We spent a wonderful day touring Cinque Terre with Emilia.  It was enjoyable to experience this beautiful part of Italy through her eyes.  Emilia communicated often with us in the weeks before our trip so we could plan the day together.  The weather was spectacular so our decision to maximize our time outdoors was perfect.  Emilia met us early as our cruise ship docked near the coast of Portovenere.  Emilia was fluent in English so it was like spending the day with a close friend or relative.  She planned a great itinerary with visits to several of the five villages, including Vernazza, Monterosso, and Riomaggiore.  Emilia helped us purchase an all-day ferry pass, as this was the most cost-effective and efficient way to travel from village to village.  We also utilized the local train which was clean and running on time and helped transport us from the center of one town to another.  Emilia was well known to other guides, ferry operators, and shopkeepers, so we were greeted warmly everywhere.  Her knowledge of where to stand on the ferry and the various docks, as well as shortcuts through some of the streets helped us navigate ahead of many other tourists and visitors.  We enjoyed the vigorous walk along the mountain trails, as the panoramic views are stunning.  Yet this also takes you through many residential areas and towns to experience the local culture.  We stopped at a nice cafe and also purchased some ceramic tiles painted with local scenes at a local shop (it was our choice; Emilia did not steer us to any merchants as some other guides may do).  Emilia pointed out many of the important local sites along the way and provided relevant historical references.  The expanse of Cinque Terre was wider than we expected so there would be more to see on a future visit.  We were able to return to our ship at the time we requested using the ferry schedules.  We would not hesitate to recommend Emilia to others visiting this lovely part of Europe.  Grazie Emilia!

I arranged a tour of the Amalfi coast with Emilia. She was very professional and knowledgable. She customized the tour to meet my needs as a photographer. I was interested more in nice scenic views rather than exploring in the towns and she took me to some great lookouts.