Kimkim Trip Reviews for Greece

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Antonis knows what he is doing!! Amazing trip...
Greece | Aug 19 - Aug 31, 2022

Cindy
Cindy S.
Erlanger, KY | Reviewed on Sep 02, 2022
Antonis knows what he is doing!! Amazing trip from beginning to end!! From our transfers always being on time and in style, the adventures and tours he planned for us to the perfect locations of all of our hotels! Trip of a lifetime! Thank you Antonis and Kimkim!! Read more

Antonis knows what he is doing!! Amazing trip from beginning to end!! From our transfers always being on time and in style, the adventures and tours he planned for us to the perfect locations of all of our hotels! Trip of a lifetime! Thank you Antonis and Kimkim!!

Hotel Reviews
Elia Ermou Athens Hotel
Athina

Great location and accommodations

Authenticity & Character
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Location
Staff
Very kind
Cleanliness & Comfort
Pelican Bay Art Hotel
Mykonos

Very authentic Greek hotel! Beautiful views from the pool.

Authenticity & Character
Views, pool, made me feel like I was in a movie
Location
Not many places to walk to to eat but loved quietness
Staff
Very helpful on recommendations
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tzekos Villas
Santorini

In the middle of everything! Most beautiful view from any hotel I have ever stayed in. My only complaint is the definitely need to update their beds!

Authenticity & Character
Authentic Greek hotel
Location
Beautiful views, in the middle of everything!
Staff
Poor bell boy had to carry all of our very heavy luggage up many flights of stairs and did so with a smile!!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Views from room
Olive Green
Heraklion

Clean and close location to everything

Authenticity & Character
Location
In the middle of everything
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
SanSal Boutique Hotel
Chania

Clean with the most amazing views!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
The Real Cretan Cooking Experience - Private Tour
The Real Cretan Cooking Experience - Private Tour
Chania

The most amazing experience!! From our tour guide to the views to the gracious couple who shared their home and gave us the culinary experience of a lifetime!!

Quality of Experience
Everything!!
Food
Everything was delicious
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Our tour guide was amazing
Sailing Yacht Cruise to Rhenia Island & Delos
Sailing Yacht Cruise to Rhenia Island & Delos
Mykonos

Loved everything, just a very hot day for the walking part. I should have brought an umbrella or fan

Quality of Experience
The sailing and swimming was amazing
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The Island of Santorini - Tour & Wine Tasting
The Island of Santorini - Tour & Wine Tasting
Santorini

One of my favorite days. Learning about traditions and the villages. Watching the donkeys carry things up the hills and the wine tasting!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very kind, and adjusted the tour because it was a very busy cruise ship day
Transport
Walking Tour of Acropolis and Plaka
Walking Tour of Acropolis and Plaka
Athens
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Antonis Alexandrou
Antonis
Antonis Alexandrou
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Sep 07, 2022

Dear Cindy,

I appreciate your feedback and review!! It's always very important for us to know that our guests enjoy the trips that we prepare in Greece!!

I really liked all the photos that you uploaded from your trip!! You are all lovely!!

Thank you so much!!

Keep smiling!!

Antonis

Very good hotels particularly in Santorini. ...
Greece | Aug 16 - Aug 23, 2022

Anita
Anita M.
Canada | Reviewed on Aug 30, 2022
Very good hotels particularly in Santorini. Transfers were excellent as well as your options. Read more

Very good hotels particularly in Santorini. Transfers were excellent as well as your options.

Hotel Reviews
Manos Small World Santorini
Santorini island

Amazing views, staff and location!!!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Olive Green
Heraklion

Only one night- in the heart of the action! Loved it!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kriti Hotel Chania
Chania, Crete

Great hotel but needed towels for our beach day and they could not provide us any unlike the other hotels we stayed in. However still enjoyed our stay here.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right by the water
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Acropolis Hill Hotel
Athens

Great location. Good breakfast great staff

Authenticity & Character
Location
Far from shops but awesome view of the acropolis.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Santorini Highlights with Wine
Santorini Highlights with Wine
Greece

Excellent guide!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Palace of Knossos Private Tour
Palace of Knossos Private Tour
Greece
Quality of Experience
I’m
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Christos Mylonas
Christos
Christos Mylonas
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Aug 30, 2022

Hi Anita
Thank you for your review! I am happy that everything was ok during your trip and that you liked all the hotels. It is true that a trip in August in the islands is always challenging, but hopefully everything went well!
Greeting to you and your family from me and all the team.
Christos

Do not hesitate to use KimKim!
Greece | Aug 15 - Aug 22, 2022

Kelly
Kelly J.
Rosemount, MN | Reviewed on Aug 23, 2022
Where to begin? This was our first trip to Greece and we utilized KimKim to help us navigate the many choices available to us. Rebecca was our local specialist and provided us with constant care while in Greece. She answered our questions, recommended activities and even made us reservations, all on the fly! We especially loved our guide, Apostolos, in Santorini, who took us everywhere, and the sailing cruise from Mykonos to Rhenia and Delos. Gorgeous stay at Petit Palace in Santorini (highly... Read more

Where to begin? This was our first trip to Greece and we utilized KimKim to help us navigate the many choices available to us. Rebecca was our local specialist and provided us with constant care while in Greece. She answered our questions, recommended activities and even made us reservations, all on the fly! We especially loved our guide, Apostolos, in Santorini, who took us everywhere, and the sailing cruise from Mykonos to Rhenia and Delos. Gorgeous stay at Petit Palace in Santorini (highly recommend!) and great food just about everywhere. Thank you, thank you — a carefree, incredible trip!

Hotel Reviews
Athens Starlight Hotel
Athina

Rooms are tiny, but clean. This is a great location for tourists in Athens—within walking distance from everything and lovely rooftop dining a block away. Staff was nice.

Authenticity & Character
Rooms are tiny to the point of uncomfortable.
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Olia Hotel
Mykonos

These bungalows just across the street from the new port in Mykonos offer a lovely view, nice pool, and friendly, helpful staff. Their morning buffets are excellent. It’s a climb (lots of stairs) to some of the rooms. Access to the port for ferries into town or for Fast Ferries to other islands is wonderful; however, it is hard to get anywhere otherwise. During the busy season, no taxis can be found, buses are packed, and walking alongside the highway is (very) sketchy. If you don’t have a car (God help you for driving in Mykonos), getting to the famous beaches is nearly impossible.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Holiday Inn Athens
Athens

Blown away by this new Holiday Inn not far from the Athens Airport! Generous and lovely accommodations and a very nice bar/restaurant.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Agave Santorini Design Boutique Hotel
Santorini

We stayed at Petit Palace. This is one of those built-in-the-cliff, gorgeous Santorini hotels you see in pictures, and we loved it! Beautiful room with hot tub and balcony overlooking the caldera. Great restaurant, pool was perfect, and the staff treated us with great care.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Mykonos-Day Trip to Delos island & Mykonos Free Afternoon
Mykonos-Day Trip to Delos island & Mykonos Free Afternoon
Mykonos

This was a great adventure and gave us a true feel for Mykonos and Greece in general. We boarded the beautiful Sunfos sailing vessel, kicked off our shoes, and enjoyed an incredible sail to the island of Rhenia, where we snorkeled, swam and feasted. The on-board lunch was exceptional, staff attentive, and ship just stunning. We then sailed to Delos, where we embarked on an archeological tour of the island. Just breathtaking! Loved, loved this tour—a day well spent.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Santorini - Sights, Wines & Clicks Private day tour
Santorini - Sights, Wines & Clicks Private day tour
Santorini

We already miss our tour guide, Apostolos, who was informative, flexible and just plain fun! Stopped to see the sights in Fira, walked the streets of Olia and drove up to the highest point in Santorini for the views. We had the perfect tapas lunch and skimmed the beach before heading over to Santos Winery for a great tasting experience. It was another day well spent—highly recommend!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Apostolos was accommodating and gave us great information about the island, history and culture. Great energy!!
Transport
There were only two of us, plus our guide, so we drove in a nice car instead of a big bus.
Local specialist: Rebecca Skevaki
Rebecca
Rebecca Skevaki
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Nov 15, 2022

Dear Kelly, thank you so much for this 5-star review. We really appreciate you being a customer and helping to share the word about us. We’re here for you next time you want to visit Greece!
Until then, take care!
Rebecca and the GrecianLux Team

Trip o f a Lifetime!
Greece | Aug 11 - Aug 20, 2022

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Greg E.
Chaska, MN | Reviewed on Aug 23, 2022
Our trip to Greece was amazing. Angela helped me through the booking process and checked in on us during our trip to make sure everything was going well and as planned. This was the first time we'd used a travel service and tour guide, but will not be the last. It was extremely well planned and hit everything that we wanted to see as well as a few extras from our amazing tour leader Giannis Machairas. I really can't stress enough how much I would recommend Giannis as a tour leader to... Read more

Our trip to Greece was amazing. Angela helped me through the booking process and checked in on us during our trip to make sure everything was going well and as planned. This was the first time we'd used a travel service and tour guide, but will not be the last. It was extremely well planned and hit everything that we wanted to see as well as a few extras from our amazing tour leader Giannis Machairas.

I really can't stress enough how much I would recommend Giannis as a tour leader to anyone that likes to have fun even during the boring parts of the trip like driving. We really made a friend for life there.

The mountains and oil trees were amazing and literally everywhere. Delphi was my favorite spot to visit. The ruins were amazing and the view is like none other. The Acropolis and Acropolis museum was also amazing to see in person. The sheer size they used to build stuff at thousands of years ago is astonishing.

I was on the fence about using kimkim as we had never used a travel agency, but they (Angela) did an amazing job and I would highly recommend them. There is nothing that I would change about our trip except maybe make it longer!

Hotel Reviews
Urban Frame Hotel
Athens

Small but clean and well kept. Right in Plaka, so you don't have to go far to shop or sight see.

Authenticity & Character
Cute and small, like I'd expect in Athens.
Location
In Plaka, walking distance to anything.
Staff
Friendly and spoke great English.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean.
Mystras Grand Palace
Sparta

This hotel is amazing and the view is equally amazing.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Next to the mountains, beautiful.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Amalia Hotel Olympia
Ancient Olympia, Ilia
Nidimos Hotel Delphi
Delphi
Monastiri Guesthouse
Kalampaka - Meteora
Olympus Mediterranean
Dio-Olympos
Sweet Home Hotel
Athens
Activity Reviews
Visit the Meteora Rocks and Monasteries & transfer to Litochoro (Mt. Olympus)
Visit the Meteora Rocks and Monasteries & transfer to Litochoro (Mt. Olympus)
Greece
Castle Town of Mystras Tour and drive to Olympia
Castle Town of Mystras Tour and drive to Olympia
Greece
Olympia Tour & Transfer to Delphi
Olympia Tour & Transfer to Delphi
Greece
Delphi Guided tour & overnight Kalabaka
Delphi Guided tour & overnight Kalabaka
Greece
Discover Mount Olympus & Dion - transfer back to Athens
Discover Mount Olympus & Dion - transfer back to Athens
Greece
Plaka Sunset Walking Tour
Plaka Sunset Walking Tour
Greece

This was a good initiation to Athens with Coco. He did a great job explaining where stuff was and the history behind it.

Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Greece
The Ultimate Athens Food Tour
The Ultimate Athens Food Tour
Athens
Corinth, Epidaurus  & Mycenae Tour with overnight in Sparta
Corinth, Epidaurus & Mycenae Tour with overnight in Sparta
Greece
Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Aug 23, 2022

Hi Greg, and family!

I'm so happy that you had a great time here in Greece and Giannis from our team was so amazing with you and you've made a great new friend in Greece. 😊

I will be looking forward to assisting you with your next trip to Greece planning!

Until then take care and have fun!

My warmest wishes,
Angela

True professional
Greece | Jun 27 - Jul 10, 2022

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Ryan D.
Rocklin, CA | Reviewed on Aug 16, 2022

Chris did such an amazing job planning our trip to Greece. He was very receptive to changes that we wanted to make early and late in the process. Not only that but I feel like he was very communicative throughout our whole trip. If we had any issues he was right on it. Chris is a true professional and truly loves what he does. To top it all off I got to meet Chris in person in Athens. He didn't have to meet us but he took the time and that is the kind of human you are working with in Chris.

Local specialist: Chris Gravas
Chris
Chris Gravas
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Aug 17, 2022
Dear Ryan, Thank you very much for your kind words and your appreciation of my work planning this amazing trip for you & your family. It was an absolute pleasure to meet all of you in person and share your experiences from your trip as well as getting to know each other better. It was an absolute pleasure working with you throughout the planning process, yourselves being so cooperative and open to suggestions. I would be very happy to see all of you again, either in Greece, Italy, or... Read more

Dear Ryan,

Thank you very much for your kind words and your appreciation of my work planning this amazing trip for you & your family. It was an absolute pleasure to meet all of you in person and share your experiences from your trip as well as getting to know each other better.

It was an absolute pleasure working with you throughout the planning process, yourselves being so cooperative and open to suggestions. I would be very happy to see all of you again, either in Greece, Italy, or California, when I get to visit my brother, I will definitely give you a call.

Have a great rest of your summer and wishing you all the best!

Best,
Chris

Amazing trip and service!
Greece | Aug 3 - Aug 10, 2022

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Charlie M.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Aug 16, 2022
Chris was extremely helpful in organizing the trip and making sure everything went smoothly. No issues at all, and the trip was a blast. Would highly recommend! Read more

Chris was extremely helpful in organizing the trip and making sure everything went smoothly. No issues at all, and the trip was a blast. Would highly recommend!

Hotel Reviews
Ilio Maris Hotel
Mikonos

Very friendly staff! Beautiful pool and view.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Very short walk to town
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Belvedere Suites Santorini
Santorini

Incredible hillside view. Beautiful pool and scenery.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Platinum Morning Caldera Cruise
Platinum Morning Caldera Cruise
Santorini

Such a great time. The crew were very friendly and the view were unmatched. I highly recommend

Mykonos South Coast Sailing Trip
Mykonos South Coast Sailing Trip
Mykonos

We did not get to go because of weather.

Dinner in Santorini under the stars
Dinner in Santorini under the stars
Santorini

The staff was so nice and helpful. The views both at sunset and at night were incredible. Delicious food and great wine.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Executive Wine Tasting in Mykonos
Executive Wine Tasting in Mykonos
Mykonos

All the wines were delicious and the food was amazing. Stathis was great and so knowledgeable. Very friendly and kept us laughing.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Departure day
Departure day
Greece

Very easy all around - having the transportation scheduled for us was great.

Welcome to Mykonos
Welcome to Mykonos
Mykonos

All around very easy thanks to Chris and Kim Kim. Having the transportation pre planned was a must.

Welcome to Santorini
Welcome to Santorini
Santorini
Local specialist: Chris Gravas
Chris
Chris Gravas
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Aug 17, 2022

Dear Charlie,

Thank you very much for your kind words, I am very happy that you had a blast and a honeymoon to remember in Greece! Photos are amazing, you both look fabulous!

Wishing you both a great and happy life together, and all the best for the future. Hoping to have you visit Greece again!

Warm regards,
Chris

This trip could not havae been better organiz...
Greece | Sep 29 - Oct 14, 2021

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Pam B.
Missoula, MT | Reviewed on Aug 16, 2022

This trip could not havae been better organized or put together. Maria was fabulous as were all the others who helped us enjoy Greece.

Local specialist: Maria Kytea

Angela was very knowledgeable and very helpfu...
Greece | Aug 3 - Aug 11, 2022

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Kevin H.
Stonecrest, GA | Reviewed on Aug 15, 2022
Angela was very knowledgeable and very helpful. She kept in contact with us and even arranged last minute schedule changes for us. Very pleased with entire experience. Read more

Angela was very knowledgeable and very helpful. She kept in contact with us and even arranged last minute schedule changes for us. Very pleased with entire experience.

Activity Review
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Greece

Very good tour. Interesting throughout.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Aug 16, 2022

Hey Kevin!

Thank you for your feedback. I truly appreciate it.

I am very happy that your family had an overall pleasant experience here in Greece with us. 😊

I would love to assist you in planning your next vacation in Greece and show you some amazing places and hidden gems.

Until then take care and have fun!

Thanks again!

My very best,
Angela

Honeymoon of a lifetime!
Greece | Jul 22 - Aug 11, 2022

Colleen
Colleen M.
Rock Island, IL | Reviewed on Aug 13, 2022
Amalia, our local specialist, planned the most unforgettable honeymoon trip we could have ever asked for. She was attentive to every detail and thoughtful in choosing activities that both my husband and I would enjoy. We wanted a delicate balance between fun excursions and time to relax and explore independently. Amalia did an excellent job of communicating with us to create this perfect itinerary and was flexible in making any changes we requested and answering all the questions we had along... Read more

Amalia, our local specialist, planned the most unforgettable honeymoon trip we could have ever asked for. She was attentive to every detail and thoughtful in choosing activities that both my husband and I would enjoy. We wanted a delicate balance between fun excursions and time to relax and explore independently. Amalia did an excellent job of communicating with us to create this perfect itinerary and was flexible in making any changes we requested and answering all the questions we had along the way!

We were fortunate to have 3 weeks in Greece and wanted to experience places and sights that many tourists may sometimes overlook. Upon arriving in Greece we were gifted Ouzo, some delicious Greek mountain tea, and provided with all the documents, tickets, and information we would need for our trip from Amalia's team. We began our time in Athens and soon took an amazing road trip through the mainland to visit places like Nafplio and Olympia. Our next stops were the beautiful islands of Zakynthos and my family's home island of Kefalonia. Amalia created a detailed itinerary for each day of our trip and perfectly coordinated with local businesses and travel companies to ensure our travels between locations were smooth and stress-free.

Our itinerary included incredible suggestions for restaurants, must-see attractions, detailed information, and insightful history of each location. One of the absolute coolest parts of what Amalia put together was that it was all accessible through an app called Vamoos. This app enabled us to get real-time updates on flights, ferries, and direct links to maps and directions needed for our trip.

The excursions picked and booked by Amalia were beyond delightful. Each guide and company member we encountered was courteous, kind, and very knowledgeable. We also enjoyed the balance of private excursions and a few group excursions where we had the pleasure of meeting other people from all over the world. Some of our favorites included a private guided Acropolis tour and horseback riding on the beach.

Each of our hotel accommodations blew us away - we had the most incredible views and were always located near many shops, restaurants, and attractions. Our top hotels included 18 Micon St in Athens, The Gambello Hotel in Nafplio, Hotel Europa in Olympia, and our favorite hotel was The Balcony Hotel in Zakynthos, which came with a panoramic sea-view balcony.

The rental cars we drove during our stay were perfectly sized, brand-new, and from companies with kind and responsive staff members. We always felt that we were their top priority and were thankful to have been met upon arrival in each location and transported in a timely manner to and from the airport or other locations.

Amalia and her team were always available if we had any questions or needed assistance. We are truly thankful to her and the trip she created and came home with a lifetime of memories as newlyweds!

Activity Reviews
The treasures of Athens
The treasures of Athens
Athens

Xenia, our guide was phenomenal. She was so knowledgeable and provided us with an unforgettable tour that we will never forget.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Exploring Nafplio City
Exploring Nafplio City
Nafplio
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Majestic Cruise around Zakynthos
Majestic Cruise around Zakynthos
Zakynthos
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Horse Riding in Zakynthos
Horse Riding in Zakynthos
Zakynthos
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore North Kefalonia
Explore North Kefalonia
Kefalonia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Amalia Symvoulidou
Amalia
Amalia Symvoulidou
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Sep 02, 2022

Dear Colleen and Bradley,

I cannot thank you enough for this amazing review! I am truly touched by your kind words and your appreciation of our services :)

I'm super happy that you loved your honeymoon! You have been so great during the whole planning process, and it was such a pleasure to work with you. I really wanted this to be a dream vacation for you and I am very excited to know that it was :)

My best wishes for a wonderful and happy life together and of course full of travel!

Looking forward to arranging your next trip to Greece!
Amalia

Trip of a lifetime
Greece | Aug 2 - Aug 12, 2022

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Anastasia G.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Aug 13, 2022

Chris really listened and created a first time trip to Athens and the Islands that was both full of informative and delicious experiences, hotels with amazing views and breakfasts within our budget and the right balance of experiences and free days for downtime. We wanted this trip to be both an immersion and a vacation and Chris delivered!

Local specialist: Chris Leontopoulos
Chris
Chris Leontopoulos
Local specialist in Delphi, Greece | Replied on Aug 16, 2022

Hello Anastasia

Thank you very much for your glowing review!
It was a pleasure planning your trip for you and Emily.
I am very happy that after all you've gone through over the past couple of years, we were able to deliver an amazing birthday trip to Greece!
I wish you only happiness and joy moving forward, and if you ever want to discover more of Greece, you know where to find me!

All the best

Chris

All good except Santorini
Greece | Aug 2 - Aug 7, 2022

Rajeev
Rajeev S.
Austin, TX | Reviewed on Aug 11, 2022
I agree with Deepti. I would give 2 STAR to Bakia travel company in Santorini, for the reason, they came late to pick up from the ferry arrival, the came late to pick up for the tour. The tour was supposed to start at 3:30 pm, but the driver showed up at 4:15 pm. The driver seemed disinterested to show us places and tried to skip the red sand beach and sunset rather he recommended us to take a long break at a restaurant on the black sand beach, the tour car was run down and was extremely... Read more

I agree with Deepti. I would give 2 STAR to Bakia travel company in Santorini, for the reason, they came late to pick up from the ferry arrival, the came late to pick up for the tour. The tour was supposed to start at 3:30 pm, but the driver showed up at 4:15 pm. The driver seemed disinterested to show us places and tried to skip the red sand beach and sunset rather he recommended us to take a long break at a restaurant on the black sand beach, the tour car was run down and was extremely noisy. the kind of money we paid, we expected a better tour guide. The hotel "Akilo suites" had a dungy smell. Athens and Naxos were great. Naxos was awesome. Cynao suites was awesome. the tour guide was awesome!

Local specialist: Amalia Symvoulidou
Amalia
Amalia Symvoulidou
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Jul 17, 2024

Dear Rajeev,

I have seriously taken your and Deepti's yesterday comments into consideration. I'm very disappointed with the services that the transport collaborators in Santorini provided you. I have already contacted them and expressed them my disappointment to make sure this does not happen again.

I hope this 1 day in Santorini did not ruin the overall experience of your trip. I'm very happy to know that you loved Naxos😊

Again, thank you so much for your feedback. It really helps us become better.
My warmest regards,
Amalia

Trip to Athens, Syros and Naxos
Greece | Jul 11 - Jul 22, 2022

Alora
Alora S.
Canada | Reviewed on Aug 11, 2022
Thank you to Harris and the kimkim team for helping us plan an amazing trip to Greece! We really wanted to see some of the less touristy areas, but weren't sure where to even start. With kimkim we settled on Syros and had an amazing time on a very underrated island! We did some more popular destinations too (Athens and Naxos), and each location was so incredible in it's own unique way. The food was some of the best we ever had and all of our excursions were so fun. Where I felt a bit let... Read more

Thank you to Harris and the kimkim team for helping us plan an amazing trip to Greece! We really wanted to see some of the less touristy areas, but weren't sure where to even start. With kimkim we settled on Syros and had an amazing time on a very underrated island! We did some more popular destinations too (Athens and Naxos), and each location was so incredible in it's own unique way. The food was some of the best we ever had and all of our excursions were so fun.

Where I felt a bit let down was with the communication aspect. Certain information wasn't appropriately communicated to hotels ahead of time and when we went on a food tour, they hadn't been informed about allergies so my boyfriend missed out on trying multiple dishes, even though we were told that kimkim would notify them about our allergies. For the price, it was very unfortunate to not be able to participate in every part of the food tour. Other than that, it was a great experience!

Hotel Review
Adriani Hotel
Naxos Town

The loveliest staff and an amazing homemade breakfast selection!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Acropolis & Athens Mythology Tour
Acropolis & Athens Mythology Tour
Athens

It was really cool to get to see all of the sites! However we were expecting more mythology, and instead got taught a lot about politics which was still interesting but it got a bit boring.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Harris Bitsounis

We felt KimKim was very responsive A+++
Greece | Jul 27 - Aug 9, 2022

Melissa
Melissa K.
Queensbury, NY | Reviewed on Aug 10, 2022
We felt KimKim was very responsive A+++
All of our excursions and transfers were on time, clean, courtesy and the upmost professional.
I felt Chris really understood our personalities and needs of our trip.
The house in Santorini has become our all time favorite stay.
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We felt KimKim was very responsive A+++
All of our excursions and transfers were on time, clean, courtesy and the upmost professional.
I felt Chris really understood our personalities and needs of our trip.
The house in Santorini has become our all time favorite stay.

Hotel Reviews
Home and Poetry
Athens
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Lithies Boutique Hotel
Korithi

One of our best stays of all time. Maria and her team were magnificent.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Glaronissi Beach Naxos
Naxos
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Eco Beach and Magic Garden Rhodes
Rhodes

Lack of hot water WIFI was not great in our room

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Cooking Class in Naxos Villages
Cooking Class in Naxos Villages
Naxos
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sailing Tour around Naxos
Sailing Tour around Naxos
Naxos
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Santorini Farm Tour: Food & Wine
Santorini Farm Tour: Food & Wine
Santorini
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Morning Catamaran Caldera Cruise
Morning Catamaran Caldera Cruise
Santorini

Too much volume of people

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Food
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Transport
crowded, very loud music
Private Acropolis Hill & Museum Tour
Private Acropolis Hill & Museum Tour
Athens

Guide was amazing, top notch

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Transport
Local specialist: Chris Leontopoulos
Chris
Chris Leontopoulos
Local specialist in Delphi, Greece | Replied on Aug 16, 2022

Hi Melissa

I am very happy to hear that all went well on your special trip to the Greek Islands!
Somehow, I knew from our discussion that the Lithies would be a great fit for you!
Since your trip was focused on the Aegean, I look forward to hearing from you in the future if you ever want to explore the Ionian islands on the other side of the mainland. Many great islands to chose from!

I thank you for your great review, and I wish you all the best!

Chris

KimKim Rocks!
Greece | Jul 29 - Aug 7, 2022

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steve s.
Mesa, AZ | Reviewed on Aug 09, 2022
I can't say enough about the services that we received through KimKim, and more importantly, our trip specialist Ina. My son initially found KimKim as a potential resource for a trip that we were planning to Italy and Greece. I started some dialogue with them about 4 months ahead of our travels, and we were connected with Ina as our local specialist. We gave her some general thoughts as to where and what we wanted to see and do, and she did an outstanding job in making suggestions and... Read more

I can't say enough about the services that we received through KimKim, and more importantly, our trip specialist Ina. My son initially found KimKim as a potential resource for a trip that we were planning to Italy and Greece. I started some dialogue with them about 4 months ahead of our travels, and we were connected with Ina as our local specialist. We gave her some general thoughts as to where and what we wanted to see and do, and she did an outstanding job in making suggestions and helping to customize our trip. Given that the Greece part of our trip was going to be our two adult kids traveling out of the country on their own for the first time, we were probably a bit high maintenance with our constant questions and pestering, but Ina was extremely responsive and helpful. The icing on the cake was having our kids get to meet Ina and spend part of a day with her as their local resource and guide...they absolutely loved it! Our kids reached out to KimKim and the Travel12 team for assistance a number of times during their travels in Greece, and they were always helpful and responsive. This was our first experience with a travel service, and it was outstanding in every respect. Thank you Ina and the KimKim/Travel12 team for providing us with a great travel experience and great memories. All our best, Steve, Deb, Hannah, and Ethan.

Local specialist: Ina Gaydarova
Ina
Ina Gaydarova
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Aug 18, 2022
Hello, Steve, Deb, Hannah, and Ethan! I'm so happy Hannah and Ethan enjoyed their first trip to Greece and also the first one on their own. We had such a lovely meetup in Athens and it was fun being their "tour guide" for the day, showing them around the sites, the neighbourhoods and some of my favourite view spots.
I wish Hannah a successful new beggining of her studies abroad and Ethan a bright future as a tech "wizard". I hope one day I get the chance to plan a summer holiday around the...
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Hello, Steve, Deb, Hannah, and Ethan!

I'm so happy Hannah and Ethan enjoyed their first trip to Greece and also the first one on their own. We had such a lovely meetup in Athens and it was fun being their "tour guide" for the day, showing them around the sites, the neighbourhoods and some of my favourite view spots.
I wish Hannah a successful new beggining of her studies abroad and Ethan a bright future as a tech "wizard". I hope one day I get the chance to plan a summer holiday around the islands in Greece for just you and Deb! Until then take care and keep being the lovely smily family you are!

All the best,
Ina

Amazing travel planners with excellent service & recommendations!
Greece | Jul 31 - Aug 7, 2022

Leigh
Leigh H.
Columbus, OH | Reviewed on Aug 09, 2022
Chris was absolutely phenomenal. I have used many agents over the years to book trips and Chris was thorough, planned a perfect trip and kept in contact before and during the trip. He was extremely helpful and I left for the trip in full confidence of a successful adventure. I would very very highly recommend him and wish he books trips all over the world. The service was a 11/10! Read more

Chris was absolutely phenomenal. I have used many agents over the years to book trips and Chris was thorough, planned a perfect trip and kept in contact before and during the trip. He was extremely helpful and I left for the trip in full confidence of a successful adventure. I would very very highly recommend him and wish he books trips all over the world. The service was a 11/10!

Hotel Reviews
Athens Cypria Hotel
Athens

Love the location and the room was spacious. The hotel had nice amenities. The roof top bar is AMAZING at night. What views!

Authenticity & Character
spacious and well appointed
Location
By shopping and restaurants
Staff
nice and accommodating
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean
Elena Hotel Mykonos
Mykonos

We really liked the location of the hotel. The room was well appointed and had lots of seating. We had a great view and adored the balcony. There is a lot of action around the hotel with people coming down the road to go into the city. You can hear the music from the city at night but never bothered us.

Authenticity & Character
it was very comfortable and inviting. loved there was food and a bar
Location
Loved how easy it was to get from hotel to around the town
Staff
Super friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and updated.
Manos Small World Santorini
Santorini island

This gorgeous hotel was right in the middle of a beautiful view and amazing sunsets. It was nice to walk up and find a selection of restaurants. The room was spacious and loved the patio area to sit morning and night. The location was perfect.

Authenticity & Character
felt like we were in the middle of the picture you see of santorini - so beautiful
Authenticity & Character
felt like we were in the middle of the picture you see of santorini - so beautiful
Authenticity & Character
felt like we were in the middle of the picture you see of santorini - so beautiful
Location
It was very close to restaurants and some shopping - amazing view!!
Location
It was very close to restaurants and some shopping - amazing view!!
Location
It was very close to restaurants and some shopping - amazing view!!
Staff
the staff was great with breakfast and other questions.
Staff
the staff was great with breakfast and other questions.
Staff
the staff was great with breakfast and other questions.
Cleanliness & Comfort
very clean hotel
Cleanliness & Comfort
very clean hotel
Cleanliness & Comfort
very clean hotel
Activity Reviews
Acropolis Guided Tour
Acropolis Guided Tour
Athens

It was nice to get up early and beat the crowd and the heat. The tour guide was phenomenal and we felt like the time flew by. We learned so much. What a great tour starting from our hotel to Acropolis and back.

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Transport
Sunset Volcano Cruise on a wooden boat
Sunset Volcano Cruise on a wooden boat
Santorini

you have to go on a boat in Santorini and loved this ship and variety of activities. my family loved the swim and how could you not enjoy the bar and music. it is a wonderful way to see the sunset in a different perspective. it was so relaxing and peaceful. Great dinner and crew.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
All Time Classic Santorini
All Time Classic Santorini
Santorini

This was a super informative tour and really liked the variety of sites we visited throughout the island. It was great to hear the history and see lots of different areas of the island.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
guides were amazing!
Transport
air conditioning!
Restaurants in Athens
Restaurants in Athens
Athens
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Welcome to Santorini
Welcome to Santorini
Santorini

we appreciated that we had free time the day of travel. it can be tiring and nice to get to see the place on our own first....or rest to get acclimated.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Free time in Santorini
Free time in Santorini
Santorini

It was great to not be overscheduled and allow time for exploration. It was nice to be in the sun and relax.

Quality of Experience
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Transport
Local specialist: Chris Gravas
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Chris Gravas
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Aug 14, 2022
Dear Leigh, I can't thank you enough for your kind words and your appreciation of my services. I am very happy that you had a great time and that we also managed to work around things on the spot, when needed. I am very much looking forward to help you plan your next trip to Greece and/or Italy, whenever you decide. It has been a pleasure knowing you in person, and Will of course, and do hope to see both of you again, as well as both your sons! Wishing you a wonderful rest of your summer... Read more

Dear Leigh,

I can't thank you enough for your kind words and your appreciation of my services. I am very happy that you had a great time and that we also managed to work around things on the spot, when needed. I am very much looking forward to help you plan your next trip to Greece and/or Italy, whenever you decide.

It has been a pleasure knowing you in person, and Will of course, and do hope to see both of you again, as well as both your sons!

Wishing you a wonderful rest of your summer and a smooth and pleasant transition to everyday life, invigorated and full of memories from your trip.

All my best,
Chris

Overall I thought KimKim and Antonis were exc...
Greece | Jul 20 - Jul 28, 2022

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Mark J.
San Rafael, CA | Reviewed on Aug 08, 2022
Overall I thought KimKim and Antonis were excellent. They helped us put together a last minute trip to Greece that felt truly amazing. There was one thing I did not like however. You do not receive a breakdown of costs for individual hotels, events, transfers or transportation tickets. I have been told by KimKim that this is a function of Greek law, but I still am not a fan of one bill with a total at the end. For that reason I would not use KimKim again unless they were willing to give me a... Read more

Overall I thought KimKim and Antonis were excellent. They helped us put together a last minute trip to Greece that felt truly amazing. There was one thing I did not like however. You do not receive a breakdown of costs for individual hotels, events, transfers or transportation tickets. I have been told by KimKim that this is a function of Greek law, but I still am not a fan of one bill with a total at the end. For that reason I would not use KimKim again unless they were willing to give me a price breakdown. Otherwise, the lodging choices were excellent; all transfers went smoothly; we loved the sunset cruise set up by Antonis (best we have ever been on) and we enjoyed our trip tremendously. Thanks KimKim!

Hotel Review
Noble Suites
Athens

A beautiful and unique boutique property with an amazing location. Marianna, the property manager, was a delightful hostess with excellent recommendations. The breakfast was very nice at a quaint cafe just around the corner and Marianna even made us to go breakfast boxes on our last day as we left early for the ferry. Only drawback, our room (for 2 adults and 2 kids) included a comfortable queen and a pullout sofa. if your kids are older (ours are 14 & 15) it may be too small and/or uncomfortable for them, but this is not on Marianna. Just an observation for future travelers here to consider. We highly recommend this property!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Antonis Alexandrou
Antonis
Antonis Alexandrou
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Sep 07, 2022

Dear Mark,

Thank you so much for your review and your kind words!!!

It's so great for us to know that overall you enjoyed the beauty of our country!!

We will always strive to provide the best value for money for your trip!

The trip is sold at a package price, which is we are not able to provide a breakdown.

The final package price also includes the services and planning on our behalf that went into the trip that made it a success.

Looking forward to welcoming you and your lovely family to our country again in the future!!

With great respect!!!

Antonis

This trip couldn’t have been possible without...
Greece | Jul 19 - Jul 28, 2022

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Britt & Greg C.
Short Pump, VA | Reviewed on Aug 08, 2022
This trip couldn’t have been possible without Angela at KIMKIM! Her expertise, knowledge, attention to detail and communication was top notch. Our family vacation was the perfect mix of activity and relaxation…in Crete, Santorini, and Athens. The accommodations were all different and lovely for our family of five. Transportation between locations and for excursions were perfectly planned with no missteps. Alexander did a great job with our all day private tour of Crete. Highly recommend! He’s... Read more

This trip couldn’t have been possible without Angela at KIMKIM! Her expertise, knowledge, attention to detail and communication was top notch. Our family vacation was the perfect mix of activity and relaxation…in Crete, Santorini, and Athens. The accommodations were all different and lovely for our family of five. Transportation between locations and for excursions were perfectly planned with no missteps. Alexander did a great job with our all day private tour of Crete. Highly recommend! He’s fun, funny, full of expression and knows Crete intimately. The catamaran swim day/sunset cruise in Santorini was a must and amazingly beautiful. Our accommodations here were a favorite…we could see the sunrise, sunset and the sea from our balcony!!! The Athens ancient history ruins and mythology tour was super informative and something we will never forget. We can’t wait to go back to explore more of the Greek Islands. We would recommend KIMKIM to help plan your next bucket list getaway and Angela specifically if you are going to Greece!

Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Aug 09, 2022

Britt and Greg, geia sas!

It was a true pleasure talking to you and assisting your family with the planning of your vacation here in Greece.

I am so happy that you enjoyed your time with us and I would absolutely love to assist you with your future trip to Greece so you can discover more beauties and amazing spots.

You are a great and beautiful family and seeing the smiles on your faces in the pictures you shared with me was very rewarding for me. 😊

Until next time, take care and always have fun!

My warmest regards,
Angela

the trip was amazing however we were not happ...
Greece | Aug 2 - Aug 7, 2022

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Deepti S.
Austin, TX | Reviewed on Aug 08, 2022
the trip was amazing however we were not happy with the tour van and hotel in Santorini. The tour guide who was supposed to help with the trip was late (excuse given that he wanted us to see the sunset) however he kept driving us around and we almost missed the sunset. He dropped us at a hotel next to black sand beach and wanted us to eat snacks there. If we had done that we would have missed the sunset (glad didn't listen to him ) I had to remind him to take us to the red beach. He... Read more

the trip was amazing however we were not happy with the tour van and hotel in Santorini.

The tour guide who was supposed to help with the trip was late (excuse given that he wanted us to see the sunset) however he kept driving us around and we almost missed the sunset. He dropped us at a hotel next to black sand beach and wanted us to eat snacks there. If we had done that we would have missed the sunset (glad didn't listen to him ) I had to remind him to take us to the red beach. He conveniently forgot that. His tour van was no noisy and run down. With the amount of money paid I had expected better service.

Also the cave hotel in Santorini has not that great. Room had an odd smell. The service was excellent and view was great.

Naxos was an amazing recommendation. Thanks Amalia was booking that. Over all Amalia was awesome and very responsive but tour company that was partnered with in Santorini wasn't something I'd engage with again.

Activity Reviews
Welcome to Naxos
Welcome to Naxos
Naxos

its a beautiful city and Amalia planned wonderful tours for us.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Athens Highlight Tour
Athens Highlight Tour
Athens
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Exploring the island of Santorini
Exploring the island of Santorini
Santorini

hotel wasn't great and tour van was super old and noisy. We couldn't hear what the guide was saying. When asked to fix the noise he said nothing can be done. Was late for pick up and rushed things. Didn't follow the itinerary and tried to skip major destination. Unlike other tour guides (Naxos was exceptional guide) the guide in Santorini didn't bother to accompany us and give us info on what we were seeing. I saw other guides were with their parties and explaining the things

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Local specialist: Amalia Symvoulidou
Amalia
Amalia Symvoulidou
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Aug 10, 2022

Dear Deepti & Rajeev,

I'm very glad that you enjoyed your overall trip to Greece and it was such a pleasure working with you!

Thank you very much for your comments about Santorini. I'm so sorry to hear that the tour wasn't a good experience for you. I will discuss everything with our Santorini collaborators to fix it in the future. We really appreciate your feedback and we will seriously take it into consideration to improve the services on the island.

I'm happy you loved Naxos. It's truly a wonderful island😊

Promise for a great next experience in Greece!
My warmest regards,
Amalia

Best trip of our lives!
Greece | Jul 24 - Aug 5, 2022

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Jeffrey O.
Chandler, AZ | Reviewed on Aug 06, 2022
Our honeymoon was a trip I will truly never forget! Ina and the KimKim team picked all great hotels, transfers and excursions. It is very much worth having a local person to help you book the best things as there are endless options of choices in Greece. Our favorite highlights we Super Paradise Beach in Mykonos, hiking and cooking in Naxos (Spiros with Naxos Sun was an amazing guide and we learned so much about the island), and our Santorini highlights and wine tasting excursion with Gina... Read more

Our honeymoon was a trip I will truly never forget! Ina and the KimKim team picked all great hotels, transfers and excursions. It is very much worth having a local person to help you book the best things as there are endless options of choices in Greece. Our favorite highlights we Super Paradise Beach in Mykonos, hiking and cooking in Naxos (Spiros with Naxos Sun was an amazing guide and we learned so much about the island), and our Santorini highlights and wine tasting excursion with Gina and Constantinos with Argyos (such an amazing tour and wonderful tour guides that I will always remember). Thank you KimKim for making our honeymoon seamless and unforgettable!

Local specialist: Ina Gaydarova
Ina
Ina Gaydarova
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Aug 08, 2022

Jeffrey and Clare, I'm so happy you gave me the opportunity to be a part of your honeymoon in Greece! It was lovely working with you during the planning stages and also having you here, seeing your trip unfold while travelling. Thank you so much for your kind words regarding my work, the team and our individual trusted partners. I wish you a happy life together and many more beautiful memories around the world.

Take Care!
Ina

Fantastic Trip
Greece | Jul 11 - Jul 20, 2022

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KATIE S.
New Philadelphia, OH | Reviewed on Aug 04, 2022

Dimitris was an excellent help on my first trip to Greece. He booked us in wonderful, cute, small hotels, planned our transfers to perfection and was extremely accommodating to our needs before the trip, and as the trip was ongoing. I would certainly recommend Dimitris for anyone looking to go to Greece.

Local specialist: Dimitris Zografos
Dimitris
Dimitris Zografos
Local specialist in Athens Vouliagmeni Greece | Replied on Aug 05, 2022

Dear Katie, thank you so much for your kind words! I am so happy you enjoyed Greece and I hope to see you again in the future:)