Zicasso Travel Blog

Zicasso's travel specialist did a fabulous job at putting together an itinerary that took into account all of our requests, from places to visit, keeping costs in check, and giving us a mix of private and group tours. She hit it out of the park! We had a fabulous time and everything went off without a hitch. Our hotels were great, our guides were top-notch, and our transportation between destinations (plane, train, auto) was comfortable and seamless. My husband, Steve, and I highly recommend this agency.

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Zicasso's travel specialist asked for our interests, to which we replied history, art, food, and wine. When queried about accommodations, our preferences were that they have character and be varied. Our expectations were exceeded.  

We were two couples who had a spectacular survey trip of Italy. Our agent addressed our request for history by arranging private tours with expert guides. We visited multiple eras: ancient times at the Egyptian Museum in Turin and the Colosseum in Rome; medieval times at the Medici palazzos; Byzantine times with views of the frescoes in Puglia; and modern history during a delightful food tour of Turin that featured historical cafés renowned for their political meetings and plotting. 

We indulged in a smorgasbord of art and history, as it is readily available wherever you journey in Italy. The guides and drivers were knowledgeable, pointing out treasures in the palazzos, the Vatican, the public squares, cafés, the cathedrals, and churches. Food tours featured cheese, capicola and truffle tasting. Multiple types of wines and vineyards were sampled, the settings varied and the offerings enjoyed.  

Accommodations could not have been better chosen. We enjoyed staying at a converted fortified monastery and a historic 16th-century palace. We appreciated the sunset over Turin from the upper deck of the hotel and enjoyed hidden privacy in Rome in our suites.  

During the trip, our guide shepherded this complex trip and promptly addressed any issues that occurred (delayed trains and coordinating tour guides). Unequivocally, each tour was unique and well picked by our agent. We strongly recommend this agency to help you have a fantastic trip to Italy! 

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We had a wonderful time and we appreciate the efforts of Zicasso's travel specialists. Unfortunately, our trip was severely impacted by the weather in the south and several planned events did not happen. The support we got from the agency was very comforting and helpful while we faced uncertainty. They helped us manage as best as we could and I am grateful for their efforts and assistance. What we were able to do was worth doing and remembering, and I certainly could only say positive things about New Zealand, its inhabitants, and our agency following my experience.

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We had a wonderful trip to Venice and Florence. Our drivers and guides were all on time, friendly, and professional. The hotels were perfect and in great locations.

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My husband and I are back from a blockbuster trip to Greece and its perfection was due in no small part to Zicasso's travel agent. She listened deeply to what we were looking for and delivered exactly what we wanted and more. From Athens' and Santorini's famous attractions and dreamy accommodations to more off-the-beaten-path destinations, she gave us the dream vacation we were hoping for. The vendors the agency works with were top-notch and several of them went above and beyond to make our experience memorable. I can't wait to be pampered by this agency again!

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Ecuador is an amazing country. We had a well-put-together plan and highly recommend adding the Galápagos cruise, in addition to the mainland tour, as both are very different. There is so much to see and do!

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