Had a great time with Loredana! We had a wonderful experience with Loredana. She speaks clearly and delivers her knowledge of history in such an engaging manner whether she is walking or standing before a sculpture or piece of art. The back story she relates about the artist's work, the historical timeframe, and the events of that era held our attention throughout the tour. She's a gem. We will definitely recommend Art Viva tours to our family and friends!
Stepping up (and down) in Italy If you like steps this is the one for you! A very enjoyable and relaxing trip to a place of stunning scenery and hugely welcoming people. The walks were varied and certainly showed off this part of Italy to full advantage with Tre Calli and the 'walk of the gods' giving particularly spectacular views. The village of Bomerano is on the plateau high above the sea, several walks end up at sea level and the only way down is via steps - thousands of them! Our group was a very mixed bunch, 6 nationalities and widely varying walking ability but they meshed together really well and their company added to the overall experience. The hotel was fine but don't be fooled by the photo of the pool! The cookery demonstrations by the hotel chefs were great fun. Meeting some of the local people - the owner of the 'Crazy Burger Bar' in Bomerano (it doesn't serve burgers but he will produce what ever you want) and his infectious and enthusiastic hospitality was something very different.
What a great trip - made even better by the enthusiasm of the guides particularly Michaela who when we scored a goal either on the day we played 5 a side football or even table football went absolutely bonkers as if it was the winner goal of the world cup
On one evening they suggested we made an early start and go back up the big hill we came down the day before ! Yep 4 of us did it and agreed it was the highlight of the week and a great start to the day as we were back for a shower and breakfast,
They said they had not thought of it before but would now do it every time as it was amazing,
we were also very lucky to catch 2 festivals where we were the only tourists around -Alexandross and Michaela organised transport to both,
I HAD SUCH A GOOD TIME AND A GREAT LAUGH