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Walking boots in the heel of Italy
A well led and easy paced walking holiday in surprisingly varied scenery. The wild flowers were stunning. Don't expect to lose any weight as the picnics and various ...
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Walking, history, food and wine.
Having never visited the heel of Italy, we had little idea of what to expect. What a delight! The combination of pleasant walking in interesting countryside, histor...
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Just do it!
If you want to see a quiet side of Italy do do this trip! You won't be disappointed with anything. After a hectic week in Rome this trip was perfect. We loved the gr...
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A vegan adventure in Puglia & Matera
A great place to visit with lovely picturesque villages. Great vegan Food. Lovely walks. Recommended for any fellow vegans. The accommodation was good, we stayed in ...
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Walking in Puglia & Matera
We had a great trip although it is not the most scenic of locations. The food was excellent and plentiful. The walks are mostly flat and very easy. The initial walk ...
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Puglia and Matera
A most relaxing varied and informative trip. Matera and the Sassi district was a highlite, the hotel and location so unusual. It was valuable having a knowledgeable...
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Undiscovered Italy
What a lovely trip to a part of Italy is mostly as yet undiscovered. Daily you will see ancient sites and experience the countryside and the gastronomic delights of ...
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wonderful holiday
Wonderful holiday, great company, great walking, food and wine! Seeing a view of Matera for the first time Angelo was brilliant. Clearly passionate about the area ...
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Walking in Puglia and Matera
This was a brilliant walking and sight seeing holiday in the Puglia region in the South of Italy. Matera was a unique and fascinating place to stay. I have been on ...
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Walking in Puglia & Basilicata
This was a great trip! I wanted to get away and catch some November sun, walk the olive groves, see some culture and have a relaxing time. This break was just per...
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Walking in Puglia and Basilicata
Beautiful scenery, fascinating history and cultural influences, great mix of touring and walking and fantastic food. This part of Southern Italy was a revelation whi...
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Puglia & Basillicata
Whilst this area is not as picturesque as other areas of Italy, it is more than made up for by the architectural delights, amazing variety of local food and drink. T...
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Matera and Puglia
It was a wonderful combination of walking and sight seeing. An opportunity to see the real Italy, taste the wonderful food in this region and experience the friendli...
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Puglian feast
This was a great trip and wonderful introduction to a largely unspoilt area of Italy. The walks were easy and through some great agricultural and ancient landscapes....
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Great trip
A wonderful trip in fantastic areas of southern Italy. Stunning landscape Waking up in Matera with kestrels flying outside the window Letizia was a really knowledge...
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A wonderful introduction to Puglia
The trip was fascinating. Every day of the walking tour was interesting and enjoyable. A good amount of free time, balanced with excellent walks and cultural explor...
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Walking in Puglia & Basilicata
This holiday is a fantastic introduction to the Puglia and Basilicata area of Italy. I enjoyed all of the towns that we visited and would have happily spent more ti...
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Excellent Holiday - Super Tour Manager
Very interesting to discover the real southern part of Italy. The inf...
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A really enjoyable visit to Puglia & Basilicata.
A first class trip. Everything happened as planned. The trip notes were very accurate. Gentle walking, which is what we expected and wanted on this trip. Matera was...
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Puglia & Matera - April 2016
A really brilliant holiday which combines leisurely walking with very interesting sight seeing. The scenery is awesome particularly with the backdrop of some beautif...
Editor’s Take
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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