Karen Petit
GBMemories for a Lifetime! Rome, Florence, Venice -- destinations where I yearned to travel. But it took Travel2Italy to make the trip possible. And, oh, what a trip it was! The trip was planned by Travel2Italy per my requests for the cities and places that I wanted to visit. The beauty of the trip was that we could tour with small groups-- ahead of long lines -- and have time to tour on our own. From the moment that we arrived in Rome through our trip to Florence and then Venice, every detail was first class. The small group tours were led by experienced guides who brought the history, arts and people to life. It was the perfect trip for those who love to learn about the past within the setting of vibrant, beautiful cities. Though I expected to enjoy the trip, my travels exceeded my expectations, thanks to the meticulous planning by Travel2Italy. My next trip to Italy will begin with a call to Travel2Italy -- and you should do the same!
Nina and Nick
GBHoneymoon in Italy! My husband and I worked with Nico to plan our perfect honeymoon and we were NOT disappointed! We plan to use Travelive in the future, they made sure everything was set so we could just enjoy our trip! It was a good combo of tours and down time where we could explore on our own. Thank you so much Nico! We loved Italy and can't wait to go back!!
Joanne Smith
AUAdam & Joanne Smith's trip to Italy 2016 Hello Faye, Wow what can I say, we had the best holiday in Italy, the experience was amazing, the service was outstanding, the hotels were beautiful, the transfers were luxury plus and every driver was informative, helpful and courteous. The Hotel staff in every place we stayed were warm and welcoming and made us feel very special. We could not fault any part of our journey! Everything went off without a hitch and the timing between transfers to airports and train stations was extremely well planned. Rome was our first stop and arriving at the Marriott Grand Hotel Flora we stepped into our beautiful room with a balcony over the city and champagne waiting for us!, We spent 3 days immersed in the glorious history of the ancient city with the help of our lovely guide. Then to Siena the medieval city in Tuscany where spectacular views greeted us from our room at Hotel Athena, we fell in love with this city and walked the cobbled stoned streets, dinned in the Piazza, shared wine and Typical Tuscan cuisine and felt a real connection with the past. Next stop Venice and our transfer was very enjoyable with both the private car, first class train and then the water taxi to our hotel all perfectly timed. Venice was something else! Our Hotel the Palazzo Sant Angelo on the grande canal was lovely very quaint and typically venetian, the breakfasts were delicious and staff were very helpful. we loved exploring Venice with our guide and discovered the mysteries of the Venetians and were in awe at the wealth, art and lifestyles of the past. A 6 am start and a 45 minute water taxi to the Venice airport in the pouring rain did not dampen Our spirits for our flight to Naples, thanks to our guide who accompanied us through the airport to our departure gate. On arrival we were wished away by private transfer in a very flash black Limo to the Ancient city of Pompeii and a private tour by Mario who was an expert in everything Pompeii. We were captured and swept away to another time and another place it was truly a once in a lifetime experience. Then stepping into our waiting limo in front of the madding crowds and driven to our Hotel in Sorrento was the icing on the cake. We absolutely loved Sorrento, it's spirit, its lively characters, its friendly locals, its lemons and limoncello, its music, the local seafood spaghetti, the flowers and the view!!! The Hotel Tramontano is stunning and view is breathtaking to say the least. The restaurant has the most spectacular position and lovely food. The gardens are joyful and calming we truly immersed ourselves in the village atmosphere. After 4 wonderful days in Sorrento we were met by our driver and whisked the short hour drive to picturesque Positano and the story book Palazzo Murat Hotel in the middle of this enchanting town. It was like walking into a secret garden and disappearing into another world. Positano was our resting place we spent five days exploring the quaint little town, we hired a boat for the day and explored the rugged coast line visiting the smaller towns along the Amalfi Coast, we walked the ancient paths and wondered at the mountainous terrain and the old homes seemingly hanging on to the cliff faces. We were sad to leave but excited to see our final city Florence. Travelling via the first class speedy train was very comfortable and spacious and we arrived in Florence approximately 2.5 hours after departing Naples. The driver met us and delivered us to our last hotel, the Villa Medici and our private room with large balcony and 180 degree view of the ancient town. Our trip was not complete without attending the Motorcycle GP in Mugello on the Sunday that was a real adventure but totally worth it! Walking the streets of Florence with our guide was like a real life history lesson and viewing "David" at the Academia gallery was breathtaking and evoked many emotions in both of us. It was a spiritual journey. Having the luxury is a private tour guide was the only way to go and we didn't line up for anything! Adam and I truly believe that booking this tour through you Faye and Travelive was the best decision we have ever made and we look forward to planing our next adventure possibly to Greece in the coming future. We had an absolute blast and it was the trip we dreamed of thanks to you. Kindest regards and many thanks Joanne & Adam Noosa Heads, Queensland Australia
Bernard Rudegeair
GBAll went off without a hitch. Well planned trip This is the 4th time my wife and I have used Travelive, but our first experience with Nico Comunian. We are very happy with the experience and recommend Travelive and Nico. We went to Rome, Sorrento, and Positano. We were looking for life in the slow lane, so we wanted more of a resort type hotel. Excellent choices of hotels and excellent choice of the fast (one hour) train to Naples. We were most impressed with the choice of the private cars and drivers. Each one came early to pick us up, I did not have to get nervous. All spoke English and were engaging. We are confirmed Travelive users. You should be too. B. Rudegeair, Pennsylvania, USA
Paula Becker Sorensen
GBMy recommendation exceeds 5 stars.... amazing trip Our family had the most memorable trip to Italy and Greece in August 2017. It had been a dream of mine for years. I was hesitant to go ourselves and a tour group didn't appeal to us either. I found the Travel2Italy and Travel2Greece sites on the internet and started working with Faye. She was amazing. She made recommendations for hotels and day tours. Her experience was evident in every detail that was discussed and booked. We went to Venice, Florence, Rome, Crete and Athens. We could not have done this ourselves and I can't thank Faye enough for the wonderful itinerary. Danae was our contact person after the trip was booked. She was available 24/7 during our trip if anything had gone wrong. This was great peace of mind. We did communicate before our trip and during the trip to ask for recommendations and guidance. Danae returned my texts or calls promptly. She was amazing. My family was impressed by the organization and how each hotel and transportation mode was just perfect. I am looking forward to going back someday and I would definitely use their services again. My recommendation for Faye, Danae, and this company exceeds 5 stars.