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Well organised value for money
Well organised value for money
Leaders are goo, group sizes are perfect
Leaders are goo, group sizes are perfect & locations are the best!
Florian was amazing. Professional, fun, organised.
Florian was amazing. Professional, fun, organised. I was so impress...
The tour covered all of the major
The tour covered all of the major parts of Italy and really gave a good overall impression of Italy. Most of all, Ilaria made the tour exceptional, we learnt by the...
I love the mindset of intrepid travel.
I love the mindset of intrepid travel. It felt great being able to support the local people by staying in family run hotels and eating at locally owned and run resta...
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Excellent highlights of Italy. Trip leader was
Excellent highlights of Italy. Trip leader was a star.
I didn't have any particular expectations of
I didn't have any particular expectations of the trip other than to visit the destinations listed. The main appeal was someone other than me making the travel and a...
There in also room to improve
There in also room to improve
Charlie’s tours are the best, because they’re not too busy, but you also get to try a variety of things.
Charlie’s tours are the best, because they’re not too busy, but you also get to try a variety of things. In my opinion, it was also the case with this Sicily tour. I...
Charlie is a wonderful planner and a wonderful human being.
Charlie is a wonderful planner and a wonderful human being. I had a great time in Sicily because of those two elements! Charlie took great care of us and planned an ...
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The communication was quick and clear, and the guides were very nice. I’d definitely book with them again.
I had an amazing time in Sicily. Cute little towns, ocean views, hiking… just my type of trip. I enjoyed every second of it. CharlieTheTraveler is a great company to...
My kids and I loved this Sicily trip.
My kids and I loved this Sicily trip. Charlie did an amazing job at making it memorable and fun. The guides were great, they were always making us laugh and giving u...
I can trust Charlie to do to it for me! Sicily was an amazing experience, thanks to this company’s professionalism.
What I love the most about this tour is that all you need to do is book it, sit back and relax. Charlie takes care of everything from that point on (except for your ...
I recommend CharlieTheTraveler to anyone who hates to plan trips on their own time:))
If you have the chance to go on this tour, just do it. Don’t think too much about it and do it. Because you won’t regret it. Charlie is amazing at planning tours lik...
This was my first time booking with an independent tour company, and I did not regret it.
This was my first time booking with an independent tour company, and I did not regret it. Charlie is an expert at creating unforgettable experiences through his tour...
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I’m so glad I decided to book this trip at the last minute, it was so much fun.
I’m so glad I decided to book this trip at the last minute, it was so much fun. I particularly liked visiting the various towns in Sicily, I loved learning about the...
This Sicily tour with CharlieTheTraveler was amazing!!
This Sicily tour with CharlieTheTraveler was amazing!! Loved the itinerary, the guides were amazing, and the whole process was efficient and smooth. I definitely app...
I highly recommend booking with Charlie and this tour.
I highly recommend booking with Charlie and this tour. Sicily is a beautiful place. This trip allows you to explore its towns will being well accompanied by trustwor...
This Sicily tour was amazing.
This Sicily tour was amazing. It’s my first time booking with CharlieTheTraveler and I loved how everything worked out. The guides were polite and knowledgeable, I f...
CharlieTheTraveler was an excellent company to travel with.
CharlieTheTraveler was an excellent company to travel with. My family and I loved everything included in this Sicily tour, we couldn’t have asked for better. The who...
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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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