Kimkim Trip Reviews for Greece

We loved the location, ambiance and staff at this boutique hotel...everyone was amazing! The breakfast was delicious and it was particularly lovely eating on the terrace overlooking the sea each morning!

This was one of the more amazing experiences we had in Crete! The Gorge is not to be missed! We had an amazing guide that was both knowledgeable, tireless in her ability to answer ALL of our questions, warm/friendly and sensitive to our needs (my husband hiked this gorge injured---which is not the wisest of moves, but he is in excellent condition so despite his knee injury and with the help of walking sticks, was able to make the hike). Our guide had suggested, based on her personal opinion that we use the "point of no return" to assess my husband's condition, given that the only way after that point would be by donkey. Her sage wisdom was a comfort, & against her best recommendation, my husband decided to continue. She was spot-on to recommend we turn around, but I have a highly conditioned/stubborn husband who was sure he could make it despite a sprained knee. And make it he did; it was an experience of a lifetime even with this injury!

I think this cooking class, while fun,is really more of a "cultural" experience than it is a cooking class, and very much geared towards the person who has not cooked before. We would have preferred a bit more cooking, and less "geology/history" lesson, though we did enjoy the wine tasting that was also offered. It is a "long" afternoon, evening and seems like it could be better organized to make more efficient use of the time. Still, a fun event for those looking to learn more about how to make some basic Cretan dishes.

Excellent hike, we had the same guide as we did for the Samaria Gorge, so were thrilled to have someone we already had gotten to know and trust. The scenery is amazing, the hike is much more forgiving than Samaria Gorge, but no less spectacular in scenery!

The hotel was in a great location, but the room setup was a bit unusual. There was no counter space to put things on, which was inconvenient. However, overall, the room was comfortable and decent.

The Santa Maria Village Resort & Spa was my favorite hotel. The room and location were excellent.

This wasn't exactly what I expected. I thought it would be a real Jeep, but it was more of a four-wheel drive car. However, the guide, Anthony, was incredible. He genuinely listened to what we mentioned and tried to take us to different places than initially planned. This made the tour feel personalized and unique

Despite some rain, I had a great time on the boat trip. The crew was friendly and accommodating, which added to the overall enjoyment of the trip.

I truly enjoyed the full-day island tour in Santorini. Our guide was exceptional. We visited an archaeological site and had a memorable day.

The sunset sailing tour was enjoyable. The food prepared on the boat was good and added to the overall experience.

The room was small but the view of the Acropolis from the upstairs terrace was amazing! The location of the hotel was perfect!

What I liked most about this tour was the combination of walking tour of Ancient Agora combined with a food tour that included a craft beer tasting plus a stop at Brettos to taste Osso +++ :o) So there was a little something special for everyone in the group!

The next day was spent exploring the Peloponnese area that included a 75-min cruise up and down the Corinth Canal, a visit to Ancient Corinth, then off to the archaeological site of Nemea to see the Tempe of Zeus which was followed by a great lunch in the vineyard of a winery with winetasting! Then before returning to Athens, we ended the day with a stroll around the seaside town of Nafplio and a fabulous dinner at a waterfront tavern.

After getting settled into our hotel in the afternoon our evening tour began with a private drive down the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounion where we explored the Temple of Poseidon. Then we drove down the hill to a taverna on the beach and enjoyed a sunset dinner right on the water front with spectacular views of the Temple of Poseidon lit up at sunset.

We enjoyed the dinner meal in Nafplio - but it was unfortunately too close to when we had lunch so most of us were not hungry enough to do the meal justice :o( But the food and location of the restaurant on the waterfront was superb!

The next day was an all-day 3-Island Cruise to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina and we sailed back to Athens with fabulous sunset views! Everyone loved the cruise portion of the trip. The islands themselves were just okay ;o)

Our final day in Greece was spent at Lake Vouliagmeni – which is a mineral springs lake outside of Athens. I have to say that this DAY was the best ever! Then we followed this up with dinner on top of Lycabettus Hill at the Orixontes restaurant (the highest spot in Athens) with spectacular views of the city lit up at night!

All our transfers went very smoothly! They were always on time! Unfortunately traffic in Athens was horrible - soooo allowing time to travel based on traffic conditions is a must!

This boutique hotel was incredible. Location was a kilometer from town center, but the privacy with our personal rooftop spa was a joy. Great restaurants within 1/2 kilometer, beaches if you want them 1 kilometer. Staff is fun, smart.

Right on the port in Old Chania with incredible views. Food as well as nearby restaurants excellent. True luxury.

It’s a hearty walk, but worth it!

Fantastic Resort.

Both of our guides on this trip were phenomenal!

Incredible view of the Acropolis from the rooftop restaurant. The pool was nice for cooling off in the afternoons. The location was fantastic - no need for cabs, we walked everywhere! Great breakfast.

Quaint boutique hotel, a short walk to shopping and dining, friendly staff and nice breakfast.

Absolutely stunning property! The staff was so friendly and welcoming (Eleni is so sweet!). The sunset views were breathtaking. It was a short walk into Chora, the main town, but very quiet and relaxing. We had a great dinner at Grandma’s restaurant (on property) and enjoyed sunbathing at the infinity pool. The breakfast was amazing. In addition to an extensive buffet, there was also a menu of options that you could order from. We stayed in a suite with a bedroom upstairs for us, and sleeper sofas downstairs for the kids. It worked out perfectly!

Very unique property (it used to be a monastery) , conveniently located right in Fira. The manager, Lea was so helpful and friendly. The infinity pool area was very nice and had a beautiful view, and the breakfast was delicious and had plenty of options. The fresh-squeezed juice was a favorite for our group.

A driver picked us up in a nice Mercedes van and took us to visit the main sightseeing spots on Ios - Homer’s Tomb, the Odysseas Elytis Theatre, Paleokastro and Mylopotas Beach. It was so beautiful!

Eleni was so knowledgeable and friendly! The tour of the Acropolis was great. Because we were with a tour, we were able to enter the Acropolis from the back side and avoid the lines. From there, she took us to a cute restaurant for Freddo Cappuccino and orange cake. We walked around the city, visited a meat and fish market, and sampled olives at the local outdoor produce market. From there we visited Bougatsadiko Thessaloniki restaurant in Psirri for spanakopita. She offered to take us for souvlaki, but we were already stuffed and decided to head back to the hotel. It was a perfect way to see Athens!

This was a great way to get familiar with the island. The first stop was Koutsogiannopoulos Wine Museum. It was a little cheesy, but it was very informative and we learned about the history of winemaking on the island, then sampled a few of their wines. Our general impression was that they were good, but we didn’t love them enough to buy bottles to bring home. We visited the town of Megalochori, walked the cobblestone streets and visited ancient cave dwellings. Our next stop was Profitis Elias Mountain (the highest point in Santorini). There we visited a little church and bought products made by the monks at the local monastery. We tried caper leaves for the first time (delicious!) and bought some sun dried tomatoes to bring home. Elena poured us each a glass of wine and we drank it overlooking the entire island. Next, she took us to a restaurant where we had traditional Greek dishes on a rooftop while we watched the sunset. A perfect way to end the evening.

Another awesome tour in Santorini! This day we visited Museum of Prehistoric Thera, and then went to Akrotiri, an active archaeological dig site of an ancient fishing village covered by a volcanic eruption thousands of years ago. Our tour guide, Tonia, was very knowledgeable and taught us a lot about the ancient civilizations. From there we visited Perivolos Beach and had an amazing sushi lunch at Forty One. We were supposed to go to Profitis Elias Mountain, but since we had done that the day before, we opted to spend some extra time at the black beach. The restaurant allowed us to use a few of the lounge chairs for free, since we had eaten lunch there, which was really nice. We went to another winery for a wine tasting (not sure of the name, but the views were stunning!) and then back to the hotel.

The highlight of our trip! Evie and Eleni were fantastic. They took us to the red beach and the white beach to swim and snorkel (the water was crystal clear!) and then around the volcano. They made us a delicious dinner on the boat, and then the wind picked up so Evie raised the sails and we sailed around for about an hour before we watched the sun set. It was a perfect way to end our trip.

Elia Ermou was lovely, especially right in the middle of Athens. The upper level restaurant had a perfect view and the staff was very nice.

The Lagos Maare was a real treasure. Close to the beach but not right in the middle of the crowds. Again, the grounds were beautiful, the service and staff very good, the food very nice, and we were provided with a beautiful suite. Every detail was taken care of.

My husband and I really enjoyed Zillers and would stay there again. It had immense charm and character, something we look for when traveling abroad, and a terrific location for easy walking to historic sites. It was informally elegant, as we prefer. The pretty rooftop restaurant breakfast was a highlight of the stay, serving a gorgeous array of foods and treats, with excellent service. We wish we had had dinner there! The only con’s regarding the hotel was the tight hotel room space: though we apparently had the most expensive rooms, there was limited space to walk and especially store our belongings, to the point that we couldn’t really unpack our suitcases due to insufficient closet and bureau capabilities, yet also not adequate room to keep two suitcases open either. We made it work, but this issue was a large drawback and something Tasos should know and discuss with clients in advance.

This hotel was situated in a pretty spot with beautiful views, and it had its comforts, but overall really underwhelming. We regret staying so far from Nafplio (though we had requested a large pool, so this must have been the deciding variable), and the location did not really allow for walks despite advertising itself as such. The common areas and rooms were quite sterile and basic, though there was plenty of room to spread out. Breakfast buffet was plentiful but mediocre. Similarly, we were pleased they had prompt laundry service, but they returned the clean laundry stuffed, completely unfolded and wrinkled, in the bag. Overall, more of a 3-star experience, where we had anticipated a more luxurious hotel.

Absolutely gorgeous in all ways, elegant but not stuffy, supremely comfortable, with artistic character and many beautiful touches, and stellar service to boot. Ideal setting, postcard perfect views, spacious rooms and storage, and they seemed to think of everything. Couldn’t be better. Well, the only disappointment was the in-house chef’s dinner on our private patio, which we had expected to be superb but was only mediocre in quality and presentation.

The modern villa itself was beautiful, clean, and comfortable, with spectacular views and pool, but it was a 30minute drive to Chania. We now regret choosing a large pool over the convenience and ambiance of a luxury hotel in Chania. The villa was clearly luxurious, yet simple things were lacking like no screens on one of the view-centric master bedroom’s sliding doors and windows (lots of mosquitoes on Crete in summer!), and strangely, this large master bedroom also had no en suite bathroom, like the other, smaller bedrooms did.

(See my prior note; already reviewed).

One of our best days of the trip! Outstanding guide Niko, who provided not just a great hike to the castle as well as the fortress, but also extremely knowledgeable and open about life and current events and challenges in Greece, which was especially fascinating. The day ended with a fantastic luncheon at a seaside taverna, one of the other best meals of our trip.

What a lovely hotel! Beautifully located, helpful staff, a lovely rooftop bar, gorgeous views... There was also a fabulous breakfast, with much of cooked by the proprietress. Breakfast was located on a beautiful terrace, covered if needed, a wonderful way to start the day. As I said, the location was fabulous, we could walk everywhere. Highly recommended.

This is a small hotel inside the walls of Rhodes town. The owners are wonderful, very welcoming and extremely helpful in helping you decide where to go and what to do. There's a lovely inner courtyard for a wonderful cooked breakfast and for later in the day. It's decorated beautifully, and is quiet inside. A lovely place to stay.

We found out things we never would have known otherwise. The pace was perfect, and the young woman who was our guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly.

Our guide knew EVERYTHING about Rhodes. I was especially interested in the Jewish Quarter, so he started with that and probably delved into that topic more than he might have otherwise. This was a 4 hour tour, so he was good about letting us sit and rest once in a while. He even introduced us to his friend who ran a gelato shop, and we had a perfect snack about halfway through. I would recommend him for a tour for anyone, so knowledgeable.

Great location and loved the rooftop balcony. Our bathroom was a bit tight but room was fine.

Our guide made this excursion one of my favorites.

This hotel was a little hard to find even for our driver but the staff was so helpful to come up and help us with our luggage and get us settled that we loved it. The room was lovely and view from the balcony couldn’t be beat plus the added view from our personal outdoor hot tub was wonderful. Breakfast was served to your room each morning as you selected from a menu the night before. Highly recommend!

We so enjoyed the family that taught the cooking class and it was hands on which both my husband and I enjoyed. We were able visit their farm where they grow everything for their restaurant while our dishes cooked. Afterwards we returned to enjoy a fabulous lunch.

They were very nice and it was fun to be out on a catamaran for the day with a large group. They had nice snacks and drinks after each stop to swim.

We rode wood E bikes with the nicest guide and toured a section of Santorini that was close to the beaches. It was mainly up hill going out which the e-bikes helped and down hill returning. We visited a village, hiked, had lunch, walked on the black beach, toured the tomato paste manufacturing museum and biked. If we come back we would like to explore this area more fully.

Zakia was an amazing guide and kept the kids engaged. A super educational experience that was fun at the same times.

Unexpected

ONE of the highlights

Restaurant was closed. Driver adapted to another restautrant

Very nice hotel with a great view of the Acropolis. Enjoyed the variety and quality of food options for breakfast. Excellent arrival evening reception on the rooftop enjoying illuminated views of the Acropolis. Our excursions kept us so busy we did not have much time to spend at the hotel, so we did not use all the amenities, such as the pool.

Very nice clean modern hotel within walking distance to the Acropolis. Very spacious rooms with comfortable beds.

This hotel has a lot of charm and it is so close to the beach.

Very charming hotel with a lot of character

Alex was a wonderful guide! I was impressed by his passion and knowledge during the tour. It was hot and we stopped in the shade, which was very helpful. I am so happy we took this tour. Learning about the history of the Parthenon and the theaters was was great.

It was very hot that day and we enjoyed looking at the ruins and exploring the island by ourselves without a guide. The boat taking us there was older and had Greek charm. Mykonos was very crowded and hot.

Parts of this were really fun, but the boat smelled like exhaust from the full almost the whole trip.

The hotel was wonderful, but it wasn't as personal as the boutique hotels we stayed at later in the trip.

The Cosmopolitan Suites were fantastic, with incredible service from the staff. The manager went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable, even finding the perfect pillow for us late at night.

We had a great stay at this boutique hotel. The staff and owners were amazing, and we really got to know them during our time there.

When you take immense pride and pleasure in what you do, you run a boutique hotel like Marina and Marios. From the moment we foot into the hotel, we relaxed from a hectic day knowing we were in good hands. Our experience was like visiting with relatives you love who happen to live on a gorgeous Greek island with sensational views. Lithos was our final stop —the perfect place to relax by the pool with a cold beverage, and reflect on our two week Greek adventure. If it is possible to truly bond with hotel owners over the course of a three night stay, that is what occurred for us with Marina and Marios.

Our guide was wonderful, knowledgeable, and passionate about history, politics, and architecture. We loved visiting the Acropolis Museum and even stayed longer to explore at our own pace.

Delphi was fascinating, and our driver made the journey even more enjoyable with engaging conversation and laughter.

We had a great time visiting the small vineyard and art gallery. The food and wine tastings were enjoyable, and we loved interacting with the local people.

This was one of our favorite tours. The guides were delightful, knowledgeable, and made the experience pleasant and enjoyable.

We loved the fishing experience, even though we didn't catch any fish ourselves. The fresh fish lunch was delicious, and the captain was an amazing young woman who knew how to handle the boat.

We enjoyed exploring Santorini with our knowledgeable guide, learning about the history, and experiencing the beautiful sights.

Our walking tour of Mykonos was enjoyable, and our guide was very knowledgeable about the town and its history.

We loved the Delos tour, and our guide made the experience even more enjoyable with their passion for history and the site itself.

The rooms were small but the bed was comfortable and the breakfast was great. Best thing about this hotel was the roof top deck that we sat our every change we could to have a glass of wine and look at the Acropolis.

Was a great meal and wine was good

It was a very nice ride to the airport. The guide early picking us up and it was an easy drive to the airport

This was amazing. Our guide was so knowledgeable and told us great stories and the history of democracy which was so interesting. We visited lots of really special places and had an awesome beer tasting experience. We also went through the farmers market which was busy and interesting. I highly recommend this tour which in Athens

The Poseidon was really nice and very interesting to see. The Fish Tavern we had dinner at was in a great location on the water, but I did not like the meal. It was served family style and had alot of food that I would not eat. The red wine was very sweet and not good and there were alot of little bugs everywhere since we were on the water. Overall this was not a restaurant I would want to come back to. I am a very picky eater so some people would love this authentic restaurant, but not me.

Going through the cannel was amazing. The boat ride was fun and we learned alot. It was great walking up to the castle and the lunch was really nice. We went to a small town and walked around and had a dinner at a really nice restaurant with beautiful sunset views. Food was really good too. Had the best Greek salad. The only issue was we had a long ride home on the bus and for some reason the A/C was not working or bus driver did not turn it on so we were all sweating on the way home.

Best Tour ever!!!!!!! We loved this boat ride. The drinks, food and scenery were amazing. We even saw Dolphins playing. It was by far my favorite tour. Walking around the islands was fun and stopping to get a drink was great. Loved this whole experience. They even gave me a hotdog and fries which was not on their normal menu. I can't say enough about this tour it was the BEST

The place was beautiful. It was very relaxing, but the staff was not prepared for a group of 25 people. They didn't explain how the lunch was going to be serviced as a family style meal. We were all in separate lounge chairs and they brought food out in big bowls, but we didn't have individual plates so we couldn't just take some and pass it on. And quite honestly we didn't know we were supposed to do that. Lots of confusion. We were suppose to get a drink with our lunch and that didn't happen until lunch was over. In fact we got our beer 1 hour after the lunch was served. But it was still a cool place

Very accommodating staff from the time we arrived until check out. Breakfast was wonderful on the patio and rooms were outstanding.