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Becky
A great week in the Tuscan mountains, spent hiking, learning about the local region, meeting the locals, and enjoying the time in the converted farmhouse accommodati...
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WALKING IN TUSCANY
Great scenery, beautiful setting for accommodation and fantastic that we were served produce grown on the land.Really enjoyed the group - a great mix and the walks w...
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WALKING IN TUSCANY
Scenery more magical than I'd ever seen before, returning to the warmth and hearty food from Mamma! Reaching higher peaks than I'd thought and meeting Sara - one of ...
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WALKING IN TUSCANY
Although not possibly as fit as I needed to be for this holiday; I thoroughly enjoyed it and had quite a feeling of achievement at the end of it! The location ...
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WALKING IN TUSCANY
A good experience. But I'd class the level as "challenging", not "moderate". The delicioius dinners and the good company. Very impressive and capable. I had a good...
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WALKING IN TUSCANY
Had a lovely break walking in Tuscancy. The holiday was not what I expected. I had visions of rolling green hills and instead got big mountain climbs. The holiday sh...
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WALKING IN TUSCANY
Food was ok but bland. Although the group were asked at the beginning if anyone had any objections to the owners dogs walking every day I felt that the majority gro...
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Family Volcanoes Sicily Trip - Warne/Fox Family
Fantastic trip and our guide Frederika absolutely was the best. My 10year old thought she was 'awesome'. Volcano and the islands are beautiful and Etna is just anoth...
we had a fantastic five star trip!
Thanks so much to the team at Alma Italia - we had a fantastic five star trip! Alma Italia organized us so many experiences we could never have done on our own - the...
Expensive trip for what we got
Went on this trip with my wife and my sister. First off the positives. Europe is quite different from North America. History is abundant, the Europe experience is re...
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Seemed a little more expensive than previous
Seemed a little more expensive than previous trips with Intrepid, even acknowledging that we were travelling thru Europe. Overall though, very enjoyable small group ...
I have traveled 4 times with Intrepid
I have traveled 4 times with Intrepid now and have f...
the activities provided
the activities provided
I like the style with the right
I like the style with the right balance of activities, fr...
I was disappointed with the group dynamic
I was disappointed with the group dynamic, the grou...
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The tour was interesting, exciting and challenging.
The tour was interesting, exciting and challenging. Interesting information was ...
I was disappointed in the Intrepid style
I was disappointed in the Intrepid style of tour "leaders" rather than tour "guides". I have traveled extensively usually with g-adventures and often as a solo trave...
There is always room for improvement.
There is always room for improvement.
The trip was a fantastic way to
The trip was a fantastic way to experience Italy.
Because of our tour guide, and because
Because of our tour guide, and because of all the additional wo...
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What to Look For in Italy Travel Reviews
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Reviews for Italy toursare overwhelmingly positive, with a very small smattering of 1, 2, and 3 star ratings. It is important to note that Italy is often included on wider Europe tours, so some reviews will also be taking into account their experience in other countries as well.
Related to this, some reviews complain that multi-country tours felt extremely rushed - if this is the kind of experience you choose, be sure you are prepared for a very busy and active tour.
Service level will always vary tour company to tour company. Many negative reviews for Italy bring up the high number of “optional experiences” - that is additional tours, activities, and excursions not included in the base price of the trip. This is common practice, yet can be frustrating if you are unprepared for the tour to be set up in this way. Always check thoroughly while reading the itinerary to make sure you have a clear understanding of what is included.
There can also be some confusion on tours of Italy about the amount of walking and the grade of walking. The Amalfi Coast and Cinque Terre are beautiful and the views are spectacular, but the walking will be quite steep in some areas - for some it will feel more like hiking. Reading the reviews will be invaluable to help you narrow down the walking tour in Italy that is right for you.
If you want a professional take on traveling in Italy, see the Travelstride Italy Guide »
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