Top Italy Snorkeling - page 6

Our family of 6 enjoyed learning about the Cinque Terre region while being on this small watercraft. As the seas were rather rough and windy, the "thrill" of the boat ride added to our enjoyment. Swimming off of the boat added to the adventure of this activity. The time spent in one of the towns was adequate for us to have a snack and to do some shopping. There are lifejackets available for anyone who wants one. The staff were organized and ready for us on time.

This was such a fun, active, and engaging experience for both kids and adults! It was a fantastic way to bring history to life while getting everyone moving and burning off some energy. I went with my 76-year-old mother-in-law and my two kids (ages 11 and 7), and we all had a great time. My 11-year-old said it was “super fun” and loved that they were taught actual gladiator training techniques. He admitted he was worried it would be geared toward younger kids, but it ended up being one of his favorite activities. He also thought Claudio was an awesome guide! My 7-year-old’s favorite parts were practicing the gladiator moves, completing the obstacle course, and fighting in the arena. My mother-in-law also thoroughly enjoyed the experience. She loved Claudio’s energy and enthusiasm and appreciated learning about Roman history in such an interactive and engaging way. Claudio truly made the experience memorable with his passion, humor, and encouragement. We would absolutely recommend this experience to families, history lovers, or anyone looking for a unique and entertaining activity in Rome!

This experience was lovely because it feels like a secret to travelers. I love UNESCO heritage sites so this was on the top of my list and it felt like a grand opportunity to see a city outside of Rome during our stay (Tivoli). Our guide was very excited, informative, and helpful throughout - she's a Tivoli local and you can tell she knew the area quite well. Despite it being very hot, we had a tremendous time through Hadrian's Villa, Tivoli, and Villa d'Este (maybe my favorite place of our entire trip to Italy!). It was important to know that the meeting spot was NOT convenient for us. I don't know if that means it wasn't convenient for others but our Uber got lost getting there and we had to walk 20 minutes to get back over. Most other tours met within 10-15 minutes of our hotel, so we were sort of shocked to see that this one was around a 40 minute walk away. We stayed near the Trevi, Pantheon, and Spanish Steps area. The original person to meet our tour group was late and disorganized, but the guide herself was amazing. The group was mostly English speakers but we did have some people who were "transfers" that just road the bus with us -- it was a little odd because some didn't speak English OR Italian, making communication to them an interesting adventure. One, a native Spanish speaker, struggled to understand when to rejoin the group often, making him late several times.