Kimkim Trip Reviews for Greece

I had a wonderful stay at Caldera Memories! They were very helpful during my first day and gave me an overview of the island and the things I could do. The suite I stayed in was beautiful and had an amazing view of the ocean that looked stunning during sunset. They were also very accommodating and even offered shuttle services and other excursions I could try during my short stay. I would definitely stay there again!

It is approximately 35 minutes away from Fira by foot, so without a form of transportation like a car, shuttle, or ATV it can be quite the trek to walk to and from town.

Location, atmosphere, incredible staff, over-the-top homemade breakfasts— stay here! It truly felt like staying with family.

The owners have done a fantastic job making 14 small rooms right in the heart of Athens fun and comfortable. The location is fantastic and the breakfasts will knock you over they are so creative and beautiful and delicious. Truly the best we’ve ever had.

This is one of the most spectacular hotels we have ever stayed in. The location is breathtaking: mountaintop with miles and miles of green hills sloping downward toward the west. The sunset was stunning. The place itself is elegant and very peaceful. The restaurant provided excellent food for dinner and a delicious breakfast buffet, all the vegetables coming from their garden. The price was surprisingly low.

I highly recommend The Horizon Retreat of Myconian Ambassador - the room has the best view in the hotel along with a private pool. Also, take advantage of the spa services - they were amazing!

This hotel was placed at the center of Athens. We were closed to many restaurants and bars as well as walking distance from Acropolis. For young people it is the prefect location since the nightlife is happening right below your window. However, I wouldn't recommend it to someone who cherish their 8 hours of sleep. Overall, we loved our stay at the hotel and will come back (hopefully soon!!)

The hotel was walking distance to the beach and the view from our room was beautiful! The people at the front desk were always helpful and warm. The room was clean and big enough for 2 people without being too crammed. We did not have time to enjoy the pool when there is a beach so close but it is a nice touch.

The day starts with a chauffeur picking you up at the hotel and on the way to other hotels you have a chance to view most of the island as well as enjoying the view from the top. Once at the port the staff was very organized and directing the different cruise ongoing. Once on the cruise we got to stop at several locations to swim and learn about the history of Santorini. Swimming in the hotspots was one of the most memorable experience I have ever had. The spots were not boiling hot but not too many people can say that they swam next to an active volcano! Lunch was served on board which was delicious!! The staff was so friendly and attentive to our needs. The chauffeur then drove us back to our hotel room ending the day on last tour of the other side of the island.

Hotel was nice. Great showers. Front desk was super helpful and kind!

This suite was exactly what we were hoping for. We had a two bedroom/two bath suite that included a jacuzzi, a steam room, a mini kitchen, and a pool on the patio that looked out over the caldera. It may not be appropriate for small children, as there were steep stairs going down to the steam room that had no gate enclosure. It is close to small grocery stores and a little lunch/dinner spot with very good souvlaki. Nice restaurants were also nearby. If you want to experience the drama of the caldera and enjoy walking, this is a beautiful hotel.

The people were SO friendly and hospitable, the view was spectacular, and “Mama’s breakfast” was like no other anywhere I’ve ever been!

This was among our top two favorite tours! Our bus driver Konstantinos was THE BEST! He was funny, engaging, and his fun banter with our tour guide Ana made it even more memorable. We laughed so much!! Great memories!! We learned so much about grapes, wine, and wineries! And we got to prepare our delicious meal together with our tour guide!

Very informative. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful, answered all our questions.

I was hoping it would be a meal, but it was mostly small appetizer type food. Our host Katarina was lovely and fun!

Our hike through the volcano site, the boat ride, the food and drink, the swim out to the hot springs, the music on the boat, and last but not least, the beautiful sunset cruise to Oui! Will never forget this!

We cannot say enough wonderful things about this establishment. Having fabulous breakfasts in the garden every mornings. The suite was absolutely gorgeous the staff was always willing to help us in anyway they could the best service in the world.

Enjoy enjoy enjoy!

Going off the beaten trail and seeing the culture and the history of Mykonos.

We felt like we were living in an old restored Cretan building--I'm sure we were. They did a beautiful job in the restoration and our room felt authentic as well, with beamed ceilings and shuttered windows and thick white stone walls. The room contained all modern amenities, although it was lacking in storage for clothing, if you were staying more than a few days. We loved the location and were steps away from tons of restaurants and shops and the old harbors was not too far away.

Tough location if you have a car as there is limited parking and then you need to roll you suitcase thru the Old Town of Chania over cobble stone walkways.

The hotel was located in a quiet part of Athens, yet close enough to Plaka, the oldest and fashionable in Athens. The beds were extremely comfortable as was the bedding. The bathroom was modern and the shower great. They offered a breakfast in their dining room that was included. Cheeses and hams to start, with croissants and other savory breads, freshly squeezed orange juice and coffee and then they gave you a menu for breakfast! So much food and very delicious. The folks at the desk couldn't have been more helpful and friendly. We would definitely go back again.

Sole d'oro was a great place to stay in on Santorini. We had our own private hot tub and the room was nice a roomy. The bathroom was this wonderful soft yellow that made you look wonderful and tanned in the mirror. The shower was in an adobe type structure that was very roomy. Because of Covid-19, breakfast was on our patio or in our room and coffee, croissants, cakes and breads came automatically and then we ordered yogurts, omelets, as well as freshly squeezed juice. Only comment is there was not enough space to put out clothing so we dressed from our suitcase.

Parking was not the easiest, however we were at the hotel 4 nights and didn't have a problem parking in the two small lots just up the street from the hotel.

Unfortunately by the time we arrived in Heraklion, it was evening so we only had 2 nights and 1 full day here. The beds were super comfortable as was the bedding. The shower was out of AD and great. We were right across the street from the parking lot and our room, that had a balcony and table and chairs overlooked a square. You can have your breakfast there for a small additional cost.

Our tour to the Acropolis in Athens was hindered by an heat episode on my part so the trip was reorganized and we spent a good part of the day in the Museum seeing the Parthenon and Acropolis thru Eleni's adept descriptions and commentaries, it was close to actually being there. Eleni made the tour enjoyable and educational. Regrettably we spend so much time in the museum, where it was cool and where there was less concern for my "health", that we missed part of the food tour that we were really looking forward to. That said, Eleni made sure we got our souvlaki and Loukoumades, that was super delicious.

The tour we took in Santorini was a bit of a waste-the Unexplored Culture of Santorini. We went to a tomato factory that is no longer used and we were given a recorded tour thru the factory. Since cherry tomatoes were not in season, there was nothing to see in the fields. Our guide Yannis was full of information as he lived thru the earthquake of 1956 and had many stories and those including the tomato factory that was under a few feet of mud . We then went to the Symposion for the music part of the tour. It was run by a fascinating and talented couple who renovated the property from wine making to music making. They were a fascinating couple but we would have preferred hearing Greek music from our talented host instead of making our own "pan" musical instrument.

Our eastern Crete tour was the best. Alex was an incredible guide who was so knowledgeable about everything Crete. Our driver was also engaging and full of knowledge about olive trees and all things growing. We went on this tour with 2 other lovely ladies that made the trip that much more interesting. We checked out all different plants growing on the side of the road that were used for cooking or for medicinal uses. Alex took us to a remote restaurant, where mostly locals eat and we had the best meal in our visit to Crete! Everything was prepared in wood burning ovens and they were able to accommodate us as vegetarians, with the most incredible roasted vegetables, stuffed peppers and sautéed herbs and greens from the 6,000 varieties in Crete-they had wood roasted lamb and goat for the carnivores They made their own wines which were part of the meal and delicious, as well as home made cheeses. We stopped at a gorge, where we went thru a flowing stream only to come out to the most amazing view. We have many pictures from this spot. We went to an old monastery that was run by nuns, where they gave us cookies and allowed us to wonder their beautiful and zen spot. There was a small store where the nuns sold things that they made.

Our last tour with Nicolas and the driver, Yannis was a lot of fun. We visited a super cool herb farm, where they had hundred of jars of herbs, teas and special soaps, as well as gardens where a lot of it was grown. We spent a lot of time choosing soaps and herbs that were so reasonably priced. We had drinks on the veranda before we departed to a beautiful gorge that we could not access due to the last smaller earthquake that cut off easy access. The roads along with way were filled with pink and white flowers with the snow capped mountains in the background. Nicolas took us to a part of Crete where you can see both the Agean and Libyan Seas. We visited Monasteries in both eastern and western Crete that were beautiful as they were historic, We had lunch in tavern that was surrounded by running streams and you can drink the water right from the stream! The lunch as delicious grilled fish, tzatiki and another Greek speciality that we'd never had before that was phenomenal! We also went to a Monastery from where the monks got into soldiers gear to help fight off the German's in WW2. We later visited a monument celebrating their fight.

Excellent walkable location with quiet rooms and a huge breakfast. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Beds were comfy, room was quiet. Good air conditioning:). We ate once at the rooftop restaurant and really enjoyed it

Loved loved loved this place! Beautiful 2nd floor (Rea) room with a hot tub on the balcony. The street does run in front but the room was quiet and the street didn’t seem that busy to us. People have complained about the air conditioning but if you ask the staff, they will show you exactly how to set it and it worked beautifully. Breakfast was included and was delicious. We ate twice at the restaurant and it was among our favorite meals. The beach is great with plenty of lounges and umbrellas. Absolutely the most wonderful aspect of our stay was the friendly attentive staff!

Beautiful room and view. Location was excellent. North of the busy center and therefore quieter. Breakfast on the balcony overlooking the caldera was a highlight. Staff were so wonderful.

We stayed on the second floor. The main floor had a day bed and access to the balcony. Up steep marble stairs was a darling bedroom. Didn’t use the hot tub located in this room. (Don’t really understand why anyone would want one in this climate to be honest) air conditioning worked great.

George met us at the hotel and gave us a quick informative and fun overview. Showed me where to find coffee so 5 stars right there

Great intro and kept us moving the first evening so jet lag was well managed. Our guide Theo is among the most knowledgeable fun and professional guides I’ve ever met - and a truly kind, authentic soul who imparted a depth of understanding re the culture and recent history we NEVER would have gotten otherwise

Great tour. Knowledgeable guide. It wasn’t actually at sunset but I totally understand why- logistically difficult. Might prefer early morning but that’s just me being a wimp in the heat

A very interesting walk thru an area we would have missed on our own

Book this now! Beautiful location. Pick the veggies and herbs from the gardens and prep the meal. While it cooks, hike the creek (gentle shaded more of a walk really) up to some old stone ruins. Friendly people. You’re a guest at their home.

I could live here. It’s a “real” place. People live here. It’s beautiful, vibrant and alive

Apostolos is a fun and informative guide. This was an excellent intro to the main town and the food was fab

Lazarus showed us the most beautiful photogenic places and showed us a window to the soul of this beautiful place with its delicate ecosystem that I threatened by over tourism. I’m so glad to know people like him are trying to bring attention to the challenges of living sustainably in such a remarkable one of a kind place

Out captain and crew got us out on the water ahead of the pack :) I’m so very glad we did this. Snorkeling, Cruising through the center of the volcanic cap, great food and tons of laughs.

George is such a knowledgeable and kind guide. Generous with his local tips and really helped us get a glimpse of what it is like to live in this beautiful, historic, vibrant place.

We absolutely loved this place. It's centrally located and the staff was very helpful, room was clean and bed was comfy.

One of the cutest hotel we've ever stayed in. My teen loved it! I wish we could have stayed longer.

Great tour throughout the city...and we were able to avoid the traffic! Dimitry was an amazing guide...knowledgeable and friendly...really made sure we were all safe and taken care of.

Staff and location perfect!!! Soo wonderful!!!

Slightly less accommodating for travelers with multiple excursions. Food expensive & not so great. Would not return- BUT Staff SUPER SWEET

Absolutely over the top service and accommodations. LOVED IT! Will definitely return!

Our guide Leo was AMAZING!!!! Titus, our driver also WONDERFUL!

Our guide was very knowledgeable and super kind!

HOTEL WAS BEAUTIFUL WITH GREAT VIEW OF THE ACROPOLIS. LOCATION IS EXCELLENT AND BREAKFAST IS WONDERFUL,

BEAUTIFUL HOTEL. SMALLER ROOMS WITH AMAZING VIEWS.

JUST KNOW TAKING TRANSPORTATION TO TOWN COULD BE EXPENSIVE.

LOTS AND LOTS OF STAIRS, BUT THAT IS SANTORINI. ROOMS WERE AWESOME WITH JACUZZI'S. WONDERFUL BREAKFAST. LOCATION IS DIRECTLY IN TOWN NEAR RESTAURANTS AND SHOPS. AMAZING VIEWS.

It was our first cooking class and it was alot of fun and very well planned by the host. We met 7 other couples that we got to share a meal with in the end.

This hotel was a slice of perfection right off of the beach. It is a new hotel and the staff are incredibly friendly and accommodating. Each morning we had a big breakfast prepared by Margherita that was phenomenal and we could see the water from our table. The rooms were lovely. The cabanas by the beach were comfortable and easily accessible. Anastasia checked on us regularly and made sure we had everything we needed to spark joy. The hotel itself was great but coupled with the staff makes this place unforgettable. This hotel is quite special for all the right reasons.

This tour was special because it was obvious Leo had a lot of pride in his island and wanted to show us all the good things it had to offer. We learned a lot about Naxos, but beyond that we got a sense of the culture. Leo was great about balancing his prepared stops with small ones we requested like getting gelato and buying our family olive oil from the village that is known for producing it. It was an exceptional day.

This hike and the guide were trip highlights. Kostas took into account the kind of hiking we liked to do and added on to the hike to make it a little longer which was amazing. As a result we saw this 360 view of Santorini from Skaros. It was one of my favorite spots of the entire week. Kostas was our best guide because it didn’t feel like a scripted experience. He had a good balance of giving us information but also just talking as we walked along.

I went on 2 dives with Atlantis Dive Center and both were amazing. I loved seeing an underwater environment that was different than what I had seen before. I have a lot of diving experience and worked on a dive boat at one point. However, most of the divers on the boat were new. This dive center did a great job with the less experienced divers. Really one of the most attentive and helpful centers I have seen in the sense of making sure everyone was safe and having a good experience