This trip offered an incredible balance of adventure, culture, and connection. From the varied hikes and unforgettable Refugio views to the wine tasting, rafting, and spa day, every experience felt thoughtfully planned. The landscapes were stunning, the group dynamic strong, and Matteo’s leadership clear, patient, and supportive throughout.

This trip was the perfect balance of breathtaking landscapes, adventure, and relaxation. The food and cultural experiences—especially traditional cheese-making and historic wineries—were unforgettable, and the guides created a warm, fun, and well-organized experience.

I loved how it was just women on this trip. Great bonding trip for all of us and I will treasure the time we had together

I would highly recommend Alithea travel; in fact I already have since arriving home. All the arrangements were handled expertly by very pleasant and knowledgeable staff, including any deviations. My experience was excellent and I would use them again.

This was a fantastic trip to the Dolomites. It was thoughtfully planned out and was an incredible experience. I would love to do another trip with Alithea and Sunshine.

HEAVEN. Literally life-changing. If you are contemplating this host/travel agency versus others, don’t. THIS is the group you want to be with!!

It is hard to narrow it down to a favorite moment because there were so many. The boat ride to Capri and exploring the castle of Rocca Calascio on the mountaintop was absolutely amazing!

Our Italy trip was a journey of a lifetime, Jesse and Nate were amazing guides, hosts and logistics planners and made our family trip something I will remember the rest of my life. I’m definitely planning to travel with Alithea again.

I had an incredible experience with Alithea’s Athens and Cycladic Islands tour. I truly felt like an active participant, fully immersed in Greece’s culture, history, and breathtaking landscapes. From Athens to the Cycladic Islands, every moment was exciting and unforgettable, thanks to Alithea’s attention to detail and personalized approach.

This tour was magical! Jesse, tour guide and fearless leader, is completely genuine! He managed to plan every detail imaginable and still embrace the unexpected moments and opportunities. Sharing these experiences with an awesome group of travelers was the icing on the cake!

This trip was all we had hoped it would be. A full itinerary of historical and archaeological exploration, local cultural participation, adventure, and fun, with fabulous meals and an incredible group. I’m sure I will be booking again.

The small group size was ideal. The attractions chosen were a perfect blend of history, culture and local flavor. No doubt I would book another tour with Alithea Travel and have recommended the tour to other travelers already.

So many great moments, I cannot possibly pick one! The history explanations in all the stops, the cultural activities (Turkish bath, lunch with grandma, pottery lesson, and carpet weaving), taking a dip in the water in Kuşadası, and of course tour guide Mert!

The trip exceeded my expectations in terms of accommodations, activities, and overall group dynamic! We had an amazing time throughout the trip!

I never write reviews, but this was the best trip I’ve had. My experience was absolutely fantastic, with a variety of places, fun hikes, and activities. Transportation and logistics were taken care of, and the tour guide was exceptional—helping navigate the language barrier and sharing culture and history throughout.

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Our trip with Sunshine and tour guides (Nate, Mert, and Berna) was amazing!! Itinerary was full of fun activities and was very well organized. The trip was an unforgettable experience and I made friends along the way. 10 strangers became 10 genuine friends!

I had the most amazing time of my life. This was the most real travel experience I've had to date. Thank you mostly for showing me that human experiences can be the most fulfilling moments. I learned what real hospitality is, and I loved the small group, family-style tour–it felt like a family. Traveling with Alithea has helped me know what I want to do in life.

I can’t recommend Alithea Travel enough.  From the thoughtfully planned itinerary, wonderfully small group size, excellent food and the friendliest, well-located accommodations, it all exceeded my expectations.  But what really set this trip apart from the many other very enjoyable small group tours that I have taken is Jesse Blackwood himself.

Throughout the trip, I felt like a local—not a tourist. The itinerary was filled with unique activities that immersed us in native culture, led by knowledgeable, passionate, friendly, and kind guides. I would 100% recommend traveling with Alithea.