Italy Tour & Trip Reviews

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Italy Tour & Trip Ratings

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Aug 2016

WALKING IN TUSCANY

The whole holiday came up to expectations. Our guide Sara couldn't have done more for us and adapted our walking to suit the weather per4fectly. The accommodation wa...

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Aug 2016

WALKING IN TUSCANY

A thoroughly enjoyable trip despite less than ideal weather. Beautiful scenery, stunning views, excellent company. The view from the col on the way up to the arch wa...

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Aug 2016

WALKING IN TUSCANY

This was an exceptional trip with great accommodation and walking under the direction of Sara a really experienced and hard-working guide. The setting of the villa o...

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Aug 2016

WALKING IN TUSCANY

We went on the 'C' grade week. It was a wonderful holiday amid spectacular scenery. The accommodation and food were excellent and the organisation faultles...

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Aug 2016

Beat all my expectations

This was my first walking holiday and was a little apprehensive ,surpassed my exceptions , the walking was just as explained , looking forward to the get one The...

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Anonymous

Aug 2016

WALKING IN TUSCANY

A truly relaxing break in beautiful countryside with Italian home cooking. The fabulous views over the mountains, the meadows full of flowers and the nuthatches and ...

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Anonymous

Aug 2016

Walking in Tuscany

5 days of varied walking over the ridges and peaks of tuscany. The weather was generally very kind and the accommodation and welcome was superb. The food and wine wa...

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Aug 2016

WALKING IN TUSCANY

A wonderful week walking in Tuscany. Beautiful scenery and fantastic hospitality. Sara is a fantastic tour leader. She is passionate about the outdoors and was consi...

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Aug 2016

WALKING IN TUSCANY

Hikes through stunning scenery, a tapestry of spring flowers and the best icecream in the world - a winning combination.  Every day was an inspiration.  St...

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Anonymous

Aug 2016

Walking in Tuscany - TDT

Undoubtedly one of the most memorable Exodus trips we have had - made so primarily by the leader, Sara, the wonderful farmhouse hospitality under "Mama" and the gene...

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Anonymous

Aug 2016

Walking in Tuscany (challenging)

A well planned weeks holiday taking in the high peaks of Garfagnana Tuscany. Havng walked in the area for a week finally recognising the Dead Mans Belly. Sara goes ...

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Aug 2016

WALKING IN TUSCANY (Grade C - Challenging Week)

A really varied, exciting and spectacular trip. Walking...well, scrambling/clinging/concentrating along the ridge to the summit on the third day's walk, really drama...

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Aug 2016

Walking in Tuscany

Great food, accommodation, people, stunning area, challenging, well led walks, difficult to think of any negatives for this trip. The view of the coast from the top ...

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Aug 2016

WALKING IN TUSCANY

Note : This is the Challenging version of the trip. Very good trip with mix of walking and opportunity to see the local area. The two day overnight walk into the mou...

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Aug 2016

WALKING IN TUSCANY

Excellent trip, made so bySara Bull as the regular guide, and the right balance of full on walking and botanical and entomological stops, cafe visits & needed re...

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Anonymous

Aug 2016

WALKING IN TUSCANY

A fantastic walking holiday, with excellent leadership, amazing views, comfortable accommodation and friendly companions. Would love to visit the area again. Reachin...

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Aug 2016

WALKING IN TUSCANY

This trip exceeded all our expectations. We were lucky we had a fantastic group and great weather, but Braccicorti and the family who run it are very special! Walkin...

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Aug 2016

WALKING IN TUSCANY

Arrive at Braccicorti, get out of the mini-bus and just stand and admire THAT view. It's truly stunning. Then be greated by the genuine warmth of "Mamma" - her smile...

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Aug 2016

WALKING IN TUSCANY

The 5 days walking were awesome a good variety of walks. The farm house was great, especially the pasta and the pool. Liz was a great guide. The only disap...

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Aug 2016

Tuscany Tour of the Garragfanana

Excellent holiday, despite the weather! Reaching the summit of Monte Prado. They don't come much better than Sara Bull. Nothing was too much trouble and she was ve...

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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.

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