Kimkim Trip Reviews for Greece

It was spectacular! Due to an issue, our specialist was switched from Eleni to Mariliza. Both ladies were awesome. We did not have to worry about our transfers. We even received help with transfers to excursions we arranged ourselves without KimKim. When we asked for a last minute change for our last excursion, Mariliza was wonderful. Her suggested changed allowed us to do a wine tour in Crete and it was one of our best days! I have seen some people complain about lack of pricing transparency. Their website states that they do not do pricing breakdowns. Could we have gone to Greece for 12 days and paid much less? Absolutely! However to me, who normally plans our group trips, not having to do the heavy lifting was entirely worth it! I feel that we experienced a stress free trip of a lifetime me it was due to Eleni, Mariliza and their team. Totally satisfied!

As my five star rating indicated, the overall trip was wonderful. Mariliza was prompt in letting us know of any changes in the itinerary prior to the actual trip and what alternative options were available. The only last minute change was the Samaria Gorge hike in Crete. When we learned a few days before from Mariliza that a group tour was no longer available we were given two options: a private tour at 405 USD per person or to do it alone at 230 USD per person. We thought both options were very expensive so we declined the offers and decided to go to a travel agent in Chania (Crete) and book the trip ourselves which was considerable less expensive at 53 Euros each. We were somewhat puzzled of such a huge price differential even with the understanding that all parties need to make a certain percentage of profit.

Dimetrios was so helpful and went above and beyond!! Very attentive

My recent trip to Greece with my friend, Richard, was wonderful in all aspects. Mariliza devised an itinerary of really worthwhile tours, mythological & archaeological, also cultural, food & wine. The trip plan also allowed for free time so that we could further explore areas on our own. We had a fantastic guide, Magda, for our tour of the Acropolis. For Delos, we had Pantelias who was really passionate about history, mythology and culture. In Naxos, Yiota highlighted life in medieval times there. And on Santorini, we were fortunate to have Panos for 2 tours wherein we were able to discuss local foods and wines, and of course sample both!
All of the places (Athens, Mykonos, Delos, Naxos, Santorini, Crete) we visited had their own unique/different features and I loved them all equally.
I would like to give special mention to our driver in Athens (Pascal??) who ensured our safety and got us to our destinations stress-free. And thank you to all the other drivers who willingly shared local knowledge.
Thank you again Mariliza!

Hotel Reviews

Myconian Kyma Design Hotel

Mykonos

Beautiful hotel with wonderful amenities.

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Located a short walking distance from town

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Xenones Filotera

Imerovigli

The views from the hotel are spectacular!

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SanSal Boutique Hotel

Chania

Great location, walking distance to Old Town.

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Easy walking distance to attractions, restaurants.

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NLH Monastiraki

Athens

Our first room happened to be in a part of the hotel that is adjacent to a nightclub that was open until 0400. Needless to say we had a sleepless night. We were changed to another room for the following night.

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Location is within walking distance of attractions, restaurants, eyc

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Cyano Suites

Naxos

Located a short walking distance from town. Beautiful view from hotel.

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Family run hotel with very nice ambience.

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Activity Reviews

Discover Santorini, Semi-Private Tour

Santorini

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Visit the UNESCO's archaeological site of Delos, Guided Tour

Mykonos

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The Medieval Citadel, Private walking tour

Naxos

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Greek Food & Wine Tasting

Santorini

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Free afternoon in Athens

Athens

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Athens Highlights / Mythology Tour

Athens

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I have travelled independently and with tours, and I highly recommend Kimkim as the perfect marriage of the two styles.

Kefi was a dream to work with on planning our trip to Greece - very patient as we worked through different travel and sightseeing options. Then, upon realizing that our flight times were going to cut things close, she reversed the order of our entire trip without batting an eye (at least to us!). When I asked about a hotel that was recommended by a friend of the owner, she offered to arrange a stay there while also diplomatically suggesting a different option. She was careful to work within our budget and was able to help us take the best advantage of increasing it as we added a couple of options. The hotels and excursions she booked for us were unfailingly terrific.

Once we were in Greece, Dimitrios with Be A Greek was also fantastic. We were met at every change point by a professional driver in a nice vehicle. We had a small kerfuffle with one of our excursions due to weather, and Dimitrios stayed in touch constantly via WhatsApp to make sure we had a wonderful backup plan, which he had preemtively booked pending our approval. He was available and responsive whenever we reached out.

I love this way of traveling because much of the stress is taken out of the planning, we had great suggestions from people on the ground, we did not have to move in a group with people we may or may not like, and the price was more than fair. I would highly recommend Kimkim and Be A Greek for your dream vacation to Greece. I plan to use Kimkim next time I plan a vacation and have recommended it to several friends.

Eleni and Mariliza were wonderful and patient in shaping an itinerary that suited my daughter and myself. We visited Athens, Naxos and Santorini, 3 days at each place. We were looked after each step of the way. The location and standard of hotels were good and we never had to worry about transportation as that we taken care for us. Mariliza checked in on us regularly to see how we were doing. Overall a memorable and enjoyable holiday!

The tour we requested from Chris was based around 'Following the steps of St Paul in Greece', plus wanting to see some additional scenic parts of Greece. Therefore, our two week trip took us to Thessaloniki, Philippi, Zagori, Meteora, Delphi, Athens, and Zakynthos. The guides we had for Thessaloniki/Philippi, Meteora, Delphi, Athens/Corinth were all extremely knowledgeable about the ancient ruins, Greek history, Greek mythology, and Apostle Paul, etc. However, we had requested not to visit a lot of museums and explained that neither of us were history buffs, so were overwhelmed by the number of museums we visited and quantity of Greek history and mythology that we were given.

Our private driver, Andreas, was fun to be around and very accommodating as we traveled from place to place on the mainland.

My favorite places were Zagori, Meteora, and blue caves of Zakynthos because of the beauty of the scenery. My favorite lodging was the Pirrion Boutique Hotel in Zagori because the hostess was so welcoming and helpful.

I was disappointed in the arrangements made in Zakynthos. To enjoy the island, we really needed access to a car, or provided information for booking transportation from the town of Zakynthos. Our one tour provided transportation to/from the boat launch to the Blue Caves, but that was only a half day of the two full days on the island.

I did enjoy meeting Chris while in Athens.

Hotel Review

Pirrion Boutique Hotel

Ano Pedina, Zagorochoria, Ioannina

We thoroughly enjoyed this 10-room hotel that was family friendly, and very welcoming! The hostess was willing to answer our questions about their village, other Zagori villages, and what we didn't want to miss in the surrounding area. The views from the hotel were breathtaking and there were multiple levels of seating outside to enjoy the scenery. Breakfast was included at the hotel as part of our tour, and dinner was available if you did not want to go into the small village. We enjoyed the food served for both breakfast and dinner. There was a bar available on-site for wine, beer, and cocktails within the bar area or dining room. NOTE: This hotel is not for those who are mobility challenged. Parking is limited, and down the hill from the hotel entrance. There are several steps to get to the entrance, and to get to the rooms inside the hotel.

Authenticity & Character

Location

It is in the mountains with beautiful scenery, close to the Zagori villages, Vikos Gorge, and stone bridges.

Staff

The hostess took care of our check in/out process, answered questions about the area, helped keep the breakfast buffet filled, and waited on us at dinner. She was very friendly and did everything she could to make our stay pleasant.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The lobby, restaurant, bar, and guest rooms were all clean, comfortable, and well stocked.

Activity Reviews

Full day tour in Thessaloniki

Greece

The guide was very knowledgeable about the city and its history. We saw parts of the modern city and ruins within our tour. There was more walking than I expected and was comfortable doing. My favorite parts were the markets, and the historic area and open spaces down by the sea.

Philippi & Amphipoli Guided tour

Greece

I enjoyed seeing the ruins of the ancient city of Philippi and hearing about the Apostle Paul's time in that area. The guide was very informative.

Quality of Experience

The information provided by our guide and seeing where the Apostle Paul was imprisoned made the Bible stories more real.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The volume of information shared about the area was extensive.

Transport

The vehicle was comfortable, easy to get in/out. There were snacks and water available for us during the tour.

Meteora Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

Greece

The rock formations were truly breathtaking! When we arrived in the area, we drove around and took pictures because the weather forecast for the day of our tour was for rain. When we started our tour the next day, the fog was thick enough to not see the rock formations nor monasteries on the top or sides of the formations. As the day progressed, the fog cleared and we were able to enjoy the scenery we came to see. The history of the monasteries was very interesting, but we needed to climb a lot of steps to get up to them. Some friends had told us about visiting the monasteries, and they were able to see more parts of the buildings than our tour included, which was disappointing to us. They were still worth seeing though!

Delphi Guided Tour

Greece

We initially visited a museum and then the ruins of Delphi. I do not enjoy museums, especially when I am taken from exhibit to exhibit that the guide wants us to see, rather than being able to wander and view/read information on what might interest me. It was pouring down rain when we got to the ruins, so we asked to cut our tour short.

Shipwreck and Blue Caves Skinari

Zakynthos

While I was not impressed with the shipwreck, I loved the boat ride and the caves. The varying rock formations along the way, clear blue water, and the boat going into the caves were the highlights for me. While I knew we would have the opportunity to swim, I did not realize there would be no bathroom on the boat to finish getting ready to swim, so I missed out on that part of the experience.

Ancient Corinth & Church of Apostle Paul

Greece

Our guide was very knowledgeable about Ancient Corinth, and I enjoyed seeing these specific ruins and hearing how they related to the Apostle Paul. The tour included another museum that was not of interest to me. I was under the impression that we would get to see the Apostolos Pavlos Church right outside the ruins and asked the guide about that prior to going into the museum. I was assured that that was the last part of the tour, but we drove right past it on the way out of Ancient Corinth. I was very disappointed!

Athens Highlights

Athens

I had visited Athens before and been to the Acropolis and Parthenon, but our guide provided much more historical information than I received previously. I enjoyed wandering around the ruins and marveling at what is still standing, but the paths getting up to and on top of the rock were uneven and dangerous in places. The second amphitheater was being set up for a concert, and it is amazing that it can still be used for performances. We visited the New Acropolis Museum, a world renown museum, but it was still not of interest to me. Again our guide took us to the view specific parts of the museum vs letting us wander around some to see exhibits that might have peaked our interest. We were supposed to see the historic Agora, but it happened to be closed that day, so we went there after being in Corinth the next day. We then walked around the current market place with many restaurants and bars, souvenir stands, etc. The second half of the day we were driven on a panoramic city tour to see the sights of Athens, stopping for photo opportunities at Olympic Stadium, changing of the guard at the Presidential Palace, etc.

We had the pleasure of working with Antonis to plan my 2-week honeymoon exploring the beautiful islands of Greece, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. Antonis' perfect planning, private transfers, and fine attention to detail truly created a unique and memorable journey for us. From the moment we arrived in Greece, we were treated to a seamless and luxurious experience. Antonis ensured that every aspect of our trip was thoughtfully considered, from hand-picked accommodations with stunning views to personalized excursions that allowed us to explore the islands in an intimate and unforgettable way. Just about every tour guide we met said how perfect our itinerary was, and we couldn’t agree more. The private transfers were a game-changer, making our travels hassle-free and exclusive. Antonis' passion for Greece and dedication to creating the perfect honeymoon was evident in every step of the journey. I can't thank him enough for making our honeymoon a dream come true. If you're looking for a travel planner who goes above and beyond to craft a once-in-a-lifetime experience, Antonis is the one to choose. We will cherish these memories forever. Thank you, Antonis!

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All of the people that helped us on our Greece trip were amazing. Special shout out to the driver from the Ferry to Chania (he also drove back to the airport in Chania). A lovely man, incredibly helpful driving tips, create conversation he crushed it. Also our guide on our first day in Athens to Acropolis (and food tour) was awesome. Food tour on last day was also incredible - guide was great and the other people on the tour were fun too.
The drive to Chora Sfakion was stunning as was the hike to Sweet Water. Bus taxi to Loutro and back to Sfakion was really fun.

All in all an amazing trip.

Santorini was a bit overrun with cruise ships which made walking in Fira a challenge. But that is the only "bummer".

Hotel Reviews

Athinaidos K&K Unique Holiday Homes

Gives you a taste of what living in Athens would be like. Lovely Hotel Manager - super helpful with restaurants in Athens (our best meal) and great suggestions for our future stays in Santorini and Crete.

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Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites

Firostefani, Santorini

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ventilation/fan to fight tile mold

Elia Zampeliou Hotel

Chania

Loved location - authenticity - breakfast - staff - just great.

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shower

Activity Reviews

Acropolis & Flavors Combo Tour

Athens

Quality of Experience

Food

All was amazing - just the quantity was a bit overwhelming but it didn't seem to stop us.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide - female from Olympia - was OUTSTANDING - her knowledge, her delivery - we LOVED her. Kills us that we didn't get her full name so we can recommend to any and all that go to Athens.

Sunset Volcano Cruise on a wooden boat

Santorini

Quality of Experience

Food

It was better than expected feeding so many - solidly good

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

not all staff was super friendly - they seemed tired of tourists. Boat was great.

An ultimate food experience in the villages around Chania

Chania

They take you to towns off the beaten path and you meet people from villages you wouldn't likely meet otherwise.

Quality of Experience

Food

liked the sampling of all

Guides, Drivers and Staff

FANTASTIC guide - on some stops i.e. Olive Oil factory we wished he gave the tour!

Transport

Driver made all the miles pass seamlessly - such interesting antic dotes

We had the most fabulous 60's birthday celebration trip to Greece in late Sept and it would not have been nearly as fun, relaxed, and well coordinated if Angela at Kim Kim had not helped us. She was so fantastic in making sure we comfortable with all that she chose for us, she was attentive during the trip, checking on us and problem solving along the way. There was not much to problem solve because she planned the trip with such care for us that almost nothing went wrong. I have already referred at least 3 people to her and will continue to do so. She was amazing.

As for the trip, we visited Athens and had an extremely knowledgable tour guide the took through the weaving streets of Athens filling us with history along the way. On to Milos for a lovely day long catamaran that took us to the most spectacular water! The accommodations at the Dome White Caste pools was so lovely and the food was amazing. The staff went out of their way to make us feel at home.

Next on to Naxos and the highlight of this island was its laid back feel, culinary delights and kind people. Our tour took us to a lovely homestead farm where we cooked a meal with a lovely couple. I was so amazing the hospitality these folks showed us. Just lovely. The only thing about the tour in Naxos was that we were to go to an Olive Oil factory and we were very much looking forward to it, but it did not happen.

Last spot Santorini. A truly beautiful island and the Oia Mansion was to die for accommodations. The only warning I would give folks is that even in late Sept/early Oct, it was very crowded. On one day, there were 5+ cruise ships and frankly walking down the street was impossible. Luckily we had a spectacular roof top to hide from the crowds!

All in all, a wonderful trip made possible and even more fantastic by Angela and her Kim Kim team. I will definitely be using them again and again for my travel needs.

My husband and 18 year old daughter had a fabulous trip for 3 weeks. I have been trip planning for 25 years. I rarely feel comfortable handing things over, but Amalia, wow.... did such a wonderful job. At first the price point was too high, she did not hesitate to assist me in bringing it down so we could do more without sacrificing all the stops (Athens, road trip with rented car to Sparta and west, Paros, Naxos) without feeling awkward. Everything they saw, and everyone they encountered were wonderful, from the pick ups to the historian at Athens to the boat driver/crew. I could not have asked for better attention, thoughtfulness, and responsiveness. Thank you Amalia!

All our guides were personable and well informed. They were great
Meteora was simply awe inspiring.
And our driver Yannis made the whole trip a special experience

Irene planned my first trip to Greece. It's been my dream since I was a kid to visit Greece but when I finally was ready to make it happen the thought of planning this dream trip was too overwhelming to take on alone. That's where Irene came in. I gave her my expectations and my budget and she made my dream come true.

The tours were amazing. I had a mixture of self guided, small group, and private. There was a small hiccup with the meeting time on the first day but it was quickly resolved and we were able to arrive a little late with no problems. I was also impressed at the diversity of the companies we toured with. One in particular stood out to me because she started the company herself and I love that they are willing to use small companies like hers, not just big ones. Everyone was amazing and brought something different to each tour I was on.

The hotels were a wonderful surprise. I didn't give much guidance as far as what hotels/rooms I was looking for. I honestly wasn't looking for anything specific, just comfortable. But Irene more than exceeded my expectations. The hotels were conveniently located, comfortable, the staff were so helpful. The only complaint was the hotel in Avra Rafina Hotel. But that was partly my fault because I ended up booking an early morning flight and Irene had to put me somewhere close to the airport. The staff at Avra Rafina were very rude but having the free shuttle to the airport at 3am made staying there necessary and, again, this was at no fault of Irene's. She did everything right. Honorable mention to the Diapori Suites. AMAZING HOTEL! Seriously, so beautiful and super easy to walk to anything we might have needed in town.

Overall, this was truly the trip of a lifetime and the majority of my positive experience is entirely because of Irene and her amazing planning. I would not have thought to visit the Peloponnese, or the castles and that would have been heartbreaking because the area was truly beautiful getting to drive around those mountains. Thank you for introducing me to the majestic country that is Greece and I can't wait to return for more.

Hotel Reviews

Electra Palace Athens

Athens

Beautiful views, wonderful staff, convenient location. Overall an excellent experience staying at this hotel.

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Diapori Suites Hotel Kardamyli

240 22 Kardamyli, Messinia, Greece

I loved staying here. The location is beautiful and it's within walking distance of anything I needed. The staff were very friendly and I'm very grateful for the amazing experience.

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Avra Hotel Rafina

Rafina, Athens

The free shuttle to the airport at 3am is the main reason I stayed here. In the future I will plan for a later flight so I don't have to stay again. Overall the experience was okay.

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Activity Reviews

Acropolis Afternoon Tour

Athens

There was a small hiccup with the meeting time because of the travel company I used but it was quickly resolved and we were able to arrive a little late to meet our tour guide, Michael. It was a small group tour and I loved it. Michael did an amazing job showing us the Acropolis and we had a wonderful time.

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Private Delphi Day-trip

Athens

We were picked up at our hotel for the drive to Delphi. The drive (I'm so sorry, I forgot our driver's name) was very comfortable both going there and coming back. The driver was friendly and helpful. We were happy to have him get us where we needed to go that day. Georgia was our guide at Delphi and she did an amazing job showing up the museum and explaining many things that I didn't know about the place. Afterwards we walked through the archeological site and the views were amazing. Having a guide was beneficial though. I don't feel like I would have gotten as much out of the visit. After walking a little more by ourselves we met the driver to go to Mer Des Oliviers for lunch. Every one was so kind and welcoming. The food was delicious and it had a great cozy feeling to it. Especially getting to sit outside in the lovely weather. Overall great experience for the whole day.

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Food

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Kalamata private Food Tour

Greece

I 100% recommend Mama's Flavours because we had the best time. She uses all local food and has painstakingly chosen each and every place she took us too. We don't drink so having the ability to adjust our schedule accordingly was appreciated. We ended up spending longer with her than the 4 hours planned but it felt like hardly any time went by. It was like having lunch with a friend. I hope to see her again.

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Food

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Private Mystras Guided Tour

Greece

Dimitris was our tour guide for Mystras Castle. I remember driving up to the town and seeing some ruins way high up on the mountain and thinking "I really hope it isn't that all the way up there." But it was lol. I was quickly relieved though when Dimitris told us that we would be going downhill, not uphill. We took our car to the top to park and made our way down, stopping at the sites a long the way. Alongside the history, which was fascinating, he also had a vast knowledge of the plants in the area and I loved hearing about all the different ones as we walked by them. It was a wonderful experience and I hope to go back when they finish renovating.

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Transport

Hello Amelia, sorry for the delay,

I agree with Jacqueline, on a lot of the aspects of the trip.

All the drivers were very nice and courteous gentleman. The best one I found was some Thanassis. All the hotels were good, except for Naxos, I don’t recommend using this hotel venue for tourist guests. We were not happy with the room, The second bedroom was not to my liking the stairs to the mezzanine were very steep. The ceiling was very low and dangerous also the bed was on the floor.

In the town of Heraklion I would avoid and recommend not using the Airbnb you found us, the accommodations were not very favorable, the one bedroom was okay, but the second was very poor and uncomfortable. I felt like I was sleeping in a coffin.

In summary, all the organization you made of the trip went very smoothly, everything was on time with all the transportation. I love Greece, the people were very kind and helpful. I especially loved Meterora, the hotel was very nice, the staff were amazing and generous with the service. I highly recommend this hotel for future tourists.

You did an amazing job!

The best guide/Driver was Thanasis who is always on time, knowledgeable, patient, very pleasant, and able to rescue us when we are lost. Nothing was ever too much for him. He was the best of all.
The best sites were: Meteora, Epidauros, Corinth, Mycenae. The best islands were: Naxos and Santorini.
The accommodation in Athens was great; the two ladies who managed the place were simply wonderful and did not know what to do to help us.
In Meteora, the Holy Spirit and their Gardenia restaurant had fantastic staff, so helpful and generous, serving us extra deserts and fruits.
The hotel in corfu was very good but one hour away from The Old Corfu. That place was for swimmers and beach lovers; nothing nice in the vicinity and away from everything. A hotel in the Old Corfu, with its mansions, cute streets and stores, gardens and palaces would have been the area to be.
In Naxos, the hotel was well situated, but the bathrooms need a lot of modernizing .
In Crete: two things to comment:
The day trip from Heraklion to Rhethymno only would have been enough. Adding Chania was not a good idea at all, because the day trip lasted 10 hours! The landscape was always the same and not particularly striking. Instead of a whole day to Rethymno and China, we should have gone to the Archeological museum in Knossos (or Heraklion).
The arrangement to stay in an apartment in Heraklion was not good for us. We would have liked a hotel with reception, so we could ask questions to a receptionist, because when we arrived the place was closed. We did not have WIFI so I had to go to a neighbourhood cafe and ask them to phone the owner. Also the breakfast was the worst of our whole trip.
All in all, the trip was fantastic, thanks to the arrangements executed to perfection by Amalia. All the contacts, guides and transportations were coordinated perfectly. She confirmed everyday with the drivers and hotels.
We never felt forgotten as Alicia was following our itinerary everyday.
Thanks to her it was a success!
Thank you , Jacqueline

Activity Reviews

The Acropolis & Ancient Greek Mythology & Museum Tour

Athens

Day road trip to Delphi & Arachova

Greece

Arachova was a real surprise!

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Transport

Day cruise around Santorini

Santorini

Wonderful villages , all whitewashed. A dream.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We had to arrange transportation on The Island of Santorini, to go to Oia, etc

Knossos Palace guided tour

Greece

The guide was very good and knew a lot.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Going to Knossos was left to us. We had to take the bus, by asking local people. Again, it would have been nice to stay at a hotel where we could ask how to go to Knossos from Heraklion.

Transport

We needed a receptionist to make arrangements

Chris did a great job of putting together an “off the beaten path” trip for us. Any questions or concerns were answered promptly. Trips to Meteora,, Zagori villages and our boat day in Corfu were made more special by informative guides who were passionate about their home towns. Our driver, Yannis, was so much more than a driver. He was an informative tour guide who taught us and created immersive experiences. His guidance, information and excellent driving enriched our trip.

Activity Review

Palaiokastritsa Boat Experience

Corfu

Beautiful day with knowledgeable Captain Spiros. We were constantly in awe.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Captain Spiros

Transport

Working with Antonis was fantastic! Our trip to Greece was incredible and exactly what we wanted. This was our first time to Greece and we were celebrating our 30-year anniversary. We had lots of ideas and questions, and Antonis helped us every step of the way. He was very professional, friendly, knowledgeable, responsive, and he truly provided a local's perspective. You just can't get all that from the internet! We ended up going to Athens, Delphi, Meteora, Santorini, Crete, and Rhodes. We're more interested in exploring Greek history, culture, and food, and we're less interested in resorts and beaches. I would highly recommend private tour(s), especially for the Acropolis and Parthenon in Athens. It was so great to have someone who knew how to maneuver around the crowds, get us to "the best spots", and tell us a lot of interesting info. We can't say enough good things about our trip and about Antonis!

Hotel Reviews

O&B Athens Boutique Hotel

Athens

We stayed for 3 nights at the O&B Athens and it was great! Our room was small but very clean and comfortable. The staff were super friendly and the location was ideal. Highly recommend and we would definitely stay here again!

Authenticity & Character

Very cool vibe. Clean, classic decor, minimalist design.

Location

Everything was within walking distance, and yet the O&B was just off a main street and was surprisingly quiet.

Staff

Everyone was super friendly and accommodating, happy to answer questions and offer suggestions.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean and comfortable!

Amalia Hotel Kalambaka

Theopetra, Kalabaka

We stayed at the Amalia Hotel to visit the Monasteries in Meteora. It was very nice! Our room was very clean, comfortable, and quiet. We would definitely stay here again!

Authenticity & Character

Very spacious feel and authentic decor. We loved it.

Location

Very close to the Monasteries

Staff

Staff was friendly and accommodating

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean and comfortable!

Imera Vista Suites

Imerovigli

We absolutely LOVED our stay at the Imera Vista Suites, and Despina was a fantastic host!! Our room was very clean, comfortable, and quiet. Ideal location! Beautiful sunsets and delicious breakfasts. Highly recommend!!

Authenticity & Character

Classic Santorini style! Cliffside villa with white walls and small terrace overlooking the water. Gorgeous!

Location

Located between Fira and Oia, with easy access to both, but away from the crowds

Staff

We can't say enough great things about Despina! She was fabulous!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean and comfortable!

Ambassadors Residence Chania

Chania

The Ambassadors Residence was great! Really cool character - an "Old World" feel with modern conveniences. Location was ideal and we had a view of the lighthouse from our room. Clean, comfortable, and quiet. Highly recommend and we would definitely stay here again!

Authenticity & Character

We loved the "Old World" feel and decor. Our room was very spacious and comfortable.

Location

Location was ideal, we could walk to everything.

Staff

Very friendly and helpful staff.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean and comfortable!

Legacy Gastro Suites

Heraklion

We had a nice stay at the Legacy Gastro Suites. Our room was very clean and comfortable, and the staff were all very friendly. Conveniently located, but unfortunately, downtown Heraklion is noisy. The noise isn't horrible. Ask about the room, or just wear earplugs.

Authenticity & Character

Cool modern vibe with some classic/history decor

Location

Everything was within walking distance

Staff

Very friendly staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean and comfortable

Elakati Luxury Boutique Hotel

Rhodes

We LOVED our stay at the Elakati! Awesome location and staff! Our room was small but very clean, comfortable, and quiet. Easy walk to the Medieval Old Town and the downtown harbor area. Highly recommend and we would definitely stay here again!

Authenticity & Character

Very cool vibe! Nice blend of modern and "Old World" style.

Location

Great location! Near Medieval Old Town and an easy walk to everything else. Located on a nice, quiet street.

Staff

Very friendly and helpful staff!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean and comfortable!

Activity Reviews

Group Tour of Delphi & Meteora (1/2)

Delphi

We really enjoyed our trip to Delphi! We are not really group tour people, but this was very well done, and we are glad we did it. The bus was clean and comfortable. Our guide, George, was very good. We loved learning both sides of Delphi - the historical/factual info as well as the mythology and stories. It was fun!

Quality of Experience

Overall experience was great and everything (what to expect) was easy to understand

Food

Stopped at a great little place for a quick bite to eat

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Driver was excellent. George was an excellent tour guide - friendly, professional, knowledgeable, approachable.

Transport

Clean and comfortable bus

Group Tour of Delphi & Meteora (2/2)

Meteora

We loved our trip to Meteora and glad we made the effort. It was a long day, broken up with a stop in Delphi, but we arrived in good time the night before touring the monasteries. We spent half a day viewing the cliffs and monasteries (beautiful scenery!), and actually toured two of them. It is crowded and we had to wait in lines, but our guide did an excellent job taking us through and providing info along the way. After touring the monasteries, we went for a nice group lunch and then it was about 5 hours back to Athens. It was such a unique experience!

Quality of Experience

Overall we had a great experience. Beautiful scenery and very unique tours/views of the monasteries.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Driver was excellent. Our guide was great - friendly, professional, knowledgeable.

Transport

Bus was very clean and comfortable

Magnificent Athens

Athens

SO glad we did a private tour of Athens! Our guide, Kostas, was great. He knew exactly how to maneuver through the Acropolis, Parthenon, and the Museum - avoided the crowds, took us to the best spots and photo ops, and he gave us lots of info along the way. He was super friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. At times, his English was hard to understand but he was happy to repeat himself or explain things a different way. We would highly recommend Magnificent Athens!

Quality of Experience

Overall we had a great experience! Glad to avoid the crowds and get great info from our guide Kostas.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our driver was excellent. Kostas was a wonderful guide - friendly, professional, knowledgeable.

Transport

Very clean and comfortable!

Catamaran Sunset Cruise

Santorini

The ONLY reason we didn't give 5 stars/amazing rating is because of the weather. It was very windy, so windy that the group didn't swim in 2 of the 3 places that were part of the tour. And the boat was very rocky for most of the trip. However, the boat itself and the staff were wonderful. The food was delicious. We loved touring Santorini from the water. The place where we did go swimming was great. And the sunset was incredible! This would have been an amazing experience if the weather had been better.

Quality of Experience

Unfortunately, it was so windy that we weren't able to fully enjoy the experience. The staff did their best!

Food

Food was delicious!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guides and staff were wonderful!

Transport

Great catamaran! Very clean and comfortable.

The Ultimate Private Food Tour Of Chania Villages

Chania

We LOVED our private food tour with Dimitris. It was truly authentic and didn't feel one bit touristy. We visited family-owned businesses and learned first-hand about past and present ways of producing olive oil, tsikoudia, bread/bakery goods, and cheese. The education and the tasting of the foods was fabulous! It was so special to meet with the people at each of these businesses and hear their stories. We ended the tour with a delicious lunch at a lovely restaurant. Highly recommend this tour!

Quality of Experience

Fantastic and unique experience, we loved it!

Food

The food at each establishment was amazing!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Dimitris was a wonderful guide - friendly, knowledgeable, professional. The staff at each of the businesses were wonderful!

Transport

Very clean and comfortable car

The Palace of Knossos & the City of Heraklion

Heraklion

Our private tour of the Palace of Knossos with Gregoris was FANTASTIC! He was very knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. We learned so much about the history of Knossos as well as the mythology. It was really great! The city of Heraklion itself was not our favorite, glad we only stayed for a day to visit Knossos.

Quality of Experience

We loved our experience learning about the Palace of Knossos

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide Gregoris was the best! We can't say enough good things about him. Highly recommend!

Transport

Driver was excellent, car was very clean and comfortable

The Very Best of Rhodes

Rhodes

We explored the Medieval Old Town and the Rhodes Harbor area on our own, and we loved it. Highly recommend stepping off the beaten path and getting lost in some of the back roads of Old Town. It's easy to find your way out. We took a private tour down to Lindos and we really enjoyed that as well. Lindos was beautiful, interesting, and fun. It was crowded, especially around the Acropolis, but very reasonable. We loved our visit to Rhodes!

Quality of Experience

Overall we had a great experience on Rhodes!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide Mike was very good

Transport

Very clean, safe, and comfortable car

What an outstanding trip!! Every guide, driver, and location was perfect. It was so nice not to plan anything, down to getting from one place to another. The food tour on Santorini was one of my favorites, wine and cheese tasting and then a wonderful meal at Maria’s kitchen. The day cruises were really fun too. Honestly, every day and experience was so memorable I can’t just pick one. Thank you for such an amazing trip!
The people in Greece are so nice, hospitable, and the food was amazing!!!

Activity Reviews

Magnificent Athens

Athens

Learned so much from this your, including the need for Greece to receive their artifacts back from other countries

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

So friendly and made us feel comfortable

Transport

Sailing Yacht Cruise to Rhenia Island & Delos

Mykonos

Such a beautiful cruise. The food was amazing, and the staff were professional, fun and knowledgeable

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Food Tour of Santorini

Santorini

Outstanding!! So much fun and our guide was amazing!!!

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Effie and Antonis were so helpful while we were on our trip. They were readily available to answer questions and help us have the easiest, most enjoyable vacation. Effie worked with us to plan a trip to meet our needs and to be able to see the highlights in each place we visited. She made suggestions that we found to be very helpful. There were people to greet us at each destination that helped us with our luggage and whisked us away from the crowds. The drivers were very informative and drove us safely to each destination.

We probably wouldn't have visited Crete had it not been for Effie and we really enjoyed it! Crete was very relaxing and the countryside was great with all of the olive trees. We loved walking around the cobblestone streets in Chania and visiting shops and restaurants. We found it interesting that the streets would really come to life in the evening as the restaurant owners would put out their tables and chairs. The Malmo Historic Hotel was very comfortable and quaint. We really enjoyed their breakfast out on their terrace. It was centrally located as well. Our tour guide of the city was very informative and easy to converse with. She offered valuable information for the days to come. We also enjoyed our wine tasting tour and tour of cheese factory and olive mill and factory. Yum!

Santorini was our favorite. Our host of our villa at Spitia Tzitzi was amazing. He cooked our breakfast each morning, ensured we were comfortable in our villa, and gave us so much insight into the history of the area along with great suggestions for restaurants. There is no way to describe the breathtaking views we had from our villa. Our favorite "excursion" was the sunset sailing cruise. What a fantastic day. We'd go back again.

Mykonos was a little disappointing, but not because of Effie's or Antonis's efforts. The hotel was terrific and within walking distance of multiple restaurants. Effie arranged a walking tour of the city of Mykonos Town. The guide was terrific. He spoke English very well and offered so much insight into the life and culture there. However, during the time on the island, the wind was more than usual, so our sailing trip was cancelled due to safety concerns. Effie tried to rebook during our stay, but the wind did not cooperate, unfortunately. We had another tour while we were there. The guide did not speak English well although he was very nice. We faced some other challenges that were unusual for that tour. The guide, when we requested, returned us to our hotel. Effie and Antonis made things right for us, to say the least. They went above and beyond to take care of us and apologize for something that had never happened before. They were great.

Athens is a big city, and so much to see! Effie hooked us up with a phenomenal tour guide. She took us to see everything there was to see in Athens. You could tell that she loved the history and wanted to share it! She taught us so much about the history and culture. Fantastic personality and a joy to be with for the day. People in Athens think nothing of walking everywhere. Even though most of the walking was on pretty level ground, except the Acropolis, we were not prepared to walk over 5 miles. We made it and enjoyed everything, but we were tired pups. I enjoyed it all, but almost wish it could have been split into two days somehow. The tour guide offered to help us call in food, but we wanted to go to a restaurant. So, we had to walk some more. Long day. The next day was long as well, but on a bus. We had another terrific tour guide with so much experience! He took us to Epidaurus and Mycenae. There was a lot of time on the bus, but we understood that we wouldn't have been able to see those sites without that bus ride. Fascinating how old the sites are and how many of these sites were discovered. It was an enjoyable day, the bus was comfortable, and the bus driver was a great driver! While in Athens, we stayed at an apartment. The apartment was nice, but one note. All four of us are over 65. The kitchen is on an elevated platform with a 6-8 inch drop. There is nothing on the floor to remind you that there is a drop and the flooring blends in with the rest of the room. ALL of us fell off that platform at least once. Luckily, we were not hurt, but it is an accident waiting to happen.

This is our second trip booked through KimKim. We have recommended them to others. We would use them again should we take another extended trip out of the USA. They really pay attention to detail and are great to work with and help should any question arise (we had plenty!).

Hotel Reviews

Malmo Historic Hotel

Chania

Right in the center of town, so very convenient. Very clean room and hotel. We loved the breakfast out on the terrace!! George, the owner, was very gracious and available. Loved our stay there.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Centrally located

Staff

Very helpful and attentive.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The rooms were spotless!

Spitia Tzitzi

Caldera, Santorini

Cannot say enough great things about this villa and the owner/host. It is amazing! The view is incredible!!! The host, Themis, is a hands-on host. We were fascinated by the history he shared with us and insights into the Greek culture. He made our breakfast each morning which was a treat as he used to be a chef. He was very helpful in suggestions of restaurants and navigating other things in the area. He provided us with his cell phone, which allowed open communication to make our stay enjoyable. The villa was very clean and comfortable. I'd go back in a heartbeat!

Authenticity & Character

How often do you get to stay in a villa that used to be a cave?

Location

Oh! The views were incredible!

Staff

He loves helping his guests have the best time!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Argo Hotel

Mykonos

The staff really go above and beyond to ensure you have a great stay. The rooms were very clean and spacious. They had an unbelievable breakfast bar with everything you could imagine. The pool area was inviting.

Authenticity & Character

This hotel had longevity as a hotel. The original owner, was often there to ensure everything was being handled properly even though she has passed along operations to others. She was delightful!

Location

Close to restaurants and a short bus ride into Mykonos Town.

Staff

They went above and beyond to assist you and make sure your every need was met.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The rooms were super clean and comfy. We loved having the space and sitting areas.

Apartment Kleio

Athens

Our first sight of this apartment made us wonder, but the drivers and tour guides all assured us it was a very safe place to be in town and it was. The entrance in the building needs more lighting and warmth. The apartment was very clean. Some of the furnishings were old, but overall, it was very comfortable. The only real problem we had was that the kitchen was built on a platform with a 6-8" drop. The flooring blended in with the flooring of the whole room, so the drop wasn't easy to see. All of us were over 65 and each of us "fell" off of that floor at least once. Luckily, none of us were hurt, but it is an accident waiting to happen. It needs to be marked somehow. We had difficulty operating the air conditioners and froze the first night. It would be helpful to have maps to the closest restaurants. The breakfast should be tailored a little more for guests with healthy choices.

Authenticity & Character

The furnishings are old and worn.

Location

It was about a mile or so to most of restaurants and shops.

Staff

We never met staff, but they added some things for our breakfast.

Cleanliness & Comfort

It was very clean!

Activity Reviews

Chania Old Town Private Walking Tour with Food & Wines Tastings

Greece

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Cretan Wine and Olive Oil Small-group Experience

Chania

Really enjoyed this tour. It was relaxing and informative.

Quality of Experience

Food

The olive oil!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Knossos Palace Small-group Mythological Tour

Greece

The palace was good to see, but our guide was over kill.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was super nice, but over kill. She should ask what we were interested in. I wanted to explore a little on my own. She tried to bring it to life for us, which I get, but it was too much.

Transport

Free Day in Santorini

Santorini

LOVE SANTORINI!

Quality of Experience

everything!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Everyone was very helpful, especially Themis, host of villa.

Transport

Got us off the ferry and out of crowds quickly.

Santorini Wine Roads Small-group Sunset Tour

Santorini

I think this was my favorite day. The staff were relaxed but helpful in every way. The food was delicious. The feeling of the water was incredible. The sunset couldn't have been better!

Quality of Experience

The food was some of the best we had in Greece!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

They went out of their way to make sure you had a great time!

Transport

Private Walking Tour of Mykonos Town

Mykonos

Our tour guide was fun and informative! He took us all over the city and showed interesting architecture and told wonderful historical stories. He was great.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide was terrific!

Transport

Half-Day Authentic Jeep Adventure Private Tour

Mykonos

The driver did not speak very good English. He smokes heavily and although he didn't smoke in the car, it still smelled. He drove like he was at the races on the straight road areas and then hit brake around curves. Even though I was in the front seat and had taken Dramamine, I still had difficulty with his driving. He told us a tiny bit of information, pulled up and stayed at car so he could smoke and basically said, There it is! We would go on our own to look at object. The wind was horrific that day which didn't help matters any, but that wasn't his fault. He was friendly, but I asked him to take us back to the hotel shortly as it wasn't fun for any of us.

Quality of Experience

everything

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Needs to speak better English. Non smoking. Drive so that passengers don't get jostled around and sick.

Transport

Car was too small for 4 adults

The Acropolis & Athens Old City Private Guided Tour

Athens

We learned so much about the important historical sites! Our guide was fantastic and loves the history and culture of Athens. She made the day because she was so interesting and personable. Too much walking though at one time.

Quality of Experience

The tour guide made the experience special; the extent of walking made it a challenge.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Cannot say enough about the tour guide. She was awesome!

Epidaurus & Mycenae One Day Group Tour from Athens

Greece

There were many historical things to see. It's interesting how these sites were discovered. Our tour guide has experience as an archeologist, so he had many great things to share. The bus ride is long, but if you want to see it, you gotta do it. However, the bus was comfortable and the driver was very safe and a great driver.

Quality of Experience

Food

The setting. The food was pretty good, but nothing stands out and if you asked for anything extra like olive oil or sauce, they charged you extra.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide had so much experience and knowledge! He was great. The driver was super!!

Transport

Talented bus driver!!

My wife and I made up the other half of Cindy's "4 young seniors." I agree with her high praise for Angela and KimKim. Though Cindy pulled the laboring oar in working with Angela to organize the trip, Angela never hesitated to respond to my personal requests, including outstanding recommendations for SCUBA outings, adjustments in our activities, and other touristy questions that we had from time to time during our trip. Outstanding service! I would absolutely work with Angela again on a return trop to Greece.