Customer Comments

Hill Towns of Veneto

I want to thank you very much for the fantastic Hill Towns of the Veneto tour. Everything was perfect, our incredible tour guide, companions, the itinerary, the van, the restaurant…even the late November weather cooperated! We do not usually take tours, but the small size of the group made it feel like “ independent travel”. only we learned a lot more( of course), actually saw more in one day than we ever could have on our own, and had a lot more fun! To fully understand Venice, I think that a tour of the surrounding area is vitally important and it is clear to me that your tours are carefully designed to be appreciated by both “ first-timers” or people like us, who are returning visitors. Thank you for a truly memorable day!

Deborah, Steve and Thea Gilbert from United States

Hill Towns & Dolomites Tours

"Jonathan is an ideal guide striking the perfect balance with his informative data, colorful commentary and quiet so we can take the sights in on our own. He is also extremely flexible and considerate about taking the different abilities and interests of each small group into account as the day progresses. We look forward to taking our third tour with him this spring."

Ruth Edenbaum, New Jersey from United States

Dolomites Day Tour

"The Dolomite trip was extraordinarily delightful. It was the perfect day and Jonathan was the perfect guide".

Stan Linker. Salinas from United States

Palladio Day Tours

We had two terrific Palladio tours over the holidays and wan to thank and all involved for such a memorable time.

Susan Crawford from United States

Hill Towns of Veneto

I don’t think I ever let you know how much we enjoyed the tour we took with you last June. We don’t know when we’ll be getting back, but we will certainly hope to take another soon.

Rosemary and Marianne Palladino from United States

Hill Towns of Veneto

"Great Tour. Excellent choices for stops".

Monty Knowles, Nassau from Bahamas

Dolomites Day Tour

"I could not have imagined it would be such a good trip, getting so close to the spectacular Dolomites".

Dennis Puccinelli, Arlington from United States

Palladio Day Tours

"Palladio Tour so good, I had to take your Veneto Tour. Both perfectly focused and planned. Thanks for a great experience".

Ron Crosier, Portland from United States

Hill Towns of Veneto

"A beautiful escape from Venice - the smells and sounds of this wonderful countryside. Unrushed and relaxed, good food and glasses of fizz - and an excellent hostess in Monica - Highly recommended".

Tim Webster, London from United Kingdom

Palladio Villa Tour

"A wonderfully interesting, relaxed and informal tour. A photographers dream".

Sue Chaly, Mosman from Australia

Palladio & Dolomites Day Tours

I have been home now for a few weeks recuperating from jet lag and something I caught in Switzerland. Our whole trip was s wonderful, but our stay in Venice was the highlight. Your organization helped to make it so. Our Palladian and Dolomite tours were exceptional. Miriam and Tommaso couldn’t have been more knowledgeable or interesting tour guides. My son Owen and Tommaso hit it off immediately when they both found out they both like skiing, wine and the Oakland Raiders. You are very fortunate in having them with your company. We so enjoyed them and their driving was excellent. Thank you again for making Venice so memorable.

Cathy Christie from Switzerland

Hill Towns of Veneto

"No crowds or queues. A relaxing day in the Venetian countryside"

Marina Revell, London from United Kingdom

Hill Towns of Veneto

"Easily the highlight of my trip to Venice".

Mary McFadyen, Vancouver from Canada

Palladio Vicenza & Villa Rotonda

Michael de Orio and I had the most perfect tour with your two guides, Miriam and Wilma—both are very well informed and delightful to be with. We both hope we can do it again when we come back to Venice.

Tony Santaniello from United States

Ravenna Day Tour

Just to let you know that our recent private tour to Ravenna which you booked for us was very successful. Our driver, Miriam, was lovely and well as being a fine driver. Our local guide was very good and the restaurant you suggested had local color. I was a little afraid of booking over the internet, but you seemed quite organized so I hoped for the best. You came through with everything as promised and having two lovely Italian women with us made our visit personal and fun. Thanks so much. I will give your brochure to our travel in N.Y., Pro Travel. I am always sorry to leave Italy, and though it was broiling when we left, it is 97 in N.Y. today.Wishing you continued success.

Joan Layton Furth from United States

Hill Towns of Veneto

This is Kathy Clark - my group took two of your tours last week while we were in Venice. I just had to write and tell you how splendid they were and what a great time we all had. We did the Venice walking tour & canal ride with your guide and had a marvelous time. She was very knowledgeable and gracious. But, I think the highlight of our trip was the Hills of Veneto trip with Miriam. She was such fun and make the trip so memorable. If we had known how great the were going to be we would have booked another. We really felt like we in the real Italy when we were out in the beautiful hills sipping our prosecco and looking at villas and castles What an experience Thanks again - we will recommend you highly to friends. By the way - we sure wished that we had used you in Rome. Another couple in our group set up a pre-paid tour and they never showed up!

Kathy & dave Clarke from United States

Hill Towns of Veneto Tour

Again, thanks for a great tour, not only of the Veneto but in Rome as well with your guide. I look forward to the Dolomites tour next time we are in Italy!

Marilyn Bowers Coleman from United States

Private Palladio Tour

The tour was perfect and met all our expectations. Please tell Miriam that the excerpts I left with her were from : Andrea Palladio The Architect In His Time by Bruce Boucher and published by Abbeville Press in 1998..

Joel Hoffman from United States

Hill Towns of Veneto

Jonathan: Thanks for your help. I booked the tour for May 14. In October 2001, we took a toor of the towns near Venice with your company - it was one of the most enjoyable parts of our visit to Venice that year. The tour guide was an Italian lady who ran with her husband what was then a small tour operation with hopes to expand. I am glad to see how much your business has expanded in such a short time.

Dr Gervasio Prado from United States

Hill Towns of Veneto Tour

I had clients take both the Venice Walking/Canal tour, as well as the Hillside Villages tour. (this was Mar 31 and April 3). They really enjoyed both tours and would recommend them to anyone...in fact, she said the "tours were perfect". I thank you for taking such good care of my clients....and hope that I will be able to send many more your way :-) Anyway...I wanted you to know what a great report the client had of your tours.

Carrol Quivey, Shared Travel, Chico from United States

Verona & Palladio Day Tours

My wife and I recently returned from Venice. We took 5 tours with your company. I have to say the highlight of our trip was the two tours we took with Miriam outside of Venice. The tours to Verona and the Palladio Villas were great! Miriam was a great guide and we enjoyed the tours very much. Everthing about the excursions was fantastic. The views, the food, the company. We also took the Venice walking tour and the Grand Canal boat tour which were also great! But the day trips were definitely worth every Euro. Thanks for providing a wonderful service and a memorable experience.

Eugene Robichaux from United States

Palladio Villa Tour

Mr and Mrs. Boies came back raving about their Vicenza tour. It was one of the highlights of their trip. Thanks so much - I will keep you in mind for future clients!

Norma Patton, Tyme Travel, Tustin, Ca from United States

Palladio Villa Tour

We totally enjoyed and appreciated the private tour of the Hill Towns of the Veneto that myt group took while staying in Mira, on the 24th of May. Claudia was our guide and we found her to be PERFECT in every way. She was always smiling, always enthusiastic and very knowledgeable -- the perfect characteristics for a guide. The tour locations were exactly what I wanted to see and my guests enjoyed them as well. The day went very well, in spite of traffic challenges at every turn. And the choice of the pizza restaurant in Asolo was fabulous. Not every spot has great pizza - made quickly and perfectly, and this place had it all.

Lynda Jennings-Harden, Totally Italian Adventures, Anapolis from United States

Dolomites Tour

I wanted to drop you a line to thank you for the 3 excellent tours we did with yourselves during our week in Venice. Especially the Dolomites tour, which was truly breathtaking.

Jonathan Whelan from United Kingdom

Palladio Villa Tour

I took the tour of the Palladio villas last month and would like to thank you and Mirian our guide for an informative afternoon, and a tastey lunch.

James Brodhagen, Honolulu, Hawaii from United States

Palladio Villa Tour

I took the tour of the Palladio villas last month and would like to thank you and Mirian our guide for an informative afternoon, and a tastey lunch.

James Brodhagen, Honolulu, Hawaii from United States

Hill Towns of Veneto

We are back in Melbourne now, and I wanted to let you know how we both thoroughly enjoyed the Hills of Veneto tour on Oct 10. It was easily the best day trip we took on our holiday in Italy. Pierre was very interesting and entertaining and I have fallen in love with prosecco wines !!

Ian Fox, Melbourne, Australia from Australia

Hill Towns of Veneto Tour, May 8, 2007

Thank you very much! We really enjoyed our Veneto Hill Towns Tour! Rita was a very special Tour Guide. She really made us feel like 'family' and we could feel comfortable asking her anything.

Linda & Jacob Silverberg, Nanoose Bay, BC from Canada

Palladio Villa Toyr, May 13, 2007

Just wanted to let you know that we were absolutely thrilled with our tour and particularly with our guide, Rita. My husband and I have had experience with many guides, and few have been as relaxed, informative and easy to be with as Rita. Our day with her was the highlight of our entire two weeks in Italy, and we are planning another trip to the Veneto next year and will definitely be asking for her

Alexandra McReynolds from United States

Hill Towns of Veneto, 11th May 2007

We just wanted to let you know that we really enjoyed the two tours we had booked with you -- The Cinque Terre and Hilltowns of Veneto. Simone, who toured us around the Cinque Terre, was fantastic, and Rita who showed us the Hilltowns of Veneto was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. Thanks for employing such great guides and offering comprehensive tours that are well worth the money. We would not hesitate in recommending your company to anyone travelling to Italy, and hope to travel again with your guides one day

Helen & Greg Dang, Calgary, Alberta from Canada

Dolomites Day Tour, 29th June, 2007

I just wanted to take the time to let you know how much my group enjoyed our tours. we had such a wonderful time. I also want to letyou know about two of your guides and how much we enjoyed them. For the ghost tour, we had Talia (not sure on her name spelling). She did such a wonderful job. She was animated and really brought the stories to life. Rita was the guide we had for the Dolomites and our private tour to Lake Guarda and Verona. She was magnificent. We had such a great time with her. We really felt like family after two times with her. I wish that I had booked another tour to go out with her. Our whole group loved her. She was also fabulous with our teenager who is going through those "teenage behaviors". She loved Rita too and loved interacting with her. If you can, please pass on our greetings and appreciation to Rita and Talia. If either want any further feed back, please feel free to tell them to contact me. If I get a chance to return to Italy, I will definitely book tours through you again. I will also tell anyone I know going to Italy to book tours with you.

Heather Williams, Cincinnatti, OH from United States

Hill Towns of Veneto, 16th September, 2007

We booked a tour of the Veneto hill towns for September 16, 2008 (#8049). I just had to write and tell you what a fantastic time we had! The success of the tour can be directly attributed to Rita, our tour guide. She was just fabulous and we wanted you to know that!

Susan Lee, Easton, MD from United States

Hill Towns of Veneto, 9th September 2007

We had a most beautiful tour of the Veneto with the lovely Elizabetha as a guide. We would love to contact her by email, and thanks her for awonderful day. We toured with her from Venice on Sunday 9th September.

Gabrielle Simpson, Sydney from Australia

Hidden Venice Walk, 30th September, 2008

We absolutely loved the Hidden Venice Walking Tour that we took on September 30th. Our guide was EXCEPTIONAL!!!

Deborah Gilbert, Merrimac, MA from United States