Kimkim Trip Reviews for Greece

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Everything was top shelf. From the airport to...
Greece | Oct 1 - Oct 13, 2024

Tracy
Tracy W.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Nov 02, 2024
Everything was top shelf. From the airport to the hotel(s) and all the excursions and private tours, everything was awesome! Everyone work together to provide us with a great experience! Read more

Everything was top shelf. From the airport to the hotel(s) and all the excursions and private tours, everything was awesome! Everyone work together to provide us with a great experience!

Hotel Review
Agali Houses
Firostefani 00

Beautiful views from our balcony. Excellent breakfast as well

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Activity Review
The Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Private Guided Tour
The Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Private Guided Tour
Athens

This is a must when in Athens

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Antonis Chatzis

Greece
Greece | Oct 21 - Oct 30, 2024

Kathleen
Kathleen M.
Italy | Reviewed on Nov 01, 2024
Ioannis and Lea have been such great specialists. Very knowledgeable and offers tons of recommendations. Also both have been very patient with all my queries. Overall trip was smooth and very organized! It’s been such a blessing to work with this team! Read more

Ioannis and Lea have been such great specialists. Very knowledgeable and offers tons of recommendations. Also both have been very patient with all my queries. Overall trip was smooth and very organized! It’s been such a blessing to work with this team!

Hotel Reviews
Elia Bettolo Hotel
Chania

Hotel is centrally located to the harbor and all shops and restaurants. The room is clean and quiet even with balcony, you could barely hear any noise from outside. Staff at the reception and restaurant are all courteous and kind, always wearing smiles. Highly recommended!

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Be my Guest Hotel Athens
Athens

Fufu and Maria have been very courteous and welcoming. Always has suggestions and recommendations for us to try. Hotel is tiny but clean and quiet while centrally located at the city centre.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Fufu and Maria gave recommendations as to the places we could visit and enjoy.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Amity Suites
Santorini

Waaahhh, this place is perfect to pause and relax. Christos and Eva have been both extremely warm and friendly! Christos was always helpful, he toured us around, gave us recommendations where to eat, gave us directions where to walk around. He kept us safe althroughout our tour around Santorini, making sure we have the best experience. Hotel was quiet and serene, away from the busy villages. It was kept clean everyday. Foods served were fresh every morning. Overall, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Authenticity & Character
Overlooking the caldera with beautiful sunset view!
Location
Staff
Christos was amazing, was beyond exceptional! He went above and beyond with his service! Very kind and warm. He made sure we are treated as family! Thank you Christos!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean everyday!
Activity Reviews
Day Trip to Elafonisi Beach
Day Trip to Elafonisi Beach
Chania
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Self-Guided Hike From Fira to Oia
Self-Guided Hike From Fira to Oia
Santorini

The best hike ever! It was all worth it with the majestic view of nature, God’s handiwork!

Quality of Experience
Self-guided Chasing the Sunset Activity in Santorini
Self-guided Chasing the Sunset Activity in Santorini
Santorini

It can get crowded but overall a great experience!

Quality of Experience
Self-Guided Day Trip to Santorini's Towns & Villages
Self-Guided Day Trip to Santorini's Towns & Villages
Santorini
Quality of Experience
Ancient Athens Acropolis and Mythology Walk
Ancient Athens Acropolis and Mythology Walk
Athens
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Day Trip to Corinth & Nafplio
Private Day Trip to Corinth & Nafplio
Athens

Apostolos our guide was amazing! Kept us safe althroughout the tour. Very kind and friendly.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Self-Guided Chania Old Town Walk
Self-Guided Chania Old Town Walk
Chania
Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Ioannis Antoniadis
Ioannis
Ioannis Antoniadis
Local specialist in Syros, Greece | Replied on Nov 03, 2024

Thank you so much for this great review! It makes me so happy to know that you had an amazing time in Greece with warm hospitality and engaging guides :)

It was a pleasure working with you and I wish wholeheartedly that you have many more amazing adventures in the future!

Honeymooning in Greece!
Greece | Oct 20 - Oct 26, 2024

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Julia K.
East Brunswick, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 27, 2024
We booked KimKim to go to Greece for our honeymoon and loved it! Our local specialist Chris was very flexible especially when we first started booking with KimKim. We had lots of questions as we tried to navigate the best flow for our trip, and each time he took our ideas and paired it with his recommendations to create a fantastic itinerary! Throughout our trip Chris was very reliable and always provided clarification to any of our questions in a timely manner. Our tour guide in Athens... Read more

We booked KimKim to go to Greece for our honeymoon and loved it! Our local specialist Chris was very flexible especially when we first started booking with KimKim. We had lots of questions as we tried to navigate the best flow for our trip, and each time he took our ideas and paired it with his recommendations to create a fantastic itinerary! Throughout our trip Chris was very reliable and always provided clarification to any of our questions in a timely manner. Our tour guide in Athens (Johanna) and our sommelier in Santorini (Nick) were fantastic additions to our honeymoon as they were friendly, personable, highly knowledgeable guides who clearly love what they do! We couldn’t have asked for a more special honeymoon… from the views in Santorini to the beautiful cruise along the caldera to its spectacular sunsets to the cooking and wine tasting experiences. Five days in Santorini was definitely a great recommendation as it allowed us to get to know the entire island personally. We were also very happy and comfortable with the transportation and living accommodations arranged by KimKim all throughout our stay. We would love to use KimKim for another travel adventure in the future!

Hotel Reviews
NLH Monastiraki
Athens
Authenticity & Character
Location
short walking distance to Monastiraki Square!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Belvedere Suites Santorini
Santorini
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Diamond Caldera Morning Cruise
Diamond Caldera Morning Cruise
Santorini
Quality of Experience
Very laidback experience allowing us to take in the views of the caldera, swim in the Aegean and have a yummy Greek lunch. It was also a beautiful day for our cruise
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Athens Orientation
Athens Orientation
Athens

Amazing tour!! We loved Johanna our tour guide. Very engaging, knowledgeable and friendly. She made us feel very comfortable with asking questions!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Cooking & Tasting Experience
Cooking & Tasting Experience
Santorini

We love cooking so this was definitely a very meaningful highlight of our trip! Chef Chris was fantastic. He was very personable and passionate about Mediterranean cuisine. He gave us very clear instructions during the cooking process and even handed out recipe cards at the end of the tour which we appreciated! The opportunity to enjoy the whole lunch with gorgeous views atop the restaurant was an added bonus to the experience! Perfect group size too, allowed for a more personalized experience.

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Local specialist: Chris Gravas
Chris
Chris Gravas
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Oct 28, 2024
Dear Julia & Brandon, I thank you very much for your beautiful words and feedback provided for all the services offered during your trip. I am very happy that you enjoyed a flawless, wonderful honeymoon in a season with perfect weather and fewer people on the island! I am also happy that Johanna and Nick were friendly and provided a personal touch to your experiences, and I will definitely share your feedback with them as well. I wish you a beautiful fall season leading up to family... Read more

Dear Julia & Brandon,

I thank you very much for your beautiful words and feedback provided for all the services offered during your trip. I am very happy that you enjoyed a flawless, wonderful honeymoon in a season with perfect weather and fewer people on the island! I am also happy that Johanna and Nick were friendly and provided a personal touch to your experiences, and I will definitely share your feedback with them as well.

I wish you a beautiful fall season leading up to family holidays ahead, and all the best for your future life together, with love, health, and happiness!

My warmest regards,
Chris

For the love of Greece
Greece | Sep 15 - Sep 26, 2024

Kelly
Kelly M.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 24, 2024
12 days in Crete. Time well spent from the mountain tops from hiking to the relaxing beach days and a bit of the city life. I left the planning to Sienna and Lea from KimKim! I let them know my interests and must dos. They did not disappoint! From the pickups to excursions that were planned for me, I have no words for the people and their knowledge, hospitality and love for their country and profession was remarkable. Hand chosen hotels were in great locations. My favourite was in Chania,... Read more

12 days in Crete. Time well spent from the mountain tops from hiking to the relaxing beach days and a bit of the city life. I left the planning to Sienna and Lea from KimKim! I let them know my interests and must dos. They did not disappoint! From the pickups to excursions that were planned for me, I have no words for the people and their knowledge, hospitality and love for their country and profession was remarkable. Hand chosen hotels were in great locations. My favourite was in Chania, Mirabile luxury suites, the host and staff always willing to give suggestions on where to eat and best places for site seeing.
So many memories but if I had to choose, my favourite was hiking to Preveli beach with my tour guide George. Highly recommend having him guide you on any hike.

Hotel Review
Aquila Atlantis Hotel
Heraklion – Crete

Right in the heart of the city. Perfect location. Balcony view of the Rocca mare fortress.

Authenticity & Character
Modern rooms
Location
Location to shops and restaurants
Staff
Friendly and eager to help with questions
Cleanliness & Comfort
Parking maybe an issue
Local specialist: Siena Mueller
Siena
Siena Mueller
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Oct 25, 2024

Kelly, I’m so happy we were able to plan and execute a wonderful, worry-free, birthday trip for you! Customizing your trip plan to your interests was truly a delight, as we share a love for Crete! I hope we can work together again in the future! From mountain hikes to sunny beach days and the vibrant energy of the island, it sounds like you enjoyed all the magic Crete has to offer. Thank you for trusting us with this special trip! 🇬🇷🫶

The whole trip was excellent, Crete is a beau...
Greece | Oct 13 - Oct 20, 2024

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Dianne V.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 23, 2024
The whole trip was excellent, Crete is a beautiful island. We excursions that were booked for us were great. The tour of seven villages ended being a private tour for the four of us and our driver/guide Nikos was excellent. We quite enjoyed the Trip Imbros Gorge, an amazing place to walk. It was unfortunate that our trip to the Samaria Gorge was cancelled but greatly appreciated Lea’s prompt notification of this and the alternatives she provided to us. All and all the trip was great as... Read more

The whole trip was excellent, Crete is a beautiful island. We excursions that were booked for us were great. The tour of seven villages ended being a private tour for the four of us and our driver/guide Nikos was excellent. We quite enjoyed the Trip Imbros Gorge, an amazing place to walk. It was unfortunate that our trip to the Samaria Gorge was cancelled but greatly appreciated Lea’s prompt notification of this and the alternatives she provided to us. All and all the trip was great as was KimKim’s help.

Hotel Reviews
Samaria Hotel
Chania Town

Lovely hotel, excellent staff and fantastic location.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy to walk to everything
Staff
Very helpful and welcoming.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Olive Green
Heraklion
Authenticity & Character
Location
Great location to see the sites.
Staff
Very helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Self-Guided Chania Old Town Walk
Self-Guided Chania Old Town Walk
Chania

Chania is a lovely city with all its quaint alleyways and streets.

Quality of Experience
Day Trip to Apokoronas Villages
Day Trip to Apokoronas Villages
Chania

It was a very interesting excursion where we learned about the local way of producing olive oil, Raki etc. The countryside was beautiful which we would not have seen if we had not gone on the excursion.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our driver/guide Niko’s was excellent.
Transport
Imbros Gorge Hike
Imbros Gorge Hike
Chania
Local specialist: Siena Mueller
Siena
Siena Mueller
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Oct 24, 2024

Dianne, thank you for your lovely feedback! I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed your time in Crete, especially the village tour with Nikos, your walk through Imbros Gorge, and your hotel accommodations. Lea and I loved helping to plan and book your trip, and I hope we can assist you in the future with a return visit to hike the Samaria Gorge! 🙌🇬🇷

Greece October 2024
Greece | Oct 1 - Oct 13, 2024

Terri
Terri B.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 22, 2024
We created beautiful memories in Greece due to the hard work and organization of our loyal and dedicated people at Kim Kim. Not just planning our day to day activities, but providing transportation by private car, airplane or ferry to these activities or islands were taken care of. Our responsibilities just included having fun . Antonis of Kim Kim booked the most beautiful and accommodating hotels for us in Athens, Naxos and Santorini. Each hotel, was walking distance to restaurants and... Read more

We created beautiful memories in Greece due to the hard work and organization of our loyal and dedicated people at Kim Kim. Not just planning our day to day activities, but providing transportation by private car, airplane or ferry to these activities or islands were taken care of. Our responsibilities just included having fun . Antonis of Kim Kim booked the most beautiful and accommodating hotels for us in Athens, Naxos and Santorini. Each hotel, was walking distance to restaurants and shopping. We were updated everyday about the day's agenda and who would be meeting us at our hotel to bring us to various activities. Any questions or concerns that we may have come across, was just a call away via What's App. We are forever grateful to the care and attention used to plan our trip, because you truly created a dream trip for the 4 of us. Greece is too beautiful and amazing to risk missing out on what the country offers. We were in great hands, and we wholeheartedly credit Kim Kim and Antonis for that. Thank you and see you soon!

Hotel Reviews
Oniro City
Athens

Great location and delicious breakfast.

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Naxos Island hotel
Naxos

Great breakfast and very nice staff

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Agali Houses
Firostefani 00

The absolute most beautiful hotel that I ever stayed in.

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Elia Ermou Athens Hotel
Athens

Great location

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Traditional Naxian Small-Group Cooking Class on a family-run Tavern
Traditional Naxian Small-Group Cooking Class on a family-run Tavern
Naxos

So fun and informative. The hosts were amazing

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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The Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Private Guided Tour
The Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Private Guided Tour
Athens

I learned so much.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Small-group Treasures of Naxos Tour
Small-group Treasures of Naxos Tour
Naxos
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Private Santorini Cultural Highlights Guided Tour
Private Santorini Cultural Highlights Guided Tour
Santorini
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Private Guided Athens Food Tour
Private Guided Athens Food Tour
Athens
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Santorini Caldera Small-group Sunset Cruise with BBQ on board and Open Bar
Santorini Caldera Small-group Sunset Cruise with BBQ on board and Open Bar
Santorini
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Local specialist: Antonis Chatzis

Spectacular adventure
Greece | Oct 2 - Oct 12, 2024

Ruth
Ruth W.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Oct 21, 2024
I really enjoyed our tour to Acropolis and Parthenon. Our tour guide Katarina was very informative, knowledgeable. The food tour was delicious! That was a great start to our trip.
Meeting Thanos for coffee made us feel welcomed. His thoughtfulness provided us with confidence to enjoy this adventure.
My favorite place was Mykonos! I had so much fun exploring the labyrinth town, the famous beautiful windmills, and a few beaches! The day cruise to the archaeological site at Delos and...
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I really enjoyed our tour to Acropolis and Parthenon. Our tour guide Katarina was very informative, knowledgeable. The food tour was delicious! That was a great start to our trip.
Meeting Thanos for coffee made us feel welcomed. His thoughtfulness provided us with confidence to enjoy this adventure.
My favorite place was Mykonos! I had so much fun exploring the labyrinth town, the famous beautiful windmills, and a few beaches! The day cruise to the archaeological site at Delos and learning about the birthplace of the twin gods Apollo an Artemis the Sun and the moon was inspiring.
I’m not one to jump into the waters, but am so happy that I had the chance to swim in the warm, turquoise blue waters! Just amazing!
Santorini was amazing place to explore, the beautiful white buildings setting along the side of the steep hillside are a site to see in both day and night! The red, and black beaches are beautiful, and the food, sunsets and drinks are refreshing.
The bus tour was nice, but the tour guide voice was a bit high, hard to listen to. I enjoyed the lunch that was provided and touring their wine cellar was a nice touch.
I would recommend KimKim 100%. And if I ever have another chance to go exploring again I will coordinate the trip through you!

Hotel Reviews
18 Micon Street Athens
Athens

It’s a quaint place, I enjoyed the lobby area for breakfast, which was always tasty. It was a good spot, walking distance to everything we wanted to explore.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful building
Location
Near by the town square, and the monorail.
Staff
Very friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Love the wood floors, the room was nice.
Ilio Maris Hotel
Mikonos

I loved the pool. The location was nice, just a walk away to town, even though the walk was on the road, and down a hill.. but the hotel was nice. We would have liked a better view instead of a parking lot, a palm tree and over looking the bar tender.

Authenticity & Character
Nice area, over looking the town, the windmills and of course the sea
Location
Near town
Staff
Always helpful, and very friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything, the pool area, the lobby, and our room.
Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites
Firostefani, Santorini

This room was the most spacious, with a big living area with three extra twin size beds, and a king size room, two bathrooms and a private searing area to our room was nice. The balcony wasn’t so “private” it should be called personal instead, as people can see us and we can see them.

Authenticity & Character
A cute place
Location
Just easy to get to and easy walk to the restaurants and shops.
Staff
Friendly, but at the end I asked multiple times about help with our luggage up the stairs, we didn’t get help lugging our heavy luggage up.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean
Local specialist: Thanos Nikopoulos

Great Trip and largely hassle free planning
Greece | Sep 28 - Oct 5, 2024

Jon
Jon F.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Oct 21, 2024
Some issues with time zones, pricing, and feedback prevent me from giving this 5-stars. However, I would definitely use Kimkim again. The trip was fantastic and largely hassle free. The local guides were particularly good, especially for the olive tasting and the trips to Sparta and the fortresses in the southwest. Everyone was on time, everyone was reliable. The hotels were good and as advertised. It was the easiest personalized trip I’ve ever had, and one of the best trips in my... Read more

Some issues with time zones, pricing, and feedback prevent me from giving this 5-stars. However, I would definitely use Kimkim again. The trip was fantastic and largely hassle free.

The local guides were particularly good, especially for the olive tasting and the trips to Sparta and the fortresses in the southwest. Everyone was on time, everyone was reliable. The hotels were good and as advertised. It was the easiest personalized trip I’ve ever had, and one of the best trips in my life.

Hotel Reviews
The Social Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
Athens

Small rooms and almost no amenities, but it was clean, well-run, and in a great location.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Belvedere Hotel Kalamata
Kalamata, Messinia
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Delphi & Meteora Day Trip with Dinner
Private Delphi & Meteora Day Trip with Dinner
Athens
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Car was damaged, causing travel to me much louder in the car than it should have been.
Culinary Walk, Olive Oil Tasting & Lunch
Culinary Walk, Olive Oil Tasting & Lunch
Kalamata

The guide was fantastic, the food was great, and it was easy for the family (13-year old twins) to have fun with it.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Private Transfer & Self-Guided Trip to Ancient Olympia
Private Transfer & Self-Guided Trip to Ancient Olympia
Greece

The trip was great, but really it was the local driver/guide who made this special.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Private Transfer & Self-Guided Visits to Pylos & Methoni Castles
Private Transfer & Self-Guided Visits to Pylos & Methoni Castles
Greece

The trip was great, but really it was the local driver/guide who made this special. Thank you, Lia!

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Local specialist: Gustavo Camperos
Gustavo
Gustavo Camperos
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Oct 25, 2024

Hello Jon!

I want to thank you for your sincerity in the things that we can improve upon, while still having a wonderful time. We will use your feedback for our continuous improvement and deliver an even better experience in a future opportunity.

Thank you so much for sharing your pictures, you have a beautiful family.

Until the next adventure!

The trip and the organization of the trip was...AMAZING
Greece | Oct 1 - Oct 10, 2024

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Rebecca S.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Oct 21, 2024
The trip and the organization of the trip was perfect. Starting with the pick up in Athens to the Plaka Hotel (the staff was great and helpful). Faye, our guide to the Acropolis and Museum was outstanding. Fun and personable, extremely knowledgeable and listened to us when we needed to take a few breaks. Would recommend her to everyone. Great dining at the rooftop restaurant at the Plaka hotel as well! The people in Athens were very open to sharing information and very kind. The trip to... Read more

The trip and the organization of the trip was perfect. Starting with the pick up in Athens to the Plaka Hotel (the staff was great and helpful). Faye, our guide to the Acropolis and Museum was outstanding. Fun and personable, extremely knowledgeable and listened to us when we needed to take a few breaks. Would recommend her to everyone. Great dining at the rooftop restaurant at the Plaka hotel as well! The people in Athens were very open to sharing information and very kind. The trip to Naxos was great, boat ride was easy and fun! The driver was great and the Ippokampos hotel was lovely, rooms were very clean, they accommodated us since we arrived early. Aumetria, Ervis,V and LinLin all went out of their way to make sure we had what we needed and to educate us on loval lore, the women who cleaned our rooms every day was also amazing but did not catch her name. Katia was our tour guide who loved sharing the local customs and knowledge of all thing Naxos and how they tie into the other islands. Very amazing day and would recommend Katia to everyone! Loved the food to table experiences during the entire trip! Next was Santorini. Again, transportation arrangements were spot on! While there were alot of stairs it was good exercise for us, just took us a little longer 😁. The accommodations were beautiful and relaxing. Met great people at the hotel who will be long distance friends. Chris who manned the pool bar was outstanding, fun, kind, energetic and shared his island knowledge with us. The wine tour with Elsa was fun, relaxing and entertaining. Great tour and another amazing guide who shared her knowledge and love of the local wine industry. The Vanilla Restaurant also was a great place to dine with excellent food. This trip was truly amazing and the detail that you all put into the itinerary before our trip and during our trip was priceless to me. I didn’t have to plan or worry about a thing (which is my job when I am working! So I have some understanding of what goes into your detailed planning). This detail may be more than you were looking for and I just wanted to thank you and make sure you know you and the whole team is appreciated! I have passed on your name to a few of my colleagues who will be planning trips in the future to Greece and Italy.

Hotel Reviews
Plaka Hotel Athens
Athens

Amazing staff, comfy rooms, excellent rooftop restaurant with spectacular view.

Authenticity & Character
Comfy like home!
Location
Centrally located and walkable to many sites.
Staff
Kind and knowledgeable
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean rooms and all bathroom accessories that you would need.
Ippokampos Beachfront Hotel
Naxos

Charming rooms. Friendly and helpful staff that share their love of the island.

Authenticity & Character
Crisp white buildings and rooms with modern touches. Quaint door colors and shutters with families and neighbors chatting with each other and were kind enough to teach us a few words so we could greet people with a hello in their language!
Location
Centrally located, easy walk to shops and restaurants. Can walk right outside to the beach and swim in the Aegean Sea.
Staff
Friendly, super efficient, kind staff that makes you feel like you have no worry in the world! They were priceless!!!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean, comfortable, modern and charming all rolled into one and from the rooms to the restaurant to the lounge chais on the beach!
Agali Houses
Firostefani 00

Beautiful rooms. Modern vibe with the crisp white and light wood accents. Breakfast in the morning was delicious, pool was amazing and Chris at the poolside bar was fun, kind and always made sure we had what we needed! 120 stairs will help keep you in shape! Take your time and enjoy the view on your way up and on your way down as it is amazing!

Authenticity & Character
Blended in with the white outside of all the buildings and the bright blue domes and colorful doors and shutters. What you see in pictures is what you see in real life!
Location
Quiet and located near shopping and a taxi ride to wherever you wanted to go and if you enjoy walking or hiking, this is a great place to be!
Staff
From registration to the brothers yhat carried our luggage up and down to and from our rooms to breakfast and poolside everyone was happy, smiling, shaing their culture to give us the best experience! Well done!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean, comfortable rooms, entire area including breakfast area and pool all well kept even with all the people traffic!
Activity Reviews
Private Acropolis Hill & Museum Tour
Private Acropolis Hill & Museum Tour
Athens

Faye was amazing and her knowledge and love of Greece that she shared with us made our experience truly amazing. Would recommend her to everyone!

Quality of Experience
Again, Faye made this a learning experience that rivals a semester of college!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Faye! Fun, friendly, knowledgeable, kind and listened to us when we needed to take a break! Faye is priceless!
Transport
We walked so helped keep us healthy!
Food & Culture tour in Naxos town
Food & Culture tour in Naxos town
Naxos

Katia is an amazing ambassador for Naxos. Her love os the island, the people and local businesses that are her neighbors was palpable during our tour. It felt like we were walking the neighborhoods visiting friends and stopping for a bite to eat or a cup of coffee as we winded our way through history. I highly recommend Katia to guide you through life and history in a fun and friendly way!

Quality of Experience
Each shop and restaurant we visited shared with us their history and wares. Nothing better than walking into a local place of business and getting recommendations from locals to take home with you. Friendly, cast of characters and truly love what they do!
Food
Everything! Greek scrambled eggs, olives and olive oil, local wine, local cheeses, Naxos potatoes, spanakopita , tiropitakia with local honey, greek salad and the list goes on.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Again, Katia is the best, we walked for the tour!
Transport
Santorini Highlights & Akrotiri
Santorini Highlights & Akrotiri
Santorini

The tour with Elsa was great. Learning about how advanced a “buried” city was is truly amazing and humbling at the same time. Leaning about the different areas was interesting and the way the circular close to the ground grape vines is very inventive and shows the tenacity and resilience of the people od Santorini.

Quality of Experience
The advanced nature of the buried city!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Their genuine nature and love of their country.
Transport
Getting to and from was comfortable and easy. And driver was great!
Local specialist: Chris Leontopoulos

Mariliza planned the perfect trip for us and ...
Greece | Oct 11 - Oct 19, 2024

Erica
Erica S.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 20, 2024
Mariliza planned the perfect trip for us and made the entire process (from planning to arrival through departure) absolutely seamless! We had the same drivers helping us with pickup/drop off and it was so nice to not think at all about calling taxis or Ubers. Each of the tours felt like ones we would have chosen ourselves but without having to do all the research to make sure they were well reviewed and up to our standards. We had a great balance of guided tours/learning about local culture... Read more

Mariliza planned the perfect trip for us and made the entire process (from planning to arrival through departure) absolutely seamless! We had the same drivers helping us with pickup/drop off and it was so nice to not think at all about calling taxis or Ubers. Each of the tours felt like ones we would have chosen ourselves but without having to do all the research to make sure they were well reviewed and up to our standards. We had a great balance of guided tours/learning about local culture and relaxation/free time. During the trip Mariliza was so helpful with adjusting times if we wanted to leave a little earlier or later for activities. This was our first time leaving our trip planning up to a travel agent and we would absolutely do it again. We had a great trip - thank you so much!

Hotel Reviews
Athens Capital Center Hotel-MGallery Collection
Athens

This hotel is great value, 5 star service and amenities but much lower nightly rate than some other nearby hotels

Authenticity & Character
Tasteful decor and clean, very modern
Location
Walkable to everything, awesome rooftop
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cove Paros
Paros
Authenticity & Character
Location
Very walkable to Naoussa
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Antiparos & boat tour around coast line of Despotiko
Antiparos & boat tour around coast line of Despotiko
Paros

This was such a great tour - our guide, Nicole, was so knowledgeable and it was great to have the driver so we could see so much more of the island in a short time

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
It was so easy being able to just stay in the van while on the ferry!!
Paros Highlights Tour
Paros Highlights Tour
Paros

We didnt know this was the same tour/agency as our Antiparos/boat tours but were so pleased to learn it was the same driver and tour guide! Nicole and Athanassios were great company, very knowledgeable, provided bottles of water, and because we were the only ones on the tour, took a stop to find some fun snacks and dropped us off at their recommendation for lunch, rather than returning to our hotel!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Mariliza Chatzelli
Mariliza
Mariliza Chatzelli
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Oct 21, 2024

Thank you, Erica!
It was such a pleasure working with you and designing your trip to Greece!
I hope I will welcome you again to our wonderful country!
Until then...take care!
Best regards Mariliza/AFEA TEAM

Trip was well paced, interesting and enjoyabl...
Greece | Oct 13 - Oct 19, 2024

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Susan H.
Rancho San Diego, CA | Reviewed on Oct 20, 2024

Trip was well paced, interesting and enjoyable.

Local specialist: Rebecca Skevaki
Rebecca
Rebecca Skevaki
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Oct 24, 2024

Dear  Susan,
Thank you so much for your 5-star review and your kind words !
I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed everything and that we met your expectations.
As there are still so many places for you to experience, I am looking forward to working with you again in the future and welcoming you back to Greece soon !
Until then, take care !
Rebecca and the GrecianLux Team

Beautiful Beach on Naxos Island
Greece | Oct 1 - Oct 10, 2024

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Sandra K.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 19, 2024
we toured the Parthenon/Acropolis with Faye in Athens and she was great!
enjoyed culture and food tour on Naxos Island with Katia.
In Santorini, the katamaran sunset cruise was amazing with Yanni, Yanna and Panos, our crew. food was delicious, sites and swimming in the Agean Sea was so delightful.
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we toured the Parthenon/Acropolis with Faye in Athens and she was great!
enjoyed culture and food tour on Naxos Island with Katia.
In Santorini, the katamaran sunset cruise was amazing with Yanni, Yanna and Panos, our crew. food was delicious, sites and swimming in the Agean Sea was so delightful.

Hotel Reviews
Plaka Hotel Athens
Athens

Immaculate room with balcony. Very comfortable, felt like home. Included a delicious breakfast. Rooftop bar and restaurant with views of the Parthenon. Had one of the best meals of my trip at this restaurant.

Authenticity & Character
The way the room was decorated. It didn't feel like a motel room but like you were staying at a friend's house. very warm feeling and inviting
Location
There were shops and restaurants where the hotel was located and within walking distance to the Parthenon.
Staff
everyone at the hotel provided excellent service
Cleanliness & Comfort
beds were comfy, bathroom updated and impressed by the cleaniness
Ippokampos Beachfront Hotel
Naxos

Our room had a patio overlooking the beach and Mediterranean Sea. Room was very clean and fresh. Ate breakfast (included) outside everyday right on the beach and by the water. Food was delicious.

Authenticity & Character
The architecture of the bldg and the rooms were so bright and sunny. loved sitting on the balcony and watching the sunset.
Location
great location right on the beach, shops and restaurants within walking distance.
Staff
The staff at hotel and restaurant were exceptional!
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room was immaculate and beds so comfy. I'm missing Naxos Island already
Agali Houses
Firostefani 00

The room was so modern and beautiful and had a large patio overlooking the other islands and caldera. The hotel/rooms were built on the side of the cliff so there were many steps. The pool had a beautiful view and there was a bar where you could also order lunch type meals. Food/drinks were great and Chris, the bartender, provided excellent service. Breakfast was also included and very good.

Authenticity & Character
The amazing view and sunsets
Location
at the top of the cliff, there were many nice restaurants and shops. The steps from our room to the top of the cliff were many and difficult for us due to our age. If you took your time and rested when needed, it was manageable and worth staying there.
Staff
The staff was so accomodating and, thankfully, carried our suitcases down to our room and up the steps when leaving.
Cleanliness & Comfort
everything was spotless. Bed was very comfortable.
Activity Review
Private Acropolis Hill & Museum Tour
Private Acropolis Hill & Museum Tour
Athens

a lot of steps but worth it. tour guide was very informative and fun. Enjoyed the Acropolis Museum and all the stories about the Gods and Goddesses.

Quality of Experience
faye, the tour guide, took more time than alloted to finish the tour. We appreciated that!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
guide was great
Transport
no transport... we walked from the hotel
Local specialist: Chris Leontopoulos

Incredible trip to Greece
Greece | Oct 3 - Oct 15, 2024

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Susan C.
North Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Oct 18, 2024
Antonis was incredible in setting up our trip. We had a lot of specific requests that he handled perfectly. He was also very responsive - even after the trip began. We loved the different hotels that we stayed in and our drivers were always prompt and courteous, especially Mr. Dimitris Papadogiannis and Mr. Andreas Chatzisymeon.
Our private tour guide in Athens, Mrs. Zakia Koutsogianni , was wonderful as well. We had a fabulous walking tour fo Plaka and the Acropolis. She was very...
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Antonis was incredible in setting up our trip. We had a lot of specific requests that he handled perfectly. He was also very responsive - even after the trip began. We loved the different hotels that we stayed in and our drivers were always prompt and courteous, especially Mr. Dimitris Papadogiannis and Mr. Andreas Chatzisymeon.
Our private tour guide in Athens, Mrs. Zakia Koutsogianni , was wonderful as well. We had a fabulous walking tour fo Plaka and the Acropolis. She was very thorough and knows all the details of Greek history and had a fun way of presenting it to us.
All in all a fabulous trip that went very smoothly thanks to the hard upfront work of Antonis.
Will definitely use KimKim again and if we go back to Greece, will request Antonis!

Hotel Reviews
Olive Green
Heraklion

Loved this hotel. Clean and quiet and lovely, courteous staff. Would definitely stay here again.

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Location
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Belmondo Hotel & Suites
Chania

Loved this hotel. Was in a great location and we had a nice balcony that looked over the shopping area of Chania (which was fun) AND it was super quiet.

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Location
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Elia Ermou Athens Hotel
Athens

Loved this hotel and the view from the restaurant was the Acropolis in the background! The staff was amazing and courteous. The rooms were very spacious and clean and the breakfast was an incredible spread of pastries, eggs, fruit, cereals, yogurt, etc. The location was also very central to everything we wanted around Plaka. Would definitely stay here again.

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Location
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Amfitriti Palazzo Design Hotel
Nafplio

Loved this quaint hotel on the top of the mountain. The view from our room was looking out over Nafplio and the water. Absolutely stunning. The staff was so courteous and helpful and the breakfast was delicious with homemade breads, eggs, fruit and yogurt. We loved the location and loved exploring Nafplio and swimming in the sea. It may be a difficult hotel to stay in for someone with mobility issues as there are a lot of stairs. We would definitely stay here again. Loved it!

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Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
The 7 villages of Apokoronas
The 7 villages of Apokoronas
Chania

This was a nice tour of the 7 villages. It was informative and the guide was knowledgeable about local customs. We enjoyed seeing the ruins and the old church in the cave. I wish I had known that there is a lot of time in the van and that we would be stopping to eat 4 times ( coffee, bread sampling, cheese sampling and lunch) . The tour lasted about 7 hours.

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Food
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Walking Tour of Acropolis and Plaka
Walking Tour of Acropolis and Plaka
Athens

Ms Zakia was incredible! She knows Greek history so well. She had a fun way of incorporating the old and the new history and had a delightful personality. We learned so much about the Acropolis and loved walking through the back streets and maneuvering through crowds. I would definitely recommend taking a tour with her!

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Local specialist: Antonis Alexandrou

TRIP OF A LIFETIME
Greece | Oct 1 - Oct 10, 2024

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Kathleen T.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 17, 2024
The entire trip was perfect! Well planned out along with all very knowledgeable guides. I cant really pinpoint one thing that stood out, but if there was one thing i would have to say Santorini was my favorite (other than the steps)! But then i think 🤔 maybe it was Naxos, very relaxing & i loved the farm to table meal or maybe it was Athens, the history (wish we could of had one more day there)! Like i said , LOVED the entire trip! It was a trip of a lifetime!❤️ Read more

The entire trip was perfect! Well planned out along with all very knowledgeable guides. I cant really pinpoint one thing that stood out, but if there was one thing i would have to say Santorini was my favorite (other than the steps)! But then i think 🤔 maybe it was Naxos, very relaxing & i loved the farm to table meal or maybe it was Athens, the history (wish we could of had one more day there)! Like i said , LOVED the entire trip! It was a trip of a lifetime!❤️

Activity Reviews
Private Acropolis Hill & Museum Tour
Private Acropolis Hill & Museum Tour
Athens

Loved the tour…our guide was fabulous and patient!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Food & Culture tour in Naxos town
Food & Culture tour in Naxos town
Naxos

I was so personal and our guide was very helpful and knowledgeable! Loved every second!

Quality of Experience
Individual attention to detail!
Food
It was a variety of farm to table food and the attention to detail and the restaurant staff was amazing
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knowledge
Transport
Premium Sunset Catamaran Cruise in the Caldera lagoon
Premium Sunset Catamaran Cruise in the Caldera lagoon
Santorini

The crew was very attentive and answered any questions or concerns

Quality of Experience
The length of the cruise along with dinner was well worth it
Food
Amazing and such a variety
Guides, Drivers and Staff
They were attentive and friendly
Transport
The transport was on time and curious
Santorini Highlights & Akrotiri
Santorini Highlights & Akrotiri
Santorini

Loved the hotel and staff! The only suggestion i would make is there are a lot of steps going up & down not a lot of handrails…might want ti check on ages and disabilities ! Lived the pool and rooms

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
All of our guides were fantastic
Transport
They were on time and courteous
Local specialist: Chris Leontopoulos

We had the time of our life! Our guide in San...
Greece | Sep 29 - Oct 9, 2024

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Stephanie C.
Houston, TX | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2024
We had the time of our life! Our guide in Santorini was incredibly knowledgeable and absolutely amazing! I wish I had her with us through out the trip and remembered her name. I learned so much from her! She knew every historical, agricultural, economic, etc fact you could ever imagine! I later shared the facts on our Sunset Cruise and everyone had so many questions… like I was the guide. Lol. Our private driver pickups was such a perk we weren’t used to having.
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We had the time of our life! Our guide in Santorini was incredibly knowledgeable and absolutely amazing! I wish I had her with us through out the trip and remembered her name. I learned so much from her! She knew every historical, agricultural, economic, etc fact you could ever imagine! I later shared the facts on our Sunset Cruise and everyone had so many questions… like I was the guide. Lol. Our private driver pickups was such a perk we weren’t used to having.
We had an amazing time and if were to return would stay in Santorini the entire time and do day adventures from there. There’s so much to see there! We did change our Catamaran sail to an afternoon option to see the sunset. It was a last minute decision & the driver etc just wasn’t the same. Our mistake though!
We found an incredible 20th anniversary ring at Poniros, recommended by the clerk/concierge at Perla hotel . It is stunning!! Absolutely perfect! Thank you KimKim we can’t wait to use you for France & Thailand next! 😘😘😘

Hotel Reviews
The George Hotel
Mykonos
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kasimatis by La Perla
Santorini

Thank you to everyone who made our adventure there amazing! To our hotel concierge & staff we appreciate everything you did! Especially our adventure to Poniros as a recommendation for the best jewelry shopping! My ring is stunning & one of a kind!

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Santana Luxury Suites Naxos
Naxos

The staff was lovely! Not the same as the others. Bed uncomfy and we missed cold potable water at our beck and call/room service or even room phones to ask questions. The island was beautiful.. just alot more laid back. We did our souvenir shopping here because the island/city areas economy was a lot less luxurious & even busy! Which was a nice change but we missed a couple little things. Comforts & Water 💧.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
NLH Monastiraki
Athens

I wish we actually got to sleep & enjoy this location but we stayed up, curled in bed & ordered Vietnamese food because we were exhausted & knew our flights, leaving hotel in Athens, were at 2am. Longgg ride home in a really cozy plane!

Authenticity & Character
The balcony was awesome!!
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Athens Manor Houses
Athens

I wish we spent a little more time here!!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Mid city center, Acropolis in walking distance and view, food, people, restaurants amazing!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Private Off-the-Beaten-Path Villages & Countryside Excursion
Private Off-the-Beaten-Path Villages & Countryside Excursion
Santorini

Our absolute favorite! Our guide, I wish i knew her name so i could recommend her, was extremely knowledgeable about all details, history, architecture, agriculture, wine & it’s history of being the “oldest vines known” because of the lack of soil in Santorini and the roots growing in the constantly spongey/damp pumice stone of the lava landscape.. every little bit of information we soaked it up! I wish I had her with us our entire trip! She took great pictures for us & others. So incredibly kind and if we had the chance would have made lifelong friends! I’d love her name and to find her on Facebook etc!!

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Transport
Local specialist: Siena Mueller
Siena
Siena Mueller
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Oct 17, 2024

Thank you so much for sharing this incredible feedback, Stephanie! 🤩 I’m so happy to hear you had a fantastic experience in Santorini, and that your guide, Agatha, made such a memorable impression! I’m not surprised you became the “unofficial guide” on your sunset cruise afterward—love it! The 20th-anniversary ring sounds stunning, and what a special find to bring home! When you’re ready to explore France and Thailand, we’ll be here to make those journeys just as magical. Thanks again for choosing Kimkim, and happy travels until next time! 🫶

Every element of our trip, from the drivers w...
Greece | Oct 3 - Oct 14, 2024

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Tamara B.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2024
Every element of our trip, from the drivers who collected us to the various tours, was amazing. On time, very informative, fun. Read more

Every element of our trip, from the drivers who collected us to the various tours, was amazing. On time, very informative, fun.

Hotel Reviews
Urban Stripes Athens
Koukaki, Athens

Very nice, comfortable and chic hotel.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
V Hotel Delphi
Delphi

The hotel was no frills, basic and clean.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Divani Hotel Meteora
Kalampaka
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Naxian Collection
Naxos-Greece

The hotel is nice but next to the airport - when a plane has recently landed you smell jet exhaust. Lighting was barely existent in bathroom (by design), so it was difficult to see for tasks. Breakfast was very tasty. Location required taxi into town, longish walk to beach area. Sheets and towels were not white, rather dirty-grey. I think this may have been part of their ecological drive to not use bleach - just seemed less appealing. Loved the semi-private pool and landscaping.

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Domes Noruz Chania
Agioi Apostoloi Chania-Crete

Overall design of hotel is cool but room design is very impractical. We had a “wellness suite” on 2 floors. Entry floor features the bathroom sink in the middle of the room, too much furniture but no place to store clothes or even put suitcases (had to put one on the sofa, the other on floor next to bathroom door). Bathroom is impossibly small. Bed area upstairs features small queen bed that is “cocooned” by glass half-wall on sides and feet. Must be extremely difficult for housekeeping staff to change bed linens and clean. Small toilet next to bed area impossibly small. Jacuzzi bath on balcony had zero privacy from people walking around hotel. Yoga ball and foam roller took up too much space, as well as 2 nesting coffee tables, rocking chair and sofa bed. As an adult-only hotel, I wondered why the need for a sofa bed, so many coffee tables if only max two persons in room? This was probably meant to be the nicest hotel of our trip but the Collection (Domes) is trying too hard to be something the travelers are not - funky.

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Activity Review
Acropolis & Athens e-bike guided tour
Acropolis & Athens e-bike guided tour
Athens

Fun, informative and exactly what we’d expected

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Local specialist: Elen Hakhverdyan
Elen
Elen Hakhverdyan
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Oct 15, 2024
Dear Tamara,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re thrilled to hear that the overall experience, from the drivers to the tours, was amazing, and that you enjoyed the fun and informative e-bike tour in Athens!
We also appreciate your candid thoughts on the accommodations. It’s great to know that you found Domes Noruz Chania's design cool, though we understand your concerns about the room layout and space. Your observations about the privacy and...
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Dear Tamara,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re thrilled to hear that the overall experience, from the drivers to the tours, was amazing, and that you enjoyed the fun and informative e-bike tour in Athens!
We also appreciate your candid thoughts on the accommodations. It’s great to know that you found Domes Noruz Chania's design cool, though we understand your concerns about the room layout and space. Your observations about the privacy and practicality of the wellness suite will be shared with the hotel for future improvements.
For the Naxian Collection, we’re happy you enjoyed the breakfast and the semi-private pool, but we’ll pass on your comments about the lighting, towels, and proximity to the airport to help enhance the guest experience.
We’re excited to assist you in planning your next adventure with Kim Kim. Thank you for choosing us!

All of our tours were great and we met a lot ...
Greece | Sep 23 - Oct 7, 2024

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Tannis T.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 14, 2024
All of our tours were great and we met a lot of very nice people! All of our accommodations and recommendation for places to go see and to go eat were great as well. This was our first time on a trip this big and did not have a lot of knowledge on planning a trip so we did not ask a lot of question! I would recommend ask more questions on the places and how to get there and what class you want to travel. I would also recommend the specialist to give more options of travel and ask more... Read more

All of our tours were great and we met a lot of very nice people! All of our accommodations and recommendation for places to go see and to go eat were great as well. This was our first time on a trip this big and did not have a lot of knowledge on planning a trip so we did not ask a lot of question! I would recommend ask more questions on the places and how to get there and what class you want to travel. I would also recommend the specialist to give more options of travel and ask more questions on how you want to travel. An example of this is: We were in Chania Crete and had a driver pick us up, drove us to Heraklion for one overnight then catch a ferry to Santorini. This was the only option we got from our specialist. We were booked business class on the ferry which gives you no perks and I am sure cost more and travel days are a lost day. We wondered if there was another way and found out we could have taken a flight from Chania for 60 euro's and saved one travel day. We all agreed the specialist should give you option for how to get there and show the difference in price and the perks for business or economy. The only other issue we had was when we went to the train station we new we were going on the bus because there was maintains on the rails but were given no instruction on where exactly we caught the bus so it was a bit stressful until we found it. So if he would have put in our itinerary that we get dropped at the train station and we had to cross the road and go down a bit then we would have know. Overall I was happy with our trip and would recommend using Kimkim.

Hotel Reviews
Kriti Hotel Chania
Chania, Crete
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ippokampos Beachfront Hotel
Naxos
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Achilleas Hotel
Athens
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Monastiri Guesthouse
Kalampaka - Meteora
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Olive Green
Heraklion
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nissia Beach Apartments & Suites Santorini
Santorini
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Philippos Hotel Athens
Athens
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Meteora Half-Day Sightseeing Tour
Meteora Half-Day Sightseeing Tour
Greece
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
All Time Classic Santorini
All Time Classic Santorini
Santorini

Wish they would have made sure we would have our last stop for drinks on the hill and bin there for sunset. They had us there an hour before.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Morning Catamaran Cruise
Morning Catamaran Cruise
Naxos
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The 7 Villages of Apokoronas Tour
The 7 Villages of Apokoronas Tour
Greece
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Chris Gravas
Chris
Chris Gravas
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Oct 17, 2024
Dear Tannis, Thank you very much for your detailed overview and feedback on your trip, much appreciated. I am glad that your trip was smooth overall and that you enjoyed the tours, the people you met, and the hotels and places to eat. Regarding your mention of a flight from Chania to Santorini, there is no such flight, or at least not a flight with an airline that we work with regularly and trust for their safety and service. There is only a connecting flight through Athens, and that would... Read more

Dear Tannis,

Thank you very much for your detailed overview and feedback on your trip, much appreciated. I am glad that your trip was smooth overall and that you enjoyed the tours, the people you met, and the hotels and places to eat.

Regarding your mention of a flight from Chania to Santorini, there is no such flight, or at least not a flight with an airline that we work with regularly and trust for their safety and service. There is only a connecting flight through Athens, and that would have you be on the go for almost half a day. I am not sure where you heard about the 60 euros flight, but the high-speed ferry is the quickest way to travel from Crete to Santorini.

The business seats offered for the high-speed ferry were to make you more comfortable and avoid the airplane seats on the lower levels of the vessel which are usually crowded by people. The perks that come with the business seats are more comfort, more space for you and your luggage, and less crowds and stress. I understand that it might not have made a difference in your case, especially if the high-speed ferry was already crowded in every seating class, given the peak season.

Finally, I am sorry the instructions for the bus to the Meteora meeting point in Athens Rail Station were not as clear as possible and that you had some trouble locating the bus, but this is an unprecedented situation that happened for the first time in Greece for that kind of trip, due to work on the rails, as this day trip is usually done by train. I will make sure to take your feedback into account for future travelers.

In any case, I hope you enjoyed your trip and I wish you a happy fall season ahead, leading up to family holidays. All the best and safe travels!

Kind regards,
Chris

My dream vacation in Greece
Greece | Sep 30 - Oct 7, 2024

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Natalia J.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Oct 14, 2024
I was really lucky to have found Kimkim, randomly searching for itineraries to visit Greece. I was finding it very hard to plan the perfect itinerary with so many options to choose from. So when I first contacted them, Effie was very helpful in sorting out our best options for our trip. Our 8 day visit started in Athens, then the Islands of Paros, Santorini and Mykonos. All transfers and activities were carefully planned and coordinated, making our trip so enjoyable. The hotels selected were... Read more

I was really lucky to have found Kimkim, randomly searching for itineraries to visit Greece. I was finding it very hard to plan the perfect itinerary with so many options to choose from. So when I first contacted them, Effie was very helpful in sorting out our best options for our trip. Our 8 day visit started in Athens, then the Islands of Paros, Santorini and Mykonos. All transfers and activities were carefully planned and coordinated, making our trip so enjoyable. The hotels selected were spectacular!!! The daily communications with the team via Whatsapp was so helpful. The last day back in Athens, Effie wanted to meet with us and it was the perfect ending to our beautiful time in Greece! Thank you also for our welcome gift!!! Hope to see you again, Effie! We loved Greece 🇬🇷♥️ and want to return some day!

Hotel Reviews
Athenian Foss
Athens

Perfectly located in the heart of Athens

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Adonis Hotel & Apartments
Naoussa

Gorgeous hotel in Naoussa, Ana, from the very first moment was so cine and helpful!!!

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Above Blue Suites
Santorini

Gorgeous hotel with caldera view, very friendly and helpful staff

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The George Hotel
Mykonos

Excellent hotel and staff, gorgeous views

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Athens City & Acropolis Small-group Guided Tour
Athens City & Acropolis Small-group Guided Tour
Athens
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Santorini Caldera Small-group Sunset Cruise with BBQ on board and Open Bar
Santorini Caldera Small-group Sunset Cruise with BBQ on board and Open Bar
Santorini

This experience was by far the highlight of Greece, what an incredible trip around the Island, with the most amazing staff! Views, food and bathing in the ocean were fantastic and unforgettable!!! Thanks to all!!!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Effie Parasyrakis

McClure tour of Athens and the Greek Islands
Greece | Sep 24 - Oct 3, 2024

Jeffrey
Jeffrey M.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Oct 14, 2024
We were very impressed with all of the tour guides on our trip. We had tour guides in Athens at the Acropolis, in Chania (on Crete) for a food tour (Maria), one while hiking the Imbros Gorge (Nikos), another at the Knossos Palace (Carin), and another for a half day trip around Paros (Nicole). All were very knowledgeable and added a lot to our understanding about Greek culture. They were really delightful to spend time with. We also appreciated their professionalism . They all seemed to... Read more

We were very impressed with all of the tour guides on our trip. We had tour guides in Athens at the Acropolis, in Chania (on Crete) for a food tour (Maria), one while hiking the Imbros Gorge (Nikos), another at the Knossos Palace (Carin), and another for a half day trip around Paros (Nicole). All were very knowledgeable and added a lot to our understanding about Greek culture. They were really delightful to spend time with. We also appreciated their professionalism . They all seemed to be very interested in giving us a better understanding of Greece.

We were also very impressed with the transportation on our trip. All of the drivers were there on time and transported us to our next destination in comfort.

Hotel Reviews
Elia Bettolo Hotel
Chania

The room was very comfortable. The location was very central which made for a fun stay.

Authenticity & Character
The front desk/ lobby is very small. It does not make for a very inviting entry.
Location
It is close to everything in Chania
Staff
For the most part staff was friendly and engaging
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bed was very comfortable
Sweet Home Hotel
Athens

It was an adequate facility with a good location and breakfast. Staff was helpful and friendly. We were hoping for a more unique hotel for our first few nights in Greece, however.

Authenticity & Character
There was nothing special about the facility
Location
The property seemed a little run down
Staff
Very Freindly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Mr & Mrs White Paros
Paros

This is a very unique property with a good design theme. It felt like an oasis at the end of our three week trip. The grounds were well landscaped and the pools were very inviting.

Authenticity & Character
The hotel design is a good example of modern greek architecture. It is very well maintained.
Location
It was about a 1 km walk to town on a very busy road with no sidewalks. We didn’t mind having to walk into town, but the road was a bit of a nuisance
Staff
Very attentive and friendly staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was immpeccable
Activity Reviews
Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
Athens

Our tour guide (I wish I could remember her name) was extremely knowledgeable and a very delightful person to spend time with. She held an advanced degree in Greek history which gave her good credentials to conduct the tour.

Quality of Experience
See above
Guides, Drivers and Staff
See above
An ultimate food experience in the villages around Chania
An ultimate food experience in the villages around Chania
Chania

Nikos was a very courteous and helpful guide. It was fun to spend time with him and the hike through the gorge was very memorable.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Half Day Paros Highlights tour
Half Day Paros Highlights tour
Paros

Nicole was a great guide. Once again, she was a fun person to spend time with and she was a wealth of knowledge. The insights she gave about the history of Paros (and Greek mythology in general) were really fascinating.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The private tour of Knossos Minoan palace
The private tour of Knossos Minoan palace
Greece

Carin was an excellent tour guide. She was lot’s of funk and very knowledgeable

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Chris Gravas
Chris
Chris Gravas
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Oct 14, 2024
Dear Jeff, Thank you very much for taking the time to provide detailed reviews of the hotels, guides, tours and transports provided during your Greek adventure. It was a pleasure planning this wonderful trip for you & your wife. I am glad that everything went smoothly and that you enjoyed your trip, getting a better understanding of Greece and its rich history. Should you wish to return to Greece for new explorations, or even visit Italy, I am here for you. I wish you both a wonderful fall... Read more

Dear Jeff,

Thank you very much for taking the time to provide detailed reviews of the hotels, guides, tours and transports provided during your Greek adventure. It was a pleasure planning this wonderful trip for you & your wife. I am glad that everything went smoothly and that you enjoyed your trip, getting a better understanding of Greece and its rich history.

Should you wish to return to Greece for new explorations, or even visit Italy, I am here for you. I wish you both a wonderful fall season ahead, gradually leading to holidays and precious family time.

All the best and safe travels!

Kind regards,
Chris

The trip was okay ! I reached out to Kim Kim...
Greece | Sep 28 - Oct 11, 2024

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Marjorie R.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 13, 2024
The trip was okay ! I reached out to Kim Kim earlier this year with a friends suggestion . We had 3 options and were walked thru every possibility. Angela was amazing . We had a slight snafu and she was immediately there for us . The drivers and excursions were seamless . We visited the country of Greece and 3 islands 4 major cities … going forward I thought as a senior couple a little too much for us . We lost a few days due to transfers between islands that I was not prepared /told about.... Read more

The trip was okay ! I reached out to Kim Kim earlier this year with a friends suggestion . We had 3 options and were walked thru every possibility. Angela was amazing . We had a slight snafu and she was immediately there for us . The drivers and excursions were seamless . We visited the country of Greece and 3 islands 4 major cities … going forward I thought as a senior couple a little too much for us . We lost a few days due to transfers between islands that I was not prepared /told about. The excursions were interesting but took up a lot of our time . We have been to Europe 5 times and although this seemed easy in the future I will plan on our own

Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Oct 17, 2024
Hi Peggy, I'm really sorry to see that you didn't enjoy the your trip to the fullest. You never mentioned anything during the trip. On the contrary you always told me that you are having a great time and all was an amazing adventure. The only ferry you had was the one between Santorini and Crete. That's because there is no straight flight connection between the islands.
For your transfer from Athens to Santorini and Crete back to Athens I recommend taking a flight - which you eventually did...
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Hi Peggy,

I'm really sorry to see that you didn't enjoy the your trip to the fullest. You never mentioned anything during the trip. On the contrary you always told me that you are having a great time and all was an amazing adventure.

The only ferry you had was the one between Santorini and Crete. That's because there is no straight flight connection between the islands.
For your transfer from Athens to Santorini and Crete back to Athens I recommend taking a flight - which you eventually did - exactly to reduce transfer times, as did keep in mind that you are senior travelers so reducing any hassle was my priority.

Finally, the full - detailed itinerary with all times and info was sent to you 22 days prior to your arrival (final full detailed trip plan sent on September 6th while your arrival was on September 28th).
So you knew 3 weeks ahead about how long each transfer would be take and the exact times of pick ups, etc.

I am honestly really sorry that I now know that something wasn't at your liking.
My ultimate goal is to offer lifetime experiences. Not only meet but exceed all expectations. I'm really sorry to know that I didn't manage to do that for you as I have done for so many travelers leaving superb feedback about their trip. 😕

Safe travels!
Angela

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