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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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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Thank you for the unforgettable trip Charlie!!
If you’re looking for a mix of adventure and learning about culture, this might just be the tour you’re looking for. Sicily has so much to offer and in my opinion, C...
The activities were super fun, the Valley of the Temples was especially super cool.
This is my third tour with Charlie and once AGAIN, I am not disappointed. This Sicily trip, just like his other tours I’ve been on, is well organized and saves you f...
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...
We had a great time.
We had a great time. The trip was well organized by Alma Italia and the guides were excellent.
Tim and Alessio were amazing!
Tim and Alessio were amazing! Our family had a wonderful time in Rome, Sorrento, Capri and the Amalfi coast! The trip was seamless; planes, trains, and automobiles m...
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Walking in Puglia & Matera
Vanessa was a wonderful guide and very aware of the needs of of all the participants. everyone got along well. The places we stayed were excellent. The overall...
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Heat among the olive trees
An exploring holiday, not a 'wow' one but full of delights. Matera was a long-desired destination, because of Carlo Levi, and spectacular. Sleeping in our massive ...
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Material/puglia
Fantastic trip and bothe the tour guide and minibus driver were ver...
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Little known gems
Walking in Matera was an interesting and eye opening experience. I knew nothing of the history of this facinating "heel of Italy' so was extremely surprised and ...
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Walking in Puglia and Matera
This was a fantastic trip with three very different locations to stay in and experience. The accommodation in each location was original and very comfortable. The ...
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Extraordinary Region of Italy
I chose the walking tour of Puglia & Matera because I had never seen Southern Italy. I was intrigued by the UNESCO World Heritage cities as well as the unusual...
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A different view of Italy
This trip was exactly what I had hoped for - a fascinating and varied tour of a part of Italy which hasn't yet become too full of tourists. Our three centres were ...
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Gentle strolls and some seriously good vegetarian food
We spent a lovely week exploring the areas round Matera and parts of the Puglia region. The holiday was a very good mix of walking, guided sight-seeing and free ti...
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A wonderful week in southern Italy
I really enjoyed our week in Puglia and Matera and getting to know southern Italy with great company and a fantastic guide. I could have spent at least another day ...
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Loads of fun
It was a wonderful way to see this part of italy. Our guide Fabrizio was informative, committed and funny. It was a wonderful week. Being in Matera and seeing the ...
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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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