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Trusted Customer
Oct 2023
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Classical Sicily
To be able to see so many wonderful places and to have experienced local guides at key destinations. Our Explore guide throughout was exceptionally efficient, caring...
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Trusted Customer
Oct 2023
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Classical Sicily
Roman Villa and Mount Etna.
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Susan
Oct 2023
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Classical Sicily
Visiting Mount Etna and walking to the highest point we could. Our tour manager, Mandy Angus, was superb as she was so knowledgable but also managed the group effect...
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Trusted Customer
Oct 2023
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Classical Sicily
Poor accommodation and local guides. Too much time sitting in the coach driving from place to plsvev
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Iris
Sep 2023
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Classical Sicily
The brill itinerary led by by super organised, kind and thoroughly nice person Sue Guthrie, was excellent! Sicily is so interesting and the scenery spectacular! I ...
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Jane
Sep 2023
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Classical Sicily
We had a great tour leader who worked very hard to ensure we had the best experience possible. I enjoyed the towns of Piazza Armerina, Erice and Cefalu. The company ...
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Alison
May 2023
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Classical Sicily
Well planned itinerary to see so many highlights in a week. Full on tour, all very interesting.
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Trusted Customer
May 2023
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Classical Sicily
Palermo atmosphere sights and cathederal
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Trusted Customer
May 2023
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Classical Sicily
This trip was everything I wanted it to be - a great cultural experience, go...
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Barry
May 2023
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Classical Sicily
Excellent tour leader (Sue) and coach driver (Giuseppe) . A very good ...
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Griselda Dow
Apr 2023
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Classical Sicily
I especially enjoyed the visit to Segeste, where there is a Greek temple and theatre set in rolling hills. The multi-coloured spring flowers were everywhere, and t...
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 tours are 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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