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12 DAYS GREECE SMALL GROUP TOUR "ATHENS,THESSALONIKI & THE PEARLS OF GREECE"

MAINLAND GREECE

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Testimonials
LORRAINE FREEDBERG (UK)
Good Morning Aldo,I am late in writing to you, for which I apologize, but I just wanted to say a big thank you for such an amazing holiday I had in Puglia. I was very impressed with your company and the professionalism in its organisation and structure. I thought the itinerary you had planned for Puglia was excellent, the choice of restaurants and places we visited were very good and especially your choice of guide, Paola an excellent guide, very organised and professional, highly knowledgeable and very nice to be with. Excellent find by you.All in all, it was a wonderful holiday thanks to you and your excellent organisational skills and I will certainly be using your company again for the Amalfi Coast and Sicily in the near future.
PUGLIA & MATERA DELIGHTS (AUGUST 2018)
September 20, 2018
MR AND MRS CALDER (NEW ZEALAND)
We were looking forward to this tour having heard and read so much about the history, the architecture, the food, and this tour delivered it all, and more. In the safe friendly hands of our guide, Rosaria, the layers of Sicily were revealed. Her knowledge and love of her home came through. (She is a gem) Great driver Antonio took us through Sicily, from Palermo, Agrigento, Syracuse and on to Taormina. His calm expertise behind the wheel was acknowledged by the group we travelled with. We have been home a week now and I still miss hearing Rosaria’s bright greeting each day of” buongiorno”. Simple lunches of wonderful seasonal fresh foods, the best pasta in the world, dinners in local trattorias, and a very special meal with a family in their home. Don’t just read my review, go for it, book it, and experience for yourself. With Rosaria, and the knowledgeable local guides, you will have a great time
Sicily A Land of Contrasts (June 2017)
March 14, 2018
MR AND MRS BRAYBON (AUSTRALIA)
Gary and I have just returned home to Melbourne and I wanted to express our delight with our recent tour in Puglia with Paola and 10 other wonderful fellow travellers.The tour covered so many different aspects of the area and we were able to gain a real sense of the area and the people. Paola is amazing, intelligent, knowledgeable and seriously personable.Her manner with a small group of people is respectful but very engaging, enabling each member of the group to feel catered for and acknowledged.Paola is one of the best guides we have ever had the privilege to share a journey with and her professionalism and warmth enhanced this small group tour.The itinerary was fantastic, enabling us to enjoy a great variety of experiences in an informed,interesting manner yet allowing enough time to explore and enjoy the different locations without a feeling of being rushed.The different meals were wonderful and the choice of restaurants and the variety of styles enabled us to appreciate the culinary delights of the region.A fantastic trip and we would recommend your tours to all fellow travellers. I have read you new brochure, [a very stunning presentation] and would now like some more detail about the tours in regard to dates
Puglia and Basilicata Delights (May 2017)
March 15, 2018
MR AND MRS GREENBERG (USA)
Aldo—My wife, Leslie, and I just returned from our 12-day tour with your company. We had the very best time!!! Thank you so much for organizing such a terrific trip. Every “piece of the puzzle” was top notch—hotels, food, tours, bus ride, airport transfers, etc. We will definitely be joining you again for another European tour as will some of our friends whom we communicated with along the way. Piero,our tour guide was excellent…and a very nice human being as well. Ciao for now and keep up the good work!
SARDINIA & CORSICA (SEPT/OCT 2018)
October 16, 2018
MRS BLACKSTONE (CANADA), SICILY MARCH 2019
I wanted to write and let you know how much we enjoyed Secret Italia’s tour of Sicily earlier this month.It has been my dream to visit the island for some time now, but I must say the tour exceeded our expectations, not only because we were surprised at the breadth and beauty of both Sicily’s landscape and its fascinating history, but also because your choice of restaurants and other interesting venues helped give us an in-depth perspective on the local foods, wine and people of the island.Being strangers to the area and not speaking the language, it’s something we could not have done on our own. The time we spent there was jam-packed with activity, which is something we look for in a vacation, and we came away full of great memories.Finally, I’d like to say how much our guide Luca added to the experience. We felt like royalty as he took care of all the things – such as drivers, local guides and restaurant reservations – that often make visiting a new country a confusing and sometimes harrowing experience. Luca’s extensive knowledge of the island’s history and culture, his clear communication about where we were going or why plans might have to change, as well as his fun and friendly personality, made us all fall in love with him, something you warned us would happen in one of your pre-tour information reports!We surely will recommend Secret Italia’s Sicily tour as a terrific way to enjoy this part of the world.
May 18, 2019
DEBBIE DIETER (USA)
It was such a memorable trip. Portugal was beautiful and the people were so friendly and welcoming. Such beautiful country and our experience was so varied that I felt we got a great “feel” for all of Portugal . Carla was an excellent guide. She was knowledgeable, fun, and had great positive energy. She is such a positive addition to the Secret team. She added so much to the experience. This hotels were all excellent. I liked the variety and locations of all of them. The idea of a small, unusual hotel well located to the heart of the town was very appealing to me. The staff and the food at each were excellent. Our meals at the wineries were unforgettable. Not only were they delicious and located in beautiful settings, we had a chance to talk with the locals. I really liked the fact that the group was small. It made for great comradery and we could experience more and different things than a larger group can.
The trip to Madeira was the frosting on the cake. It is such a beautiful, enchanting place. I thoroughly enjoyed it and found it was so relaxing. The hotel was exceptional. It was beautiful and so quiet and peaceful.The restaurant there was very high quality and we enjoyed all our meals there including 3 dinners.
Trust the Locals is an excellent way to describe your trips. We were able to have a quality and unforgettable experience. Great job to all your Secret team and a huge thanks to you.
10 Days Portugal & Madeira tour (May 2016)
March 13, 2018
MRS ROSEMARY KNIGHT (AUSTRALIA)
Ciao Aldo and Katrin
Thanks so much for the amazing tour we had. It has been absolutely enchanting and wonderful in every way. Highly recommend them. Francesca our guide astounds me. Very well informed, smart, funny and lots of fun as well as incredibly skillful at dealing with all our guides, hotels and excursions. I’ve visited Sicily twice but this time, I’ve finally understood this complex pot pouri with its convoluted history of invasion by almost everyone over the centuries. I’ve also met some enchanting new friends and had so much fun getting to know them “.Finally, I love your new information pack with maps and more details and very clear instructions for arrival and what to expect in Europe. It’s very well explained and great. You just seem to go from strength to strength and now I’m sure you can’t do better! I think I will have to find another of your tours for next year!! Francesca has me hooked.Also I thought I might send you an excerpt from an email I sent today to many friends and family. “Perhaps the most beautiful and ornate churches in the world, extraordinary seafood markets and incredible pistachio pastries and cassata gelati, home of the Mafia and amazing wineries alongside the best preserved Greek and Roman ruins in Europe. This is the contradiction and enigma of Sicily; the island of contradictions and surprises!I’ve been on another outstanding “Secret Italia” small group tour (whom I traveled with to Portugal).
SICILY A LAND OF CONTRASTS (SEPTEMBER 2018)
September 20, 2018
MR AND MRS HUXLEY (USA) Portugal and Madeira Island, May 2019
We thoroughly enjoyed our recent tour of Portugal with our small congenial group of 12 and Isabel, our outstanding tour guide.She was very patient with the variety of personalities and abilities our group, and she adapted readily to any changes that were necessary.Personally it was an additional treat to have Katrin with us for a few days and get to know her. The two of you make a great team!Portugal has a rich history in addition to a varied and beautiful natural landscape. Isabel, having lived here most of her life, is very skilled in bringing this all to life with her extensive knowledge of Portugal’s political and cultural history, as well as the current environment in Portugal. She was able to address every topic we asked about.Our bus drivers were very good especially Sergio, who was with us for for two thirds of the trip. He was always prompt and exceptionally attentive, always standing outside the bus to help us on and off, and was a very careful driver! I would highly recommend him.The itinerary was well thought out, our accommodations were excellent, and there were great meals arranged with interesting wines. All these factors came together to provide a small group tour that exceeded our expectations, and we would highly recommend the Portugal tour.Our trip to Madeira Island was a real treat as well as having our own private driver/guide Aurelio. He has spent his life on Madeira and willingly shared his deep knowledge and understanding of the history and culture of the island. His knowledge of local plants and all things botanical is amazing. He was very helpful in getting us oriented, taking us to many significant viewpoints and providing us with useful information on points of interest we could explore at our leisure.We would highly recommend Aurelio as a guide and careful driver.Madeira Island is an amazing place to visit, both for its physical beauty and its relaxed atmosphere. The Quintinha Såo Joāo was a very nice hotel situated in a neighborhood with a reasonable downhill walk into town. The food service was very good for all meals with an amazing wine selection, and the wait staff was exceptionally personable. Our most memorable experience was the trip to Eira do Serrado, when we drove above the clouds and walked to the spectacular viewpoint high above the valley…it felt like we were in the Alps.We highly recommend the tour to Madeira Island.
June 29, 2019
MRS TRAETTINO , USA Calabria & Basilicata October 7,2019
Sorry it’s taken me a few days to write you, but jet lag, backed up work and socializing have been in the way.Aldo, the trip was AMAZING. Cannot begin to express my complete and utter joy in having traveled with Secret Italia. Our guide, Vittoria, was a true gem. She went above and beyond to make sure everything was “perfect”. Our drivers, Giuseppe and Luciano, were extremely competent, kind and attentive. All three of them wanted to share their love of their home with us and help us to understand and enjoy the “Secret Italy”. The hotels were lovely; the food and restaurants fantastic and the activities and tours were awesome. I’m running out of words to express my pleasure with the whole experience.The transfers in Rome went very smoothly and I thank you for your assistance in taking care of that for me.You can be sure I will be recommending Secret Italia to anyone who will listen to me.Ciao and many kisses,
October 22, 2019
MRS L WISE, USA Malta November 2019
Thanks so much to you and Katrin for making time to meet us in Valletta. It was such a treat for us to meet in person and enjoy a delicious meal together. We look forward to many future tours with Secret.Before we leave Malta, I wanted to tell you how pleased we all have been with this tour. It certainly exceeded our expectations.The hotels were deluxe and excellent,the food experiences were marvelous from the ftira and pastizzi street food to the flavorful and varied lunches and dinners.The sights of Gozo and Malta were just extraordinary.Everything went smoothly.We saw and learned so much about the islands’ rich and unique history and culture.I can’t imagine a tour leader who could have more knowledge of or passion for these islands than Cynthia –from the prehistoric neolithic temples through the islands’ long history and modern times. At the same time, she was flexible, attentive to detail, and considerate of group members making a great experience for all.Charles and I compliment Secret again on putting together such a diverse and interesting itinerary. It was a wonderful experience for us.
November 6, 2019

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MAINLAND GREECE

12 DAYS GREECE SMALL GROUP TOUR "ATHENS,THESSALONIKI & THE PEARLS OF GREECE"

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