“The groups at ICNOS are highly knowledgeable, keenly perceptive, passionate and over-the top caring. Marcello did an amazing job of accommodating every need of our group and has the gift of making guests feel like friends. ICNOS hooked us up with restaurants that were experiences, hiking that took our breath away, and exceeded our expectations in every way. I think anyone traveling to Italy would be wise to book with this team and ensure they get the very most from their vacation”. Alan Friesen and Heather Elsey - Winnipeg Canada- Guided tour, Walking the Amalfi Coast - Sep/Oct 2011

"Marcello, We have been wanting to write to you and have just now got the time.  Thank you so much for providing us with the most memorable trip ever.  Every aspect of the trip was perfect.  We had no idea what to expect and it was all better then we could have imagined, from the pick up at the Naples airport to the drop off at the cruise in Civitavecchia, it all went smoothly.  We so enjoyed you & Barbara and felt like we had made new friends in both of you.  I hope that one day you and your wife are able to come to Vancouver Island and see where we live.  Once again thank you for making our trip fantastic and maybe we can come and travel with you another time.  We will certainly recommend you to everyone. I have attached a few pictures that you had asked for. Linda & Bruce G. Nanaimo B.C. Canada - Guided tour, Walking the Amalfi Coast - October 2011 

"Dear Marcello & Anna
We much enjoyed our stay in Tuscany.
The holiday went smoothly and we really enjoyed the company of our guide, Sara.  Apart from being a fun person she was so very knowledgeable on the region and just good company. The accommodation on the farm estate was fine, my only gripe would be that I would have appreciated an extra hook or two in the bathroom!
In the evening it was lovely just to wander down to the dining room at the allotted time to enjoy a delicious regional supper.  All the staff were extremely pleasant and seemed to enjoy working at Farmhouse, which made for a good atmosphere.
Of course the setting was beautiful and I loved walking away from the busy areas.
With warmest regards" Tessa
Tessa & John HALL, Guernsey - UK - Guided tour "Enchanting Tuscany" October 2011

Hi Marcello, We just finished our last hike and are preparing to leave for Naples and Rome tomorrow and then on to Chicago. I just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our trip and how much we appreciate your hard work and attention to detail that made it so enjoyable. The hotels were consistently good and all your drivers were excellent. We especially enjoyed visiting with Fortunato. So thank you. J. B. Illinois - USA  Self Guided "Charming Amalfi Coast" + "Capri , Jetset & Nature" October 2011

There were four of us on a walking holiday on the Amalfi coast in August 2011. We had a varied range of walking abilities so we needed alot of flexibilty in our travel arrangements. We also had to deal with a summer heatwave. Nevertheless we had a fantastic holiday, largely thanks to the impeccable organisation by ICNOS. From the early stages of planning our itinerary they were sensitive to our needs and always went the extra mile to ensure we had a great holiday. The accommodation was excellent , the recommendations for walks perfect and the route descriptions so well set out that we never got lost! The support drivers that were employed were first class, courteous and extremely helpful in providing local information. The only mishaps we had were as a result of the vagaries of public transport but these were minimised once we got the hang of the timetables and local "flexibility"! Marcello was always able to respond to us immediately by text/phone if we had any concerns. I would strongly recommend ICNOS to anyone planning a self guided walk in the Amalfi /Capri area. Steve Calvert, Nottingham, England "Charming Amalfi Coast" + "Capri , Jetset & Nature" August 2011

We took the self-guided tour of the Cinque Terre and the organisation by Icnos Adventures was excellent. On arrival, we were provided with detailed and very helpful information about the walks for each day, including strenuous and less strenuous options. The only problems that arose had nothing to do with Icnos, namely the rough seas meant that we could do little by boat and a landslide prevented us walking between some of the villages. The transportation arrangements between venues worked perfectly and we liked all three hotels that we stayed in, particularly the way in which they became increasingly luxurious.  The restaurant recommendations were first rate too.  Marcello and Anna paid great attention to detail and even arranged a cake for our daughter’s 21^st birthday. I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Icnos.
Very best, Reica (London, England) Self Guided "Walking the Cinque Terre" June 2011

Dear Marcello and Anna,
Thank you both so much for organizing our wonderful trip to the Amalfi Coast.
From our initial contact with ICNOS, Marcello and Anna offered their time, dedication and knowledge in organizing a trip to meet our needs. ICNOS provided a trip which exceeded all our expectations…..
Marcello and Anna’s attention to detail from the wonderful support staff to the exceptional accommodation was fantastic. We stayed in unique traditional environments, embracing the local people, their food and the local wine...
It was a holiday beyond our expectations and one we will continue to recommend to all our friends back home in Australia.
Thank you to all involved in making this a trip we will never forget.
We hope to see you all again one day soon.
Kindest Regards,
Peter, Robina and Barbara.(Melbourne, Australia) - self guided "The jewels of the Amalfi Coast" - June 2011

Ciao Marcello, We're just back from the two weeks that you arranged for us in Naples, the Phlegrean Fields, and the Amalfi Coast. We wanted to thank you for the wonderful vacation we had. The hotel in Naples was perfect in a great location for sightseeing. The tour that you arranged for us in the Phlegrean Fields was fascinating. Our guide was so  knowledgeable and we felt very privileged to be visiting all the ruins with him.  We also enjoyed the snorkeling trip in Baia that you arranged for us.
Our week in the Amalfi Coast was also very special. All the walking directions and other information that you provided was excellent. The walks were beautiful.  You were also so helpful in providing schedules for the days after our trip with you.
Thanks for all your help with our trip. We appreciate your attention to our interests and your flexibility in making special arrangements when we requested them. Our trip was tailored just the way we wanted it. We enclose some pictures for you."
Naomi and Kevin McLean - California - "Naples & Phlegraean Fields"  Archaeological Extension - privately guided + "Tailor made tour Amalfi Coast" - self-guided  - June 2011

"Hello Marcello, I don’t know who is/was the luckier - you for having Sara or us for having had her as a guide. She was absolutely outstanding - friendly, knowledgeable and well organized. Nothing was too much trouble but everything was organized, a real treasure. She had a huge amount of info regarding the flora and fauna and  she knew her wines, which for us was very special. Would we recommend you - absolutely, but we would insist on Sara as our companion and guide"
Jeff & Sheila Davies - South Africa - privately guided "Walking in Tuscany & Umbria" June 2011

"Icnos Adventures’ “Jewels of the Amalfi Coast” self-guided walking tour was a fabulous experience from beginning to end.  Highlights included detailed and easy-to-follow walking instructions, which enabled us to stay off the beaten track without ever getting lost; first rate hotel accommodations (most notably our Tramonti B & B, where our hosts went out of their way to make us feel welcome and well looked-after); and renowned visitor sites such as Pompeii, the Island of Capri, and the magnificent Villa Cimbrone in Ravello.   Marcello and our local hosts provided excellent dining recommendations, including an unforgettable pasticceria in Minori (try anything with lemon!), excellent seafood, pasta and local cheeses.  Walks encompassed magnificent Amalfi coastal scenery, picturesque villages, Roman ruins, historic  churches, fragrant lemon groves and quiet forested trails.  Distances walked each day were very manageable,  and there was ample opportunity for shopping and sightseeing along the way.  We cannot recommend this vacation too highly!"  A. D. & M. J., Ottawa, Canada self guided “Jewels of the Amalfi Coast” - May 2011

"Hi Marcello, Just a note to say how much we enjoyed our self guided Amalfi Coast walk. We were not sure what to expect, and being older walkers, were a bit apprehensive about whether we could manage the difficulty level of the walks. The wonderfully detailed walk notes ensured we never became lost in the maze of stairs and paths, and each day’s walk showed a different (and beautiful) aspect of the coast. We especially liked the walk profiles which allowed us to pace ourselves each day and the recommendations of special places to see along the route especially the magical gardens in Ravello. We wish to thank you for helping us explore this beautiful part of Italy on foot."
Ciao
Barbara & Kjell,  Hawthorn, AUSTRALIA - self guided "Charming Amalfi Coast" - April 2011

"Hi Marcello, We had a wonderful holiday in the Amalfi coast. The daily walks were all very good and just about the right lenght. The nicest walk was in Amalfi nature reserve followed closely by the second days walk in Capri. The walk that was the poorest but still a good walk was down into the fjord. There was no need for the earlier part of the walk. It really should have started at the to of the steps leading down into the fjord. There is a lovely restaurant at the bottom were we had a lovely lunch before continuing. From an logistical point of view we found the walking instructions were all concise and accurate. The taxis and transport in general ran like clockwork. Every hotel we stayed in was nice and comfortable. There could be no grounds for complaint on any point. Regards"
Dave, Dublin, Ireland - "Charming Amalfi Coast" + "Capri , Jetset & Nature" May 2011
 
"Walking the Cinque Terre - self guided, was a wonderful trip. The info provided was very detailed, but left just enough room for some exploration and discovery on our own. The accomodations were perfect, and all transfers worked perfectly. Even train schedules were provided! If you love Italy, as I do, and want to get the most out of each trip (enjoying "getting lost" but keeping it under control) Icnos adventures is for you. Even though we never needed to call, it was nice knowing that a phone number was provided if a problem had occurred.  I would definitely use Icnos Adventures again! Thank you Marcello and Anna." Ronnie Bowen, Jacksonville, Florida, USA Self Guided "Walking the Cinque Terre" April 2011

"ICNOS Adventures provided our family with a Christmas to Remember on the Amalfi Coast. From the family restaurants with their warm welcome and delicious foods, the hotel managers expecting our arrival and ensuring our comfort, to the care of our luggage and the parking of the car, everyone connected to ICNOS Adventures was friendly and flexible, helpful and reliable, which meant that we could relax and thoroughly enjoy the stunning beauty of the Amalfi Coast.  Marcello printed up our daily itinerary which included easy to read maps, and historical information on the sites we would pass as we walked. Also, there were recommendations on where to have our lunch, and a suggestion of a special site worth the extra effort to see. Over two sunny days we walked the mountain paths past ancient waterworks, terraced lemon groves, and amongst a herd of goats with the waters of the Gulf of Salerno shimmering below us. We have had an opportunity to travel to Italy before, and have done other walking tours, and it is agreed that we will tell everyone considering a tour of Italy to put their vacation time in the hands of Marcello, at ICNOS Adventures, they will walk away with memories to last a lifetime and a deep appreciation for the "little something extra" they do so well. We are very appreciative of all they did to make our walking tour so memorable! We wish them the very best! with warmest regards" The Navarro Family Daniel Island, SC Self guided tour "the Jewels of the Amalfi Coast" DEC 2010
 
"We thoroughly enjoyed our walking trip on the Amalfi Coast. ICNOS travel went above and beyond what we expected to make our trip both pleasurable and informative. Both of our guides, Marcello and Danielle, provided guidance and the appropriate amount of support to enable us to enjoy our vacation without worrying about all the details. We especially liked that they checked with us to determine what we wanted to do, and then balanced that with what they wished to show us and tell us about the beautiful and historic area that we visited. It was also good that they provided us with time together as a group, as well as time for us to explore on our own. All of our questions and concerns were addressed promptly and satisfactorily. We are appreciative for the extras that ICNOS provided during our memorable visit to the Amalfi Coast. The lunches, their favorite local restaurants, the Italian people they introduced to us were all welcome and indicative of their willingness to "go the extra mile." Not all tours would do this. We would certainly not hesitate to travel with ICNOS again".  George and Carol Quarderer Guided tour, "Walking on the Amalfi Coast & Sorrento Peninsula" Sept 2010

"Good morning Marcello, It always takes a bit of time for my travels to synthesize and for me to reflect on what the adventure has meant to me in the great scheme of things. It seems I remember a great deal of laughter and hilarity...good company...earnest thought... spectacular scenery... wonderful food...it is hard to resist the superlatives!!! I'm sorry I didn't get an e-mail address for Marco so I will ask you to extend to him my sincere appreciation for the time we spent together and for his patience and good humour with an old woman who loves to tease!! I have a sense that Edith and I benefited from your determination to ensure our satisfaction with our travel plans and I am grateful for your attention to my concerns. You deserve to do well Marcello and I hope that will be your good fortune. If I can support or endorse your abilities and "product" I should be happy to do so. Certainly I am telling hiking friends of a marvelous contact for them in Italy! Sara was a delight and we had a fantastic time in Tuscany and Umbria. Paulo is a charming man, by the way, and very reassuring in his manner and approach. I have Sara's email so I intend to contact her directly.))))))
Thank you (and Anna) for a wonderful Italian experience. You would be most welcome as a visitor to Canada and certainly here in my neck of the woods! Wishing you every happiness and continued success...Wendy" (Cuthbert) - Guided tours, "Cinque Terre & Italian Riviera" & "Walking in Tuscany & Umbria" Sept 2010

"Marcello, Jeff and I had an absolutely delightful time - from the exquisite scenary and impressive historic sites to the warmth and friendliness of the people we met along the way - we would not have changed a thing. ICNOS Adventures is to be commended for creating an experience we will cherish forever and for your and Dannielle's commitment to our comfort and enjoyment of a diverse and interesting itinerary. I feel like we were able to experience the uniqueness of each of the different towns we frequented along the Amalfi Coast and Sorrento Peninsula while never feeling 'rushed' to the next event. Each day was well timed and each place we stayed gave us a unique environment from which to begin our day and end our evenings. We sincerely thank you for creating so many wonderful memories. Best to you and yours, Bethany"  Jeff & Bethany DeLude, Guided tour "Walking on the Amalfi Coast & Sorrento Peninsula" Sept 2010

"I loved every minute of it"  M. van Shoor  - "Fantastico!" J. Shaefer  - "Thanks for the memories" W. Cuthbert - "Superb." E. Foley  -   Guided tour "Cinque Terre & Italian Riviera" 2010

“Dear Marcello, We had an amazing time. The coast is incredibly beautiful, and your directions were very clear and easy to follow, even if sometimes I wished they said, "Walk to the nearest set of escalators and step on them” – lots of stairs, but always worth it when we got to the top. Thank you so much – it was one of my best holidays ever." Caroline Smith, self guided tour "the Jewels of the Amalfi Coast" 2010

“Linda and I have told all our friends that the trip we did with you was our best holiday ever, before that it was always the Alaska/Canada trip" Linda & Jen Steyn, self guided "the Jewels of the Amalfi Coast" April 2010

“We hired Marcello to organize our trip to the Southern Italy's Almafi Coast in early 2010. I was extremely pleased that tour materials provided prior to the trip were an honest reflection of the tour and the area. We found your advice regarding our needs very helpful. Everything exceeded our expectations: the tour, food and accommodations were fabulous. I would recommend this company to anyone who wants to tour Italy.”   Annie Swingen, tailor made tour Amalfi Coast 2010

"I had such a perfect vacation in Italy, all because of the EXCELLENT planning and organization of ICNOS ADVENTURES!  The owners of this Travel and Tour Agency, Marcello and Anna are ready to provide whatever you need to have a perfect vacation.  They coordinated everything perfectly from finding an unbelievably beautiful place to stay for a very reasonable price with outstanding accommodations.   Icnos Adventures also planned for tours and guides from a morning hike  to tours to Herculano and  Mt. Visuvius, whatever you want to see.  We took the ferry from Salerno to Positano for some sightseeing and shopping and of course more food!  Our driver would pick us up at our B&B and take us to our next adventure planned for the day, pick us up when we were ready to go back and rest up for another amazing day.  The list of things to do are endless and too many to list.  I give the entire experience a 5-Star rating, as it could not have been more perfect!  My thanks to all involved for such a memorable visit to the amazing Italy!  I highly recommend using Icnos Adventures!"  Susie & Larry Schmidt, Tailor made tour on the Amalfi Coast 2009

“Having traveled in Europe and Italy before, we thought that we knew what to expect during an Italian Holiday.  But nothing prepared us for the incredible hospitality we felt from everyone associated with Icnos Adventures.  The hikes along the Amalfi Coast a were incredible and very well planned, and each and every hotel and restaurant made us feel more like family than tourists.  We can’t recommend this area and these people highly enough!” John and Michelle Wray, Self guided tour on the Amalfi Coast 2009

"Italy is my very favorite travel destination and I have taken many tours through both northern and southern Italy.  Looking for something special this time, I contacted ICNOS Adventures. Making it look easy, they had a 8 day tour through Tuscany tailored to my wishes:  no big tour buses; small, out of the way, family run hotels and agriturismos;  beautiful villages and cultural sites off the beaten tourist routes.  In short, Anna and Marcello gave me the very best of Tuscany.” Deanna Bray, Tailor made tour in Tuscany 2008.