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Marianna Leccese

An Italian girl living in France. I'm the " pecora nera " of my family since I'm the one always moving. I've always loved to organise trips for myself and doing it as a job it's the best way to combine passion and work.
I love the road trips, I enjoy the view and the long conversations during the trip to reach the other destination.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I'm specialized in the Côte d'Azur, the South of France. It's the place where we can not distinguish if it's winter or summer. It's always sunny as the people living in. It's not only beaches but much more, you can easily be the morning on the beach and the afternoon on the mountains hiking. It can be lively but also relaxing. "

How did you get involved in travel?

"I started travelling with my family since I was a child, I went for 6 month in Germany to learn the language ( it didn't work that much) but it helped me to discover myself and the beauty of the world. I traveled a lot in Europe : England, Ireland, France, Germany,Scotland . My travels are a mix of everything: nature, visits , hikes and relax,(if there's enough time for it)"

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"I'll never forget to be stuck in the traffic line, with a rented car during a snowstorm in Turkey. 6 cities in 8 days and the first balloon experience in Kapadokya.
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Top itineraries and travel advice

Favorite experiences

Mediterranean Sunset Cruise from Nice

No visit to the French Riviera is complete without a legendary sunset, so why not take a cruise along the Mediterranean coast to make it even more special? Nice and its coastal neighbors offer beautiful postcard landscapes, enhanced by the unique colors of sunset. Combine the experience with a...

Visit Monaco, Monte Carlo, & Medieval Eze

In the morning, make your way to Monaco, a 12-mile (20 km) drive from Nice, for a guided tour. Monaco is one of the world's smallest countries and is considered a city-state. Visit the famous Monte Carlo district with its legendary casino, see Prince Rainier's car collection, and continue to the...

Val D’ Orcia Wine Tasting in Tuscany

Enjoy a wine-tasting tour in the Tuscan countryside, vising the picturesque hilltop town of Montalcino. You’ll also taste local Nobile wines in historical cellars in Montepulciano and savor a full farm-to-table lunch near Pienza.You’ll start by touring the cellars and tasting the wines at a...

Recent trip reviews for Marianna

The trip was amazing and we had the best time...
England | May 1 - May 10, 2024

Valencia
Valencia T.
Hueytown, AL | Reviewed on May 30, 2024
The trip was amazing and we had the best time. Marvin and I got lost in Paris, but we flagged down a police officers and they took us back to our hotel. Overall Marisnna did an amazing job and I will refer Kimkim to my friends. Thanks
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The trip was amazing and we had the best time. Marvin and I got lost in Paris, but we flagged down a police officers and they took us back to our hotel. Overall Marisnna did an amazing job and I will refer Kimkim to my friends. Thanks

Hotel Reviews
Hôtel Lorette—Astotel
Paris

The employee were friendly and helpful. The breakfast that provided was good....free snacks in the room!!!

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful building
Location
Convenient to subway.
Staff
Very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean room
Trebovir Hotel
Kensington, London

Convenient to public transportation

Authenticity & Character
Nice neighborhood
Location
Lots of shops nearby
Staff
Polite staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean rooms
Hotel Quirinale
Rome

Very tourist friendly

Authenticity & Character
Pleasant surroundings
Location
Convenient to public transportation
Staff
Very polite
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very nice
Local specialist: Marianna Leccese
Marianna
Marianna Leccese
Local specialist in Nice | Replied on May 30, 2024

Hi Valencia,

Thank you so much for your feedback! I'm delighted to hear you had an amazing time in Europe, and the pictures are stunning. I can't wait to share them with the teams! You are such a wonderful family, and I'd love to work with you all again!😊

Truitt Family takes on Europe !
England | May 1 - May 10, 2024

Christian
Christian T.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on May 18, 2024
Our trip to Europe with Kim Kim was amazing ! We throughly enjoyed all the highlights of Rome, Paris and London ! All excursions and tour guides were amazing ! When we did have questions throughout the trip, contacting Kim Kim was easy and fast. We would definitely recommend using the travel company in the future Read more

Our trip to Europe with Kim Kim was amazing ! We throughly enjoyed all the highlights of Rome, Paris and London ! All excursions and tour guides were amazing ! When we did have questions throughout the trip, contacting Kim Kim was easy and fast. We would definitely recommend using the travel company in the future

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Quirinale
Rome

Very old hotel but remodeled nicely. The rooms were nicely sized and comfy. Breakfast, bar and restaurant inside hotel was nice as well.

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Trebovir Hotel
Kensington, London

Super cute hotel with great access to public transportation and local restaurants and coffee shops. Front desk host was super helpful and nice. Breakfast was basic English breakfast, nothing special . The rooms on the top floor ceiling dropped down into an angle, this made it easy to bump your head. Small rooms but the beds were comfy

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Hôtel Lorette—Astotel
Paris

Extremely small and cramped. With two adults with l large suitcases, it was hard to even open both at the same time without placing one of the bed. You have to shuffle to get to the other side of the room. Shower didn’t get hot and didn’t drain well. No space for personal toiletries. Rooms only had one outlet on one side of the bed. Elevator could only fit one person w/ luggage at a time. Yes we knew it would be small and cramp based on the culture of Europe’s hotel but we didn't expect to be so uncomfortable. On a good note, Breakfast, lobby snacks and access to public transportation was great. The little restaurant straight across for the hotel had amazing food. Front desk host was very welcoming.

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Location
Access to public transportation
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were extremely tight
Local specialist: Marianna Leccese
Marianna
Marianna Leccese
Local specialist in Nice | Replied on May 21, 2024

Hi Christian & all the beautiful family,

I'm thrilled to hear you had a fantastic trip around Europe and made wonderful memories with your family! Thank you for your positive feedback and detailed hotel review; it means a lot to us and helps us enhance our services.

We look forward to planning your next adventure!😊

Three countries in 11 days .
England | Apr 18 - Apr 28, 2024

Liz
Liz H.
Orlando, FL | Reviewed on May 05, 2024
A big shout out to Marianna! She was amazing specialist and worked hard to make this Trip my family. I went back-and-forth with her on the phone and email so many times and she was patient and kind with all my revisions when we got the final draft she made sure we understood everything sending us a video on how to use the itinerary truly amazing!
Each person in our family had a special moment that could’ve been done without her! My 16-year-old daughter’s highlight was going to vintage...
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A big shout out to Marianna! She was amazing specialist and worked hard to make this Trip my family. I went back-and-forth with her on the phone and email so many times and she was patient and kind with all my revisions when we got the final draft she made sure we understood everything sending us a video on how to use the itinerary truly amazing!
Each person in our family had a special moment that could’ve been done without her! My 16-year-old daughter’s highlight was going to vintage Bentley. She was able to be a passenger in a 1929 Bentley and race around the track in it!!! We had a great private Tour of the Garage with a restore Bentleys! This was a dream come true for her!
My husband had the time of his life driven around Paris in an antique car! Their driver was the owner of the company and took us to so many interesting out-of-the-way stops ! His knowledge was impeccable. I don’t know his name, but he was the owner of the company. I would use him again. If I went back to Paris he was just amazing with his knowledge wonderful sense of humor and skill of driving ! Four stars for this activity !
My 17-year-old son highlight was going to the Black Country Museum in Birmingham. It It is worth a day trip out of London! Is ranked one of the best living museums in the world and my family agrees! The people on character are spot on and share sooo much history ! This place Kept two teenagers, engaged all day while learning!!! The coal mine tower is a definite must do! My daughter loved that she got to see the set for Peaky Blinders!
Amsterdam is a city we plan on going back to as we all loved it! The tour of the windmills cheese factory , wooden shoes ( Yes, my son brought home a pair of wooden shoes and wore to school when we got home) and walking tours of cute towns was a good overview of Holland! We just wish it was a longer tour as at times we were rushed! But the camel tour at the end was a perfect ending! Great captain with a wonderful sense of humor! The only glitch was the tickets had one meeting place on them and the itinerary had another! But we did catch up with the tour!
One last shout out to Oscar our guide on the London donut tour! He was wonderful! Heated the tour to our needs and interests! We felt like we had a new friend when we left him! He told us to call him anytime we were in London, and he would help us with anything even after the tour! I really fun tour that is relaxing and you’ll be stuffed afterwards. Well worth it for its quirkiness.
Our Doctor Who tour was a little bit of a disappointment! The guide, giving it was a movie director and gave more information about directing movies than Doctor Who trivia, which is what we really wanted! Nice and knowledgeable, but not what we were looking for. I would recommend another tour company for this.!
Can’t wait to use your company again as this is the second time I have used them and everything is always spot on! Thank you again for making my daughter sweet 16 trip so memorable!

Hotel Reviews
Trebovir Hotel
Kensington, London
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Grand Hotel Birgmingham
Birmingham

Great location

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Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private transfer in Paris
Private transfer in Paris
Paris
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hop-on, Hop-off Bus
Hop-on, Hop-off Bus
London

Great way to see the city wish you had live guide

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Live guide
Transport
Doctor Who Tour London
Doctor Who Tour London
London

Not the type of tour we wanted! Would of enjoyed more trivia not cinematography knowledge

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Tickets to British Museum
Tickets to British Museum
London

Must do in London

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Private transfer to your accommodation. Then check-in or bag-drop
Private transfer to your accommodation. Then check-in or bag-drop
London
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London  Borough Market  Doughnut Tour
London Borough Market Doughnut Tour
London

Fun and yummy tour! Learned a lot of London history as well tour totally catered to our likes and dislikes and interests

Quality of Experience
Oscar the guide was fantastic
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knowledgeable, helpful, friendly funny, just perfect and every way
Discover Paris in a vintage car
Discover Paris in a vintage car
Paris

Best guide ever! The owner of the company is an Amazing guide! He takes you to so many out of the way places that are priceless!! Best guide ever

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Dutch countryside tour - windmills and more!
Dutch countryside tour - windmills and more!
Amsterdam

Wish tour was longer and could have more times at stops

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Private transfer to your destination
Private transfer to your destination
England
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Visit of Cadbury world
Visit of Cadbury world
Birmingham

Fun family activity!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private driver transfer
Amsterdam
Quality of Experience
lol
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tickets to Anne Franck's House
Tickets to Anne Franck's House
Amsterdam

Must do!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Local specialist: Marianna Leccese
Marianna
Marianna Leccese
Local specialist in Nice | Replied on May 06, 2024

Liz, this is so nice! I truly appreciate it! THANK YOU !I'm really happy you had a great time on the trip and lot of memories with your kids ! Making your daughter happy, especially with the Vintage Bentley, brings me immense joy. Thank you for your positive feedback and the detailed review; it means a lot to us and helps us improve our services!

Looking forward for your next trip, and I hope to be your local specialist again.
How about Italy next time? 😊