Custom Tour of Italy  

“the experience of a lifetime”

Mrs. Sesani led us through St. Mark’s square, sharing Venetian anecdotes regarding the Palazzo Ducale!  Soon we were on a quiet street tucked far away from the bustling crowd and in her beautiful home.  Although very proper at all times, she made us feel very comfortable and at home in the intimacy of her kitchen.  I enjoyed listening to her philosophies on true Venetian cooking, her opinion of Tuscan cooking and, especially, the personal nature of the overall experience.  We devoured the fruits of her labor over lunch and, at her invitation, spent time visiting in her lovely salon.    

We decided to do a walking tour of Venice to take full advantage of Tamara’s vast knowledge of the city.  We walked until our feet feel off and had time to do the “Doge’s Secret Itineraries” (at Tamara’s suggestion) that same day.  Venice was a place totally separate from Italy, from the rest of the world, for that matter.  It certainly has the charm and romance one expects, along with a lot more.

In sum, we have already decided that our next trip will definitely NOT be shorter.  Perhaps we should rent a villa for the summer and have an Italian home base so train transfers are less difficult minus heavy luggage.  Until then, we have a journal filled with memories and hundreds of photos to provide the visual aid, all of which will be fun to visit from time to time.  But nothing will ever erase from our minds the wonderful times, and even the challenges, that come with “la dolce vita” which we were fortunate to live for three weeks.  Mille Grazie to you and your team for making our trip the experience of a lifetime. 

Catherine and Louis Bland  

Wedding in Friuli

“the greatest wedding anyone could imagine”

Everything was perfect, from the hotel to the beautiful flowers to the ceremony, the town, the castle and especially your staff.  Chiara and Silvia were wonderful and did a great job.  My only regret is we did not get pictures of them. Mara the photographer and her assistant were a lot of fun and I think the pictures will be exceptional!

Our lunch at Alle Volte was out of this world.  Claudio the owner was so nice, and I thought the food would never stop.  We spent the evening in Venezia in a gondola and at San Marco and returned to Udine at about 2:30 a.m.

We can’t thank you enough for everything you did for us.  It was 1^st class all the way!  The organization and agenda were perfect.  Everything went so smoothly.  I also want to thank you for suggesting Udine.  It was so beautiful and everyone made us feel very special. 

Jim Lillo and Phyllis Sobotik        

Wedding with Italy Honeymoon

“flowers were beautiful”

Our wedding in Venice was absolutely wonderful and unforgettable!  Everything was perfect even down to the last detail!  The flowers were beautiful and the Palazzo Cavalli was everything you said it was – elegant.  Afterwards, we took pictures in San Marco and the Luna Baglioni!  It was fantastic!  Also, we went for a once-in-a-lifetime gondola ride!  And, the manager of the Luna Baglioni sent us a bottle of Prosecco!  Finally, the Antico Martini was out of this world!  What a wonderful end to the most beautiful day of our lives!

As for the rest of our trip, it was outstanding!  We loved Sorrento, Capri, and Roma!  We are already wishing for a speedy return to Italy. 

Again thank you so much for your wonderful (and expert) arrangements! We will keep in touch!

With warmest regards,

Florence Novellino and Keith Ott

fnovellino@dttus.com

Wedding in Italy at Palazzo Cavalli

“we were incredibly impressed”

Everything was just fabulous!! I’m planning on writing a letter for you to use on your website if you like, but for now, let me just say that we were incredibly impressed with our coordinator as well as the hotel.  Everything went so well I still can’t believe it!!

Thank you for all your diligence and hard work!

Christine and David Lyon

Just got back late last night. Wanted to thank you and your staff for arranging everything for us. Our wedding was wonderful; everything I could have hoped for and even more. The honeymoon was great, we especially loved Positano!

All of our guests along with Martin and I were very impressed with Villa Luppis and the menu (the food was excellent, it was a shame that we could not eat everything). Everyone was commenting on how elegant and romantic our wedding and reception was. The musician was a great added touch – we loved the music. We will always have our memories of a romantic fairytale wedding. I would highly recommend you and your company to anyone who would be interested.

Thank you again for helping us have a wonderful wedding and honeymoon.

I wanted to tell you how perfect everything was and what a fantastic job our coordinator did. She was wonderful. The harpist did a beautiful job playing our music -- you were right -- the sound of the harp filled the room and singing would not have worked. Also, we so appreciated all the efforts the photographers and videographer went to in order to capture our wedding memories on film and photos. A giant thank you to them as well! By the way, the flowers were perfect and looked beautiful.

Thank you for all your work on putting together all the arrangements. I really had no idea how beautiful the whole event would be. We were overwhelmed with how flawlessly everything went and wanted to let you know how perfect it was. Believe me, we have been telling everyone to use your company. We are very satisfied with how our wedding and trip went.

Thank you again!

(Wedding in Venice and 3 week tour of Italy)

james.dibernardo@eng.sun.com

Veneto Wedding with Luxury Honeymoon in Italy and French Riviera

“The Wedding and honeymoon were magical.
We will never forget and words cannot express our gratitude to you”

What can we say? Everything was fantastic!!!  The Wedding especially was incredible. Villa Luppis was even more beautiful than we ever could have imagined, and the staff was so helpful.  The food was some of the best that we enjoyed on the entire trip.  Every single one of our guests told us what a fantastic time they had, from the wine to every course served, and there were plenty of courses! The DJ had everyone up dancing, doing the limbo and a Conga line that went on until 1:00 AM.

Rome was everything we had expected and more.  The best part was the tour by Rita.  When it comes to Roman and Catholic history, she was oozing with fascinating information.  Santa Caterina -- WOW!  We are so glad we ended up staying there.  The manager upgraded our junior suite to a full suite, and it was beautiful…similar to a mini apartment.  Excellent staff, food and total atmosphere.  This was our favorite!  Negresco was by far the most intriguing hotel that either of us had ever experienced. Both restaurants were a delight, especially Chanteclair where we enjoyed one of the best meals on the trip.  The staff was extremely helpful and courteous.  We did our day trip to Monte Carlo and had our relaxing Spa day and a short tour of the city.  The helicopter ride from Nice to Cannes was excellent.

The wedding and honeymoon were magical.  We will never forget and words cannot express our gratitude to you!!!!  Thank you for everything.  Please feel free to use us as a reference to any potential customers.

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Baldassano