Italy Beach Trips

Valentina absolutely made the trip. Her organization and knowledge of the areas we toured added richness to each stop. We were so impressed with how she made everyone feel that they were her favorites! Her "rotate bus seat" policy really helped the group to integrate well and group irritation was minimal due to her "be on time" policy - all communicated with the perfect blend of charm and honesty.

Amalfi Coast Walking Hotel Risorgimento was amazing. The hotel Risorgimento was comfortable and charming. The staff was so friendly and welcoming and made sure that as a vegan I had plenty of delicious dishes to eat. Our leader Gennaro was absolutely excellent. He was so knowledgeable about the area and its history, being local to the area himself. He was patient and encouraging at all times. Explained every detail to us and made sure we didn’t need anything. The hikes were a bit challenging for me but the rewards were worth it…fabulous views, both of nature and picturesque towns. I would highly recommend this trip.

My favorite experiences were the group activities: tour of Pompeii winery, the vertical farm & pizza making. All days were well planned. The only negative for me was being placed in the middle of tourist shopping areas in each costal town.

First timer using Collette and traveling with a tour group . Very well organized , great accommodations and our tour Manager Cinzia Trappa was thee best ! My favorite hotel was in Ravello , The Graal , the views were magnificent !! Location was great to get us back and forth to the Amalfi for the ferry .

Rome is amazing! So much history. Wish the Vatican would have been included. I tried to purchase tickets on my own, but they were sold out. All the tour guides were fantastic! We stopped in Pompeii on the way to the Amalfi Coast. It was my favorite. It’s unbelievable they are still uncovering it. Our tour guide Francesco was very thoughtful and passionate. The Amalfi Coast is a gem! Beautiful clear water. Breathe taking! We stayed in Ravello. The cutest little town. We went to Sorrento, Positano, Capri and Minori all beautiful. Amazing experience! Big shout out to Cinzia, our local Italian tour manager for being the best person to help us understand this beautiful country!

This was the first trip for my husband and me with Explore, or any organised tour group, and we really enjoyed it. Explore were recommended to us by a friend and we’re looking forward to using them again. The countryside, towns and villages where we walked and visited were lovely and the background provided by our excellent guide Gennaro added loads of interest. The itinerary was well paced and impressively varied. I struggled a bit with the sheer number of steps on the day we visited Capri (this walk was graded as leisurely!) and was concerned that later walks (graded as more challenging) would be beyond me. In the event they were fine - I found them slightly easier. We liked the hotel with its great view from our window and from the terrace. Our room had a shower only though I think some may have had a bath. The staff were unfailingly helpful and I especially appreciated the efforts they made to accommodate my unfondness for seafood. Our expert guide Gennaro was key to the success of the holiday. He looked after us with great care and thoughtfulness and had a concern for his group that went beyond professionalism. His enthusiasm and wealth of knowledge were impressive and he had clearly planned his talks carefully so that they would be interesting and not too long, easy to grasp, and would build on what he’d told us previously. A great holiday for anyone who enjoys walking.