Review *** (26/10/2017 00:28)
Everything as promised. No surprises except that the hotel rooms were meant for a Queen...right on the Mediterraneant with direct view of Vesuvius. I thought we were given the wrong room! So well coordinated and easy. Perfect trip o highlight Rome and Amalfi coast.

Review *** (22/10/2017 01:08)
I cannot say enough nice things about this company and this experience. We traveled with Italy4real from Late August-Early September in 2017. We were there for 16 days, but I could have stayed there another two weeks.
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US
My husband and I both in our mid-30s, work full time (40+) and we just do not have the desire or patience to plan out a trip. If it were up to me to do this stuff, my husband and I would never travel.
We also did not want to go on a large bus tour because we feared that some of the authenticity of an overseas trip would be lost when you are on a huge bus with 60 other people.
The best tour company for us would be one that specializes in small group tours that could take us into the small back alley places and introduce us to some locals.
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ITALY4REAL
Italy4real is a small business run by a mother and son dynamic duo.
They are incredibly nice people, willing to answer any of your questions and are organized.
My husband and I worked mostly with Rem, who is the owner. Rem was fantastic. He gave me more than enough information to feel prepared for my trip and was always available by phone or email. I appreciated how accessible he was because I am pretty sure I was not his only client. An example of something he did that was above and beyond, he priced out travel insurance for us although he would make no additional money for this service.
A LITTLE ABOUT OUR TRIP
All I can say is that it was amazing! There were two couples on this tour along with our tour guide, Rem. (Yup...that is right...5 people total.) We traveled to Milan, Lake Maggiore, Florence, Verona, Venice, Bormio and drove up Stelvio Pass. We spent the first few days acclimating to the time change at Lake Maggiore. There we had a chance to take in the beautiful views in a quiet town. There Rem took us to a local restaurant where he obviously knew the owner. We got to have an authentic experience with people who were treating us like friends rather than just transient tourists. This was only possible because we were with Rem.

HIGHLIGHTS
Wonderful accommodations everywhere we went, never having to worry about where to be and when, getting to sleep in until 9 am or later, being greeted as if we were friends of the places we went, Rem speaks Italian, getting to make a lifetime of memories in a worry-free way.
Also...Rem is hilarious.
REGRETS
When planning the trip costs can add up quickly. In Modena, we had the chance to drive on a racetrack in a Ferrari. THAT WAS COOL! when planning we got cheap and only paid for 3 laps. Now I wish more then ever I had taken Rem's advice and paid for the 4th lap. I guess we live an learn.
ADVICE
Look into this company. They are good people running an honest business who really do everything they can to give you the experience of a lifetime.