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Walking in Tuscany (trip code TDT)
Amazing trip I couldn't recommend it highly enough Successfully completing quite a challenging walk across a narrow ridge near to 2000m altitude Sara was fantastic,...
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Just brilliant!!
A wondrful trip in a beautiful place with a fantastic group of people The stunning views from the mountains, the energy & enthusiasm of our leader - and just...
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Walking in Tuscany
I really enjoyed this, my second Exodus trip. Despite my misgivings about my fitness I came away confident that I would come back and do more. We were lucky with the...
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walking in tuscany
Combining the stunning beauty of Tuscany with the comfort and hospitality offered at Braccicorti would be enough, but we then added the pleasure of the company of a...
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Fantastic all round
Lovely area, great food, warm hospitality, good weather. What more could you ask for. No stand out moments for me, it was fantastic from the moment I arrived to the ...
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Walking in Tuscany
An excellent week walking in the mountains of Tuscany. The autumn colours were beautiful. I was lucky to have a fantastic group, who all bonded and shared the same s...
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Hill climbing in Tuscany
No matter what the title says, this is not, in my opinion, a walking holiday. With a walking holiday you envisage rolling hills, pretty villages. In reality the firs...
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Walking in Tuscany
Easy walking on good trails and paths in forested, sparsely populated mountains. However, pay attention to the phrase in the trip notes 'mountainous terrain', there ...
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Sicilian Volcano Family Adventure
First time on organised tour with family. Lovely to have everything sorted by someone else instead of Mum. Lots of varied activity. Ever base covered including the f...
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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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Monts and marvels
Our week in Tuscany offered challenge, adventure, good company and the opportunity to experience a hidden Tuscany, completely in contrast to the tourist hot spots of...
What's not to like?
This is a great trip. There is plenty of variety to delight both newcomers to walking and the more experienced. Excellent mountain ranges with stunning views, deep l...
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WALKING IN TUSCANY
A wonderful walking holiday in a beautiful, little visited area of Tuscany. Making it to some of the big peaks to enjoy the amazing views. Mama's delicious food. L...
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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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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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A breath-taking week in the Tuscan mountains
I attended a 'challenging week' this September, along with 13 other like-minded, energetic walkers! The walks, arguably the most important part of a walking trip, we...
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WALKING IN TUSCANY
Braccicorti was a lovely place to stay with a warm welcome from the family; Sara, our leader, was fantastically supportive, encouraging and full of information about...
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Fantastic Trip
This is a great trip. The accommodation is truly a gem. Lovely rooms set in beautiful surroundings with great food all freshly cooked by Mamma. Great varied walki...
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WALKING IN TUSCANY
Amazing guide, fantastic unspoilt corner of Tuscany, great walking, huge portions of tuscan home cooking, what more can I say! Looking up at the descent I thought I ...
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Stunning Tuscany
An inspiring week of walks in gorgeous, varied, unspoiled terrain. So many! Walking the snowy ridge up to Monte Prado; seeing Salamander in the forest; a sense of 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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