Tours
My friends and I used Luca for a one way drive from the heart of Tuscany to La Spezia as we had limited time. Luca had the best pricing from... read more all of the companies we contacted and still the service was top notch. All communication with him was very clear, he was prompt on the
1 October 2019
Transfers
I was emailing off and on with the owner, Luca, for months, and even cancelled some of the specific day trips from time to time, but he was patient and... read more simply changed what I asked.
My wife and I used Hills and Roads for two straight days, and both days we were driven by the very personable and handsome Cristiano (easy ladies, he's married). On the first day he took us to where we wanted to go, which was San Gimignano and Siena. He pointed things out to us along the way, then dropped us off at the front gate of San Gimignano. Even though I did research ahead of time and knew what I wanted to do, Cristiano was very helpful in telling us where to go and what to do to have the best experience. We set a time with him to meet him back at the front gate and when we got there he was waiting for us.
On the way to Siena he made a quick stop off at an old walled city that he thought we'd like. He first took us across the road for a great photo opportunity in a field, before dropping us off at the front of town. It was a very small town and wouldn't take long to explore so Cristiano told us he'd just wait down the hill and look for us to come out. Sure enough, as soon as we got to the road he drove up to get us.
He then took us to Siena and walked with us down to il Campo to explain the layout of everything. He told us to walk down a street he pointed out, when we were done exploring, and he's be waiting there. And once again there he was to open the van door for us.
The next day we needed him to take us to Cinque Terre from Florence and he was a few minutes early again, loaded our bags, and then off we went. We stopped at Pisa on the way, where he explained about the town and the tower before dropping us off in front of where the tower is. About 45 minutes or so we came out and there he was again waiting for us. When we got over the insane up and down hills in Cinque Terre he dropped us off right at the front of our hotel, we settled the bill (he was very intent on making sure we agreed on how many hours we used him), and then dropped our bags at the front door.
He answered a lot of questions about not only history, but what it's like to live in Italy, and anything else you can think of. I even asked him about a certain type of tree I kept seeing and he knew all about that.
Bottom line, there's no way I'm personally driving around Italy, and some places like Siena and San Gimignano can't be reached easily by train. For about 350 euros or so you get someone to take all of the stress away, and it is so worth it. And don't forget to tip him when it's over. For two days we gave him 50 euros total.
2 November 2016
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I think I came across Lucas company from travel and leisure, and I’m greatly i did. It was somewhat last minute and between Christmas and New Years so I... read more appreciate the planning Luca provided. He picked us up on time from the hotel and arranged an itinerary of two wineries in Chianti, both of which were excellent. We also walked with him through a medieval town and he provided excellent knowledge of the area. Early communication was a little delayed but around the holidays I was t surprised. I felt his pricing was reasonable and I would not hesitate to recommend him or use Hilo’s and roads again!
1 January 1970We had the pleasure of spending a day traveling from Florence to medieval towns, lunch at a winery with tour and a monastery. Luca was our guide and he was... read more fabulous- very informative, personable and eager to tailor the trip to our interests. I cannot emphasize enough the quality of this experience. We will return to Italy and Luca will be the first call we make!!
1 September 2021We had the pleasure of spending a day traveling from Florence to medieval towns, lunch at a winery with tour and a monastery. Luca was our guide and he was... read more fabulous- very informative, personable and eager to tailor the trip to our interests. I cannot emphasize enough the quality of this experience. We will return to Italy and Luca will be the first call we make!!
1 August 2021Amazing 4 Days touring with Luca Garrapa and his Team In Tuscany. This is the second time we’ve toured with Hills and Roads. Luca knows Tuscany and can recommend places... read more you probably wouldn’t find on your own as well as the traditional sites on your bucket list. Knowledgeable,
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We spent 8 days in Rome and Florence but our two days traveling across Tuscany with Luca was the best thing we did. He picked us up from our hotel... read more in Florence and drove us to each of his hand picked wineries. Each place was unique and we were given private tours and tastings. Views were great, food was great, wine was great and the people we met were great. At the end of the first day he drove us to a hotel in Siena and then picked us up the next morning to see more. At the end of that day he drove us all the way to Rome. You just tell him what kind of experience you want and he will customize the wineries and travel for you. I couldn’t recommend Hills and Roads with Luca more. Wish I could give them 10 stars!!
1 November 2019We just completed our third tour with Luca accumulating approximately 12 days over the past 8 years. I couldn't believe how Luca could recall all of the places that... read more we have toured with him in the past but then he gave us his secret. He actually keeps a record of all of his tours. Luca really outdid himself this year (didn't think that was possible) as he tailored our tours to precisely the type of towns that we enjoy seeing. We asked him to schedule some wine tastings that were more than just sampling various wines. He came through in spades and these were some if the highlights of our trip. If you want to change the itinerary during the day, it poses no problem for Luca who is extremely flexible. We plan to return to Tuscany in the future and touring with Luca will be a must.
10 July 2011We had the most amazing day with our guide Lucca Garrapa. We did this tour after our stay in Florence and it was the perfect end to our trip. Lucca... read more took us through the beautiful Chianti area, two adorable medieval towns, then a quick stop...More
6 May 2019Couldn't have been happier. Luca and his partner are great. Private wine tour of Saint Appiano was perfect. Lunch in San Danoto along with tour of Greve... read more and others was perfect. Highly recommend them.
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This is my third tour with Luca 2016, 2019, and May 2022. Each has been perfect and memorable. Luca takes you to interesting places that you would never find... read more on your own or with other tour companies. I consider Luca part of the family. We were a group of 9 and Luca used 2 vans. Christiano drove the second van and he was great too. Don’t look any further. Book Luca today !!!
1 May 2022My friends and I had a wonderful experience with hillsandroads. Great drivers, unbelievable wineries, food, views and locations. Luca helped us with the itinerary so we could see... read more as much as possible. Especially great for a small group. Would recommend to all!
11 November 2016We spent two days with Luca on our recent trip to Italy and we all agree that they were the highlight of our trip. We were travelling as a... read more family of five (mom, dad and children ages 18, 15 and 12). I had emailed Luca and he planned two days in Tuscany for us. While he offered to change anything that we wanted to do differently, we decided that he knew the area better than we did and we went with his suggestions. On both days, it was an excellent mix of small towns (interesting and medeival, not at all touristy), wineries, and seeing the countryside. We ended the second day with a great tour of Siena. Luca picked us up promptly at our hotel in Florence both mornings and had full days planned. He is knowledgable on many subjects and did an excellent job of covering a wide range of topics. He knows a great deal about the history, culture and agriculture of the area. Luca has worked hard to build his business and find opportunities that allow his clients to get a very real sense of Italy. On both days, we had lunch in private homes. The first day was an excellent meal with Francesca and her husband. We felt as if we had found an Italian grandmother and been invited into her home for a very welcoming meal. The second day, we had lunch at the farmhouse of Stefania. Her warmth and enthusiasm was catching and we will always remember the afternoon that we spent in her home. The food was excellent and we felt as if we had chanced on a hidden gem in the Italian countryside. These are days that we will always remember and when anyone asks what we liked best about our recent trip every one of us talks about touring with Luca.
13 April 2011We were with Hills and Roads (Oct 20 - Oct 24 2018) for 2 days of touring in Tuscany and 2 days transferring from one major city to the next,... read more (with stops in between for touring. Hills and Roads is fabulous! The owner, Luca Garrapa...More
26 November 2018 -
Luca was wonderful during our 2 day tour of Tuscany. He took us to the Leaning Tower of Pisa (our favorite spot) and some of the towns in Cinque... read more Terra the first day and a winery with lunch, some other small villages, the hills of...More
21 September 2019Very thorough in the emails. They’re great at designing an itinerary for you if you’re a newbie to Tuscany. Will absolutely use again!
17 October 2018I contacted Luca months before our trip to Italy. He responded immediately and extremely accommodating with my requests, which included a picked up at Peretola Airport in Florence and a... read more 2.5 hours drive to Rapallo. Unfortunately because of weather we missed our connecting flight to...More
26 June 2018I was emailing off and on with the owner, Luca, for months, and even cancelled some of the specific day trips from time to time, but he was patient and... read more simply changed what I asked.
My wife and I used Hills and Roads for two straight days, and both days we were driven by the very personable and handsome Cristiano (easy ladies, he's married). On the first day he took us to where we wanted to go, which was San Gimignano and Siena. He pointed things out to us along the way, then dropped us off at the front gate of San Gimignano. Even though I did research ahead of time and knew what I wanted to do, Cristiano was very helpful in telling us where to go and what to do to have the best experience. We set a time with him to meet him back at the front gate and when we got there he was waiting for us.
On the way to Siena he made a quick stop off at an old walled city that he thought we'd like. He first took us across the road for a great photo opportunity in a field, before dropping us off at the front of town. It was a very small town and wouldn't take long to explore so Cristiano told us he'd just wait down the hill and look for us to come out. Sure enough, as soon as we got to the road he drove up to get us.
He then took us to Siena and walked with us down to il Campo to explain the layout of everything. He told us to walk down a street he pointed out, when we were done exploring, and he's be waiting there. And once again there he was to open the van door for us.
The next day we needed him to take us to Cinque Terre from Florence and he was a few minutes early again, loaded our bags, and then off we went. We stopped at Pisa on the way, where he explained about the town and the tower before dropping us off in front of where the tower is. About 45 minutes or so we came out and there he was again waiting for us. When we got over the insane up and down hills in Cinque Terre he dropped us off right at the front of our hotel, we settled the bill (he was very intent on making sure we agreed on how many hours we used him), and then dropped our bags at the front door.
He answered a lot of questions about not only history, but what it's like to live in Italy, and anything else you can think of. I even asked him about a certain type of tree I kept seeing and he knew all about that.
Bottom line, there's no way I'm personally driving around Italy, and some places like Siena and San Gimignano can't be reached easily by train. For about 350 euros or so you get someone to take all of the stress away, and it is so worth it. And don't forget to tip him when it's over. For two days we gave him 50 euros total.
2 November 2016