First-Hand Travel Advice & Helpful Tips
These Italy tour tips are designed with you in mind, to help you plan and enjoy your vacation.
1) Book well in advance. It will help us to help you.
2) Protect your travel investment. Travel insurance is one of the most complex and confusing aspects of trip planning. We highly recommend travel insurance. Between missed connections, lost or delayed luggage, or medical emergencies, you want the peace of mind that your vacation investment is well protected. No matter who you buy from – please consider vacation insurance before you travel.
3) Trust us on this one. When first arriving, spend the extra money and get an official taxi or a licensed private driver to transfer direct to your hotel. Italy public transport system is not kind to the newly arrived visitor from overseas so avoid unnecessary stress at the start of your trip.
4) Less is more. Do not overload your trip trying to pack everything in. You will end up seeing nothing at all. Try to select two attractions maximum to get the best value from your day.
5) Schedule your private Vatican tour later in the day to avoid the morning crowds.
6) Variety is the spice of life. If you are planning a day tour for a family or group, try to select an itinerary with some balance, i.e. one museum, one church, one landmark, etc.
7) The early bird. The earlier you start, the more you will get out of your day. Nancy Aiello Tours recommends a start between 8.30am and 9am for most tours. It will help you beat the lines too. Except for the Vatican for which we recommend to visit in the afternoon, as opposed to first thing in the morning. Usually the Vatican is less crowded later in the day than in the morning.
8) Plan a light lunch, perhaps a pizza slice. It will give you more time to enjoy the rest of your tour. A heavy lunch may leave you feeling sluggish in the afternoon, and thus diminish the value of your tour.
9) Dress comfortably. Light, loose-fitting clothing that provides comfort when exploring the sights is essential for your tour. A sun hat, sunglasses and a sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers are recommended for sightseeing. It is always a good idea to be prepared for any eventuality, a lightweight sports jacket and emergency rainwear are advised. Remember that bare legs and shoulders are officially not allowed in churches or other religious sites. Entrance may be denied on this basis.
10) We all have our day to day stresses and strains. Taking a break with a private tour is a great way to unwind. We try to encourage a friendly, informal and comfortable atmosphere between our team and you.
For travel tips and advice on what else you should do in Italy, where you should eat and what sites to visit, check out our Italytravelista blog. So relax… you are with Nancy Aiello Tours.
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Why Travel with Us
From our personal trip planners who design our luxury journeys to our inspiring guides and friendly drivers the entire Nancy Aiello team aims to provide the finest travel experiences.
Our luxury journeys are engaging experiences for travelers of all ages. We cater to the growing desire for educational and authentic travel experiences.
Our comprehensive trip planning services include handcrafted travel itineraries designed to fit your unique travel style, family-friendly activities, logistic arrangements, first-hand family travel advice and helpful tips.
Your trip will be custom tailored to be the perfect fit for you to fulfill your dreams. Everything will be based on YOUR interests, time frame, preferences, and budget. The result will be the trip of a lifetime.
Our travel specialists make your trip planning stress and worry free. Choosing the right accommodation for your upcoming vacation may seem like a complicated process, but it does not have to be. We provide insider info and helpful advice on the best places to stay that welcome families and couples.
We specialize in family travel. We inspire and assist busy parents in the trip planning process providing you with comfortable, stress-free travel. We offer personalized tours and programs designed with children in mind enhanced by our kid-focused private guides who provide education, entertainment, and personalized attention.
Our luxury journeys are recognized as innovative, precious and fun by the media. USA Today, FOX NEWS, The Sun UK and more have featured us as experts in what we do. Our family adventures are featured in family vacation resources including CiaoBambino, TravelingMom, MommyTravels, TravelMamas and Kids can Travel. Most important to us, our guests recommend us to their relatives and friends.
TESTIMONIALS
I wanted to take the time to thank you for creating a truly memorable Italy trip for our family. The professionalism and help that was offered throughout the trip by our guides and Ann in the office was invaluable. Everything about the trip exceeded all our expectations. Thank you so much for offering such a high quality and amazingly superb experience of Italy!
Our Nancy Aiello tour in Rome was fabulous…our guide was wonderful and her knowledge plus warm response to our granddaughter made the day. She also was aware of my husbands’s mobility problems and actually made arrangements midtour for a wheelchair to give his aching legs a rest. Well worth every euro/penny/lira.
Thank you
On July 24th 2012 we were in Rome and had a guided tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel. Our guide Maria was wonderful and did an outstanding job. We were so pleased with everything. If you would just thank her for us for all her kindness and consideration shown to us during our time with her. Again, thank you for providing us with such a great guide and wonderful person.