Ciao Italy Tours Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Considering 43 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff, including travel planners, guides, and drivers, for their professionalism, attentiveness, and extensive knowledge. The service, from seamless transfers to meticulous planning, is frequently highlighted as efficient, stress-free, and well-organized. Many people appreciated the excellent hotel locations, often central to attractions, and the overall quality of their holiday experiences. Reviewers frequently highlight the exceptional customer service, noting the team's responsiveness and willingness to go above and beyond. Many consumers felt like royalty due to the personalized attention and stress-reducing assistance provided throughout their journeys.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

#1 The quality and location of the hotels #2 The ease of the transfers-prompt, courteous guides and drivers. Except for our last pickup for the airport. Driver arrived 35 minutes late, no call,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

One of the biggest helps provided was the transition escorts that would meet you at the airport, hotel, or train station and navigate you to your destination. This reduced stress. Made us feel like... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our Italy trip was an amazing experience. Ciao Italy tours when above and beyond in making this trip a memorable and fun time. From the hotels which were perfectly situated to main attractions and di... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The program was well thought out and set up/timed perfectly to match our pre-cruise schedule. Sindi was great to work with in the USA, providing excellent support and she quickly responded to emails... See more

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Company details

  1. Tour operator
  2. Travel agent

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Ciao Italy Tours is the only stop you need to make when planning a trip to Italy. As your Italian help desk in the USA, we have everything you need to put together your ideal Italy travel itinerary. From private tours to fully-escorted trips through the country, cooking classes to wine tastings, we will work directly with you or your travel agent to make sure that your journey to the Bel Paese is a dream come true.


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4.8

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Job

Although our stay in Rome was brief, Ciao Italy did a wonderful job in arranging drivers and guides. The drivers were on time, every time and the guide for both the Tour of Ancient Rome and the Vatican was exceptionally knowledgeable. GREAT JOB!!

6 November 2019
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Thank you so much for sharing your experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My clients were thrilled with…

My clients were thrilled with accommodations - excursions - private transfers confirmed through Ciao Italy and Carrani Tours. My booking agent, Donna Jacquot was terrific!

31 October 2019
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Thank you for the feedback!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

One tour was great, the other not so great

We booked two tours on our trip to Italy - one was in Rome for the Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums and the Basilica - the other was a day trip from Florence to Cinque Terre. The latter tour was fantastic and everything we had hoped for - well organized, wonderful tour guide and a great way to see a very special part of Italy. The first tour, however, was a complete let down. We started out with a large group of about 26 - however from the group meeting location to the starting point of the museum, an individual of a couple got lost. We spent 30 minutes outside the entrance to the museum while our group leader ran around trying to find the lost individual.

Needless to say we started the tour late and then ended up ending the tour 30 minutes earlier than we were supposed to. I am not sure if the tour guide, upon starting late, rushed us through the rest but it seemed that it was far too fast paced and we feel rushed throughout the entire tour. Very sad and frustrated that we were not able to fully enjoy the museums, the Sistine Chapel and the Basilica. I would recommend for this tour in Rome - the groups are smaller or you have two group leaders to assist with maneuvering such a large group from the meeting point to the entrance since it is a bit chaotic.

31 October 2019
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Reply from Ciao Italy Tours

Hi Larissa, thank you for your important feedback. Sorry about the disappointment with the Vatican tour, as you noted there was an unusual situation as 2 clients went their way and the guide is responsible to make sure the group stays together and nobody gets lost! Your suggestion is certainly appreciated and we will be more careful in such a situation. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with the Cinque Terre tour!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Service and more!

Service, service, service! Ciao Italy excels in what they do. From transfers, excursions, best hotel recommendations and dining. I will only use Ciao Italy for my Italy trips.

30 October 2019
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Reply from Ciao Italy Tours

Thank you so much Richard for your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy clients!

My guests were thrilled with their Sicily vacation with Ciao Italy. I am quite pleased with this company and their follow though.

29 October 2019
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Reply from Ciao Italy Tours

Thank you Jackie very happy to hear about your guests!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Clients enjoyed their trip but there…

Clients enjoyed their trip but there was an issue in the timing of the tour departure from Rome. The time for the tour was booked up for the same time as they were departing Florence. It worked out in the end.

25 October 2019
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Reply from Ciao Italy Tours

Mary thank you for your feedback. Yes there was an oversight on our part, again our apologies and i am glad we were able to fix it and still provide all the services booked. Happy to hear the clients enjoyed the trip. Thank you for working with us and looking forward to the next opportunity!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ciao Italy===Belisimo

This is the first time I worked with Ciao Italy and Isida and I was very impressed. So were my clients. They liked the individual service and going to the front of the line on some tourist places, especially the Sistine Chapel. Being driven around in a private car was something special to them and made their trip even more wonderful.
I will truly be back to book more clients throughout their Italian travels.

24 October 2019
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Reply from Ciao Italy Tours

Thank you Patti we are certainly happy your clients enjoyed their trip!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hi Pam!

Hi Pam!

So sorry for just now getting back to you, We had the BEST time on our honeymoon!

We had no travel delays, our drivers arrived on time and the hotels were great as well.
We cannot thank you enough for making all of our planning and travel so easy.

I loved seeing all of the history that is over there. It was definitely a once in a lifetime experience.

21 October 2019
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Reply from Ciao Italy Tours

Ciao Pam! thank you for sharing and we are very happy you had great time on your honeymoon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Agent Barbara

I always to to Barbara, she sends quick responses. She is a great agent.

21 October 2019
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Reply from Ciao Italy Tours

Thank you so much for your feedback about Barbara!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

WORKING WITH A PROFESSIONAL TOUR OPERATOR

i FIND CIAO ITALY VERY PROFESSIONAL AND HELPFUL WITH ALL MY REQUESTS. FOR MY CLIENTS TRAVELING TO ITALY.. I USUALLY REQUEST THE SERVICES OF DONNA, WHO DOES A WONDERFUL ITINERARY FOR THE CLIENT IN A PROMPT MANNER.
IF THERE IS ANY PROBLEM DURING A CLIENTS TRIP, CIAO IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO MAKE THE SITUATION RIGHT..

18 October 2019
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Reply from Ciao Italy Tours

Thank you Penny! Always a pleasure working with you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have had several bookings with Ciao…

I have had several bookings with Ciao Italy and find them very professional and excellent to work with. They are familiar with the hotels and the booking agents really know the destination.

18 October 2019
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Reply from Ciao Italy Tours

Thank you so much Sue!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used Ciao Italy & Carrani Tours…

I have used Ciao Italy & Carrani Tours for several years and they don't disappoint my clients. I've been told how wonderful their guides and drivers are and the reservation staff is very knowledgeable and very friendly. Great company to work with

18 October 2019
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Reply from Ciao Italy Tours

Thank you for sharing your experience, it is very important to us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 stars

always a great experience always helpful Josephine is the best!

18 October 2019
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Reply from Ciao Italy Tours

Thank you so much Cathy!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My husband and I were extremely pleased…

My husband and I were extremely pleased with our 3 day stay in Rome with 1 day trip to Florence via high speed train. The private transfers were exceptional!! as were the guides in each location. Very professional. Everything went smoothly without a catch and we enjoyed the Hotel Empire Palace in Rome. Lovely quiet neighborhood with 3 nice restaurants few steps from the hotel. Isida at home office took care of everything and we highly recommend Ciao Italy and Carrani Tours!!

16 October 2019
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Reply from Ciao Italy Tours

Thank you so much for your feedback Pam, very important to us and much appreciated!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Italian lakes

Guide was great. Most hotels were good, exception being Brescia. All in all, a most enjoyable experience.

8 October 2019
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Reply from Ciao Italy Tours

Lorine, thank you so much for your review and sorry you didn't like the hotel in Brescia, it would be helpful to have some more details if you can please send us an email with some comments about this hotel. We are happy however that you enjoyed our escorted tour Northern Lakes!

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