Italian Lakes: Gardens & Villas Traveller Reviews

Excellently arranged by Ciceroni as always. Superbly led by James. A varied and thought provoking experience with amazing highlights such as a historical display of pianos expertly played, and a flute in a magical garden.

Friendly, efficient, professional and well known and well liked by all the owners of properties visited.

It was well prepared and organised. We had two excellent Guides and as usual, Ciceroni gave us some special and unique experiences while in the Italian Lakes. We felt well cared for, even to the extent that James put my heavy case on the check-in scales on the homeward journey!

Excellent - see above comments

Gardens and villas of the Italian Lakes featuring Lake Como and Lake Maggiore.

Well-organised tour visiting interesting places not normally open to the public.

Italian lakes, gardens and villas - all places of great beauty. The hotels were good and James Hill was a wonderful leader. His knowledge of Italy is most impressive and I think that his personality was what helped to create such a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Sylvia Richards was a very knowledgeable botanist.

Excellent! Every aspect of the tour was well organised, went smoothly and was most enjoyable.

Our two excellent guides took us to villas and amazing gardens using a new technique for informing us about history, buildings, trees, plants etc. by comfortable earphones which everyone had and the guides had a small microphone and this way we did not disturb or annoy other visitors. The itinerary was very good indeed and it was lovely to have a good half day then lunch in a villa our last day and not have to rush for the flight home. The fellow travellers were good fun and the two hotels both had lakeside views. The second one was a bit pretentious We all preferred the first hotel at Bellagio. The whole holiday made me feel I was in Heaven - just hope it will be as good when I get there - if I get there!!?

Everything was very well organised and we were looked after beautifully. Both guides James Hill and Sylvia Richards knew their subjects well and were entertaining. They offered suggestions on where to eat on free evenings and their choice of restaurants when we ate together were fantastic with well chosen menus. They made it a very special holiday for everyone.