Flavors of Italy Reviews

4.8 Rating 22 Reviews

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“Amazing experience!!!”

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Posted 10 months ago

What a gorgeous photo! Thank you for sharing! We loved hosting you!

Posted 10 months ago

“Another excellent Smartours adventure ! I loved the diversity of locales and daily excursions. Being a solo traveler this time was never an issue. Always top notch tour guides and drivers. Appreciated all the included dinners and the variety of wine as well as culinary demonstrations.”

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Posted 10 months ago

Happy to hear! Thank you Eileen!

Posted 10 months ago

“Excellent tour with a great variety of different cities and activities. The tour guide “Francesca” is excellent. Highly recommended.”

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Posted 10 months ago

Thank you so much! It was lovely to host you!

Posted 10 months ago

“The Flavors of Italy was such a fun tour. We ate our way through the heart of Italy - from Bologna and its amazing meats and cheeses to Torino and its fantastically delicious Chocolate drink. We drank wine and learned about classic grapes and vineyards. We ate amazing pasta and even got to make our own pesto pasta to enjoy. We learned about artisanal pasta makers that use ancient grains for nutrition and texture. And it was all so beautiful - from the gorgeous vineyards and fields of Tuscany to the incredible postcard beauty of Cinque Terre. Our guide, Francesca, was knowledgeable, kind, and friendly. She went out of her way to make it a special trip for everyone and was always available to help out with any little problems that cropped up. We were a small enough group that we could get to know each other on a personal level and I think we all felt that we made some new friends.”

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Posted 11 months ago

What a wonderful experience! We are delighted that Francesca was a great tour director and that you enjoyed your time eating through Italy. We hope you travel with us again soon!

Posted 11 months ago

“The trip was wonderful! Exactly what we wanted. Lots of food and wine. Our tour guide Francesca was great! She was very aware of all requests and accommodated all. Please arrange a trip to Sicily with Francesca as our guide!!!”

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Posted 11 months ago

We are delighted to hear this Sheryl! Thank you for traveling with us to Italy!

Posted 11 months ago

“Some good, some bad. I was the only one using a cane and not used to hiking. The group moved quickly, up and down hills/stairs. I was not prepared. It was extremely hot (end of May) which did not help. The local tour directors hearded us into restaurants where he had to get a kickback. $15 for burned pizza, soda, and inedible dessert. I am a vegetarian and the selections were slim - eggs, plain pasta mainly. The breads were not enticing, nor were desserts. We did not gain any weight! Hotels were so-so. I would rather have paid more to stay in better locations. Carpe Diem.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Thank you Mary for your feedback on Flavors of Italy. Your review was insightful, and I'm sorry that it didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide the very best in customer experience, and we'll do our best to ensure that it continues to improve.

Posted 1 year ago

“Really enjoyed this tour! Not "typical" tourist towns, so an excellent Flavor of Italy. Hotels were first rate, as well as the tour leader and the local tour guides. Fabulous food including fresh sea food and local specialities. And, oh, the wine tastings! Lots of walking and stair climbing including uphill and small stairways. Small group offered easy camaraderie--great for a single traveler. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Thank you so much Suzanne!

Posted 1 year ago

“Great tour. The hotels were really very good. All were in the best locations. Excellent choice of restaurants. Fast paced with lots of walking. Learned a lot about Northern Italian food and wine. Highly recommend.”

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Posted 1 year ago

We are delighted to hear this Adrienne! It was such a pleasure to host you. We look forward to traveling with you again soon!

Posted 1 year ago