Kimkim Trip Reviews for Greece

kimkim and Eleni provided our family of five with an outstanding, life-changing travel experience. We started in Athens and then drove to Kalamata with stops along the way to sightsee, eat, and swim. Our kids ages span from 17 to 6 and Eleni was able to set up an itinerary that had something for all of them to enjoy and remember for the rest of their lives. This was one of the main reasons we booked through kimkim and Eleni nailed it! The accommodations were perfectly located and made us feel like royalty. She gave us a number of different options and advice throughout the entire process. Her recommendations for restaurants, beaches, and self-guided tours never disappointed. Besides the breathtaking locations and savory food, the highlights of our trip were the tours Eleni set up for us - The Olympic Game Workout, Athens Mythology for Families, Waterfalls & Archery at Polylimnio, and SUP & Snorkeling in Voidokilia. We would wholeheartedly recommend booking with kimkim (and Eleni) and have already told many of our friends and family! We will definitely book with them in the future!

Hotel Reviews

Athens Manor Houses

Athens

Perfect location, new, clean, friendly, with an excellent breakfast every morning. Highly recommend!

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walk to everything

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Zoe Seaside Resort Gialova

Gialova

Great beachside location, free cabanas, beautiful grounds and pool. Very good food

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Avra Hotel Rafina

Rafina, Athens

Perfect for a one night stop that is close to the airport, with a free shuttle!

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Activity Reviews

Olympic Athlete for a Day

Athens

Our guide and trainer was fantastic. A very cool experience

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Private Athens Mythology Family Tour

Athens

Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and great with our two younger boys. She was prepared with pictures and activities to make the site come to life!

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Private Cape Sounio for Families

Athens

The Sea Turtle rescue tour was very interesting and all of our boys (ages 17-6) loved it. Cape Sounio was breathtaking.

Waterfalls & Archery in Polylimnio

Greece

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guides from Explore Messinia were great!

SUP & Snorkeling in Voidokilia

Greece

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Our guide from Explore Messinia was amazing.

Christos did an AMAZING job planning our honeymoon! It was so easy, and we just showed up and everything was already set up. Private transfers, ferries, tours, they were all ready to go from the moment we arrived without hiccups. Either he or the travel agency he contracts with were able to answer any questions we had in real time during the trip at all hours. The drivers were all so friendly and timely, the accomodations were all lovely, and the ferries were all quick and smooth. The recommendations were all spectacular as well. Couldn't recommend Christos more highly! He will plan you the dream vacation. Thanks so much!!!

Hotel Reviews

NLH Monastiraki

Athens

Beautiful facility, clean, and with a great location in central athens. They even let us check in early.

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Ippokampos Beachfront Hotel

Naxos

AMAZING AND BEAUTIFUL FACILITY! All the staff worked so hard to make sure we had the best time possible.

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Abelonas Retreat

Santorini

Great location, beautiful area, however the room had a bright orange exit light that could not be turned off right by the exit to the room and made it hard to sleep. They also gave us the wrong breakfast one day, which caused a delay in our plans for the day, unfortunately. Otherwise they were extremely helpful, even finding me an ENT on the island to see in an emergency. The staff were extremely friendly, the facility was very clean, and the location couldn't be beat.

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remove the bright orange exit light next to the door, it was extremely obnoxious

Activity Reviews

Private Naxos Food & Culture Tour

Naxos

This was maybe our favorite part of the whole trip. Our tour guide was so cool, took us on a wonderful trip to several amazing locations. highly highly recommend. also got to eat some amazing local cheeses and olive oils which was my personal favorite part of the day.

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Santorini Highlights with Wine

Greece

loved our tour guide, the locations visited, and the amazing wine

Caldera Cruise & Volcano Visit

Santorini

Beautiful ride, but kind of a packed 'sailboat' which was actually running on a motor. There were ~50 people on the boat and not many places to sit. Honestly, not sure I would recommend this. The sights were nice, and the dinner was good, but it was just so crowded on the boat and I felt like we were just being herded around.

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My travel buddy and I took our bucket list two-week trip to Athens and the Greek islands. It was absolutely wonderful. Everything went according to plan, and we would highly recommend Nadia for any travel arrangements in the future. We began our journey flying from Sacramento to Athens, stayed in busy Athens for 4 days and then island-hopped to Chania on Crete, Santorini, Mykonos, and Naxos. We booked several fun excursions through Nadia and our trip included transportation to and from airports, hotel reservations in boutique hotels, transfers, pickups and drop-offs from our hotels and excursions, and communication throughout. Our excursions included a beach day in Santorini, a beautiful and fun-filled day on a sunset catamaran sail and a separate wine tasting excursion on the beach in Mykonos, and an excellent electric bike tour in Naxos. Having everything arranged upon our arrival was such a relief, especially the transportation. All of the drivers were waiting for us, helped us with our luggage, and delivered us to our destination safely.
This was our first time planning a long and multi-stop vacation, and Nadia was on top of all of the logistics. One lesson we learned for future is to communicate our expectations for the accommodations, especially when traveling out of the country. While many hotels in the U.S. have pools and fitness centers, that’s not always the case with European and boutique hotels. When the temperature hit the high 80s and 90s, we would have enjoyed a swimming pool or a hotel with close beach access. However, we didn't communicate that with Nadia. Luckily, one hotel had a pool and we were able to get a ride to a beach with umbrellas and comfy lounges. At the same time, we were very pleased with the delicious breakfast buffets or breakfast options that were included in most of the accommodations. Nadia and the Kim Kim platform made it very easy to communicate, see links to entertainment and excursion options, and plan our trip with confidence.
Nadia was very helpful, full of information about hotels, excursions, and travel options and, as a result, our trip was effortless and well worth the cost of paying for a travel planner. We look forward to planning the next trip with Kim Kim.

Chris and his team were fabulous in creating this trip for my family. Everything that they planned for us was amazing. Our accommodations in Athens were very nice. Our tour guide (Elanie?) in Athens was amazing! She even got a little gift for us at the end. I'm very happy that we included a short stay in Athens. It was truly worth seeing some of the sites.

Santorini was amazing! Most beautiful place that I have been so far. The accommodations at the hotel Agali Houses were perfect. Amazing views of the Caldera. Vassilini and her staff were exceptional in recommendations for dinner and beach. We spent the day at Perissa beach and enjoyed the water and sun. Our tour guide for Akrotiri ruins and the wine tour was another great day full of history and fun. The sailing yacht was a very small group, personal service provided by the captain and his finance' Johanna. A must tour in Santorini. A nice little shop to stop in is the Art & Icon Studio in Fira.

This was a trip postponed from 2020. Many thanks to Chris for being patient with the covid delays. This trip was truly amazing! Thank you.

Hotel Reviews

Athens Manor Houses

Athens

Very nice accomodations and centrally located. The street noise can be a little loud at night until the bars close.

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Centrally located

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Agali Houses Santorini

Firostefani, Santorini

Very beautiful views. Nice rooms. Vassilini and staff very helpful. The only possible drawback is the number of steps up and down to your room. 220 steps one way. For us it was fine.

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Activity Reviews

Private Acropolis Hill & Museum Tour

Athens

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Morning Catamaran Caldera Cruise

Santorini

small yacht cruise was amazing

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Santorini Highlights & Akrotiri

Santorini

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Very attentive to details and understood our needs that were reflected in a wonderful experience.

Below may be helpful...but plse note that the constructive feedback is not a reflection of disappointment, more so a commentary to the company for future reference.

Hi Ina,

Back in Vancouver now and just reminiscing about our wonderful stay in Greece. I will absolutely do a review for you , but I thought that I should offer some constructive feedback. Below:

Athens:

- Hotel was fantastic and memourable...highly recommend for future bookings
- 1st dinner, though the food was fantastic, unremarkable location
- bike tour of Athens was just OK...unremarkable guide...would not recommend
- Acropolis visit was excellent, and the guide very engaging...highly recommend

Paros:

- too early of a transfer to the ferry...too much waiting
- great ferry experience
- fantastic hotel and having the two rooms was a good call
- driver on Paros was fantastic and a big personality
- 1st dinner magnificent in Naoussa (sp?)
- sunset boat trip, a highlight...great crew and highly recommended

Naxos:

- Ok hotel; probably better options to explore...would not recommend
- bike tour was great...good guide and a great way to see the island and Naxos town if you are fit enough...good choice
- probably would have preferred 3 nights in Paros vs the 3 in Naxos...but still a nice visit
- nice call on flying back

Athens Riviera:

- Ok tour from airport
- unremarkable lunch...do NOT recommend
- great hotel and location...highly recommend to complete the tour

All in all, you did a fantastic job, and I would recommend you highly. We'll be back.

Sincerely, neil

Hotel Reviews

Vouliagmeni Suites Athens

Vouliagmeni

Greek Riviera is a must visit in a fabulous location.

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The Foundry Suites

Athens

Great location, amazing roof patio and view of the Acropolis...HIGHLY recommend.

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Contaratos Beach Hotel Paros

Naousa

Great location near Naoussa (sp?).

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Liana Beach Hotel & Spa

Naxos

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Activity Reviews

Local Transfer in Paros

Paros

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Dinner in Athens

Athens

Great food, unremarkable decor.

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Enjoy Athens by Bike!

Athens

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Acropolis Afternoon Tour

Athens

Must do...even with children.

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Local Dinner in Paros

Paros

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Private Sunset Boat Trip

Paros

Must do.

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Local Transfer in Naxos

Naxos

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Naxos Bike Tour

Naxos

Really good way to experience the island.

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Private Cape Sounio Sunset tour

Greece

The drive was unremarkable with no history or guiding. BUT the hotel town made the experience memourable...must do.

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no storytelling, lunch selection was unremarkable.

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Honestly, I don't have the words to describe how wonderful the whole thing was. We went to Greece and we were connected with Rebecca from Grecian Lux. From beginning to end, the entire trip was flawless. I went with a friend and we wanted to ensure that our friendship remained intact, so we wanted to be on the trip and not have to think about anything. Rebecca took care of it all, and even dealt with our tourist brains when we messaged her with questions we should already have known. She was wonderful. I can't recommend her enough!

Hotel Reviews

Plaka Hotel Athens

Athens

Was in the perfect location. The staff were incredible, and the breakfast was beautiful.

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18 Grapes Hotel Naxos

Naxos

SO wonderful. The staff treated us like family from the moment we arrived. Our room wasn't ready so they gave us complementary wine and a sampling of Greeks finger foods while we waited at the pool. On checkout we were gifted a bottle of wine from their vineyard. The staff work so hard, and such long hours, but they were so amazing the whole time and you'd never know how hard they work!

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It's the perfect place for a romantic getaway - if you're looking for action I would recommend staying in town, but that's not what this hotel is for. It's a quiet oasis.

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Poseidon Hotel Suites Mykonos

Mikonos

Simply beautiful. The room was a bit tiny, but the view made up for it. The pool is glorious, and the staff were so helpful.

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Agali Houses Santorini

Firostefani, Santorini

We were in awe the second we saw the room, and I had to post photos of the room from the second we arrived. Simply magnificent.

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Activity Reviews

Welcome to Athens

Greece

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Athens - The City

Athens

We had low expectations because people had said Athens didn't have much to offer, so we only booked two nights and then wished we had longer!

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Athens - Twilight Tour of Athens with Food & Drinks

Athens

One of the hightlights of our trip. It ended up a private tour with our guide Theo who took us to an array of interesting, local and hidden places, and ended with us on a rooftop overlooking the Parthenon at night. It was just magical. Would recommend this to anyone who visits.

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Naxos - The Island

Naxos

It's such a large island that we definitely want to go back to do more exploring.

Full Day Naxos Island Catamaran Cruise-Small group cruise

Naxos

The crew were amazing, and the service was great. We also met some wonderful other guests on board.

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Naxos - Self drive Beach & Island Exploration | Self guided

Naxos

There is a LOT to see here, and Google maps got us lost a few times. I would definitely recommend leaving earlier than we did and spending less time at beaches in order to enjoy more of the scenery. But driving in Greece is so stressful. We cheered that we didn't die when we arrived back at the hotel haha.

Mykonos - Free time

Mykonos

Mykonos-Day Trip to Delos island & Mykonos Free Afternoon

Mykonos

The yacht was beautiful, and the service was amazing. Delos is worth seeing, but it's HOT so be prepared with light clothing. You can't swim around Delos, so we had to wait until Rhenia in order to cool off. The wine was flowing and amazing though. :)

Mykonos Beach Day

Mykonos

We went to Super Paradise Beach to Jackie O's because we heard so many great things, and yes it's beautiful, but the prices were simply outrageous. We went to Elia beach the following day and THAT was definitely worth the lowered prices. The beach is more expansive, and the options plentiful. And it's less expensive by far than Jackie O

Santorini - The Island

Santorini

It's more stunning than you can imagine.

Santorini - Free Morning & Santorini Catamaran Gold Sunset Cruise (Small group cruise)

Santorini

The staff were incredible, and this was the ONLY boat experience we had where they did a little history along the way. They also had a contest while we were aboard to win a bottle of wine for best photo on IG...and we won! The staff cooked some of the most incredible food on a BBQ on the back of the catamaran. It made other trips pale in comparison.

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Santorini - Sights, Wines & Clicks Private day tour

Santorini

The highlight of our tour. It was a private tour for my traveling partner and myself. Lazarus picked us up and took us to all the best places on the island, and some hidden gems as well. He's very knowledgable, knows so many people on the island, and he used our phones to take our photos and when I say that they look magasine worthy, I'm not kidding. Simply magnificent. The winery sampling was an amazing experience, and then taking us to the highest point on the island was worth the view!

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Thank you so much for planning an amazing first trip to Greece for us! When we first met Nadia, we we're a bit overwhelmed by all the incredible ways we could spend days 10 days in Greece. We are very appreciative of Nadia's quick and detailed responses to our many questions, and also were grateful for her suggestions (we took many of them!) Special thanks to Nadia for quickly and thoroughly answering our last minute barrage of questions in the last 24 hours before left home - cell phones, internet, tipping, laundry (including an address near our hotel in Naxos,) etc. etc.!

Our Athens Monastiraki hotel was perfect. Laid back, great staff, breakfast on the rooftop in view of the Acropolis, central to great food, art, history and exploring neighborhoods and finding great views of the city. And, we're so glad we said yes to the Acropolis & Flavors Tour! Joanna was a fabulous guide to both, and left us with many recommendations for the rest of our stay.

I am also grateful for all the time Nadia worked with us on planning our trip to Delphi and Meteora. The private driver was the perfect solution and Yannis made it all extra memorable by giving us off the beaten path lunch options -- a quiet laid back lunch and swim at Camping Delphi with incredible views of the valley, olive groves and coast after Delphi visit; exquisite calamari on our seaside table on the scenic drive back to Athens. And, of course, impeccable on time delivery for our flight to Naxos that evening.

Throughout the trip we had the right balance of scheduled activity and time to explore on our own. Our surprise love was Naxos which Nadia added into our itinerary at the end when we asked for a visit to second island. We rented a car (very easy and affordable) and explored the island, but honestly didn't get past Pyrgaki (20 min from town) where bought an umbrella, sandwiches and fruit from the mini market and settled in for the day on this spectacular secluded beach. The staff at Nastasia Village hotel were a big help with directions, logistics, and advice. Thank you!

Our last stop was Santorini and I must thank Nadia again for advising us on how to take advantage of this unique (and popular !) location. We leaned into views, sunsets, wine, tomatoes, white eggplant and fava beans. (Our welcoming driver from the port to the hotel gave us a great primer on vegetarian must haves unique to Santorini.) The Sunset Catamaran Caldera Cruise was perfect, relaxing, the right amount of people (not crowded on the catamaran), well run, great food and staff. The extra $$ for the caldera view was worth it and we enjoyed an amazing breakfast every morning with this exceptional backdrop. We took a 1/2 day to visit the tourist area in Fira but enjoyed the laid back family restaurants near our hotel in Akrotiri -- explored appetizers and watched the sun set at The Good Heart. We spent our last night by the water sharing a large grilled fish at The Cave of Nicholas. Γειά μας!

Thank you to all the drivers, guides, hotel staff, shop owners, family businesses and more that made our trip so memorable. Nadia, please accept our deep gratitude for everything you did to make it all come together. Every detail was cared for, for being on hand for anything that was needed, and for ensuring all plans went smoothly. I can't think of a time we've had such a vacation with so little time spent on figuring out logistics and so much time for pure relaxation and enjoyment. This make our trip to Greece exceptional. Thank you.

Hotel Reviews

NLH Monastiraki

Athens

In a busy area with short walk to markets, historic sites, restaurants, shopping, museums, and more. Great staff, beautiful roof top bar and breakfast areas.

Tips for future travelers

Get to know the staff on the roof top!

Authenticity & Character

staffed by normal happy people

Location

proximity

Staff

helpful - found item we left behind

Cleanliness & Comfort

extremely clean

Dellas Boutique Hotel

Meteora, Kalambaka

We were here just one night. Beautiful setting and perfect distance to walk to town.

Authenticity & Character

surrounded by scenery of Meteora

Location

proximity to dinne

Staff

helpful and welcoming

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Nastasia Village

Naxos Chora

We enjoyed meeting the owner who was at front desk everyday and on hand for advice and making arrangements. Close to restaurants. 15 min walk to town/Temple of Apollo

Tips for future travelers

Make time to enjoy the breakfast every day. Get to know the owner. Explore the beaches to find the one that is the right fit for you.

Authenticity & Character

local owned and operated

Location

close but not center of busy part of town

Staff

welcoming and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

very clean and tidy

Goulielmos Hotel Santorini

Santorini

Amazing views and premium treatment!

Authenticity & Character

Caldera view

Location

Caldera view; not in Fira or Oia

Staff

Natalie at the front desk was exceptional as were the staff that brought gourmet breakfasts to our caldera view patio every morning

Cleanliness & Comfort

housekeeping was great!

Activity Reviews

Restaurants in Athens

Athens

Very helpful notes about views and types of restaurants

Welcome to Athens!

Athens

Our driver from the airport was great, shared advice and oriented us to our neighborhood around hotel.

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Acropolis & Flavors Combo Tour

Athens

Joanna was exceptional

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Divine Delphi & Breathtaking Meteora in Two Days (Day 1)

Greece

Our driver Yannis was exceptional. Our guides Georgia (Dephi) and Dominque (Varlam) were both very informative and happy to answer questions. Chris gave a us a sweeping review of Meteora

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Yannis was exceptional. Thank you.

Transport

This was a combined high school and college graduation gift for my niece. Sadly, due to flight issues we missed the first 3 days so a 19 day trip turned into 7 so we missed all of Athens except the last night before we flew home. Kim Kim, specifically Dimitris, did. Great job with a few exceptions. You need to have transport already arranged when get to the Santorini port which we did not despite our hotel website saying it was available. The taxi companies aggressively jump on you. We were forced to rent a car and it was expensive 500 euros. DON’T RENT A CAR IN SANTORINI! There is no parking and it’s walkable. The water ferry was great. Naxos was my favorite bc Santorini is so cowshed and too many Americans. I left the US to get away from the US not have it in another country. Yodai (?) our Naxos hiking guide was great and the family owned farm to table restaurant after our hike was most delicious. Trying authentic traditional foods was a tastebud treasure. Beet salad was amazing! Thanos, our caldera hike guide in Santorini, was very knowledgeable and super friendly. He even invited us out that night for dinner. We didn’t go bc after 25,000 steps that day we were exhausted. The private sunset spot he took us to was spectacular! Highly recommend both of the guides. The Ilaperato hotel in Santorini had breathtaking views as we ate our breakfast on our balcony every morning. The Zillers hotel in Athens had tiny rooms but the rooftop restaurant looking to the acropolis and Parthenon was great!

Hotel Reviews

Ilioperato

Santorini

This is a great hotel! The staff is over the top accommodating, friendly, and helpful. Breakfast delivered daily to our balcony made us feel like princesses. Rooms were beautifully yet simply adorned with a refrig, plates, glasses, minibar. They were generous with their bottled water since can’t drink from faucet. Location on the walking path is convenient to all places. HIGHLY recommend this amazing hotel for the service, rooms, view!

Tips for future travelers

Book it! This place is the greatest! You will need help getting your luggage down the cobblestone path to the actual hotel so call ahead to arrange. They are quick to help.

Authenticity & Character

Adorable room!

Location

Easy to get to places and killer view

Staff

Thoughtful and friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean!

The Zillers Boutique Hotel

Athens

Great location in the Plaka so easy to get to good restaurants, shopping, and the acropolis. We only had 6 hours of daylight in Athens so this location was primo-we we’re lucky. Breakfast in the rooftop was extremely enjoyable and a great way to end our trip.

Tips for future travelers

Great location for quickly experiencing Athens when you have limited time.

Authenticity & Character

Tiny room but huge character and great designs.

Location

Superb!

Staff

Friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean.

Glaronissi Beach Naxos

Naxos

Daily homemade fresh breakfast. Warm inviting hostess and friendly staff, particularly Betty. Rooms were beautiful and private balcony peacefully located near beach and good restaurants. However, you must have a car to get to main hub of Naxos but great location for a quieter experience . Near octogenarian nudist beach, if that’s your thing…

Tips for future travelers

I wished we knew we needed a taxi to get to/from central city.

Authenticity & Character

Breakfast was superb!

Location

Private, quiet

Staff

Friendly and accommodating

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean

Activity Reviews

Naxos Hiking _"Passage from ancient to modern History"

Naxos

Highly recommend this manageable historical hike. Our guide was Yodai (?sp) and she was great and very thoughtful. Beautiful sights.

Quality of Experience

Great way to learn the culture with the sites.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide was superb!

Transport

Very good.

Self-Guided Beach Day by Boat

Naxos

Very easy to walk around Naxos. Best way to explore and good shopping!

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Sailing Cruise from Naxos to Small Cyclades

Naxos

Naxos sailing experience was fantastic! The crew was fun and knowledgeable. Highly recommend doing this day trip. Bring lots of sunscreen.

Quality of Experience

Great meal, the friendly staff, scenic views.

Food

So good!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Fantastic team!

Transport

Catamaran! Best transport!

Guided Hike along Santorini's Caldera

Santorini

Thanos Papagiannopoulos was an excellent and knowledgeable guide. He pointed out all the natural herbs-oregano, rosemary, thyme, and a few others all along our 4 hr hike. He sprinkled in a lot of history about the land, volcanoes and his stories from his teaching career. He made the sometimes very steep climb very enjoyable. The private sunset spot he took us to was spectacular! This was a great experience.

Quality of Experience

I’d give 10 stars if I could!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Thanos was the best!!!

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Catamaran Cruise around Santorini

Santorini

Loved this sailing trip to see different areas of Santorini. The sulfur area died my swimsuit however it was worth it. Great staff and while the crowded dock before boarding seemed chaotic it clearly worked out. Highly recommend.

Quality of Experience

Highly recommend!

Food

Loved it!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Friendly and great food!

Transport

Superb!

Planning this trip took longer than I hoped but at the end of the day it was fabulous. The only issues were that Imbros Gorge was a more difficult hike than expected and because of that we opted not to walk from Oia to Fira. Also the car that was selected for us in Crete was too big and we damaged it trying to maneuver in small places. Hotels chosen by Tasos we’re great. We loved our time in Greece. Thanks Tasos!

My wife and I are SO happy that we used Kimkim to help plan a 2 week honeymoon to Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, and Crete, because the trip was absolutely incredible! From the start, Rebecca communicated frequently with us to personalize the trip to our desires. After some back and forth we came up with an itinerary that we were really excited about - and the experiences were even better than we could have imagined! We absolutely loved the personal touches Rebecca included on the trip - from having locals meet us at each location (thank you Theo, Stelios, Kostis, Manos, and Antonis!), to giving us her number on WhatsApp to call with any questions, to modifying our itinerary in real time, and even personally calling the port when our ferry was delayed. Rebecca goes all out to ensure that you have a trip of a lifetime. All of our inter-island transportation was taken care of (HUGE stress relief), and the transports from the ports/airport to our hotels were incredibly comfortable and had courteous and friendly drivers at each stop. We can't say enough about how much we loved the Kimkim experience and would HIGHLY recommend it to anyone thinking of planning a trip to Greece. Rebecca and her local guides truly made our honeymoon an unforgettable experience!

Hotel Reviews

Elia Ermou Athens Hotel

Athina

Staff is incredibly friendly and helpful and rooms were extremely clean and comfortable. Loved the whirlpool tub! Great location within easy walking distance of all the ancient sites and plenty of great food options nearby. Highly recommend!

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Argo Hotel

Mykonos

Very friendly and helpful staff and a great location! It is right next to the bus station so it was a short trip into Mykonos town. Platos Gialos is beautiful! And it is within easy walking distance of Psarou Beach (also beautiful!). We also really enjoyed the breakfast bar, and the room was spacious, clean, and VERY comfortable!

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Canvas Suites

Santorini

Amazing staff and an absolutely incredible room with an unbelievable view. This is a unique, one-of-a-kind room that can't be replicated anywhere else. Room was VERY spacious, clean, and comfortable.

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Domus Renier Boutique Hotel

Chania, Crete

Our room was VERY clean and comfortable. The staff were amazing and breakfast was delicious! Great location on the Venetian harbor, which means plenty of food options and shops within easy walking distance.

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Activity Reviews

Mykonos - Walking Tour with Delicious Goody Bag

Mykonos

We met Stelios for our walking tour of Mykonos town. Not only were we completely mesmerized by the town, but Stelios entertained us for the entire 90 minutes. We loved hearing everything he had to say about the town, food, shops, Greek culture, and he was even more interested in getting to know us and our interests. It felt like we were walking the town with an old friend. Stelios also gave us some great recommendations for food and drink for our remaining two days on the island. It was a phenomenal, personalized experience on our first night in Mykonos!

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Welcome to Athens

Greece

Theo met us at our hotel and immediately took us out for coffee and breakfast. He told us all about Athens, reviewed our trip with us, gave us some recommendations, and walked us to Monastiraki square for some shopping. It was a great way to start our trip!

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Mykonos - Sunset Sailing Cruise with Swimming & Light Lunch (Small- group cruise)

Mykonos

The crew was a lot of fun and made sure we were all comfortable and well fed throughout the voyage, and the snacks and drinks that were provided were tasty. The sunset is absolutely incredible and we would 100% recommend doing this again!

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Santorini - Walk, Drink, Eat Sunset Small Group Tour

Santorini

We had a great time with Kostis, who entertained us with explanations of local culture and even incorporated history and science into his tour! The food was AMAZING! And the beer and wine were even better! We had some beautiful sights/views along the way which made for some great memories.

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Santorini - Catamaran Platinum Sunset Cruise (Small group cruise)

Santorini

The crew was highly entertaining and courteous and made sure that we were comfortable and well-fed throughout the voyage. The views are breathtaking - especially the sunset, and the food was fresh and delicious. We had an unforgettable time!

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Chania - Bohemian Sunset Tour of Chania with Food & Wine Pairing

Greece

We can't say enough amazing things about our guide Antonis! His tour was SO entertaining and informative. The food and drink were amazing too, but what we cherished our time with Antonis even more. The view at sunset is spectacular - highly recommend!

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Chania - Street Stories of Chania Tour

Greece

This was such an interesting tour! We loved spending time with our guide Manos, who was incredibly friendly and courteous. He made sure to show us some of the local spots, which was a fun change of pace from the more-touristy Venetian harbor. Of course, he found a great spot for coffee with a view and our lunch was delicious!

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We thoroughly enjoyed our trip in Greece. Everything was meticulously planned, and the tours and experiences were a delight and gave us a great Greek experience! Thanks to Harris and the KimKim staff in Athens for being available and helpful when we had questions!

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Food tour in Naxos town

Naxos

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Santorini Highlights with Wine

Greece

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Wonderful guide and drivers!

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Now that we've found KimKim, we won't go it alone again. We had the luxury of enjoying our vacation without a care in the world. Angela ensured we were in good hands from when our plane landed to when we returned to the airport 17 days later. Angela checked in on us and sent us important reminders during our trip, so we never missed a beat. Several times we raised our glasses and said, "Yamas Angela!"
Our trip was well planned. She listened to our needs and gave us multiple options, so we felt in control. Thankfully when we thought we were too tired for an experience and contacted her to bail, she convinced us not to drop it. She was right every time. Here are some of the tours we LOVED:
Food Tour on Milos with our guide Michael. As a native, he had loads to share. He also owns a nightclub, Fiki. When we visited, he treated us like gold. Ask for the Spicy Salad - a drink to remember.
Janos was our guide when we sailed and explored Kimilos Island. We appreciated his relaxed style, and the service plus lunch was five-star.
Private sailing on Milos was a true highlight, thanks to the captain, crew and challenging winds. We sailed to coves and caves you couldn't get to otherwise. The crew brought plenty of wine and songs and played guitar as we sailed into the sunset.
If you go to Naxos, TAKE THE DISTILLERY AND OLIVE TASTING TOUR. Promponas Distillery brings more to the table than you will ever anticipate. Third-generation owner, Katerina, is all heart. Get ready for the good stuff.

Hotel Reviews

Urban Frame Hotel

Athens

We are giving this five stars for location; they are 6 minutes from everything. That was our running joke anyway because we never had far to walk. The neighborhood is delightful. The staff is helpful. There is coffee available in the room. Breakfast is served at 8 am, so if you have early plans, include a stop at the nearby bakery/ coffee shop before you go.

Tips for future travelers

Be patient when the staff tells you to close all the windows and wait 30 minutes for the air to kick on. It works!

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Ostria Hotel

Milos

It lacks a view so we have to give it only 4 stars. The staff is fantastic. The rooms are more spacious than most boutique hotels. I liked that there was space to hang our clothes to dry.

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You'll need to walk down a narrow main road to get to town.

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Vigla Hotel

Amorgos

Perfect place to stop in the middle of a long trip. You don't need to leave the hotel for a fantastic dinner with a view, poolside drinks, excellent hospitality, laundry service, and rooms with luxury amenities. It's a crazy ride to get there, but you won't get anywhere on Amorgos without such experience. The village is charming. Every meal will fill you up, and still, you'll ask for more.

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Location

Views!!!!

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They are very personable and happy to stop to say hello.

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Taki's Guests

Naxos

It's a family business, and they are eager to please. When it comes to the included breakfast, forget trying to tell them you're full. They firmly believe the way to a customer's heart is through the stomach. The harbor, town, bus stop, and nearby beaches were close by. We wanted for nothing. The online pictures are accurate.

Tips for future travelers

Don't be afraid to ask for anything you need because they are eager to help.

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Central but our window was on the street.

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Sweet Home Hotel

Athens

Excellent location. Very welcoming. The best view of the Acropolis.

Tips for future travelers

Take the stairs at least once to get a greater appreciation for the building. Beautiful! Stay on the 4th floor with the view if you can.

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Activity Reviews

Athens Highlights Mythology Tour

Greece

The guide was very informative. You will find yourself standing a lot. It's a large group tour so expect the obvious. We are glad we did it when we first arrived in Athens.

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Cape Sounio & The Athens Riviera Sunset Tour

Greece

This was an average tour but might have been better if buildings hadn't been closed or stops missed. Our guide and driver were as interesting as the tour. The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center was closed and the mirror pool was not as impressive as the photos. We were not able to get close to Lake Vouliagmeni but did manage to see it from a lookout point. I think we would choose to go there for the day instead of the tour. I don't remember "Enjoy a selection of meze (Greek tapas) and a drink at a seaside tavern" but we did get a fabulous recommendation for one in the city. The sunset was pretty at the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion. Our guide new where to take the money shot.

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Full Day Boat Tour Unique Sailing Experience to Agistri Moni Aegina with round transfers

Greece

As good as it gets for a large group tour. The food and people were good. The island visits touristy and the beaches are not so pristine. Be ready for crushed rock, not sand. My husband loved his first jump in the sea. We had fun.

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Milos Food Tour

Greece

If you go to Milos, you must go on this tour. It's a fantastic way to understand the history of this island and appreciate its history. Yes, I am still referring to a food tour. We cooked fish in the sand, ate fresh goat cheese, and ended with island wine. Our tour guide, Micheal, was the bomb. Request Michael if you can, as he is a local and owns a cocktail and wine bar called Fiki. He's an incredible host, as were all the establishments we visited along our tour.

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Full Day Sailing Tour Around Milos (Catamaran from Adamas)

Greece

This was one of the biggest unexpected highlights of our trip. I can't believe we almost canceled it due to the winds. The boat was just the right size for the six of us and the 2 person crew. They sailed with the winds and took us to places only small sailboats could go. The waters were crystal clear. We sailed through caves where the water's turned purple. We found white rock cliffs to jump from into the incredible coves. The food was okay but the drink was plenty. It kills me that I can not remember the name of the fabulous woman who served as shipmate and guide because she also entertained us with song. The captain shared his guitar and let us play while we all say. He played a few beautiful songs and sang with our guide. I am so sorry I can not remember their names. You could not ask for a more memorable Greek sailing tour.

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Kimolos Tour from Milos

Greece

This was a cool reprieve and a lovely day at an incredible secluded beach. If it's any indication of the beauty, there were a number of $M Private Yachts off the coast, but no cruise ships!!!! We love this island, its history, and the very special community that keeps it alive. Janas (sp) was our guide. He was extra laidback and allowed us to guide our own exploration and ask questions. Its a tiny island worth honoring.

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Discover the Secret Amorgos (Kato Meria)

Amorgos

We're giving this a five-star rating only because our guide added the monastery upon request. The tour was not overwhelming, but the guide shared many interesting facts about this sleepy, somewhat untouched island. The island is a diamond in the rough, and we hope it stays that way. We recommend it WITH a stop at the monastery.

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Order a bit of everything including wine.

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The Foodie Tour

Amorgos

We particularly appreciated the tour through the village of Langada. The stop at the bakery at the end was a nice finish. It's not Amazing but recommended if you want to know a little more as you explore.

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Following Ariadne’s path in Naxos (Wine, Spirits & Olive Oil Tasting)

Greece

An absolute must. It was only two stops but well worth it. Our driver Spyros was funny. Katerina, the owner of the distillery, was a generous host. We could have spent another hour there but had to leave for the Olive Oil Tasting. We could have passed on the Oil Tasting; it was touristy and deserved three stars.

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Ask for Spyros

Christos Gravas, was our wonderful Travel Advisor. From the very outset in planning, he considered our desires for islands to visit, type of accommodations, and interest in side ventures.
Chris was kind, personable, and extremely helpful to us while we took our trip. He was immediately responsive by text or phone with any questions or concerns we had along the way.
Chris was very friendly and welcoming upon our arrival the first day. He had sent us a detailed itinerary for each day of our trip. We received ferry tickets for three different days when we arrived. Chris was also quite helpful in sending our final hotel a link in order to print a hard copy of our airline boarding passes. He arranged drivers to be ready and waiting to transport us to and from each activity and hotel. Each driver was punctual, polite, friendly, and helpful with luggage and knowledge of the area.
Each hotel Chris booked was luxurious and central to interesting sights, beaches, restaurants, and shops. The breakfasts each morning were sumptuous with a lovely, delicious variety of offerings.
We loved the opulent double room with sea front view at Saint Andrea Paros Seaside Resort. The porch was relaxing, the staff couldn’t have been kinder or more hospitable. The huge pool was beautiful!
Cyano Suites Premium Suite with Sea View was absolutely decadent! Two bathrooms and a huge space, also with a lovely porch, overlooking the Temple of Apollo. It was within easy walking distance to The Old Market district and stunningly beautiful beaches. The amazing homemade baked goods and frittatas, fruit yogurts and variety of coffee choices started the day on such a positive note!
We loved our Executive Room Caldera View at Agali House in Santorini. The private patio overlooking the Caldera was stunning. The pool here was a welcome relief from heat. We got our exercise in with the many stairs between the walking path of Firostefani and our hotel door. The hotel was midway between Fira and Imerviglio, so we had an opportunity to hike to both locations. So very scenic!
Katerina, a lovely, knowledgeable and friendly food guide, took us on a fantastic four hour food and drink tour through the Plaka area of Athens! Such fun, and an opportunity to be introduced to the traditional foods, drinks, and snacks that make Greece such an amazing place to visit!
The authentic Greek cooking class and tasting at Anezina Villages in Paros was a fantastic, memorable experience, and not to be missed! The instructor was a lot of fun with a great sense of humor, and tasty recipes. We can’t wait to try them at home.
The Traditional Village and Family Home Cooking in a quaint inland village in Paros was intimate and lovely! The mother/ daughter hosts were warm and very sweet and the meal was great!
We enjoyed our tour of the Moraitis Winery in Paros. We learned a lot about the production and process of Greek wine making. The guide and sommelier taught us so much!
The Santorini Wine Tour was absolutely fabulous, and must be included in your itinerary if visiting this island. Hercules was so entertaining, fun, and quite knowledgeable. The three wineries were great, particularly the last overlooking the Caldera. What a wonderful experience!
The piece de resistance on our final night in Santorini on The Sunset Oia Catamaran cruise was phenomenal! The Delos Boat with three crew was memorable, entertaining and so enjoyable! The native Greek,Alice, was a remarkable cook and created a luscious dinner onboard enjoyed by all.

Eleni was very responsive! She made sure we had all the tickets we needed for travel and followed up with us after our travels. Highly recommend using KimKim and Eleni as your travel agency and agent!

We are a family of 4 and just completed a phenomenal trip to Greece. Eleni was our local specialist and she was awesome. The trip was a great mix of historical sites, beach/water activities, food, wine, culture and people. All trips, transfers and activities were perfectly arranged and we just needed to show up with a smile. I'd recommend a trip to Greece arranged by Eleni for everyone - we visited Athens and 3 islands and the logistics can be complicated without a local expert.

First of all Yvonne, with Curated Greece in Athens, was outstanding. Kim Kim put us in touch with her 2 1/2 years ago when we first planned our trip. Then Covid happened and everything stopped. Yvonne stayed with us through the delay and helped us prepare an amazing tour of Athens, Crete and Santorini, about a week total. She arranged all of the transfers, tours, hotels and flights/ferries while abroad. The last morning in Santorini there was a knock on our door and our luggage removed and boarding passes handed to me. Took all the worry away... We visited the Acropolis, the Temple of Poseidon, and Knossos Palace. Had a wonderful walking food tour in Athens as well as an outstanding authentic Cretan cooking lesson at a farm in the hills. Wine tasting in Santorini delicious, and our last maybe best day was spent on a sunset fishing trip where we ate the fish we caught right on board. Best vacation ever!

Wonderful experience. Chris did a great job planning a trip for our family to Crete and understood the types of trips we like and lodging we like. Lina who gave us a tour of Knossos was excellent The hospitality at our lodgings in Archanes and Milia was superb. This is my first time using a travel agent. I usually plan all of our trips but due to my busy work schedule I used an agent for the first time which turned out to be a good thing. My husband had an injury hiking and this required a last minute change to travel plans (we rented a car with stick and my husband is only the only person who drives stick but was unable to after his injury). Irene from the travel agency promptly helped come up with a solution. I would have spent hours on the phone trying to make changes with a language barrier but fortunately she was able to make adjustments for me with a few texts exchanged between us. It was worth the use of travel agency.

Eleni was amazing and responded to changes in our itinerary even during our trip. She strongly recommended the Mythology Tour in Athens and our guide Alex was phenomenal. We made some great memories, ad really enjoyed our trip.

Our guided tour of the acropolis and the acropolis museum was wonderful. Also enjoyed our time in Naxos with Speros hiking through some parts of the more remote parts of the island and seeing the marble mines. And, of course Santorini was very special even though we felt like mountain goats with all the steps. Our hotel at Above Blue Suites overlooking the caldera with our own private pool was fabulous.

Hotel Reviews

AVA Boutique Hotel

Athens

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Galaxy Hotel Naxos

Naxos

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Above Blue Suites Santorini

Santorini

Authenticity & Character

Location

Location overlooking the Caldera!

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Woman at front desk was very helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Size of the Villa and the private pool.

Activity Reviews

Private Acropolis Hill & Museum Tour

Athens

Very knowledgeable guide and since it was so warn out she paced the climb so it wasn’t quite so tiring. Of course the Acropolis museum was wonderful!

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Delphi Day Trip from Athens

Athens

The Delphi experience was not something we expected. Such an interesting place.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

There was a mixup about where the guide at the museum was supposed to meet us. Just a short 15 minute delay.

Transport

Our son became sick on the drive back and our driver was very kind to stop every so often.

Hike & Cook in Naxos Villages

Naxos

We drove to the hiking area. The path was pretty rocky and my husband fell 2 times. The statues we saw still partially buried were very neat though. Just be prepared for the steep slippery trail.

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Sailing Tour around Naxos

Naxos

We sailed in a catamaran around Naxos. Our teen age boys just loved it. It was the highlight of their trip.

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Morning Catamaran Caldera Cruise

Santorini

This actually turned out to be a single haul vessel. But because of that we were able to get into some more shallow areas.

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Food

It would have been nice to have something to nibble on earlier in the trip.

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Santorini Highlights & Akrotiri

Santorini

Could not take this tour because 3 people on our trip were I’ll.

From beginning to end, KimKim did an amazing job. Tasos was knowledgeable, helpful, patient (with my many questions), and spot on with his suggestions. He truly listened to our wants and provided much information.

As soon as we were picked up from Athens, our journey began…and on time. Our drivers were always on time, and we had many. They were friendly on every island. Especially Manos in Santorini.

The boutique hotels were great. NLH was comfortable and in a hip area. Antoni from Bay Bees, In Mykonos, was a fantastic host and extremely welcoming and helpful. The location was walking distance to the best beach. Kastro Suites had amazing views and welcoming staff. All hotels were clean with great views.

Our Athens Food Tour with Pavlina was spectacular. We tried many different foods and walked the many unique neighborhoods.

Tatiana and Thomas were the best Captains for the South Beach Cruise. Again, super friendly. They brought us to a few beautiful beaches. We swam as they cooked up a yummy Greek lunch.

We also had a highlight and wine tour in Santorini with Vasiliy. He was spectacular. It was like walking with a history guide, as he had so much knowledge and was so courteous and nice.

While we relaxed and played, the KimKim Greece 12 Travel Team worked behind the scenes. Answered our questions, sent our tickets to us and the hotel for printing. I never had to ask for anything, everything just appeared in my in box. One of our travelers was a day delayed due to a canceled flight and the KimKim team worked to get her transportation to pick her up and bring her to us!

I put all our trust in the KimKim team to create a memorable vacation and they did not let us down. They are truly the best and I will use their services again.

Cathy