Review: Luxury Italy Travel, Rome, Tuscany, Amalfi Coast, Sorrento, Siena, Cinque Terre, Venice, Florence, Duomo, Guggenheim Museum

My husband and I recently returned from our "dream trip" to Italy. I have Parkinson's Disease, and although I get around pretty well, I don't have the stamina to walk with a group for several hours at a time. So, we decided that to see what we wanted to in the most comfortable way we would require a custom planned trip for only us. Our agent at this Italy travel company in Phoenix expertly provided that for us.We talked at length about where we wanted to go, how long we wanted to stay,what type of hotels, special trips and excursions and my abilities and limitations.  The result of all this was an ambitious , but perfectly planned itinerary.  Everything was arranged, transportation to Italy, transportation between destinations (car or train), guides while we were there, admission to museums and attractions, restaurant and tour suggestions at each destination-just about all you could possibly want-including a contact number from the company you could call at any time.

The hotels were beautiful; in Florence we stayed on the top floor of a hotel as close to the Duomo as you could be without being inside. The hotel in Sorrento was originally the residence of the emperor (or someone like him), was surrounded by lush gardens, was directly on the bay and was like a palace inside. In Venice . we stayed on the Grand Canal; in Tuscany we stayed at a 16th century converted monastery on top of a hill surrounded by gardens.Although the hotels were great, if possible, the guides were even better. We were met and transported to our hotel in every city, tours were all pre-arranged , including special requests that I had like Paestum and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice.  The guides were efficient, very knowledgeable, friendly and polite. They knew their city or particular attraction and were a wealth of information.I had a fall while in Amalfi breaking two teeth and our guide arranged for me to see his own dentist later that day.

Despite our ambitious itinerary, there was ample time on our own for just relaxing or wandering around.  I would highly recommend this company to use for planning and booking your trip to Italy.  They actually listen to you and will help you arrange a trip to meet your needs and desires.  Diana & Mark October 2014