What people are saying about traveling with Suzan and

"Italy With Friends".

I am not big on seeing Europe via a tour group.  However, upon reading Suzan's philosophy about touring and tour size and a review of the itinerary, I decided to give it a shot.  I was attracted by the small size of the group, the itinerary-covering a range of areas but not too ambitious and with some free time and the reasonable cost.  Suzan's attention to detail and her assistance and patience in accommodating some special rooming arrangements for my friends and I were the final factor in our decision to go.

The trip itself was wonderful.  I saw so many things and did so many things that I wouldn't have been able to do on my own.  Our itinerary was great but not overly ambitious.  Each scheduled day included great things, but we also had time to enjoy each thing as opposed to some tours where you are constantly running to the next place.  We also had some flexibility with most items so that if something else came up , for example an unexpected opportunity for a guided tour at the American Military Cemetery, we were able to take advantage of it.

Most meals were included and they were wonderful.  Our food at the cooking school and each of the wineries were exceptional as was our food at the winery/farm and in the various small towns.  I liked the fact that , while most meals were included in the tour price, we also had some times when we could select our own places to dine.  Wines were included with most of our meals and they were all wonderful.

I really enjoyed the small group size, the flexibility when needed in our schedule and the focus on smaller towns.  Suzan was most helpful when anyone had a question and she truly has an exceptional level of knowledge of Italy and the regions visited.

I would recommend Suzan's tours to everyone looking for the small group experience and for a picture of the real Italy.

Michelle M.

Saginaw, MI

DREAMING OF ITALY?

ITALY WITH FRIENDS TOURS

Learning how to cook Italian!

Enjoying Tuscan pizza to the max!

My husband and I had a wonderful time on our trip with Suzan.  As predicted, we fell in love with Italy.  We knew that traveling with a larger group was not for us and hoped that our group of 8 would be just what we were looking for....it was.  We felt very fortunate to have such a great group.  Suzan was great right from the first contact with her.  She answers questions and even anticipates questions that you might have.  She's a wealth of help and knowledge.  She even helped us find a better price on our airfare.

The hotels she uses are wonderful, as well as the restaurants.  She's very fair and does whatever she can to adapt/adjust/change anything in the middle of the trip, all in  the name of making the trip even more personal and wonderful.  Suzan shares a history of what you're seeing and is a great conversationalist.  The entire trip is a class act and well organized.  We felt that our time was well utilized and only wish we didn't have to leave at the end of the trip.  It was a very memorable experience and we hope she'll expand the areas she offers tours in. 

We can highly recommend Suzan and are hoping some of our friends will book with her someday.  Even our friends that independently travel to Italy said we really had a great itinerary and experience with Suzan.   We will be glad to talk with any folks that are considering booking with Suzan and want to talk with someone who's been there.

Terri and Les M.

Topeka, Kansas

I don't know how you could improve this tour.  It was one of the best I have been on.  Your are a marvelous tour leader, so prepared and knowledgeable.  The hotels were far more than I had hoped for, very clean and comfortable.  The locations provided easy access to the area.

I did have sore legs and got a little weary at times, but I wouldn't have missed anything that you had planned.  Thank you for making a dream come true!

Darlene P.

Mississippi

I will always have many fond memories of this trip, the places we visited, the food and wine, not forgetting the friendship of my fellow travelers and of course your warmth and friendship.  Nothing was too much trouble.  I admire your planning and am in awe of your driving.  A perfect trip!  I'd say to anyone contemplating a trip to Italy.....go with Suzan and see "Italy With Friends".

Marie H.

Tasmania, Australia

Suzan's "Italy With Friends" guided trip deserves a 5 star rating!  Suzan is so knowledgeable about the history of Italy in general, and the places we went in particular, that I feel I've had an academic tour, as well as a sightseeing adventure.  I learned so much and am continuing to research the history of the people and places we visited. 

All the hotels were lovely and the ones in Tuscany had great views.  The meals were varied and fabulous, the winery visits and wine tasting so informative, and the special events, such as the cooking class and visit to cheese maker were all superior.

Perhaps one of the most important aspects of this particular tour was the small group atmosphere and closeness we all soon felt for one another.  Even though I had never met 7 of the 8 members of the group, I now feel I have 7 great new friends who shared laughter and fun and wonderful memories. 

Although I want to continue traveling, I can't imagine I will ever have the one-of-a-kind experience I had on the Italy With Friends tour.  I'm recommending it to everyone I know.

Nancy V.

Port Aransas, Texas

Thank you Suzan so very much for the great trip to Italy experience.  I will never forget it!  You trip was truly a wonderful adventure.

Toni M.

Houston,  Texas

Our trip to Italy was truly amazing.  It by far exceeded my expectations.  Your love of this country brought it to life for me...made it real and I, too feel the passion for Italy now.

Suzan, I appreciate your sensitivity to all of our travel mates.  You took into consideration all opinions and desires and met everyone's needs-----how do you do that?  Also----"somehow" you had everyone on time.  In past travel experiences we encountered wait times for fellow travelers.  On your trip I am thinking that no one wanted to be late and miss whatever wonderful things you had planned. 

What I would change---AC in van (Ha) and extend our trip with you longer....maybe a month or two.

Fondly,

Marsha F.

Nevada, Missouri

Thanks so much for a trip we will never forget!  I feel we have gained a special friend along the way!  Come tour the VC.

Jeff and Jan B.

Nevada, Missiouri

Thanks for everything!  We enjoyed the trip and enjoyed spending time with our new friends in Italy!

Donald and Cynthia B.

Atlanta, Georgia

Thanks for showing us such a wonderful time.  It FAR exceeded all our expectations!  You are a natural at the "tour guide" thing with a balanced mix of education and fun, and your passion is contagious. 

Thanks again from your "fully booked" group.

Debra, Shonda, Linda and Susan

Amazing...this truly was the trip of a lifetime for us.  We knew we wanted to visit Italy, but were not excited about having to navigate our way through the details of things to see, places to stay, and driving in a country where we don't speak the language.  Suzan's tour was recommended by a friend, and we are so grateful!!  She did all the work, and allowed us to show up, enjoy the country, the food, the wine, and the people.  Suzan is fun, flexible, and full of information!  Not only did we love the trip, we made new lifelong friends with the others in the group.  Thanks Suzan for a wonderful experience. 

Don and Deb

Midland, Michigan

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