Marcello Torrisi

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!