Ciao AndiamoReviews of ciaoandiamo.com

My husband and I had often talked about going to Europe, but putting together an itinerary always seemed overwhelming. Ciao Andiamo helped make our dreams of travel a reality. From our first interaction with the team at Ciao Andiamo it was clear they intended to create a perfect travel experience for us. We spoke several times, then exchanged details using email. Each interaction helped refine the possibilities. We initially suggested it would be nice to have some views of the mountains, a city experience and some time by the sea. Beyond that, we did not have any particular set of “must see” sites. We did worry about days being overly scripted and preferred to avoid group tours. Ciao Andiamo’s team integrated all of our discussions into a suggested itinerary including Milan, Piedmont and Portofino. They layered each location with a mixture of open days and tours lead by local guides. It was perfectly tailored to our goals and we were grateful to have Ciao Andiamo arranging the many details to bring it all to life. Our trip was defined by quality, service, flawless execution of every logistical detail, and the complete knowledge that the staff at Ciao Andiamo were always available to help should the need arise. Their professionalism and talent kept everything on schedule perfectly. They selected lovely hotels, provided expert guides and handled all the logistical details. The document they provided prior to our trip was available on our mobile devices and was a lovely reference of local options as well as a detailed itinerary. Thank you to the team at Ciao Andiamo for arranging such an extraordinary trip. You listened to us, you understood what we were looking for, and you delivered a package that was tailored to our tastes perfectly.

Our trip to the Amalfi coast, Capri and Ischia is one that my family and I will always remember. We couldn't have done it without Ciao Andiamo! Cecile and Cristiana thought through every detail and were accessible throughout our vacation. We began in the beautiful Praiano at the Hotel Onda Verde. The views were breathtaking! One of our favorite days was our private cooking class on the top of a mountain overlooking the beautiful water. One of many dinners that was truly out of a story book, was at Zass Restaurant in Il San Pietro Hotel. I am so happy Cecile recommended this to us! Our private boat ride to Capri was one of the best days of my life! We all had such an amazing time exploring the grotto's and swimming and viewing the beautiful sights. Capri was magical and very relaxing. Visiting Ischia we felt like we went back in time. It is such a family friendly beautiful island. A dinner that cannot be missed is Il Focolare! We felt like part of their big Italian family! Words cannot truly express how wonderful our family vacation was and we couldn't have done it without Ciao Andiamo. Also, I cannot forget to mention that everyone that we were in contact with through Ciao Andiamo were so professional. From all of our drivers, to the captain and first mate on our boat, our chef that taught us how to cook, tour guides and everyone in-between. We felt like we were in good hands always! If you want to feel like a celebrity I recommend booking your dream vacation with Ciao Andiamo! Thank you!!

I decided to celebrate my 40th birthday with my mother in Italy on a tour of the Amalfi Coast and Puglia with Ciao Andiamo. Max, our tour host, and his team really helped orchestrate a memorable trip for us. I can honestly say that I would never have known, let alone visited, The Sassi of Mater or the trulli of Alberobello without Ciao Andiamo. He always arranged free time for us to wander in quaint seaside towns and then plenty of time to enjoy feasts overlooking breath-taking scenery with the backdrop of a beautiful sunset. I now have hundreds of pictures that are the envy of tourists who have only been to Rome or Florence. I agree with Max that Italy can surprise you at every turn but it's difficult to manage as a foreigner. Max and his crew have many years of experience customizing tours for visitors from English-speaking countries. I'm thinking of a trip to Bologna - Modena - Parma - Florence per Max's suggestion because my boyfriend loves Ducati, Ferrari, and parma ham. I highly recommend the services of Ciao Andiamo and plan to return to Italy with their guidance in the future.

We felt like we were in an Italian movie! On our recent trip to Puglia and the Amalfi Coast we visited the most dramatic ancient sites guided by informed and entertaining guides, stayed at hotels overlooking the sea, and were transported to quaint and beautiful towns with time to wander, shop, or sample the local gelato. The day boating around the Amalfi Coast, kissing as we passed through the arches of Capri, was a dream come true. Our guide Max was knowledgeable, fun, and made our Italian experience his top priority. The meals can only be described as magical feasts, in scenic spots on the water. We let Max handle the ordering, and seemingly endless platters of seafood, pasta, and anything we desired emerged from the kitchen along with MANY bottles of wine. Our group was the envy of other travelers, even Italians! We were the oldest couple on the trip, but bonded with our fellow travelers immediately and laughed almost all the time that we weren't eating. I've been back less than a day and have recommended this trip and Ciao Andiamo to my friends and family.

Max and his team provide excellent customer service during the reservation process and the experience on our trip was meaningful, exciting and exceeded expectations for sure. The memories we have because of Ciao Andiamo are priceless. Max literally knows everyone in Italy! Because of his strong relationships every experience was incomparable if we had gone to Italy on our own. Most of the trip I was thinking "we never would have seen this if we had come here on our own!" And every day was better than the day before. Worth. Every. Penny. We decided to tour with Max for our honeymoon. At first I was worried about spending my honeymoon with 6 strangers, but we made new friends! Cheers to Max and Ciao Andiamo 😀

Every hotel and experience Ciao Andiamo arranged for us was extraordinary. Our guides were superb, friendly and informative; they took us places we would not have found on our own and added depth to our understanding. We have taken several Ciao-enriched trips, and are big fans. The cheese and wine tastings were terrific.

We had a wonderful time in Umbria! Whenever we think of the sights, the smells, the sounds, the tastes, & the people you introduced us to...we smile & miss it ALL! Like others before us, we now understand the value of Max Brunelli! The trip was very well organized from beginning to end, never faulted. We appreciated the NYC office, which answered all preliminary questions, without hesitation.Then Max!...who, having been raised in the area, knows it all. The people he introduced us to could not have been warmer, the vineyard owners, the cheese makers, the chefs, the tour guides, all Max "finds" that help contribute to a fantastic vacation. Many many Thanks to All at Ciao Andiamo!! J & A, NY

Please believe all the 5 star reviews because this company is worthy of your business and trust! This is the second time that I have had the pleasure of working with Ciao Andiamo, but, the first time was with a group of about 15 people and this time I was flying solo. They still took care of me as if I was the most important person in the world! Don't be afraid to ask for the vacation of your dreams! I've always wanted to take a cooking class and a walking tour of a city so that I could stop and take images without holding up a group of people who weren't interested in what I wanted to capture. Ciao Andiamo made both dreams come true. My cooking class was so much fun from going to the street market to purchase the fresh ingredients to learning how to cut properly without cutting my finger!! We cooked and ate appetizers and drank wine, then ate our creation. I learned how to make pasta. The walking tour was 3 hours of pure pleasure! My guide spoke impeccable english and was very patient with me when I wanted to stop and shoot. I highly recommend that you allow Cristiana and Jonathan to take your dreams and make them reality!