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Italy Tour & Trip Reviews
Italy Tour & Trip Ratings
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Best of Italy
Every place we went to was beautiful.
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Gladiators Gondolas and Gold
This was a very busy tour and with having a 7yr old he ran out ...
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Italy Bellissimo
We would actually rate this 4 1/2 stars. We felt that some optional experiences that we purchased could have been better (The secrets of Venice) and some we felt s...
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Contrasts of Switzerland
trains/ Switzerland = great combination coordinating all of those connec...
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Rome Explorer
It was great to spend 7 days in one place and not have to change hotel rooms. Plus there was so much to see in Rome I had no desire to go anyplace else. Our hotel w...
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Italy Bellissimo
The hotel, transportation, staff, meals are four stars or a...
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Gladiators Gondolas and Gold
Perfect for 10 days. Enough travel and down time.
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Best of Switzerland
Saw everything we had on our wish list.
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Best of Italy
This was a great way to see some major cities and tourist spots, well-known attractions etc., and familiarise oneself with how things "work" in Italy. Good prep for ...
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Gladiators Gondolas and Gold
I wish we would have had more time in each city to do a little shopping or to sit a cafe. We would walk through amazing areas but didn't have time to stop or explor...
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Gladiators Gondolas and Gold
We had opportunities to visit main scenery, and kids had fun.
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Italian Discovery
I chose this trip for the places it included, it was a good trip, however a little rushed.
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Contrasts of Switzerland
It covered all of the places we wanted to visit and i...
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Best of Italy
This was my first time in Italy. It was a wonderful introduction and systematic way to see many of the landmark sites and experience the culture. Not having to wai...
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Best of Italy
Everything about the trip was perfect. All side excursions were well worth it
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Best of Italy
The itinerary was very good, maybe a little rushed at times...but overall, we ...
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Best of Italy
Some of the hotels, although "authentic" were in desperate need of maintenance. I don't believe loose taps, lack of adequate running water, chairs that you can't sit...
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Best of Italy
Exceptional excursions and experiences
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Best of Italy
TRAFALGAR is Good at what they do and takes pride in making the customers happy travelers
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Best of Italy
Preferential treatment at entrances to sites alleviates wasted time waiting in long lines. Local guides full of knowledge. Luggage handled in timely fashion. Grea...
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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