Testimonials

This letter is to thank you and all of the individuals  (at Donna Franca Tours) that assisted us when we took our 13th year of marriage anniversary trip to Italy. Please thank your team in Boston for that in addition to the lovely gentleman who called me in Italy to re-visit our schedule - apologies for not recalling his name - he was a perfect gentleman.   Of mention are: our tour guides Gabriella, Laura, Isabella and our last tour guide in Florence (who took us to the art museum, she also did a fantastic job) they were knowledgeable, made our time with them interesting, well versed in the history of their country, patient for taking pictures and just appreciating that we were in awe when we were lagging behind, we just cannot say enough wonderful things about them to describe how they treated us and how fantastic they were.  Our driver Jacob (to Postojna Caves) and the water taxi services were outstanding and always prompt to pick us up.   Last but not least was our favorite of all - the staff at  the Hotel Ca'Nigra. They were courteous, inviting, warm, friendly and just plain awesome!!   The food for breakfast was delicious. You could smell the bread before you arrived at the dining room - you had only to just follow your nose to breakfast. Fresh juice, fresh breads, pastries, bacon, eggs (to die for), fruit, cereal (with fresh cold milk) I could go on and on.   Antonio and I are planning to return next year "God willing" or the year after.  Please take care and oh "arrivederci" until later.

Sincerely,

We vacationed in Italy for almost a month to discover and to retrace our Italian family origins.  Also, we celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary  in the famous village of Positano.  Steven perfectly scheduled our air, hotel stays, luxury ground car transportation between hotels, water and air transportation between the Italian islands we visited,  private and group sightseeing with English-speaking guides. The transportation provided was on time at every location we visited. And all this was for an affordable total price, all inclusive.  It was totally worth the cost.  We highly recommend Donna Franca Tours to all our family and friends. If you are thinking about a vacation to Italy, or anywhere else, we suggest first getting an itinerary estimate from Donna Franca Tours. You will be glad you did!

I have been remiss in letting you know how our trip went.  In a word, it was wonderful!!.  The tours you had planned for us were as good as any we have taken before.

All of the guides were very knowledgeable and interactive.   I have been to Pompeii twice before (once with a guide) but the archaeologist who was our guide this time brought the history to life.  The hotel in Naples was beautiful with a view of the water and the marina.  The tour of Capri made for a wonderful day.   The driver who picked us up at the airport took us on a day trip down the Amalfi Coast (thru the company he worked for) which was very beautiful!  Stopped at a limoncello  tasting and a pottery place so it too was a lovely day. 

The walking tour of Florence was very well done with lots of good information, and not having to stand in line forever to see David was great.  The cooking class was fun and added to the trip.   The evening at the winery outside of Florence was really special.  Beautiful setting, wonderful dinner and interesting wine tasting.

Vatican visit was really special.  We had an amazing guide and learned so much from her.  Eating breakfast inside the grounds of the Vatican was a treat.  That entire morning was fascinating.  

The hotels in Florence and Rome were both well located and very nice.  Old world charm.  

The best for us was to watch our 22 year old grandson (the jock) ask questions of the guides and then share stories of our adventures with family.   We ate the best pizza we had ever tasted, especially in  the Naples area.   Great food all around!

Thank you for planning our Italian Lakes/Switzerland trip. I wanted to get back to you to let you know everything was perfection. The documentation, arrangements, accommodations and reception were amazing! everything ran smoothly and was so easy!

First of all the itinerary was great. We had been in Tuscany for a week with temperatures over 100 every day so the change in landscape was a welcome change. Our first week in Chianti was wonderful but very busy with sightseeing and the wedding. If you have clients interested in an authentic Tuscan experience, the Podere Patrignone was beautiful. They do two weddings a year but otherwise run B&B or self-catering and the accommodations are nice. We had a ground floor two bedroom which was cool but the upper floors were very hot. It is a working olive farm overlooking vineyards, beautiful sunsets and they have a pool.

Villa Fiore was beautiful. We had two lakeside rooms. It is a few blocks away from the ferry to Como which runs throughout the day until about 7pm. Taxi to Como is about 25 Euros to return from dinner if you go to town. Ferry is 2 or 3 Euros. There is a great pizza/pasta al fresco place within walking distance of the hotel. The hotel restaurant was very good but super expensive as you would expect. The staff and accommodations are wonderful.

Our boat captain was Carlo and I wish I could remember his last name as he was a wonderful guide. I would ask for him.

The Glacier Express is a little touristy but the scenery and ease of travel makes it well worth it. It was an amazing experience and you are able to order dinner and cocktails. I am glad we did it that way instead of using the public train,

Zermatt was incredible. Everything is within walking distance so the hotel change was fine and again their staff was so friendly and accommodating. The buffet breakfast was plentiful and good. We found some good traditional foods. The Glacier Paradise trip will always be a lifetime experience. I was concerned about the height but it as almost surreal so I felt safe and would suggest it for everybody!

We had a little trouble with air conditioning and snippy staff at the airport hotel but it’s an airport hotel and they deal with a lot of cranky people I suppose. We weren’t looking for anything at that point so only an observation.

Again Thanks so much for all your work and input.  I will give your name to anyone traveling to Europe!

We had the most amazing trip. It couldn’t have gone any smoother. All of the rides and greeters where always on time. I even met a second cousin in St. Eufemia with a long ride through the mountains to a town of only 100 people!! Our driver stayed with us and enjoyed a nice  lunch. He was kind and patient. He helped us connect through the town hall and interpreted for us as best he could. The bike ride through the vineyard and the cooking class in Florence were also highlights! Loved all the hotels everything was perfect.
I will surely refer your name to anyone booking a trip.

Thank you so very much!  My family and I had a wonderful time in Italy the tour was amazing!! Each hotel was absolutely perfect and beautiful. Your attention to detail was great all our transfers went smoothly and with no problems. I want to commend you and Donna Franca for the vacation of a life time. Five stars all around from all of us. I will definitely be using your services again and will recommend Donna Franca to all my friends. Thank you again.

I spent a little time with Val yesterday who described the services on her trip as perfect.

She mentioned that each driver was timely, polite, and accommodating. The driver in Slovenia went beyond the requirements adding some local sights as they still had time available.  He fed them pizza and drinks with the Cave entrance fee funds. 

The driver to Lamborghini waited an extra hour as their son also wanted to see the factory on a 50 minute tour. 

Each hotel was beautiful and she bragged about the full buffet breakfasts served.

The cooking school proprietor arranged for them to have an evening lesson, then even created a cooking station for the husband as he tagged along to watch. So the lesson ended up being for 5 people with dinner. 

Thank you both for the attention to detail you provide, and the vetting of your suppliers. We scored big on this one.

Safely home and back at work. I just wanted to thank you for the planning and coordination of our trip. It was great. Both hotels were beautiful and the service could not have been better. It was a great time and we would not hesitate to use your services again. The weather wasn't good but we made the best of it.

We had an amazing trip to Rome.  Every tour was fantastic. 

Gia was our guide for the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica. She was my boys favorite tour guide of the week. She was extremely knowledgeable and presented information in a fun and entertaining manner. Gia is an art historian and we enjoyed her presentation of Michaelangelo and Raphael's works of art very much. 

Our tour guide for the Colosseum and Roman Forum was fantastic. His knowledge of ancient Roman life was very impressive.

My absolute favorite guide was Giuseppe for our private tour of Pompeii. He was a very sweet, high energy, gentleman who knew absolutely everything about Pompeii. He highlighted all of the amazing engineering and innovations by the ancient people of Pomepii, such as their advanced water system and reflectors on the streets to direct chariot traffic at night! 

Luigi, our driver to Sorrento, was so nice and we really enjoyed our conversation with him. Everything and everyone was fantastic!

Thank you!

My husband & I just returned from the most fabulous trip to Italy.

The hotels, tours, hands on pasta making, not to mention the vineyards, wine tasting and meals exceeded all of our expectations. We were part of a group on a very comfortable, deluxe minibus. We had enough time to explore the towns, churches & received excellent guided tours.

We chose to extend our stay and every part was expertly coordinated by Juliana from Donna Franca Tours. We had private drivers and guides assisting us in visiting Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast & Naples (even visited my husband’s ancestral home) and found the resting place of his paternal grandparents. The hotels were luxurious & the meals were excellent.

Donna Franca Tours delivered a 5+ star rating from us - a fabulous experience.

My wife and I, with a group of our friends returned this past Monday from a two week vacation to Sicily and the Amalfi Coast.

We had been planning the trip for over a year and the planning at times became completely overwhelming.

One of the people on the trip remembered that a friend of hers had used Donna Franca a few years ago to book what seemed to be the exact trip that we had been planning.

We worked with you; oftentimes changing and adjusting the plans as requested.

To put it simply, the staff at Donna Franca did an amazing job in the planning of our trip.  It truly was the trip of a lifetime.

Every aspect of the trip was taken care of with expert detail.  Hotels, transfers, excursions, tour guides, etc. were all top rate. 

We must make special mention of Vincenzo and his son Marco who served to transport us during our stay in Sicily.  By the end of the tour, they were like our family.

Again, I cannot recommend the company more highly.  You did an outstanding job of creating a truly magnificent vacation experience.

We will definitely recommend your company.

A slice of heaven. Just magnificent. The absolute perfect place to celebrate our 35th anniversary

Grazie Mille!!

Just got back from our trip to London, Paris, and Amsterdam - we had a wonderful time and appreciate all of your efforts.  It was a great trip!  We will continue to use Donna Franca in the future! Again thanks for all your efforts - you did a real nice job!

We loved Como. We enjoyed everything you had planned for us. It was like following a recipe :). Get up, do this, stir in a little lunch, walk around some more, eat again, etc. had the best gnocchi ever for dinner at Baia restaurant right near the hotel.

The private boat tour was excellent. Phillipo was our driver. He showed us so much and was so knowledgeable.

The hotel was great, just like you said. The people there were so helpful.

We went to Milan yesterday and went inside the Duomo.

I’m sure Amalfi will be beautiful too. I’m looking forward to it.

Thanks for planning such a great trip.

It is like a dream that we were on a most wonderful vacation.

It was amazing…

Grazie mille!

Thank you, thank you, thank you … for your diligence and detail and follow-through.  Our 12 day excursion to Italy was nothing short of magical! 

The driver service was excellent, on time, where they said they would be and extremely courteous.  It was such a nice feeling to not to have to figure out how to get from point A to point B during important legs of the trip (especially to and from the airport)

The personal guided tours in Rapallo and Cinque Terra we’re exceptional.  Both were fun to be with and provided a great tour of the points of interest to the area.  As they learned our interests, they each tailored the tour accordingly.   It really was informative, fun and set us up to do exploration on our own.  They each gave us a little alone time for lunch and covered all their own transportation along the way.  Both were so eager to help make us feel comfortable and offered to help us make other connections and arrangements during our stay.

Each component of the tour was well organized in our packet by Donna Franca, all in chronological order.

The hotels were each lovely and provided us a comfortable and inviting experience – all were expecting us and it was nice to have everything pre-paid, so as not to have to cross-check to be sure we got the agreed-upon rate.

Hotel locations were PERFECT – close to the beach and main promenade in Rapallo and Monterosso – and in Milan, it was in the center of town, steps away from some incredible sites and shopping to be enjoyed on foot.

Since our goal was to have an amazing, relaxing experience, we were hopeful that the pre-planning would let us soak up all that Italy had to offer, without worrying about where to go or how to get there – our hopes were fulfilled ten-fold!  Please extend our thanks and compliments to Donna Franca (we met a lovely couple from New Jersey who travel throughout Europe every summer – they were impressed with our travel arrangements and asked for Donna Franca’s contact information, which I happily provided).

Overall – a fabulous success and you have our hearty endorsement.  I will most certainly be sending other clients to you as the opportunity presents itself.

Prior to us leaving our son Justin, a Boston firefighter was killed in a motorcycle crash on July 4th. (It was all over the news for over a week). with heavy hearts we decided to keep our trip as planned and we headed to Italy.

While climbing Mt Vesuvius with our tour guide Ernesto, I became so hot and a little dizzy and started crying. Well once I start crying it's very difficult to stop, no matter the original reason. As we went back down the mountain I pulled out Justin's mass card to help explain my tears. Ernesto stopped right there and said a prayer and provided much needed comfort. He asked if he could do anything for us and I told him I wanted to go pray somewhere special. He took us to a beautiful Basilica right near Pompeii. A wedding was going on but he took us in and we said a much healing prayer.

On our way home after our long day (beautiful tour) he took us to his family's church where we said another prayer for our son. It was quite touching and meant a lot to us. I wanted to share this story with you because it is a great example of the top quality tour guides you have sent  our way.

On Mt Etna we threw some roses into one of the craters and caught the attention of a journalist who happened to be there. It was quite touching.

Next summer Dolomites!!! Maybe rent a villa this time?

We wanted to let you know how happy we were with our trip!

Everyone, the meet and greeters, drivers, tour guides etc. were terrific!
The hotels were beautiful and the staff friendly and helpful!

As it turns out Marty's cousin works for one of the meet and greets in Rome
and Donna Franca is one of the tour groups he deals with!

Thank you for arranging the trip!  We will definitely recommend you!

Have a wonderful summer!
 

I heard from the Cahill's. They had a wonderful time and thanked us repeatedly. they really,really enjoyed the cooking class, Sorrentino Winery and Pompeii.  

Thank you for your guidance/assistance with our vacation. We had a great time in Italy. Florence and Venice were especially amazing. And, as we reflected on the vacation this week, we were surprised  how much of Italy’s geography and history we experienced during our time there.    

Mary and I would like to express our most sincere thanks to you and Donna Franca Tours for a wonderful culinary vacation in Florence Italy. It was so much more than we expected.  The apartment at Via dei Bench 7 was great, it was convenient to everything we were going to do. The walking tour of Florence, the hands cooking classes, the Olive Oil tasting, the tour of  the Mercado the tour of the  Uffizi Gallery, the Mercato Centrale in Piazza San Lorenzo,and the fantastic dinners at Ristorante Cimatori.

The tasting tours to Parma,to visit  the factory where the made Parmigiano Reggiano, to Langhirano to the factory were they made the Prosciutto di Parma and to Modena to taste Balsamic Vinegar were all so interesting and very delicious. The Castello di Brolio, the oldest winery in Italy, was very interesting and beautiful.  The view  was incredible, you could see much of the countryside of Chianti. Siena also very beautiful and seeing where the famous Palio horse races are in the Piazza del Campo, amazing .All of the tour guide,chefs, and the drivers were all wonderful The Giglio Cooking School was a real classy operation and we learned many new recipes and techniques.

Everything went like clock work, from the first day meeting the gentleman at the apartment, meeting the tour guides, the drivers and all the flights were all on time or in the case of the flight home we arrived in Boston thirty minuets early.

We thank you so much for putting together such a memorable trip.

Sincerely,

We had an unbelievable experience!! The trip was perfect and everything went off without a hitch. The pick ups and rides were always on time and very courteous. Most spoke English well enough to get by. I do speak the language at a moderate level which helped at times, but English was always spoken at the hotels/transfers.

The hotels in Venice and Lucca were just spectacular. We would highly recommend the Lucca establishment to anyone looking to get off the beaten path and out of the busy city

Kristen and I setup on our on a hands on cooking class. It was called Cook with us in Rome, Gianni and Cesare were just phenomenal. I highly recommend these guys for anyone looking for an authentic cooking experience.

We can't thank you enough for all your assistance in planning this wonderful trip. The complementary wine was a great touch, thank you again!

We hope to plan another trip some time in the near future and we will definitely be in touch!

Thanks again,
 

Just want you to know how well our trip to Italy went..  We really enjoyed staying at the Hotel Barocco--it's a wonderful hotel with a great staff.  Positano was beautiful and the hotel Buca di Bacco is also a gem. Staff there was also very accommodating. Hotel Cavour in Florence was nice but noisy (outdoor city noise) and was the least generous with amenities.  Our tours went well--our captain on the boat to Capri--Giovanni--was excellent and the driver who picked us up in Florence (Iago) was also very helpful and informative.  Our guide, Pasquale, at Pompeii, was also very good.  Gaetano, our guide to the Sorrentino winery, was also very nice--limited in English but very nice. Simon, our guide to Amalfi and Ravello, was limited in his English and information about the area (our least favorite).  The trains, as usual, ran on time and were very comfortable.  We were all very happy with our trip to Italy and appreciated how well everything was laid out. Thanks for all your work.  Looking forward to making out next trip, thinking of Milan, Lake Como and perhaps Switzerland.  Will let you know.  Take Care.

Dear Leo,

We just wanted to let you know about our recent trip to Italy. We had an amazing trip, the drivers were great.. We enjoyed the amazing architecture, food, wine & people. We had a wonderful driver & guide who took us to Catanzaro & then to a winery.

Your company is very well respected among your drivers , hotel staff & tour guides. It truly was an amazing trip!

Thank you again,

Hello Leo

Tom and I want to thank you for the great job you did planning our family trip to Italy.
We had a wonderful time and all the tours and hotels were fabulous.
We have great pictures and memories to last a lifetime.

Grazie Mille

Tom and I want to thank you for the great job you did planning our family trip to Italy.
We had a wonderful time and all the tours and hotels were fabulous. We saw so many beautiful cathedrals and works of art, gorgeous scenery, ate wonderful food and met such friendly people. Sorrento took our breath away and my grandchildren loved it there.  We have great pictures and memories to last a lifetime.

Grazie Mille!

We loved Rome! Just like Florence, private tour is the way to go. Tour guide was awesome! Way too much to see & hear for one day. We will definitely have to come back.
Lori

Steve,

The trip was better than excellent.  All of the arrangements for transfers and tour guides could not have been better.  Everything happened as it was supposed to.  Our private tour guides were knowledgeable and just great to be with.  The tours were phenomenal.  Our hotels were all great.  I just wish the Home Hotel in Florence was a little larger room.  There was very little space to put our things but it was still a very nice hotel.  It would have been helpful if it was a little closer to the Duomo.  We did eat lunch at that little café across the Arno that you recommended.  It was a lot of fun and we were the only tourists in the restaurant.  We walked everywhere and saw everything.  Everything you planned for us exceeded expectations.  It was the best trip I have ever taken!

Best regards,

Dear Leo,

Fran and I want to thank you so very much for the beautiful trip that you recently planned for us. Last year you planned a trip of a lifetime to Rome, Florence and Venice as we celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary. It was our hope this year to recreate that magical experience once again, but in Southern Italy where we both have roots. We went to Acri and did some ancestry research of Fran's family. We found documentation of his great grandfather that dated back to 1843. We were so amazed at seeing the town of Acri and came back with such appreciation for our ancestors and the sacrifices that they made to come to America. On a lighter note, we made sure we tasted the Tartufo's in Pizzo.

Again, the boutique hotel of the Piccolo Grande was perfect. It is our hope to have you plan another trip next year for us. You make traveling to Italy so easy, especially since you take care of every little detail and your recommendations are wonderful. In this trip, we met so many wonderful people.

Thank you, again. 

Dear Leo - back from a very successful trip to Sardinia and Rome. Tours were very interesting and  I want especially to recommend the restaurants where we had our group dinners/lunch - really excellent.

Thanks!

Three of us traveled to Sicily this September on the Donna Franca Sicilian Fever Tour.  We give it an extremely high rating! Every part of this tour has been thoughtfully designed by the company and a local trip coordinator.  Vincenzo was the very best driver ever!! and the local tour guides were knowledgeable, personable, and fun! Having the flexibility of a small group tour enabled us to get that last photo, shop an extra minute, linger over lunch, savor the gelati--in other words, make it OUR vacation, completely stress free. The sights and activities and balance of free time were well-chosen.  (If we did it again, we'd probably skip the Palermo catacombs.) The wine tastings and "light lunches" were delicious feasts; the hotels were clean and comfortable, and Taormina was the best!

We realy did enjoy our vacation, and I want to thank you.

I just spoke to the Goldman’ s who came back from Italy and you did a wonderful job. They really loved it and had a wonderful experience.

I want to say thank you so much for all your hard expertise work and time.

Hi Steven,

Hope you are doing well! My husband and I would like to thank you so much for planning such a wonderful trip for us! Everything you planned out was so perfect and we were at such ease throughout the trip. We can't thank you enough for all your help during the process and working with changing our itinerary many times to suit our needs. You are truly a great agent and Donna Franca Tours is very lucky to have you on their team! We will definitely refer you to our friends and families when they plan their trip to Italy. Thank you once again for making our first European trip very memorable.

Sincerely,

Maria,

Thank you so much for all your help in planning our Italian vacation. It was wonderful! All the tours were great. Thank you so much for rescheduling that Florence tour. It was so worth it. All the tours went off without a hitch, and they were all so enjoyable. The hotel was also great, the staff was friendly, and it was a great location. Also the airline part of our travel went very smoothly.. Thank you again and we will definitely recommend you to other vacationers. Hopefully we will use you again in the near future!

SIncerely,

Hi Leo,

I met for lunch yesterday with my customer Bill (the one who took his granddaughters to Italy and Greece).  They had a fantastic trip.  They LOVED all their hotels in Italy and Greece  Definitely loved all the private transfers, said it was worth whatever he paid extra for the services.  Every driver in every city was on time and very knowledgeable and friendly. Their trip was extremely successful. 

Thank you for all you did to make this happen for them.

Leo

You hit it out of the park again for my clients!  They loved their trip!

Thank you.

Dear Leo 

Dear Leo,

Back safe and sound from the wonderful trip that you planned for us and I just had to write and thank you!

We knew traveling to 5 cities  for overnights throughout Italy and ending up in France and Monaco and visiting other towns was very ambitious to say the least!  Somehow you made it happen and the plan was flawless! The actual travel plan as far as the flights and trains was perfect and we moved with ease without rushing or waiting at any time!

The hotel selections were great with special recognition of the Hotel Miramalfi! The location with waking distance to town , the courteous and helpful staff, the breakfast (including homemade lemon yogurt to die for), the view from the room, and last but not least the swimming pool! Simply fabulous!

It was the perfect beginning to our trip. I also want to say a very special recognition to our driver who picked us up in Naples. He was waiting for us inside the airport with a sign and we found him right away. He spoke very little English but was the best driver we had. It was a rainy day and as we were exiting the airport it looked like a traffic problem so he took us through the mountain through Ravello and ultimately to our hotel! He allowed us to see the most spectacular views, take pictures, and showed us the sites in Ravello! He was so warm and took such pride in showing us this beautiful part of the country. He was terrific!

In Bari our local guide Giuseppe was very knowledgeable extremely patient and laid back allowing us to ask questions and see all that was important to us! Even the shopping!

The Hotel Polignano A Mare was a great stop with great views. Our tour of Ostuni, Alberabello, and Turi was my favorite part of the trip. I think I mentioned this is where my Grandfather was from so it had special meaning to us. The people were so warm and kind it was just great.

The side trip to Maranello for the Ferrari museums and lunch was great fun! The food was fantastic at the Montana Restaurant.

The train trip heading north was filled with beautiful scenery, we really got to see a lot. The location of the hotel in Venice was perfect and in walking distance to everything. Our tour guide Monica was so pleasant knowledgeable and very interesting. In addition to the great tour we asked her for help with a restaurant and gondola ride. Both were excellent choices! She was even kind enough to take us to her bank where we could exchange money! She went above and beyond!

We ended up not going on a tour of Bocconi University where my nephew will be attending in the fall. The hotel was in a great location how did you know I was such a shopper!!!!

Off to Nice again a beautiful train ride with beautiful views! The hotel was again in a great location we were in walking distance to Garibaldi Square shops and restaurants. The hotel staff was very kind and got us dinner reservations at a great restaurant Les Garçons! Our driver to and from the race was excellent! Her name was Avia. As we drove she gave us great information and on the way back she took us to great spots for photos, a drive by of Elton John s home and also where Princess Grace was killed! She was terrific and accommodating as we asked to be picked up sooner than the reserved time. Just outstanding!

Then in a blink of an eye we were home but have great memories of a beautiful customized trip that you planned!

On behalf of the Turi s and myself thank you so much! The well planned trip made it a vacation of a lifetime! Please feel free to use this information!

Again until the next trip! Ciao!!!

Our clients arrived in Rome and were met promptly by their transfer. When they checked into Hotel Quirinale, they were very impressed with the hotel and thought it was beautiful and located in a desired location. In comparison to other rooms, they said that in their room the bathroom alone was bigger than many other rooms they had stayed in!

Two wonderful touring days with Michaela to Ancient Rome and the Colosseum one day with a private tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel the next. This afternoon they are headed to the Trevi Fountain to make a wish to return to Rome.

Thank you, Donna Franca tours.

Thank you so much for all of your help planning the Studley family trip to Italy. The trip was so wonderful and really full of once-in-a-lifetime moments. We SO appreciated your efforts to make our trip run seamlessly. All the people that transported us from place to place made us feel welcomed, settled, and safe. 

I just came back from my 10 day trip and had such a wonderful experience. Our group of 5 was greeted by our driver upon arrival and since that moment it was the beginning of an amazing journey.

The driver was such a pleasant, kind and funny man which made our experience much better. He clearly was the icing on the cake.
All the local tour guides provided where very well informed and the different sites we saw where absolutely breath taking.

I will clearly do this tour again and recommend it to all my family and friends !

Thank you,

A million thanks for a vacation of a lifetime.  Its already been a week since our return, and we are still on cloud nine.  This vacation was a 40 wedding anniversary present to ourselves. 

Every detail of this vacation was seen to by your staff and made to be comfortable and stress free.  It was absolutely perfect in every manner.  Our drivers, our tour guides, the tours themselves, trains, and flights were amazing.  We worried about nothing, for it was all taken care of.  A special thanks to Michele, Kathia, and Anna, our guides.  They were the essence of professionalism and knowledge in their subject matter. My husband and I cannot wait to book another tour with you.  Thank you again for the beautiful memories. 

I just want to tell you that we had a wonderful trip. Thanks for all your help. The hotels were very nice and the rooms very clean. Hotel Spadari is in a better location than Petit Palais but we enjoyed both. Grand  Imperiale was great. We met Silvestro and he sends his regards. Porto Rocca the location is magnificent. 

All in all it was a fantastic trip.

Dear Donna Franca & Staff,

Thank you for organizing such a wonderful vacation for my family.

Everything was perfect, guides and transfers were all on time.  It is

wonderful to have someone take care of all of the details!

Donna and Leo,

Many thanks for coordinating a fantastic trip. The entire itinerary went perfect. The hotels all worked out well including the locations. The tours and all the sightseeing was wonderful. You even planned perfect weather...no rain. It was very difficult leaving Amalfi this morning.

We look forward  to many more returns to Italy and using your services again.

Thank you,

It was, in a word, perfection. We loved every minute of every day. We felt SO lucky to have been in your capable hands with planning. Every hotel, tour, meal, transport, timing, and recommendation were spot on. Each location was unique and special. The possible stress of travel was completely removed. We just had to show up at the right place at the right time, and something magical would happen!

Good afternoon Leo!!
Wow!!  is all I can say as far as the service you provided us on our fabulous trip to Italy!!
There are no words to express the gratitude we have for how smooth every second of this trip went.We did not have one worry the whole time.
Donna Franca is a very well respected name out there that is for sure!!

From the transportation to the hotels to the tours, there was nothing I would change, except I would definitely spend more time in Sorrento!!   

Our driver in Naples, Mario Calabrese, quickly became our paisano!!   He even sent me home with a music CD he made.  We have already emailed eachother.   They go out of their way to make sure everyone is happy at all times!!

Piazza Barberini soon became my "spot" at nightime!!  I belong there!!

Hotel Cellai was the best with their awesome rooftop terrace.

There are no words for Hotel Corallo in Sorrento....Magnifico!!    Gennaro became our personal bartender!   He knew my Bellini on the first day!!

If you ever get specials arise for next year, please keep me in mind!!!   We ventured into the streets and found great little restaurants.  WE hit a public pool in Florence on a Sunday and hung with the locals.   The Chianti wine excursion at Il Pilagio...I cannot get enough of their olive oil!!   I could go on and on but won't bore you!!    Just be sure, we are THE MOST SATISFIED CUSTOMER!!

I want to thank Donna Franca Tours for organizing an amazing experience. We loved Italy! Each destination had a uniqueness of its own.  We enjoyed the people, the countryside, the history, the food and oh yes- the gelato.  We will for certain be goin back!

Leo,  I am happy to report that we were treated like royalty at the vineyard!! Luca was wonderful and the location was magical, as you said. Excellent food; loved the wine.   

Hi Leo,

Yes you can use the testimonial Oh I might add and i mean this with complete sincerity. You made that trip for us a trip we will never forget and easily the best trip we have ever been on and we are world travelers. First class all the way. Hotels  A+ Itinerary A+ Services A+ Guides A+ Flights A+.

We cant wait to go back and when we do it would only be through Donna Franca and you!!!! 

Thanks again so much!!

I have hundreds of e mails to get to after 10 days away from the office but expressing my appreciation to you and the tour company is a top priority. Carrie and I had a great time. The drivers you picked were excellent. Pino and Maria Rosa were so knowledgeable and considerate.  The special trip to the mosaic home in the middle of Sicily was astounding. We took a side trip to Sciacca where my grandfather came from. This was very special.

We had a private car as you arranged to take us from Taormina to Marsala and we connected with my sister and cousin and took them to our relatives where we stayed for three days. The hotel in Agrigento had excellent food and service and the room looked right at the temples. The Metropole Hotel in Taormina was probably the best hotel i had ever stayed at. 

After the tour of the Florio winery in Marsala we wondered what the connection was between the grandson playboy Florio and his wonderful wife Dona Franca and the name of your company?

My wife thanked me numerous times for arranging such a well orchestrated package. I took some credit for it but it truly belongs to you.   

Hi Leo,

Just wanted to send a quick note from my clients Mr. and Mrs. Ariagno. They just came back from the 2 weeks in Italy that you set up for them. They absolutely loved it all. The drivers were exceptional as well as the hotels. Especially loved the hotel in Zermatt.

There again Thank you for your help!!

Hi Leo,

Just a quick message to thank you for planning our wonderful trip. It was truly a trip of a lifetime. Everything went very smoothly and we all had an amazing time. I am happy to give you more specific feedback on the hotels and tours if you are interested, but I wanted to highlight our tour guide in Rome (Michaela), as well as the staff and restaurant at Ultimo Mulino in Chianti, as being excellent.

But those are just a few highlights in a spectacular trip.

Our bags arrived and our driver was waiting outside with a sign for Donna Franca Tours.  We loaded up our bags and off to St. Peter's we went.  Our timing wasn't perfect, Pope Francis was marrying 25(?) couples during a special mass so entry was not allowed.  We watched the mass from St. Peter's Square on one of the many large screens - it was awesome!  Our driver waited for us then brought us to our hotel.  We arrived before check-in time, but the hotel staff was very accommodating and stored our luggage while we walked up the street to grab some lunch.  By the way, the hotel was perfect:)  Although many people complained about the rooms, elevator, and breakfast (Trip Advisor), we found it very delightful and the breakfast was fantastic.  Happy-hour was from 6-10 every night and it was the best kept secret in Rome - half priced drinks, FULL glasses of wine, and complimentary bar food that was restaurant quality.  Luca the bartender was the best.

Our Rome guide (Michela) contacted me Sunday evening and apologized that she would be unable to guide us through Rome.  She had a personal matter to attend to, but we were in good hands with Dominica.  She was right because he did an outstanding job highlighting all the sights.  He was very passionate and ensured we had a great time - all of our tours went off on schedule and satisfied all our expectations.  Donna Franca Tours set the bar high and met our expectations.  To sum this up - the three days we spent in Rome were the best three days ever!