We just returned from a tour from Rome to Malta and Marcello was our fabulous guide. Marcello was knowledgeable about the places we visited, friendly, funny and had an amazing ability to meet the needs of and  give special attention to every one of his 23 group members. (Quite an accomplishment).  He worked very hard at making the trip special for each and every one of us.  He even picked out a great Sicilian hat for my husband when we said we admired his many fashionable hats.   He deserves all the excellent ratings he has collected because he cares deeply about his work and the people he journeys with. We are lucky to have had Marcello and I hope to travel with him again.

Marcello Torrisi was our guide on the Grand Circle Cruise Line Small Ship 14 day tour "Italy's Western Coast & Islands:  Rome to Valletta, Malta."  Even before we met Marcello we knew he would be special....loved hearing from him before the trip.  There were two groups of 23 on the small ship and it was beautiful how Marcello always worked with the other guide in a positive and fun loving manner!  It made for great relations between the two groups and yet preserved our unique tour with Marcello.  He is very intelligent and demonstrated great communication skills....saying just the right amount on a subject and then always being ready with an answer when asked.  The headphone devices made for easy and relaxing touring since we could hear our guide as long as we were in the general vacinity.    Stopping to take a picture, no problem, just catch up!  Marcello added little touches along the trip to make it special: a stop to experience a local food which he provided several times, a bottle of bubbly at a look-out point, a special souvenir and as a surprise after the trip a delightful slideshow highlighting all our adventures.  We certainly felt like we were traveling with a special friend and his enthusiasm and love of his country was captivating.  Espeically liked when we went off the beaten path with Marcello....never knew what we might find next!  That is what makes travel exciting!  Thank-you Marcello!  

Hi Marcello,

I am still talking about my trip to Sicily!  I enjoyed every minute of the great experience I had with your tour group. You were a great tour guide and anyone that would have the opportuniy to tour with you would be very lucky. You are a very compassionate young man, and I will never forget you. I am sure you will remember me, Vincenzina. I look forward to someday taking another tour with you. Take care of yourself and have a blessed 2017!

Sincerely,

Vincenzina Patti