emanuele) so you right in the middle of the action, walking distance to everything. The room had a little balcony where you can hang out and people watch. Umbrellas in the lobby, nice touch.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Boat Tour in Syracuse
Boat Tour in Syracuse
Italy

We cancelled this before we left. Only gave it a “poor” to be able to click through.

Archeological Museum “Pietro Griffo” - The Temple Valley
Archeological Museum “Pietro Griffo” - The Temple Valley
Agrigento

We cancelled this when we needed to change from afternoon to morning. Gave it a “poor” to click through.

Entrance ticket to Temple Valley
Entrance ticket to Temple Valley
Italy

The entry ticket was in the Vamoos app, which we forgot. But it was there and pre-paid, so that was convenient.

Quality of Experience
Wine tasting and Light Lunch in Marsala area
Wine tasting and Light Lunch in Marsala area
Italy

Did we miss this? Didn’t see it on our last itinerary.

Modica chocolate laboratory
Modica chocolate laboratory
Italy

Sara and her husband are amazing! We had a great tour at LAeQUA including all the specialized machinery for nuts and chocolate, and made our own Modica style chocolate. They focus on fair trade ingredients and have close relationships with their suppliers. The commitment to their products and mission is infectious. This laboraty if a little bit outside of the city and well worth the drive.

Quality of Experience
interesting, informative, delicious!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sara was a fabulous guide.
Transport
N/A, we drove ourselves
Palermo time at your leisure
Palermo time at your leisure
Italy

Not sure how to rate this so gave it a 3. The lists provided are fine, but we used Rick Steve's book and map and the hotel map for touring. Would have be nice to get local maps from KimKim, in hindsight.

Quality of Experience
Guided visit of Villa Romana del Casale - Private Guide
Guided visit of Villa Romana del Casale - Private Guide
Italy

Marta met us at the front gate and made this tour really enjoyable. She was knowledgeable about the Villa and Sicilian history, and a very nice person as well.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
N/A, we drove ourselves.
Mount Etna expedition and Etna wine experience
Mount Etna expedition and Etna wine experience
Italy

This was a great experience. Marco picked us up at our hotel and we were joined by another family of 5. He provided history and context as we were driving to Mount Etna, and gave us all some time to chat also. We stopped at a little convenience store to buy some water. Our first stop was a lava cave, which was fascinating, then we walked up the mountain to a dormant lava field. We ended with a wonderful lunch and winery tour at Cantine Petria. Would have been nice to have been provided water and walking sticks as parts of the climb were slippery and rocky. Marco was interesting, knowledgeable, and personable, and nice to spend the better part of day with.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Temple valley guided visit
Temple valley guided visit
Italy

Sabrina was fantastic. She knew all you could imagine about Sicilian history and the history of this place. She was interesting, interested, and paced the tour well. There’s a lot to cover and it can be overwhelming.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We’d highly recommend Sabrina.
Transport
N/A, drove ourselves.
Salt Pans near Trapani/Marsala - Private guided visit and salt tasting
Salt Pans near Trapani/Marsala - Private guided visit and salt tasting
Italy

This tour was surprisingly fun! These are historic salt pans that are still worked by hand, with men in the salt pans. We learned so much - how they work, how they are managed, the history of salt panning in the region, how salt is stored, etc. The tasting afterwards was crazy good, with fresh fruits, vegetables and olive oil bread to combine with different flavored salts. That was delicious. Our tour guide was wonderful, on staff at the salt pans. The store sells it all, you will want to buy salt, especially fluer de sel (“flower of salt”) which is the salt that forms a thin, delicate crust on the surface of the seawater as it evaporates. It’s the one to use for finishing and garnishing.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide was outstanding, can’t recall her name!
Transport
Palermo guided walk including insight on the anti-mafia movement (private guide)
Palermo guided walk including insight on the anti-mafia movement (private guide)
Italy

Chiara met us at the hotel and was warm, friendly and knowledgeable. This was actually a 3 hour tour and well worth the time. We covered a lot of ground, and learned so much about the history of the Mafia and today’s anti-mafia movement. While there, we learned more Sicily culture and history. Well worth the time.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We recommend Chiara for this tour, and she does others in Sicily too.
Transport
N/A we drove ourselves
Local specialist: Lorenza Cannarsa
Lorenza
Lorenza Cannarsa
Local specialist in Città della Pieve | Replied on Nov 24, 2025

Ciao Jo,
Thank you so much for your wonderful and thorough review — it’s exactly what we need to improve our services and make each journey truly unique! It was a pleasure working with you, and I hope to hear from you again when you plan your next trip to Italy!

Lorenza

Sicily A Treasure
Italy | Jun 28 - Jul 5, 2025

Ellen
Ellen F.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jul 07, 2025
We had an amazing trip to Sicily, and loved working with our local specialist Lorenza! She was so easy to work with and attentive and worked with us through several itineraries as we finalized our trip. She was also super responsive while we were on our trip to one small glitch we had and was willing to answer any questions we had. We loved every part of our trip and hard to pick a favorite. We love history and archeology so loved Salinunte, Valley of the Temples, Syracusa Greek Theater and... Read more

We had an amazing trip to Sicily, and loved working with our local specialist Lorenza! She was so easy to work with and attentive and worked with us through several itineraries as we finalized our trip. She was also super responsive while we were on our trip to one small glitch we had and was willing to answer any questions we had. We loved every part of our trip and hard to pick a favorite. We love history and archeology so loved Salinunte, Valley of the Temples, Syracusa Greek Theater and Amphitheater as well the theater in Taromina. Also went to Syracusa (specifically stayed in the island of Ortigia) and Taromina a must.

All our guides were truly wonderful! Chaira (Palermo), Carmelina (Valley of the Temples), Azzurra (Selinunte), Sabine (Ragusa), Giuseppe (Syracuse Neapolitan Archaeological Park) and Aureliano (Taromina Theater). Chaira, Sabine, Aureliano and Carmelina were particular standouts but all wonderful!

Hotel Reviews
Algilà Ortigia Charme Hotel
Siracusa

Lovely hotel and great breakfast. Good location. Easy to walk everywhere. Very safe.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Il Giardino di Ballarò Boutique
Palermo

The staff are wonderful. Room very comfortable. Great location near to so many sights and restaurants. Felt very safe. Loved our stay!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Centrally located in old city.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Le Terrazze di Pirandello

Good location. Didn’t love our room. Good breakfast!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Not great air conditioning and bed not comfortable. Shower not great.
Habitat Boutique Hotel
Catania

Such a cool hotel. We only stayed a night and wish we could have stayed longer! Great location! Vibrant and close to things you will want to see in Catania!

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Casa Adele
Taormina

Lovely room. And close to everything - shopping, great restaurants and sights!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Syracuse Neapolis Archaeological Park - private guide
Syracuse Neapolis Archaeological Park - private guide
Italy

Good guide! Very interesting.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guided visit to the Ancient Theatre  of Taormina (private guide)
Guided visit to the Ancient Theatre of Taormina (private guide)
Italy

This was a beautiful site and tour. Aureliano was of our best guides!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Palermo guided walk insight on the anti-mafia movement and street food tour (private guide)
Palermo guided walk insight on the anti-mafia movement and street food tour (private guide)
Italy

We LOVED our guide.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Selinunte Archaeological Park visit - private guide
Selinunte Archaeological Park visit - private guide
Italy
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Boat Tour in Syracuse
Boat Tour in Syracuse
Italy

Great trip. And had a lovely group!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Temple valley guided visit
Temple valley guided visit
Italy

Wonderful and knowledgeable guide!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Ragusa guided visit
Ragusa guided visit
Italy

Sabine was a wonderful guide! We loved our afternoon here and wish we could have stayed longer.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Mount Etna half-day trip (group experience)
Mount Etna half-day trip (group experience)
Italy

Guides were great and spoke good English. It’s a lot of driving and wish there was more hiking!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Lorenza Cannarsa

TOP NOTCH EXPERIENCE
Italy | Sep 27 - Oct 6, 2024

Josie
Josie D.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2024
I highly recommend using KimKim for your next travel experience. Our planner, Lorenza, was exceptional. We spent two nights in Naples and seven nights in Sorrento, with Lorenza selecting a wonderful hotel in Naples that offered an ideal location.
She organized a variety of activities, including a tour of the Pompeii ruins, an outstanding pizza-making class, and an enjoyable winery visit. Additionally, Lorenza arranged a fantastic street food tour and a private boat tour of Capri. Lorenza...
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I highly recommend using KimKim for your next travel experience. Our planner, Lorenza, was exceptional. We spent two nights in Naples and seven nights in Sorrento, with Lorenza selecting a wonderful hotel in Naples that offered an ideal location.
She organized a variety of activities, including a tour of the Pompeii ruins, an outstanding pizza-making class, and an enjoyable winery visit. Additionally, Lorenza arranged a fantastic street food tour and a private boat tour of Capri. Lorenza also managed all transportation, including transfers to and from the airport and between Naples and Sorrento.
Lorenza's communication was always clear and prompt, ensuring a seamless experience. Lorenza often responded to emails within hours(Keep in mind the 6 hour time difference) and when I did need to call her for something she picked up her phone right away. When we requested a change to a four-star hotel with a sea view in Sorrento, she was very accommodating.
Overall, every aspect of our trip was top-notch. Their level of service and attention to detail exceeded my expectations.

Hotel Reviews
Melrose Naples
Naples

The online pictures do not do this place justice. This hotel was so cute and the service was excellent. It is also in the perfect location and a very safe neighborhood.

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Hotel Corallo
Sorrento

We chose this hotel because a friend had stayed there and we are so glad we upgraded from what we originally booked. This hotel is beautiful and charming. and in a great location. We stayed in the deluxe room and had a fantastic view of the sea. Definitely walk down to the black beach for the day. Town is only a 30 minute walk or you can take the shuttle. The rooms very very clean, staff was A+++ and the view was absolutely amazing! I highly recommend this hotel!

Authenticity & Character
Beautifully decorated
Location
Close to town and lots of restaurants, the best view!
Staff
every single staff person went above and beyond to make sure our experience was top notch. They seemed to genuinely enjoy working at the htoel.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Perfecto!
Activity Reviews
Street Food Tour
Street Food Tour
Italy

Daniella was the best tour guide. Her English was excellent, she made an effort to talk to our entire group, she also made sure we all stayed together, she brought ponchos for us in case in rained, she had wonderful stories and also gave us a lot of historic facts about Naples and the local food and was so cute and cheerful with little jokes. LOVED her! She seemed to really enjoy her job!

Quality of Experience
The excursions were of the highest quality
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Wine tasting in Pompeii area including light lunch
Wine tasting in Pompeii area including light lunch
Italy

Wow, this was one of the best experiences. A scenic location, quality wines, expert guidance and amazing food! We started out with a tour and then had lunch. I loved how they brought out several small plates. We sat, drank wine, enjoyed the beautiful scenery and they just kept bringing us plate after plate of delicious food. Together, these elements created a memorable and enriching experience that exemplifies what a top-notch winery should offer. I have high standards and this met my expectations 100%

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Pompeii ruin visit with a private guide
Pompeii ruin visit with a private guide
Italy

Visiting the Pompeii ruins was an unforgettable experience that transported me back in time. As I walked through the ancient streets, I was struck by the remarkable preservation of the site, which vividly illustrates daily life during the Roman Empire. On a sad note, our tour guide was not the best. He often walked ahead of the group, didn't speak loud enough and often started talking before our entire group got together. At one point he started arguing with a security person because there were so many people cutting in front of us. We told him it was fine but he then said no it's not fine and they need to do something about it. He was more upset then we were. We didn't even know his name. He did seem to know a lot of the history and was very informative but was not in a good mood.

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Pizza Making Class
Pizza Making Class
Italy

The pizza-making class was an absolute delight, filled with laughter and creativity from start to finish. Upon arrival, we were greeted by our enthusiastic instructors, Anna and Giuseppe who exuded passion for both pizza and Italian culture. We made Tiramisu with Anna and pizza with Giuseppe. The actual place was so nicely decorated. We made the Tiramisu, placed it in the fridge to cool and ate it at the end of the night. We each made a pizza, different kinds and shared each one. The best part was savoring our delicious creations together, sharing stories and laughter over each slice. This fun and interactive class not only taught us valuable culinary skills but also created lasting memories and a deeper appreciation for the art of pizza-making. Anna and Giuseppe had the best personalities, we all felt like we were at a friends house for dinner.

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Food
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Anna and Giuseppe were such gracious hosts!!!!
Transport
Day trip to Capri Island from The Amalfi Coast - small group
Day trip to Capri Island from The Amalfi Coast - small group
Italy

The boat tour of the Isle of Capri was a breathtaking experience that offered stunning views and a sense of adventure from start to finish. We upgraded from a large group to just our group of 6 and I'm glad we did that as it was more personal. Our guide Francesco was great and he shared fascinating insights about Capri’s history and landmarks. The blue grotto was so busy that we decided to skip it but our guide took us to the white cave, the red cave and the love cave. At first I was very sad because the Blue Grotto is on my bucket list but I got to experience the beautiful blue water in the other caves as well. Maybe not as big but I did see it. Along the way, we enjoyed delicious local snacks and sipped on refreshing drinks, soaking in the sun and the beautiful scenery. Francesco made us a lunch reservation at Restaurante La Canzone Del Mare and the view was amazing and the food was delicious. We then took the chair lift up to the top of the mountain, a must do!

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Local specialist: Lorenza Cannarsa

Fantastic Trip!
Italy | Jul 30 - Aug 8, 2024

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Paul M.
North Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Aug 13, 2024
Our trip took us from Bologna, to Florence, to Rome over 10 days. The itinerary and accommodations provided by Lorenza went off with nothing more than two minor issues noted below, which I offer only as constructive advice. And "Thank You" to Andrea for his real-time support in Rome.
In Bologna, accommodations at Hotel Aemilia were excellent--our favorite place on the trip. The only minor issue in this leg of the trip -- not enough time to enjoy Museo Enzo between arriving by train at...
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Our trip took us from Bologna, to Florence, to Rome over 10 days. The itinerary and accommodations provided by Lorenza went off with nothing more than two minor issues noted below, which I offer only as constructive advice. And "Thank You" to Andrea for his real-time support in Rome.
In Bologna, accommodations at Hotel Aemilia were excellent--our favorite place on the trip. The only minor issue in this leg of the trip -- not enough time to enjoy Museo Enzo between arriving by train at Modena Centrale, and catching the shuttle bus to Museo Ferrari (40 minutes total were allowed, including time to walk to/from the Museo and train station. Too short. I missed the shuttle bus and took a taxi from Modena to Maranello so I could enjoy the Enzo museum). We also had a day trip to tour and sample parmigiano/reggiano, prosciutto, and balsamic vinegar in Emilia-Romagna. A real treat to have a private tour guide (there, and in every city we visited)-- we HIGHLY recommend this format. All of our tour guides were super-knowledgeable, fun, patient, etc.
Florence was our favorite place--SO much history. One highlight was our tour of the Chianti region (the only group tour we had, and there were only 11 of us in total, so no issue). Drinking wine and eating great food makes for quick fun together! Would go back to Florence and the Tuscany region without any hesitation. Accommodations there were excellent at Hotel Garibaldi Blu--very quaint, right near the train station but very quiet inside.
Rome was a whirlwind. Accommodations at Hotel Navona Colors were comfortable but a notch down from the other places we stayed. Private tour guide was absolutely, positively worth it! The only concern on this leg was actually in Frankfurt, our one stop on the trip home. We had 1 hr 20 min between our scheduled arrival in Frankfurt, and departure from there to Raleigh/Durham. Rome flight was 20 min late arriving, and then the German border/passport control process was SLOW and CROWDED. We narrowly escaped missing our flight from Frankfurt to Raleigh/Durham, being the last two persons on board. For a transatlantic trip, we like to avoid cutting this so close!

I would recommend KimKim, and Lorenza, without hesitation. THANK YOU for making our first trip to Italy memorable, and we are certain to return there soon. Ciao!

Hotel Reviews
Phi Hotel Emilia
Bologna

We stayed here due to business at the Department of Veterinary Sciences, which is within walking distance of the hotel. Breakfast was excellent! The two are located in Ozzano, just East of Bologna, which is a small town. When put into this context, Phi Hotel was fine. Ratings below reflect the context.

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Some of the staff at the front desk were courteous--others, not so much.
Cleanliness & Comfort
No problems in this respect. Typical tiny Euro shower!
Hotel Garibaldi Blu
Florence

Great location, friendly and informative staff, quiet. Breakfast was excellent. Clean and spacious bathroom.

Authenticity & Character
Neat decor, calm, some funky figures in the public spaces (batman, captain america, etc.)
Location
Close to everything.
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Hotel Navona Colors
Rome

Not as endearing as other places we stayed. Not bad at all, but not a hotel that we'd put on the top of our list. The room itself was fine but the breakfast, and caffe area, were not as good as others.

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Activity Reviews
Food day including Balsamic Vinegar, Parma ham and Parmigiano Reggiano - from Bologna
Food day including Balsamic Vinegar, Parma ham and Parmigiano Reggiano - from Bologna
Italy
Quality of Experience
Food
Everything.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private, guided tours are the way to go.
Transport
Wine and food tour in Florence
Wine and food tour in Florence
Florence
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Chianti Full Immersive Wine Experience from Florence (small group)
Chianti Full Immersive Wine Experience from Florence (small group)
Florence
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Food
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Colosseum and Roman Forum - Private guide
Colosseum and Roman Forum - Private guide
Rome
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Rome Private Guided Walk
Rome Private Guided Walk
Rome
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Visit to the Museum and Ferrari Factory
Visit to the Museum and Ferrari Factory
Italy

Fabulous, especially the Enzo museum. The two museums are complementary, not duplicative. A must-see for Ferrarista, car nuts and F1 fans.

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Florence private guided walk including Accademia Gallery
Florence private guided walk including Accademia Gallery
Italy

Outstanding. Our private guide was native to Florence and was fantastic.

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Accademia Gallery - skip the line entrance
Accademia Gallery - skip the line entrance
Florence

Once you see for yourself the lines to get in without a Skip The Line ticket, you'll know!

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Colosseum & Roman Forum skip the line ticket
Colosseum & Roman Forum skip the line ticket
Rome

It would be crazy not to get a Skip the line ticket!

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Local specialist: Lorenza Cannarsa

All of our guides were amazing and we are ple...
Italy | Jun 29 - Jul 13, 2024

Chris
Chris H.
Canada | Reviewed on Jul 22, 2024
All of our guides were amazing and we are pleased we paid the extra for the private guided tours. Lorenza picks for our family hit the mark on our needs and everything was amazing. Lorenza was available when and if needed on our travel days and all the guides and drivers were knowledgeable on our location and needs. We felt like we were taken care of which was amazingly comfortable for family travelling together with various needs. Venice, Florence, Tuscany and Rome were perfect balance... Read more

All of our guides were amazing and we are pleased we paid the extra for the private guided tours. Lorenza picks for our family hit the mark on our needs and everything was amazing. Lorenza was available when and if needed on our travel days and all the guides and drivers were knowledgeable on our location and needs. We felt like we were taken care of which was amazingly comfortable for family travelling together with various needs.

Venice, Florence, Tuscany and Rome were perfect balance for two week trip. Italy is so Beautiful we would definitely return.

Thank you Lorenza!!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Flora Venice
Venice

Amazing service! So kind and helpful.

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Corte dei Sogni Boutique Hotel & Spa
Florence
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Podere Brizio
Montalcino
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Rental in Rome - Navona
Rome
Authenticity & Character
Location
A walk to everything
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Lorenza Cannarsa