Girosole Italy Walking Tours
Girosole Italy Walking Tours
Girosole Italy Walking Tours
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Discover Italy's enchanting countryside on foot. Guided and self-guided trips available.
Abbadia San Salvatore, Tuscany, Italy
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mddbez
Baltimore, MD8 contributions
Oct 2021
It's hard to decide where to start when describing our wonderful experience on the self-guided hike of Tuscany. It felt like such an adventure the way the trip was structured. Walking the trails and back roads allowed us to experience Tuscany in very intimate way- moving through forests, vineyards and through some of the oldest villages in Italy. The people were warm and welcoming. In one village, a women offered to make us sandwiches for our walk when she heard we had missed lunch. Very, very nice. The hotels were comfortable (select). We awoke everyday to a delicious breakfast which fueled us for our hikes. Our hotel concierges were happy to recommend restaurants and make reservations on our behalf. We also scheduled a cooking class in Bagno Vignoni where we learned to make pici, the pasta local to Tuscany. These lovely ladies also own Villa Pienza which is definitely on our list to visit next trip. We were fortunate to have good weather most of the trip, but on the one day it rained, Gabriel, our tour rep, set up an alternate plan for us. He made reservations for lunch and a tour at Podere il Casale. We enjoyed listening to the stories Sandra, the owner, told us of her family moving to Tuscany and starting this self-sustaining farm. From there, it was onto Pienza and Montepulciano, both towns of which we wished we could have spent more time. Everything we experienced was outstanding and we would 100% book this trip again. My husband and I really enjoyed hiking on our own, so we could take our time and explore the old buildings and churches along the way.
This tour company has a five star rating that is well deserved! Luciano was very knowledgeable and helpful, especially in answering questions with regard to travel and documents required during COVID. Everything was so well organized with regard to hiking instructions and coordination with our tour rep, Gabriel. Gabriel made it so easy for us to enjoy ourselves without any worry. Our bags were always waiting for us at the next hotel. He was also great at answering our many questions and gave us information about life in Tuscany, now and then.
This tour company has a five star rating that is well deserved! Luciano was very knowledgeable and helpful, especially in answering questions with regard to travel and documents required during COVID. Everything was so well organized with regard to hiking instructions and coordination with our tour rep, Gabriel. Gabriel made it so easy for us to enjoy ourselves without any worry. Our bags were always waiting for us at the next hotel. He was also great at answering our many questions and gave us information about life in Tuscany, now and then.
Written December 19, 2021
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We love Tuscany!!!
Written February 9, 2022
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JAM_GKM
Kirkwood, MO11 contributions
Sep 2021
We booked Girosole Walking Tours for six days in the Amalfi Coast and were delighted with the hotels and the guides. Luciano was prompt to reply to emails and very knowledgeable about the area. He is based in the States which made it much easier to contact him. Our driver Giovanni was amazing. His driving skills and knowledge of the area and roads was excellent. Our walking guide Florianna was outstanding and always willing to modify the walk if requested. Our group of 4 enjoyed having a driver and guide instead of driving and doing a self- guided tour. We definitely will use Girosole Tours services again. We have already recommended Girosole Tours to one of our friends.
We covered a lot of interesting sights in six days. The Walk of the Gods was a highlight. The Isle of Capri was beautiful. We enjoyed all the local restaurants that Giovanni and Florianna recommended. We were glad we used Positano as our base. The Miramare Hotel was right in the heart of town with an amazing view. We went September 20 to the 25, the weather was great and Italy wasn’t crowded at all.
We look forward to another Girosole Walking Tour.
We covered a lot of interesting sights in six days. The Walk of the Gods was a highlight. The Isle of Capri was beautiful. We enjoyed all the local restaurants that Giovanni and Florianna recommended. We were glad we used Positano as our base. The Miramare Hotel was right in the heart of town with an amazing view. We went September 20 to the 25, the weather was great and Italy wasn’t crowded at all.
We look forward to another Girosole Walking Tour.
Written October 11, 2021
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Amazing, thank you so much!
Written February 9, 2022
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Katie L
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Family
Our family of five (including three children, ages, 16, 14, and 11) enjoyed an incredible trip to the Amalfi coast with Girosole. The hiking trails were beautiful, and GPS directions were easy to follow and very clear. Each accommodation was beautiful and unique. We love hiking from village to village as it was such a wonderful way to see the area. We received great recommendations for restaurants and activities from Girosole staff and drivers. We made a couple of changes to the itinerary, including an additional couple of days in Sorrento. Our request was accommodated, and we appreciated the flexibility in assisting us to see more of the area. Although the tour was self guided, Girosole team members were attentive to any needs we had and available if requested. We loved each of the towns we visited and would highly recommend this tour and company to friends and family. We hope to do another tour in the future. We returned home with so many magical memories. We can’t say enough about our wonderful experience!
Written April 13, 2023
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Meraviglioso! It was wonderful to have your family in our Amalfi Coast tour!
Written May 3, 2023
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Caroline W
15 contributions
May 2022
My husband and I booked a Girosole Italy Walking Tour through Tuscany for our honeymoon and it did not disappoint! From our first email exchanges to communication during the tour, the Girosole team was responsive and tended to our every need with speed and care. The accommodations (we selected First Class/Select) were outstanding. The feel of staying in smaller less touristy towns was such a wonderful departure from how chaotic staying in a bigger city can be. The walks themselves were incredible, not only because of the incredibly views, but the easy to use app that we used on our phones where the routes were clearly laid out and easy to follow. I will say that these routes are challenging, but that made the wine and pasta at the end all the more worth it. This was such a wonderful way to experience Tuscany for the first time, and we cannot recommend it enough. I will also say booking the first class/select accommodations was nice because it allowed us to spend two days in a city versus moving every day. We will absolutely be back and book another tour through Girosole!
Written June 28, 2022
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Thank you Caroline for your review!
We are looking forward to organizing your next adventure in Italy!
Written September 15, 2022
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Jeanne P
5 contributions
Aug 2022
My husband and I joined four friends for a guided Girosole walking tour of the Italian lake region this summer. Luciano facilitated a delightful trip, including arranging for our personable guide Davide, exceptional dining choices and accommodations, and airport transfers. The landscape is truly remarkable and the trip created unforgettable memories. We look forward to our next Girosole tour!
Written September 24, 2022
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Grazie Jeanne for your review! I am glad you had a great time in the Lakes Region.
Written September 28, 2022
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Claire LD
Emalahleni, South Africa27 contributions
May 2022
Our amazing "50th Birthday Girls Celebratory" holiday is now a memory!
What a wonderful memory it is, it was just how I imagined it to be. Prior to departing I had a mental imagine of what we would likely see and experience and not a single day was I disappointed.
What amazing days we had, some days were tougher than others, we had the delight of great sunshine and then grey, rain and mist but not once did we ever think we would not get to the top of that hill!
Sometimes it took us a bit longer, and we walked a bit slower, but nothing like knowing that a comfortable hotel, a good bottle of wine and a pasta dinner were awaiting.
The walks were glorious, the scenery stunning and the sense of accomplishment and achievement at the end of each day was a feeling next to none.
My favourite town was Bagno Vignoni and I was delighted that we got to stay in the quaint location for 2 nights. Just loved everything about "La Locanda del Loggiato", the scent, the location, the delicious breakfast and resting our weary muscles in the natural warm pools!
What a privilege to experience.
Thank you to each of you at Girosole, even those behind the scenes for creating such a memorable celebratory time for the 5 “wishing we were younger” girls!
Ps can we take Gabriel home with us next time? He was such a delight.
Now we can start dreaming of our next walking trip!
What a wonderful memory it is, it was just how I imagined it to be. Prior to departing I had a mental imagine of what we would likely see and experience and not a single day was I disappointed.
What amazing days we had, some days were tougher than others, we had the delight of great sunshine and then grey, rain and mist but not once did we ever think we would not get to the top of that hill!
Sometimes it took us a bit longer, and we walked a bit slower, but nothing like knowing that a comfortable hotel, a good bottle of wine and a pasta dinner were awaiting.
The walks were glorious, the scenery stunning and the sense of accomplishment and achievement at the end of each day was a feeling next to none.
My favourite town was Bagno Vignoni and I was delighted that we got to stay in the quaint location for 2 nights. Just loved everything about "La Locanda del Loggiato", the scent, the location, the delicious breakfast and resting our weary muscles in the natural warm pools!
What a privilege to experience.
Thank you to each of you at Girosole, even those behind the scenes for creating such a memorable celebratory time for the 5 “wishing we were younger” girls!
Ps can we take Gabriel home with us next time? He was such a delight.
Now we can start dreaming of our next walking trip!
Written May 25, 2022
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Amazing! Thank you, we are looking forward to organizing your next adventure in Italy.
Written May 25, 2022
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mijob
Langley City, Canada5 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
Our Tuscany self guided walk was a wonderful experience. The accommodations were very comfortable. They varied from Comfort, Select & First Class (in Bagno Vignoni). All served a hearty breakfast to start our day and the staff were friendly and helpful. We used their local knowledge for restaurants and things to do in the area.
The Gaia App worked well along with the written notes provided.
All the towns were picture perfect and scenery spectacular. Enjoying a glass of wine as the sun set was a perfect way to end another wonderful Tuscan day.
We loved the extra night in the Roman Bath town of Bagno Vignoni where we soaked in the thermal waters before enjoying a fantastic cooking class with Catarina.
The Ercolani underground city wine tour in Montepulciano was very interesting and ended with wine tasting and food sampling which you could purchase in their shop.
All the Girosole representatives were amazing. Luciano, Fabio, Gabriele, Paolo and Marinella provided excellent support, local knowledge and transportation.
Grazie Mille to the Girosole family for making our time in Tuscany memorable!
Milena, Jackie, Karten & Lynne
The Gaia App worked well along with the written notes provided.
All the towns were picture perfect and scenery spectacular. Enjoying a glass of wine as the sun set was a perfect way to end another wonderful Tuscan day.
We loved the extra night in the Roman Bath town of Bagno Vignoni where we soaked in the thermal waters before enjoying a fantastic cooking class with Catarina.
The Ercolani underground city wine tour in Montepulciano was very interesting and ended with wine tasting and food sampling which you could purchase in their shop.
All the Girosole representatives were amazing. Luciano, Fabio, Gabriele, Paolo and Marinella provided excellent support, local knowledge and transportation.
Grazie Mille to the Girosole family for making our time in Tuscany memorable!
Milena, Jackie, Karten & Lynne
Written June 22, 2024
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Stupendo! Thank you so much for your tour review!
Written June 22, 2024
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Grancy06
St. Petersburg, FL156 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
This was the most amazing tour of the Amalfi coast. Every detail was impeccably taken care of. Luciano listened to all of our requests and responded with exactly what we needed and wanted. Giovanni and Floriana were fantastic tour guides. When something we had planned did not work out they came up with excellent Plan B’s.
Communication throughout was outstanding. The cooking experiences were delicious and so much fun. The hotels had the most magnificent views and amazing breakfasts.
This was a custom made tour that was beyond our expectations and we can’t wait to explore another part of Italy with them.
Communication throughout was outstanding. The cooking experiences were delicious and so much fun. The hotels had the most magnificent views and amazing breakfasts.
This was a custom made tour that was beyond our expectations and we can’t wait to explore another part of Italy with them.
Written April 28, 2024
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Thank you Nancy! I am glad you loved the tour and the Amalfi Coast!
Written April 30, 2024
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Daniel K
Norristown, PA17 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Our trip to Italy was the most amazing trip we have ever taken! Luciano and his team were extremely responsive, helpful, engaging, knowledgeable, proactive, flexible, and hospitable.
After only a few telephone calls with Luciano, he clearly knew exactly what we wanted to do and see, even better than we did. His team selected wonderful hotels in perfect locations, and we were treated especially well by all of his staff, as well as the tour companies with whom he booked us.
Everything exceeded our expectations.
After only a few telephone calls with Luciano, he clearly knew exactly what we wanted to do and see, even better than we did. His team selected wonderful hotels in perfect locations, and we were treated especially well by all of his staff, as well as the tour companies with whom he booked us.
Everything exceeded our expectations.
Written July 29, 2023
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Wonderful, thank you for your tour review!
Written August 14, 2023
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Susan W
1 contribution
Apr 2024 • Family
This was my and my husband's 3rd walking self-guided walking tour with Girosole. The most recent trip in Chianti was if anything more wonderful than the other two trips. The walks had beautiful views of hills with vineyards, olive trees, cedars, poppies and and ancient hilltop towns. The light was amazing at certain times of day, especially in the early evening. The places Girosole selected for us were pleasant, and some had unique features (a Decameron theme, a hotel cat, a restaurant where they served wines produced on the premises, etc). We occasionally contacted members of the Girosole team with questions, and they were always knowledgeable, helpful and pleasant to deal with.
Written May 8, 2024
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Fantastic Susan, thank you for your review!
Written May 22, 2024
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Has anyone taken a Girosole walking tour of Eastern Sicily? Interested in any feedback. Thanks,
Written March 4, 2022
We did Amalfi and it was amazing. The Walk of the Gods is awesome. I want to do Sicily. They will customize to what ever walking/hiking level you want. Our local guide was fantastic with Girosole. We will definitely use them again.
Written March 6, 2022
My husband and I would like to book the hiking tour in the Garfagnana and Apuan Alp with Girosole. I haven't seen any reviews on this hike specifically. Is someone able to give me feedback regarding meals/lunches-do the guides provide lunch, or are there stops? How are the accommodations?
Written April 6, 2019
You will need to pack snacks for most hikes but the guide will let you know if there is a lunch included or if you will pass through villages to buy food. We stopped for rests along the trail as needed. Ask about potty stops. It’s usually behind a bush! Not having done this hike I can’t advise you about meals, exactly, but Girosole is AWESOME. In the two previous hikes with them we chose the level of hotels. The first trip I picked basic the next comfort and did not have a complaint with either. Of course the European showers seem much smaller than US ones!! Ask questions. They will help you make decisions and give advice. I recommend Youtube videos and Trip Advisor to review the trails so you have a better idea about the terrain, etc.
have a blast!
Written April 7, 2019
Hi, me and my husband would like to do a self guided walking holiday on amalfi coast late september/early october, and
would like to go with a local company.
look forward to hearing from you.
Written June 16, 2015
Hello Susan,
You can request an itinerary through our website
If you have any questions you can also call me:
toll free within the USA 1 888 889 9454
from overseas (+1) 720 989 9732
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Luciano
Written June 16, 2015
It seems as though all the reviews are for the self guided tours - I would love to hear from anyone who did the guided tour of Tuscany.
Thank You,
Mila
Written March 31, 2015
While we were on our self-guided walking tour, we ended at the same cafe as another couple who were on the guided tour. They were loving every minute of it, as they could customize as they went. Hope this helps.
Written April 1, 2015
Hello - My husband and I have never been to Italy. We were looking at the Tuscany Guided Walk. How were the accommodations? We are thinking September or October - just wondering how the weather and crowds maybe that time of year. How much hiking/walking did you do per day. We are 60 years - very fit - love the outdoors. We would like to see Rome and Florence while we are in Italy - would you suggest we do that prior to the Girosole Walking Tour. Can you give me an idea of the places yiu visited and your favorite.
Thank you for taking the time.
Mila
Written March 8, 2015
I did Girosole's self guided Tuscany walk with 6 other women, all between 60-70 with 3 of us celebrating our 65th years! All was very good- great reliable support staff, fine hotels in the middle range with suites a few times and never a problem with accomodations. I Suggest trekking poles - really makes the dowhills easier and safer. One each was fine for us. Some paths had loose gravel or were very uneven. We loved the entire experience - just understand you will walk for hours with no restrooms or villages. There will be areas of privacy in bushes or trees and pick up bread, cheese, fruit, candy, and plenty of water to pack each day. Ciao. Charlotte
Written April 1, 2015
Hi,
I've never been to Italy and would like to do one of the self guided hikes with Girosole, but I can't decide which one! Originally, I thought Tuscany hike, but now I'm leaning more towards the Amalfi Coast. I do think I'd like to be close to water which is why I'm changing my tune and leaning more towards the coast...I'm not sure the Tuscany hike includes walking near any water? I'm 28 and fairly physically fit. I may be doing this trip on my own as well so safety is also a concern. Does anyone have any recommendations for which self guided hiking trip I should go for? Thanks!
Written March 1, 2015
The Tuscany self guided tour does not go near any sizeable water. Call Luciano, owner whose number is the one on website and i expect he will answer your questions as patiently and thoroughly as he did mine.
Written April 1, 2015
Has anyone taken a walking tour in the Dolomites with Girosole? I went over the first few pages of recent reviews, and all of them are for walks in Tuscany and elsewhere. I am interested in what your experiences are in the Dolomites. Thanks for your help.
Written February 28, 2015
I agree with the above. Did the Tuscany hike and they were superb.
I have hiked in the Dolomites with a couple of friends, though. Have been all over, but the Dolomites have the most breathtaking scenery anywhere! My advice - Go!
Written March 1, 2015
A friend and I plan on doing the "Walking or Hiking the Italian Lakes District" this coming september. We may extend our vacaiton and stay a little longer. I would like to hear from people who have taken the trip, especially in the fall. We would need help with a Milan hotel and transport from the airport. Then suggesitons about staying in the Lakes area a few extra days, flying back out of Milan to the USA.
Written February 7, 2015
Likewise we did take this tour?
Written February 9, 2015
Hi Kathleen - i loved your review of the tour. We are thinking of going next September and using Girosole. can you suggest any other helpful hints .. what was the weather like - how long were the day hikes in kilometres, how were the hotels ?
Finally - we intend to stay on after our walking tour - is southern italy great to tour - where we should go ? wed like some down time as well - swimming in the clear seas , pool etc
Written January 1, 2015
Buono Sera! I read the answers posted by others and I would agree with what they said, especially MimiaandPT. It looks like they did the same hike as us. We went in early October and it was warm - warmer than normal there but pleasant, not hot. I posted reviews on Girasole and all of the hotels we stayed at. You may want to look at those. Again, we concur with MimiaandPT their favorite was our favorite in Montalcino and same for their/our least favorite, the one in Montepulciano. My tips are: be in pretty good shape if you do the "hike" (versus walk), pack right (see Girasole's list), wear hiking shoes for sure and think about poles. The Girasole people are great - ask them anything. Best vacation ever.
Written January 2, 2015
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