Gina and her team arranged every meticulous detail of our trip. The night after our return to the States, the four of us reflected over dinner of the adventure we just finished. The only words were…best vacation ever! Rome, Naples, Capri, Amalfi Coast, Pompeii, they all took our collective breath away. Food, tours, wine, the views, transportation, food, private tour guides, hotels, cooking classes (did I mention food?)….spectacular. And everything taken care of, so much so that even this type A personality was able to let go and enjoy the ride(s) without worry. Gina is now in charge of every future vacation we go on.

An unexpected magical moment of the trip was during an agritourism visit. This little woman Maria – who I believe her only known word of English was “cheese” – making the homemade ricotta and mozzarella, reminded me so much of my dearly departed Aunts. While I’m not sure that she smelled of cookies (my memory of my Aunt Mary), nor am I certain she is the rock of her family (like my Aunt Rosie was to ours), she did however remind me so much of the two of them combined – the PERFECT marriage of quiet strength and sweetness – that I just soaked it all in and got a little emotional. She noticed, asked what was going on and after I tried to explain she pulled me over for a hug and picture.

For just a few precious moments, at a quiet little farm in Sorrento, I was transported to my teens enjoying time with my wonderful Aunts again. Of all else, that is the memory I will forever keep of this trip.

Joe, Leilani, Alia & Jillian
Southern Italy 2022

The trip was wonderful! Both of the hotels were absolutely perfect. We couldn’t have planned a better trip. Our Tuscany castle hotel was a dream and the hotel in Positano was awesome. We had stunning views and were across the street from the wedding venue. The staff were asking about you! All of the car transfers were timely and professional. Thank you so much for planning such an incredible trip.

Danielle and Michael Boghosian
Italy 2022

Gina planned our entire trip this past June down to the very last detail and we couldn't be happier. She's awesome to work with, and she truly cares about making the experience all your own. It was a fantastic two weeks spent in Venice, Florence, Rome and Positano with Chianti, Pisa, Pompeii and Capri mixed in. Our itinerary was amazing, the hotels were beautiful, the transportation was flawless and our tour guides were great. The trip on a whole was simply breathtaking, and Gina made it happen! They say you get what you pay for. Well, we got what we paid for and so much more!! We couldn't thank and recommend Gina and AT Escapes enough!!

Anna Marie & Frank Marasa
Italy 2022

We had a spectacular trip to Scotland and Ireland! Once again, you created an unforgettable trip for our family.
Our drivers in Scotland- Paul and Jimmy- were delightful and our wonderful guide Alan gave us such a comprehensive tour of Edinburgh. As a resident of the city, his perspective provided us with an truly enlightening experience.

We enjoyed our Ireland tour and Davey did an amazing job both as our driver and guide, he was so interesting. The comfort of the Sprinter bus as we traveled all over Ireland was so appreciated. Davey’s stop at Barack Obama Plaza was such a treat, we enjoyed that surprise.

We were all wowed by our stay at the stunning Dromoland Castle, thank you so much for suggesting we stay there. It was our favorite part of the trip.
From beginning to end, our trip was seamless. With travel as difficult as it can be today, knowing that we can rely on Gina and AT Escapes to have every detail taken care of makes the decision to travel easy. We will never take a big trip without AT Escapes!

Diane LaRue
Scotland and Ireland 2022

I just don’t know how to thank you for planning this trip of a lifetime. You left no stone unturned-we were delighted with all your details. The transfers, accommodations, activities etc. The upgrade on the ferry was so very kind of you. It made for a pleasant journey. The cooking experience was truly a highlight of our trip-fabulous~!! We made mention several times on how we had angels with us because everything was perfect. That angel was YOU!!! (:

Thank you again for creating this memory that will last forever.

Carlyn Cuccurullo
Greece 2022

Gina planned our 10 day trip to Italy which was fantastic from start to finish. A friend had referred Gina to me with the promise that she would not steer me wrong. Those words rang true, with every activity and accommodation perfectly planned and executed during our travels. Gina is different from other travel agents I’ve used in that she has an extensive network of professionals on the ground, so wherever you go you’re given the Gina treatment with careful attention and tremendous service. From the drivers to the tour guides to the hotel owners, every person we came into contact with was friendly, punctual, knowledgeable and went the extra mile for us. I have never felt so taken care of as I was on this vacation, and the result was truly the trip of a lifetime.

Jennifer Hart
Italy 2022

Our trip to Sicily was a dream come true, thanks to Gina and her team at AT Escapes. Gary’s grandparents all emigrated from Sicily to the US, and we were excited to visit the country of his heritage. Gina put together a fabulous 10 nights, staying in five main cities. We appreciated her communication during the planning and that she asked for our input when necessary.

The hotels were excellent; they were beautiful, staff was awesome, and the locations were perfect for activities. Gina had suggestions for restaurants, attractions and activities for the time we had to ourselves in each city. The local guides Gina arranged were so knowledgeable and personable with excellent English. Our private driver, Dominic, made our trip extra special with his knowledge of the language, country and culture, and his personality.

As frequent travelers, we were used to making our own plans for our trips and being on our own. However, we could have never put together the experience Gina planned for us, and we are already talking about where we will have her plan trips for us again! Viaggiare!

Cindy Amoroso
Sicily 2022

I wanted to thank you again for helping us plan a trip of a lifetime! Everyone and everything that we experienced was AMAZING! We especially LOVED our cooking experience in Santorini, I am so glad you convinced me to book that experience. Our accommodations were fabulous, we made so many memories and did not worry about any details thanks to YOU. You are the best! Can’t wait to plan another trip with you .

Magda Karras Jackson
Greece 2022

What an amazing and memory-filled trip to Barcelona, Spain with my oldest grandson and then meeting my youngest grandson and daughter for a sampling of Italy (Venice, Florence, Rome, Pompeii, Positano , Capri, and Ravello.) Gina did a great job customizing this trip for both of my grandsons first trip to Europe by making sure we did both history and cultural/fun tours/ activities and also had time on our own to explore. This is my second trip with AT Escapes and both have been great!! Ready to go again!! Thanks again Gina for all your assistance in making this trip such a memorable time for me to spend with my family.

Becky Hamblen
Spain & Italy 2022

Ireland was great and all of your arrangements, as usual, were perfect. Thanks for everything.

Zeno Family
Ireland 2022

Thank you, thank you, thank you for an amazing vacation experience in Mykonos, Santorini, and Athens! It was absolutely heaven and your detailed planning and itinerary made it all possible. Highlights were our cooking class and the sunset boat tour (which had some unexpected adventure built in :) ). Our driver in Santorini, Anestis, was also the epitome of professionalism and hospitality. I even thoroughly enjoyed the Acropolis tour since our guide was so knowledgeable and well spoken.

Thank you again, and I’m sure we will stay in touch for our next adventure. Will give you more of a heads up before that one, I promise. Maybe Italy? 😊

Jessie and Mike
Greece 2022

When my wife Angela and I got engaged, we were deciding on where to plan our honeymoon trip. We are both Italian and had dreams of going to Italy at some point in our lives. We were referred to Gina and AT Escapes by family members and friends that have used Gina’s services and highly recommended her.

Gina was an absolute pleasure to work with. She asked us questions based on our preferences / tastes and she created a full itinerary that packaged everything together. Flights, transportation, destinations, lodging, tours, restaurant recommendations, and travel requirements were all included and made the whole planning process as painless as it could be.

Angela and I were blown away by the beauty that Italy offered. A big reason for that was because Gina’s package highlighted the best parts of each city/area we visited (the Sculpture of David in Florence, the Colosseum and Vatican in Rome, the private boat tour circling Capri, the Lemon Tour/cooking class in the Almalfi Coast, and much more). The tour guides, the drivers, the concierge at the hotels, and staff at restaurants were all more than accommodating.

This was truly an unforgettable experience and we have Gina and her team to thank for making this trip as special as it was. We highly recommend her as she will make your next trip one you will remember forever!

Anthony & Angela Catullo
Italy 2022

I just want to thank you again! Gina, our trip was nothing short of amazing! You planned the trip so perfectly for us, one would think that we were old friends. There is nothing that we would have changed. Also, mid to late October ended up being a wonderful time to visit. The temperature was never uncomfortable and there were no overwhelming crowds. Also, we aren’t typically the type to enjoy having a tour guide, but our time with Gabriele and Molly hold some of our most endearing memories. The Amalfi Coast and Tuscany have a piece of our hearts!
Forever grateful for you and your expertise! Until we plan again!

Bonnie & Jeff
Amalfi Coast and Tuscany 2021

Gina and her AT Escapes team are our travel planners for life! From our game changing honeymoon across Italy to our perfect Barcelona birthday getaway, Gina customizes each trip to your specific wants. Her local connections allow you to get access and experiences at places you wouldn’t have known about otherwise, and her ability to craft the perfect itinerary allows you to take it all in without the stressful work of planning each and every day. I can’t recommend Gina and her team enough and hope to work with her every year!

Dana Mento & Jennifer Horan
Barcelona 2021

Start to finish, our trip to the Amalfi Coast and Tuscany was amazing in every way. They thought of absolutely everything for us. We will forever remember the people we met during our travels from the drivers to the tour guides to the hotel staff, all set up by Gina. Even when we lost our passports, she took care of everything for us. This trip was rescheduled 3x due to Covid and Gina graciously helped us every step of the way. I would never want to travel without At Escapes. We are so grateful for the beautiful memories.

April and Eric
Amalfi Coast and Tuscany 2021

Gina and her team at AT Escapes went out of their way in every aspect of our trip to Italy and Greece. Our trip was delayed a year due to the pandemic, but that did not seem to phase the team at AT Escapes. They reworked our travel arrangements multiple times and made sure we capitalized on any available vouchers. All necessary information about traveling to Europe was provided in an organized and timely fashion. Gina was very easy to get ahold of and was always available to answer any questions we had for our first time traveling abroad. Our tour guides and drivers were some of the nicest and knowledgeable people we have come across. Our hotels were clean, had amazing views, and centrally located. Already thinking about our next trip!

Jenna and John
Greece and Italy 2021

Thank you so much for making our first trip so enjoyable! We can’t wait to go back, hopefully next year! Gabriele is one of a kind, you found a gem! Molly was fantastic too! Looking forward to working with you and your team again.

I’ve already given your information to a handful of people and let them know what a great job you did.

Thank you again!

Sincerely,
Bobby and Carrie
Amalfi Coast and Tuscany 2021

Could not thank Gina and AT Escapes enough for putting together the perfect honeymoon for us. You truly made this a trip of a lifetime – your knowledge of each location (Athens, Paros, Mykonos, Santorini) and having connections on the ground in each city made every detail unforgettable with personal touches.

Planning any trip, let alone a honeymoon can be stressful, but Gina put together the perfect itinerary and took care of everything from drivers, tours, excursions, hotels, guides etc.

Typically I am not one to book a guide while on vacation – but Gina paired us with local guides that showed us the ins and outs of each island tailoring the experience for what we wanted to do and see which made it feel like we were shown the islands by a friend/family instead of general tour.

The itinerary was well thought out from the flow of island to island, as well as down time each day for my wife and I to enjoy the little moments. I can not wait for the next Greek adventure – and maybe Italy….expect a call back soon.

Marc and Ashley Boghosian
Greece 2019

Visiting Iceland was on our bucket list, so for our 40th anniversary my husband and I decided this is where we wanted to go. Not knowing where to begin, I reached out to Gina at Escapes Travel for guidance. I am so happy that I did!! She put together a great itinerary with attention to detail. Iceland is a beautiful country. If you appreciate nature and all it's wonder and beauty, Iceland is the place to go! Loved the culture, the people and the food was amazing too!!

Buona giornata
Josephine

Thank you for a fabulous trip. Every guide was someone I’d like to have as a friend. Their English was great, they were incredibly knowledge (especially Alex) and so willing to share all they knew. The hotel you booked us was the best hotel of our trip, and I was constantly amazed when our guide would find us at a train station or a crowded venue like the Vatican. It was worth every penny. Thank you for your time and patience with us.

Barbara and Harry Kutner
Customized Tour 2019

I cannot say enough about our experience with Gina at AT Escapes Travel. This was our second trip to Italy in 3 years and it left us breathless. From the moment you arrive, you are met with a representative/guide who greets you and removes any doubt as to what you need to do. You immediately feel at home and can begin enjoying your experience.

Gina listens to you and understands what you are looking for. She is willing to do whatever it takes to insure that you are happy. She is available to her clients at home and abroad. She treats everyone like family. Her expertise with hotels, tours, food... is second to NONE! I have and will continue to refer her to anyone that is looking for a unique and incredibly beautiful experience. We returned a week ago and I’m already dreaming of planning my next adventure with Gina. I know it will be magical! Rome, Florence, Amalfi, Venice, Sicily...LOVED every minute of it!

Enza, Matt, Matthew & Christopher Pinto
Customized Tour May 2019
(Previous travels with AT Escapes: Italy)

Gina and her team from At Escapes made our honeymoon in Italy absolutely perfect. We couldn’t have imagined how well planned everything was. Each and every tour was thoughtfully charted and our tour guides were wonderful in each town. Every element of our trip was magical and we are already planning to work with Gina and her team again when we head to Sicily in two years. Thank you Gina for everything we look forward to the next one!

Dana Mento
Customized Tour 2019

Gina made our dreams come true in Italy. Guides were well informed, friendly and always on time. Everywhere we went we were given the royal treatment. All hotels were perfectly situated. Not a detail was missed. Thank you Gina and team.

Nick and Nadine
Customized Tour 2019

AT Escapes transformed our family trip to Italy from a dream to a reality! Gina and her wonderful staff were very professional, personable, and caring. We rate our experience from the extremely knowledgeable tour guides to the drivers and everything in between 5 stars. Our itinerary was well thought out and our tours were spectacular. We visited Venice, Rome, Reggio, Calabria, Florence, and the Amalfi Coast.

The coordination of tours and transportation could not have been better! We've told our friends who are planning trips to book with AT Escapes for all their travel needs! We had very high expectations for our trip of a lifetime and AT Escapes exceeded them all!

Lipari Family
Customized Tour May 2019

The Amalfi Coast as presented by AT Escapes was the perfect getaway. I loved the relaxation as much as I did the personalized tours. Pompeii was a surprise favorite for me as I learned so much from our personal tour guide. The cooking class and winery visit were inspiring and delicious. And the boat tour around Capri was the perfect outing. And did I mention shopping? This tour offers everything! I can't wait for the next adventure!

Cynthia Price
2019 - Amalfi Coast, Pompeii, & Capri Tour
(Previous travels with AT Escapes: Italy, Spain and Gibraltar)

Traveling with AT Escapes is like reconnecting with an old friend you’ve not seen in a while…you just pick up where you left off from the last visit! Our trip to The Amalfi Coast was filled with all the highlights we’ve come to expect from an AT Escapes adventure…the “must-see” sights, the unique and very local flavors, and the unexpected experiences that can only happen because the itinerary allows freedom to explore. As always, a trip with lasting and treasured memories!

Meg Hunt and Rebecca West
2019
Amalfi Coast, Pompeii, & Capri Tour
(Previous travels with AT Escapes: Italy, Spain, Gibraltar and Greece)

AT Escapes made our Italy trip dream a reality! Gina and her staff were helpful, personable, and treated my husband and I like they've been friends with us for years. Our experiences from the tour guides to the hotels and everything in between was second to none. Our itinerary was well thought out and we were able to check everything we wanted to do off our "list"! If it wasn't for AT Escapes services, there would have been no way we would've been able to do everything we wanted! We've already told our friends who are planning trips to look no further than AT Escapes for all their travel needs! Gina and her staff did not disappoint and we can't wait to use AT Escapes again!

Best!

Alex and Brad Handel
2018

I just wanted to thank you for all you did to make our trip to Barcelona and Florence so wonderful.

Everything was perfect, from the drivers to the hotels to the outstanding private tour guides. You made our vacation such an unforgettable one!

You did such an amazing job, always responding quickly to any questions or changes that we had to make. We will be returning to Europe, and wouldn’t think of making our plans without AT Escapes. We can’t say enough great things about you and your team, except “Brava!”

Diane and Scott LaRue
July 2018

We absolutely loved the Greenwich Village Food Tour. I never would have ventured into that neighborhood on my own and I certainly wouldn’t have known where to find those fabulous places if it hadn’t been for the tour. I will recommend this tour to everyone I know.

Laura
Greenwich Village Food Tour

Our tour was so well planned and thought out by you: with such incredible attention to every detail… I realize that our trip was so unique in that we had a small group and were able to travel in style… We were able to see parts of Rome that the average tourist would have undoubtedly missed.

Terri-Sue
Rome & Capri Tour

Gina,
Thank you so much for planning the most wonderful tour to the Tuscany region of Italy. The hotels that we stayed in were truly first class. The sights that we saw were spectacular, but it was your personal touch that really made the whole trip so good. The cooking class that we took was so yummy and the chef spoke only Italian – but you were right there to translate for us.

Gloria
Tuscany Tour

Everything was so well-organized. I especially loved having the free time to explore and enjoy the sights, the sounds, and the people of Positano and Capri. Our hotel was top-notch, and the owners were like family. Everything we did was perfect, from the dinners to the winery to the trip to Capri. I don’t think we could have assembled a more perfect group if we tried. I think a huge part of that is that we all had a love of Adriana’s books in common. We had so much fun everytime we were together. You, Gina, and even Isabella were always there to answer a question, help with a side trip, or just have fun with the group. I couldn’t have asked for a better trip. It far exceeded my expectations, and I’m definitely signing up for another one. This wasn’t your average tour; this was an exceptional experience!

Joanna
Positano Tour

Our Diamond tour was AMAZING!! Your tour guides that we had were beyond knowledgeable, loved their jobs, emphatic, polite, friendly, fun, and just knew so much about all the places we were actually able to see in 10 days! Our hotels were top notch to the degree when we arrived in Sorrento and walked into our room and out to our balcony …..I cried! BREATHTAKING!

It was one of the best birthdays we have ever had and we will never forget just how magical you made it for Michael and myself leaving no detail for us to worry about and I felt more than comfortable in all of the hotels, the surrounding vicinities and all of your staff being so far from home…. I cried when I left Emila.

I could never have planned SUCH a trip as you had put together for us Gina and I am beyond OCD with almost everything and try and leave NO detail out....with you on deck I did not need to worry down to going over our itinerary numerous times and us hounding you with questions...GRAZIE, GRAZIE, GRAZIE!! XOXO

JJ and Michael
Customized tour – October 2016

Yet another flawlessly executed vacation with Gina and AT Escapes! Our recent trip to Greece was one of the best trips we have ever been on! We enjoyed the history and beauty of Athens and the picturesque relaxation of Santorini!

Our drivers and guides were exceptional! We spent a lot of our down time hanging out with them outside of their tour responsibilities! We made lasting friendships! The hotels were fantastic and we received service that far exceeded our expectations everywhere we went. I am still dreaming of all of the delicious Greek meals!

Can’t wait for our next AT Escape!

The Zoghbys
Greece 2016

The Greece tour was a dream come true for me. Gina, our leader, was wonderful! She arranged a pampering, fun-filled,informative vacation.
In Athens and Santorini we were accompanied by tour guides that were both knowledgeable and entertaining. The hotels we stayed at were 5 star. The service given to us by the staff was first-class.

Watching history unfold in Athens was truly remarkable. The temples of the gods, the first Olympic stadium and museums were breathtaking. Watching the beautiful sunset on our private chartered dinner cruise in Santorini was something I'll never forget. I can't leave out all the wonderful people I met on this tour. They certainly helped to make this journey magical!

Lorraine Radice
Greece Tour - August 2016

We had an awesome time in Italy. We will definitely be going back soon.

You did an outstanding job setting up our trip for us. Thank you so much Gina!

Tina and Joe Catroppa
Customized Tour - December 2016 (Rome and Tuscany)

I have been home an entire day and I all ready can't wait to return - possibly the best trip I've ever taken.

Every detail was taken care of, wonderful hotel, beautiful scenery and marvelous cooking classes. The highlight, though, is the marvelous people that we spent the week with.

Marianne Cleary
Cooking on the Amalfi Coast - May 2016

I had a great week in Positano and visiting Amalfi, Capri, and Sorrento. Emilia was a wonderful guide, and her warmth and personality made for a fun time. My two travel companions -- Marianne and Flo -- were a delight. We're planning a get-together in NYC sometime soon.

The hotel was lovely. The views from my room and the breakfast room were just stunning,

It was a week filled with great company, great food, fun cooking classes with lots of laughter, awesome and breathtaking scenery, and warm, friendly people. I hope to return to the Campagna region and spend more time in Naples and, of course, return to the Amalfi Coast. Several of my friends who were following my Facebook postings are asking about AT Escapes. Of course, I am highly recommending they explore what you have to offer. Hopefully, I'll join another AT Escapes trip again.

All best Gina, and thank you for arranging such a great trip. I’m still smiling :)

Linda Scenna
Cooking on the Amalfi Coast – May 2016

Our guides were so knowledgeable and brought everything to life. Every day was a special treat with each moment of our trip carefully planned. Can't wait for our next trip.

Gina, you made a great trip even better by exceeding everyone of our expectations.

Awesome!

Judy and Jay Weintraub
Customized Tour - 2016 (Venice, Tuscany, Rome, Amalfi Coast,and Capri)

I definitely recommend all the drivers, and tour guides that AT Escapes arranged for us. The drivers were always on time with safe vehicles and they were flexible to meet our needs! Our tour guides in Rome and at Pompeii were knowledgeable and friendly. Our entire trip was perfectly arranged and enjoyable beyond belief. Thanks for everything!

Kristen Shugrue
Customized Travel 2015

Thank you Gina for an amazing once in a lifetime family vacation. I didn't know what I didn't know. You and your team of guides did an amazing job from start to finish preparing me and my family for an exciting adventure to Italy. From the pre trip calls to helping us select tours and cities to visit, your patience and willingness to work with us was both profesional and courteous.

There were moments where I was really nervous traveling with such a diverse group. My mother in law with her special needs getting around Italy to keeping the teenagers engaged all came together with solid planning and well thought out advice. I couldn't image traveling back to Italy without my first call to you Gina! Next trip we are leaving the kids and the in laws at home. I hope to talk to you real soon.

The Morris Family
Customized Tour - (Florence, Rome, Amalfi Coast) 2015

From expert guides who made the sites come to life to picking hazelnuts and squash blossoms to use in dinner recipes that you'll help prepare, you'll be making plans to return before you even leave.

Susan Winiecki, Richmond magazine
Diamond Tour (Tuscany, Rome, Capri) - July 2015

People ask me about the highlight of my trip to Italy. I just can't decide! The incredible food! The surprise visit from Adriana! The wonderful docents who added so much to the cultural experience! My fellow travelers who became instant friends! Or the private boat ride through the grottos with a glass of wine in hand! It's impossible to choose! One amazing adventure, for sure!

Marianne Rossi - Diamond Tour (Tuscany, Rome, Capri) - July 2015

Life is always a journey and you can make it more of an adventure when you travel with this fantastic group. Sevilla was gorgeous and the Alhambra is a design inspiration. After we left there we traveled to Gibraltar and ventured to the top of the "rock" where we could see the tip of Africa.

Our time in Gibraltar was hosted by a remarkable group of natives who guided us and we enjoyed the “locals" favorites. Yes!! we even saw the monkey's. It was truly memorable and can’t wait for the next adventure....

Michele Cataldo South of Spain and Gibraltar - May 2014

Gina, we cannot express how wonderful our trip turned out. You captured exactly what we were looking for in Tuscany, Assisi and Rome. The wineries and tours were fabulous!

We fell in love with Tuscany! And we met the priest in the small town in Chianti who renewed our vows in Italian during the 11:00 Sunday mass. What a wonderful way to celebrate our 40th anniversary. All the people in church came up to us after mass to wish us “auguri"!

Our tour of Assisi was inspirational. The guide you booked for us was a very nice person and so knowledgable.

The Majestic hotel in Rome was perfect and the driver to the airport was so charming. We have so many pictures that I will send you just a few. Thank you for making this trip a dream come true.

Laura and Ennio - Customized Tour, Tuscany and Rome - 2014

After you’ve had a truly wonderful “first experience,” you’re hesitant to believe that another opportunity will live up to the same standards. Our trip to the beautiful southern part of Spain and Gibraltar did that and more! Once again, Gina Casella was able to create an itinerary that made this adventure all we had hoped it would be. We experienced the full flavor of the region in every definition of the word. No matter how many times we travel with Adriana Trigiani Tours, each trip is always like the first experience - wonderful in every way!

Meg Hunt and Rebecca West - South of Spain and Gibraltar - May 2014

We were searching for a tour of Italy for the summer of 2014. After looking at many different companies, I stumbled upon a notice for a website for Adriana Trigiani Tours, and the magic began. We chose the Diamond Tour - Florence, Rome and Capri - and we had 8 of our own family members, and we met up with 6 more people for a total of 14. We have traveled with tour groups with other companies, and there honestly is no comparison to the experience we had with Adriana Trigiani Tours. Touring with Adriana Trigiani Tours is like touring with your family - the small group size and the personal interactions create an experience like no other! Each day there were surprises, and enough flexibility in our schedule to make sure everyone could see and do whatever was important to them - Gina could and did make magic happen every day of the trip.

After such an extraordinary time on that tour in July, I decided to travel with my mother-in-law on the Val d’Orcia tour just a few weeks ago. This trip was centered in a rustic villa in Trequanda, and we traveled with a group of 3 other women, along with a driver and a guide. Words cannot do justice to the week spent touring Tuscany like a local, with laughter, food, wine and tours of historical highlights of the area. From Pienza to Siena, and the thermal pools of Bagno Vignoni - and sometimes just a stop along a road for majestic views of the Val d'Orcia region - or the cooking class at the villa with a renowned Danish chef, brought up from Rome so we could create a meal of fresh pasta and other Tuscan dishes - no detail was overlooked! We cannot wait to see, and are very much looking forward to what our next experience will be traveling with Adriana Trigiani Tours.

Kathy - Diamond Tour and Val d’Orcia Tour - July & October 2014

Words and pictures do not tell the whole story of the wonderful adventure you and Gina took us on. Now there are so many moments in my day that wander off to the streets of Florence; the aroma of sumptuous food and wine; the sights of beautiful Capri…it warms my heart to be included on such a remarkable journey, and to have shared it with so many wonderful new friends. Grazie, grazie….my heart remains in Italy.

Erica, Diamond Tour

Everything was paced perfectly. Not so much walking that we were exhausted at the end of the day… I now have a new “family”. What a great and funny group they were. We had so many laughs and as you know, still keeping in touch with each other… I think having a small group made all the difference.

Diana
Tuscany Tour

Over the Top, would be the best way to describe every facet of our recent trip to Italy. The planning was impeccable, and a necessity to make the best of our nine glorious days. Traveling with Gina and Nikki is like traveling with your best friends, the ones that know where to stay, where to eat and show you the best time possible.

The tour group was small, so we all became friends and truly enjoyed each others company… Gina’s association with the finest Restaurateurs in every city we visited was always evident at the dinner table when the food was presented. Every time we ate a meal, my thoughts were, it couldn’t get much better than this, but it always did. She is so well liked and respected wherever she goes, that you feel like you are having dinner with long lost friends that just don’t know what to do for you first…

I will leave you with this thought. Every time I saw other tour groups with large crowds in total chaos, I knew I was the Lucky One to have chosen Gina, Nikki and Adriana Trigiani tours.


Pat
Diamond Tour

Adriana Trigiani tours gave me the trip of a lifetime. I would go anywhere with Gina and Nikki. This tour is a five star tour. The hotels we stayed at were comfortable and nice. The restaurant choices for the group dinners were amazing, I’m certain if I would have done this trip alone I wouldn’t have found these amazing local places. We were greeted by all the locals warmly. The places we visited on the tour were great! I loved each location equally for their own characteristics.

Florence I thought was the perfect small big city. I loved the architecture, the shopping, the food, the wine. In Rome I loved the history. I loved how this city has preserved all of the ancient structures and basically built a city around its artifacts. I was truly in awe of the Coliseum. The Vatican was beautiful and amazing. And i cant forget the food and the wine. Capri, well, wow! I think I left a little of my heart behind. Absolutely beautiful. Our first walk to the garden, I don’t know if you noticed but I could have stayed up there and stared out at he water for hours in end. I have never seen anything more beautiful in my life. And the food and the wine.

Tara
Diamond Tour

Our trip to Positano Italy was more than I had imagined. The location is like a storybook seaside village built into the side of a mountain. It is very unique, very picturesque. The food is delicious. We enjoyed everywhere we ate. One of the highlights was the cooking classes. Cooking with the Chefs in their kitchens was a great experience. We cooked with the freshest vegetables right from their gardens. The mozzarella, chicken and fish fresh that day. The hotel was charming and the staff very accommodating. Thank you Gina and Nikki, it certainly was a first-rate tour.

Lorraine
Positano Tour

Adriana Trigiani Tours give you everything you want most in a vacation……beautiful and interesting destinations, comfortable lodgings, knowledgeable tour guides, world class meals, safe transfers and so much more. And, because of the small group, you get the added benefit of being able to create lasting friendships with your fellow travelers. On our recent Florence/Rome/Capri tour, Gina and Nikki made us feel like royalty the entire time. If you want a true “white glove experience”, an Adriana Trigiani Tour is the only way to go!

Susan
Diamond Tour

From the moment you arrive and are greeted by Adriana Trigiani Tours, you will discover new worlds and new experiences that can’t be matched. From an Italian Renaissance history professor sharing about art at the Uffizi in Florence to a behind-the-scenes tour of a winery and an afternoon repast in the Chianti region to a hands-on cooking class in a chef’s villa, you won’t want the trip to end. Adriana Trigiani Tours offers experiences and memories to last a lifetime. It’s bellisimo!

Cynthia
Tuscany Tour

Every detail was well thought out — from the amazing choice of hotels, to the outstanding restaurants and food… I have traveled to Italy before — however this tour was full of new discoveries.

Michele C.
Tuscany Tour

This trip was the perfect trip. It was complete with a wide variety of things to do and see that are truly highlights of the areas we visited. This tour had the perfect amount of sight seeing and free time. It was the perfect balance! Built in to just 10 days we covered a lot of ground yet hit the best highlights to give you the perfect perception of Italy. I really cannot say enough about this trip. Now that I’m back home, in my same old routine again, I’ve decided I need to start saving my pennies because I would love to experience Adriana Trigiani Tours again. It truly is an experience like no other.


Tara
Diamond Tour

Thoughts of Italy bring to mind the great works of art by Michelangelo and Raphael or the scientific genius of Galileo, and of course, the food and the wine of Tuscany. Traveling to Italy with Adriana Trigiani Tours, however, brings all of these to life as you experience in full measure the beauty of the Renaissance, the brilliance of scientific intellect, and the flavors that define this remarkable country. In all of our travels, never have we so thoroughly enjoyed a trip as much as we did our tour of the Tuscan region with Gina Casella and Nikki Padilla expertly guiding us through this wonderful adventure of sights, sounds and tastes that truly are Italy. We cannot imagine touring any country with anyone but Adriana Trigiani Tours!

Meg and Rebecca
Tuscany Tour

This was my second trip and it was as exciting as the first one. Gina and Nikki make every effort to see that all is taken care of. I love the fact that it is kept to a small group it gives you more of a family feeling. A great way to make new and lasting friends.

Diana
Positano Tour

We had an exceptional time at the tour. What we all really appreciated was the mix of points of interest in Adriana’s books combined with the history of Greenwich Village combined with the fun facts, excerpts from the books and, of course, the stops in the shops. Nikki was a true delight – energetic, knowledgeable, animated and informative! Thanks for everything…you made it perfect!

Gina
NYC Book Tour

The hotels were clean, accommodating, and centrally located!… Gina, our tour leader, was knowledgeable, attentive and truly concerned about making sure our trip to Italy was one we would never forget.

Lorraine
Rome & Capri Tour

Everything was wonderful! Our tour director saw to our every need. Accommodations were 5-star… In addition, we were afforded some special experiences, such as a cooking lesson in the home of a local Florence chef, touring and having lunch at a local winery… Since our group was small (ten people), we were able to spend some quality time with everyone,making friendships that will last a lifetime.

Sallie
Tuscany Tour

As anticipated, the tour was truly tops on our list of ‘Great Moments in New York.

Carol
NYC Walking Tour

Whether you have been to Italy before or if you are thinking of going for the first time, Adriana Trigiani Tours is a perfect way to experience all the beauty this country offers… Not once did we feel rushed, overwhelmed, or ignored - as some of those larger tour groups can leave you feeling… I’ll always cherish the memories and friendships created from this trip, but the most important, was the chance to share it with my mom

Michele
Tuscany Tour