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I had been on a couple Intrepid trips and I had been to Italy a couple of times... however this was the best time that I've had on either. Really a great group with...
The trip was very well planned and
The trip was very well planned and organized. I could not have seen or done as nearly as much on my own. Our leader Kent Benson was excellent. He kept us on trac...
This Highlights of Italy trip was our
This Highlights of Italy trip was our third trip with Intrepid. Our Italy trip did not disappoint. The combination of locations, tour guide and experiences were fant...
Our guide, Kent Benson, was wonderful.
Our guide, Kent Benson, was wonderful. He was a wealth of information about...
the group was too big. in
the group was too big. in busy rail stations it was easy to get left behind
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For a person travelling alone for
For a person travelling alone for the first time, I had company and ...
I enjoyed the trip meeting new people
I enjoyed the trip meeting new people which I'll stay in touch w...
This was my first Intrepid trip I
This was my first Intrepid trip I wanted to take a trip with a low environmental footprint. This trip was a one-of-a-kind experience for my husband and me and we had...
I think it's a great way to
I think it's a great way to travel if you're short on time or if you're traveling alone. It is very convenient in a lot of ways and allows you to see a lot in a shor...
An authentic experience on the whole with
An authentic experience on the whole with an itine...
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Some of the accomodation we're not acceptable
Some of the accomodation we're not acceptable as we're a couple wh...
Brilliant options and experiences
Brilliant options and experiences
Intrepid is awesome. Great way to travel
Intrepid is awesome. Great way to travel because the hard stuff is done for you but you still get to have the holiday you want and the freedom to do only the things ...
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Linda
Oct 2023
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Hiking in the Dolomites
The stunning scenery and exceptional tour leader.
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Doreen
Sep 2023
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Hiking in the Dolomites
Excellent trip & tour leader, Andy
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Karen
Sep 2023
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Hiking in the Dolomites
The Dolomites are stunning and I would definitely recommend the trip. Andy our tour leader was amazing. His level of knowledge, expertise and client focus was seco...
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Evelyn
Sep 2023
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Hiking in the Dolomites
Well organised great trip leader fantastic hikes comfortable accommodation
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Trusted Customer
Sep 2023
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Hiking in the Dolomites
Walking in the Dolomites. Friday nights restaurant meal. Hotel pool. Local town.
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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