Kimkim Trip Reviews for Greece

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Phenomenal service for an amazing trip
Greece | Oct 10 - Oct 21, 2021

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Diego D.
Newport News, VA | Reviewed on Nov 02, 2021
The main benefit I found working with Kim Kim, and in this specific case with Harris and the travel 12 team, was that we could just focus on enjoying our vacation, and every single detail was taken care off. Harris was outstanding, he communicated consistently and was always super helpful with any questions or doubts we had about the trip. We spent 12 days in Greece, Harris and Tasos worked with me to personalize the trip, they worked with our budget and we were able to do pretty much... Read more

The main benefit I found working with Kim Kim, and in this specific case with Harris and the travel 12 team, was that we could just focus on enjoying our vacation, and every single detail was taken care off.

Harris was outstanding, he communicated consistently and was always super helpful with any questions or doubts we had about the trip.

We spent 12 days in Greece, Harris and Tasos worked with me to personalize the trip, they worked with our budget and we were able to do pretty much everything we wanted to do.

We went to Athens, Meteora, Santorini, Naxos and Mykonos.

Every place is beautiful and worth visiting , every tour was great, expect for the one in Delos island, but that’s because the guide was not really good or entertaining. But Delos is incredible

The island are the most famous places to visit, and they are beautiful, but if you have the opportunity to visit Meteora, you will not regret it.

That was easily the favorite part of our trip for us.

Local specialist: Harris Bitsounis
Harris
Harris Bitsounis
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Nov 08, 2021

Dear Diego,

Thank you very much for your kind words and your feedback regarding your trip to Greece. It is really helpful for the whole team to share your feedback with us, so we can be better and better every day. It was a pleasure working with you and planning a trip that both of you enjoyed. I will be glad to work with you in the future and make an unforgettable trip to other destinations in Greece.

I wish you all the best!

King regards,
Harris

Chris is amazing! A wizard!
Greece | Oct 16 - Oct 23, 2021

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Kim W.
Bayonet Point, FL | Reviewed on Oct 28, 2021
Hello Kim Kim;Chris and fellow travelers.
Words will not convey all positive aspects of our time in Greece. This trip designed by Chris was perfection!! We spoke by phone for a few moments, he sent me some suggestions for the trip, I chose the suggestion I liked, then everything was prepared in the most professional, the most optimal plan from professional, college graduates for our guides, friendly, warm inviting. We did something different every day (9 days)• We can not thank Chris enough...
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Hello Kim Kim;Chris and fellow travelers.
Words will not convey all positive aspects of our time in Greece. This trip designed by Chris was perfection!! We spoke by phone for a few moments, he sent me some suggestions for the trip, I chose the suggestion I liked, then everything was prepared in the most professional, the most optimal plan from professional, college graduates for our guides, friendly, warm inviting. We did something different every day (9 days)• We can not thank Chris enough for making 2 ordinary people feel like royalty. Everything was prepared in advance and everyone was expecting us
Our accommodations were absolutely amazing. All future holidays, I will use Kim Kim again and I suggest everyone should!
Kim Washington
Florida USA

Local specialist: Chris Leontopoulos
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Chris Leontopoulos
Local specialist in Delphi, Greece | Replied on Oct 29, 2021
Hello Kim and Dana  I am very happy that your trip went off without any hitches, and I am delighted to read that you both had a great time in our fair country, and I do hope that it was everything you had been dreaming of an then some! 
I thank you both very much for your kind words on the review that you posted to kimkim, 
I am very sorry that I could not meet you during your trip, 
I was looking forward to connecting with you for a coffee or lunch while you were passing through my neck of...
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Hello Kim and Dana 

I am very happy that your trip went off without any hitches, and I am delighted to read that you both had a great time in our fair country, and I do hope that it was everything you had been dreaming of an then some! 
I thank you both very much for your kind words on the review that you posted to kimkim, 

I am very sorry that I could not meet you during your trip, 
I was looking forward to connecting with you for a coffee or lunch while you were passing through my neck of the woods here near Delphi, 
But my work and family obligations being what they are (very unpredicatable!) I was reluctant to contact you and divert you from your planned route given that I was not sure if I could get away for a bit. 

None the less, again, it was a pleasure planning your "bucket list" trip for you, and I am very happy that you both had a great time,
As you can imagine, there are many - many more fantastic things to see and do in Greece. Many more unique historical sites on the mainland, many amazing islands to enjoy, 
When you have the inclination to explore more of our fair country, I'd love to hear from you again, and plan your encore trip! 

Till then, all the best to both of you! 

Chris

Discover Athens, Delphi, Meteora, Santorini, and Crete - Sep 23 - Oct 07, 2021
Greece | Sep 23 - Oct 7, 2021

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Jo W.
Fountain Valley, CA | Reviewed on Oct 20, 2021
This is the first time using kimkim, and I was super happy about everything they planed it for us. I've never been to Greece before, and I was determined to go multiple locations in fixed amount of time. Dimitris and his team came up the great travel plan which has nice balance of enough reserved/guided activities and free-time by our own to do things at that moments. Since we are not comfortable to drive while traveling, we asked them arranged drivers to pick us up and drive us around for 6... Read more

This is the first time using kimkim, and I was super happy about everything they planed it for us. I've never been to Greece before, and I was determined to go multiple locations in fixed amount of time. Dimitris and his team came up the great travel plan which has nice balance of enough reserved/guided activities and free-time by our own to do things at that moments. Since we are not comfortable to drive while traveling, we asked them arranged drivers to pick us up and drive us around for 6 different locations and they were always on-time and every drivers are very friendly. We are very impressed about how quickly Dimitris and his team correspond when we encounter some issues while we are traveling. I definitely use kimkim again and highly recommend to anyone planning to travel in Greece.

Local specialist: Dimitris Zografos
Dimitris
Dimitris Zografos
Local specialist in Athens Vouliagmeni Greece | Replied on Oct 21, 2021

Dear Jo , it sounds amazing 😻 you had a great time in Greece I will hope to see you again in the near future! We love our job and we try to the best we can each year!

Best wishes for the year to come:)

Dimitris

Harris is top notch
Greece | Oct 8 - Oct 16, 2021

Cody
Cody C.
the United Arab Emirates | Reviewed on Oct 20, 2021
This was our first time using KimKim, and we will definitely be using it again. Harris was simply amazing. He went out of his way to accommodate all of our requests during the Greece trip. He was also incredibly patient, as we had never traveled to Greece and had many questions about the journey. In terms of responsiveness, Harris was also very quick to answer our questions while we were planning the holiday. We wanted to make sure there was plenty of greenery and foliage during the... Read more

This was our first time using KimKim, and we will definitely be using it again. Harris was simply amazing. He went out of his way to accommodate all of our requests during the Greece trip. He was also incredibly patient, as we had never traveled to Greece and had many questions about the journey.

In terms of responsiveness, Harris was also very quick to answer our questions while we were planning the holiday. We wanted to make sure there was plenty of greenery and foliage during the holiday, and Harris made it happen. He made sure to include a farm tour in our itinerary to quench our thirst for nature.

-Nilanjana and Cody

On our final day in Greece, due to weather complications, our scheduled sea cruise was canceled, but Harris was very prompt in making different plans for us that were just as exciting.

He also created a WhatsApp group that made it easier for us to stay in touch while we were in Greece.

The tours were great and very informative. The guides were friendly and helpful. The arranged transportation made our journey hassle-free.

We would definitely book a trip through Harris again in any country.

-Nilanjana & Cody

Local specialist: Harris Bitsounis
Harris
Harris Bitsounis
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Oct 23, 2021

Dear Cody & Nilanjana,

Thank you for trusting me to organize your trip to Greece. It is really important for all of us to give the best possible experience in our clients and we are all more than happy that you departed from our country with the best memories. I hope that we will organize another amazing trip to different destinations in our country in the near future.

I wish you all the best!

King regards,
Harris

Amazing Experience and Trip
Greece | Sep 18 - Oct 1, 2021

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Fernando C.
Sunrise Manor, NV | Reviewed on Oct 13, 2021
We are back in the US and already missing Greece. We don't have enough ways to express our thanks to Maria, Harris and the staff at Travel 12 for the help in organizing our trip. This was a surprise birthday trip for my wife and she absolutely loved it! She puts it in the top 3 of our trips and we have visited more than 30 countries. Everything went perfect. Our tours and guides were amazing. All of our guides were extremely knowledgeable and friendly and we could tell that they genuinely... Read more

We are back in the US and already missing Greece. We don't have enough ways to express our thanks to Maria, Harris and the staff at Travel 12 for the help in organizing our trip. This was a surprise birthday trip for my wife and she absolutely loved it! She puts it in the top 3 of our trips and we have visited more than 30 countries. Everything went perfect. Our tours and guides were amazing. All of our guides were extremely knowledgeable and friendly and we could tell that they genuinely loved their jobs. The Sweet Home Hotel in Athens and our hotels in Nafplio and Monemvasia were excellent. However, what really made the trip exceptional was the hospitality and friendliness of all the Greek people we came across, starting with Maria and Harris. We always felt at home, welcomed and safe. We will definitely come back to Greece to visit more of this beautiful and welcoming country.

Local specialist: Maria Kytea

Harris was wonderful to work with and designe...
Greece | Sep 27 - Oct 11, 2021

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patrice v.
St. Louis, MO | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2021

Harris was wonderful to work with and designed a trip that exceeded our expectations. Our activities were fun with great friendly guides, our accommodations were wonderful, and the transportation arrangements were perfect. We could not have asked for a better experience. Thank you Harris!

Local specialist: Harris Bitsounis
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Harris Bitsounis
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Oct 12, 2021

Dear Patrice,

I am really happy hearing that you have enjoyed your trip to Athens and Greek islands. It is great that you shared wonderful memories and I hope that we work together in the near future for another adventure in Greece.

I wish you all the best!

King regards,
Harris

Working with Harris was an absolute delight. ...
Greece | Sep 27 - Oct 11, 2021

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Mary c.
Clayton, MO | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2021

Working with Harris was an absolute delight. I have to admit I was a little nervous using Kimkim, you hear about all of these internet scams, but I forged ahead and used the service. You can imagine my relief when we arrived in Athens and there was a driver holding a sign with my name. Then I knew we hadn’t been taken! The service we received was great, it made traveling on own a breeze. Every where we we went there was a driver waiting to take us. I will use kimkim for all of my future travels. I am delighted that I found you and I will spread the word!

Local specialist: Harris Bitsounis
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Harris Bitsounis
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Oct 12, 2021

Dear Mary,

Thank you very much for your kind words! I am more than happy that you left our country with the best memories and you enjoyed each part of your trip. I will me more than happy to organize a future trip for all of you in our country and discover other beautiful destinations.

I wish you safe travels!

King regards,
Harris

Glorious Greece courtesy of Tasos
Greece | Aug 8 - Aug 16, 2021

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Carla W.
Irving, TX | Reviewed on Oct 09, 2021
What an amazing trip and an awesome service kimkim provides! Everything went so smoothly for our 8-night trip to Athens, Naxos, and Santorini. The hotels were all top-notch (Zillers, Cyano Suites, and Petit Palace Suites), our activities were fun and informative with great guides, and all of the logistics were handled so we never had to stress. Tasos was there every step of the way to provide feedback and insight based on our desires, especially as we navigated the covid landscape, and his... Read more

What an amazing trip and an awesome service kimkim provides! Everything went so smoothly for our 8-night trip to Athens, Naxos, and Santorini. The hotels were all top-notch (Zillers, Cyano Suites, and Petit Palace Suites), our activities were fun and informative with great guides, and all of the logistics were handled so we never had to stress. Tasos was there every step of the way to provide feedback and insight based on our desires, especially as we navigated the covid landscape, and his team was there to help make adjustments along the way (such as helping us rent a car last minute in Naxos). Some of our favorite activities were the cooking classes, as we got to spend time making delicious food with charming hosts. The catamaran cruise also was not to be missed.

I am normally a person who does a ton of planning before I travel, but I felt totally confident putting our trip in the hands of kimkim, and they did not disappoint!

Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas
Tasos
Tasos Mylonas
Local specialist in Syros, Cyclades islands, Greece | Replied on Oct 17, 2021

Hello Carla,
Thank you for trusting me with planning your trip to Greece, and a big thank you on behalf of the entire team and all the guides for your kind words!
We are all very happy that the trip lived up to your expectations and that we were able to help make it smooth and memorable.
All the best,
Tasos

Maria was very helpful and knowledgeable.
Greece | Sep 11 - Sep 25, 2021

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Natalya R.
Waltham, MA | Reviewed on Oct 05, 2021
Maria was very helpful and knowledgeable when we were planning our trip to Greece. Greece has endless destinations! Maria helped me to pick 3 islands base on my preferences. The hotels that she picked for me were all perfect. All transfers were organized in a perfect way.
Unfortunately Maria left the company one week before my trip. But I wasn't left behind by the company. Harris greeted me instead of her. We had a small confusion with the transferrer to my first hotel, but I felt...
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Maria was very helpful and knowledgeable when we were planning our trip to Greece. Greece has endless destinations! Maria helped me to pick 3 islands base on my preferences. The hotels that she picked for me were all perfect. All transfers were organized in a perfect way.
Unfortunately Maria left the company one week before my trip. But I wasn't left behind by the company. Harris greeted me instead of her. We had a small confusion with the transferrer to my first hotel, but I felt confident that I won't get lost. The problem was quickly resolved. Harris was available any time when I tried to contact him. The drivers appeared before me every time. I never had an opportunity to worry that I might be late or miss something. In general I am very pleased with KimKim and will recommend them to all my friends, and of course will use their services again.

Local specialist: Maria Kytea

Professional and a great experience.
Greece | Sep 16 - Oct 2, 2021

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Rosemary M.
Country Club, FL | Reviewed on Oct 03, 2021

We were pleased at the transfers, ferries, and excursions planned and paid for in advance. We also were thrillwd at thw team work at kimkim and the reaponse time rhw only time we had a concern. The response rate and resolution was excellent. Would recommend to anyone.

Local specialist: Dimitris Zografos

Tasos and KimKim were great
Greece | Sep 1 - Sep 15, 2021

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Jeff P.
Scottsdale, AZ | Reviewed on Oct 01, 2021
We thought KimKim and Tasos were great!! Tasos planned all aspects of our Greece trip (including a sailboat charter, numerous excursions, car rental and boutique hotels) and did a wonderful job. He selected boutique hotels and suggested excursions that on our own would have been difficult to find or research. We especially enjoyed the sailboat charter and the boat captain and his deckhand were great Tasos was very responsive and as questions and issues happened he and his team got... Read more

We thought KimKim and Tasos were great!! Tasos planned all aspects of our Greece trip (including a sailboat charter, numerous excursions, car rental and boutique hotels) and did a wonderful job. He selected boutique hotels and suggested excursions that on our own would have been difficult to find or research. We especially enjoyed the sailboat charter and the boat captain and his deckhand were great Tasos was very responsive and as questions and issues happened he and his team got back to us immediately with feedback. We ended up asking Tasos for suggestions on where to eat and all of his choices were excellent and better than the places we picked on our own. It was especially comforting knowing Tasos and his team were available during Covid times and he assisted us in getting a second Covid test when the results of the first test were delayed. I would highly recommend using KimKim and Tasos if you are thinking of planning a trip to Greece.

Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas
Tasos
Tasos Mylonas
Local specialist in Syros, Cyclades islands, Greece | Replied on Oct 17, 2021

Hello Jeff,
Thank you so much for your kind words! It means everything to myself and the team to know we have helped make your trip special, and I am very glad that my insights and suggestions were a good match for your interests and taste :-)
It was a real pleasure having you in Greece and I wish you safe and memorable travels!
All the best,
Tasos

When we decided we wanted to go to Greece for...OUR HONEYMOON!
Greece | Sep 6 - Sep 16, 2021

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Mariah S.
Moore, OK | Reviewed on Sep 25, 2021
When we decided we wanted to go to Greece for our honeymoon, I was pumped! Neither of us had ever been on a trip like this to a place like Greece so I was also stressing out because I had no idea how to plan what to do. That's when we found KimKim and I am so thankful that we did! From the beginning of the process, Maria was very responsive to any question or concern we had. She made multiple different trip plans to accommodate our wants and needs. Maria planned out a 9 day vacation for us to... Read more

When we decided we wanted to go to Greece for our honeymoon, I was pumped! Neither of us had ever been on a trip like this to a place like Greece so I was also stressing out because I had no idea how to plan what to do. That's when we found KimKim and I am so thankful that we did! From the beginning of the process, Maria was very responsive to any question or concern we had. She made multiple different trip plans to accommodate our wants and needs. Maria planned out a 9 day vacation for us to make the most of our trip to Greece. Each day we had a detailed outline of who was picking us up at what time, where we would meet our tour guide for the day, which company we would be interacting with that day, and SO MUCH MORE! Did I mention they arranged rides to and from anything they had planned?!?! When we arrived in Greece, KimKim had also connected us with a company named Travel12 who sent us our tickets for everything while we were there. There was ONLY ONE instance where a transport that was scheduled had a little hiccup and the driver from another company didn't pick us up for a tour but within 10 MINUTES of us telling KimKim and Travel12 the issue, they had contacted the driver and he turned around to pick us up. My husband and I both agreed that anytime we go on a trip where KimKim operates, we will 100% be using them. I never want to go on a trip not planned by KimKim again!

Local specialist: Maria Kytea

Harris was very knowledgeable and easy to wor...
Greece | Sep 7 - Sep 16, 2021

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Irina K.
Carmel, IN | Reviewed on Sep 23, 2021

Harris was very knowledgeable and easy to work with. He responded quickly to our messages. We are very happy that Harris recommended Naxos for our trip! We had a great time there.

Local specialist: Harris Bitsounis
Harris
Harris Bitsounis
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Sep 23, 2021

Dear Irina,

I am more than happy that you enjoyed your trip and you loved the island of Naxos. Thank you very much for your kind words and I will be happy to organize another amazing trip to Greece in the future, including different beautiful destinations around the country.

I wish you the best!

King regards,
Harris

Ancient Greece's Classical Sites
Greece | Aug 14 - Aug 22, 2021

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James N.
Philadelphia, PA | Reviewed on Sep 22, 2021
Of course the Parthenon is most memorable and our guide (Eleni), also an archeologist, had an encyclopedic knowledge of Greek history and mythology. I really enjoyed running on the 1896 Olympic Stadium track. Thank you. Cooking class was fabulous. We loved what we cooked and the wine tasting...so much fun. Ilia and Demetri were fantastic. The tour of Delphi and our guide Penny were superb. Brava, as Penny would say. Great hotel and nice swimming in Galaxidi. The tour of Olympia was... Read more

Of course the Parthenon is most memorable and our guide (Eleni), also an archeologist, had an encyclopedic knowledge of Greek history and mythology. I really enjoyed running on the 1896 Olympic Stadium track. Thank you. Cooking class was fabulous. We loved what we cooked and the wine tasting...so much fun. Ilia and Demetri were fantastic. The tour of Delphi and our guide Penny were superb. Brava, as Penny would say. Great hotel and nice swimming in Galaxidi. The tour of Olympia was too quick. Not enough time to explore. The tour of Mycenae was a bit rushed also but Theo was great. So glad we stayed in Nafplio. Seeing Prometheus Bound at Epidauros was a dream come true. It was on our bucket list. Corinth was cool - Eleusis not so much. The last day/night in Vouliagmeni was a nice touch - wonderful dinner.

Hotel Review
Ganimede Hotel
Galaxidi

Location, comfort, and quiet. Stayed one night last August. Beautiful stroll along the water from the hotel to an amazing fresh fish dinner. Stepped out the door the next morning for an epic open water swim around the bay, the point, and the next bay. Relaxing breakfast with coffee on our private balcony overlooking the bay and town, and enjoyed a relaxing after breakfast swim. Checkout not until 12:00 so we had a super relaxing morning.

Tips for future travelers

Bring a bathing suit. Lots of locals swim in the bay right off the town's promenade. We did too. Super convenient steps right into the water.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Private, yet steps to town and some wonderful restaurants.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas
Tasos
Tasos Mylonas
Local specialist in Syros, Cyclades islands, Greece | Replied on Oct 17, 2021

Hello Jim,
Thank you so much for your kind words and comments!
I have passed on the feedback to each one of your guides and hosts and they are delighted that they helped make this trip enjoyable and memorable for the two of you! It was a great thing that you booked the trip early on so I had the flexibility to book the guides who I thought were the best match for your interests, and I am very happy it paid off.
I have also taken good note that a couple of the tours should be allowed more time, thank you for pointing this out.
I wish you the best!
Tasos

Once in a lifetime 9 day trip to - Greece
Greece | Aug 23 - Aug 31, 2021

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ashley f.
Bloomfield, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 22, 2021

We had a great 9 day trip. I normally dont use travel agents but this process far exceeded my expectations. Especially with covid protocols changing so often, he kept us to date and informed. It took all of the worrying out of the process.

All details very perfectly planned and thoroughly thought through. Christos’ attention to detail was amazing. All of his recommendations, planned excursion and day trips were spot on for our group. We could not have asked for a better trip.

Local specialist: Christos Mylonas
Christos
Christos Mylonas
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Sep 23, 2021

Dear Ashley
Thank you very much for your review and kind words. It was a pleasure working with you and hope to see you again in Greece somtime in the future.
Greetings to all the group from me and the team.
Christos

Late last year we spent weeks with Chris plan...
Greece | Aug 28 - Sep 14, 2021

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Michael L.
Poughkeepsie, NY | Reviewed on Sep 20, 2021

Late last year we spent weeks with Chris planning a trip to Greece - a nearly three week trip that recently ended. We spent 9 days on 'mainland' Greece, then three days each in Corfu, Naxos and Santorini. The entire trip from beginning to end was well planned and executed. Terrific driver in Greece, amazing guides at each site, in general wonderful hotels, and Chris was always available before and during the trip to answer our questions or address any concerns. I highly recommend KimKim as a way to find a local travel planner, and also highly recommend Chris.

Local specialist: Chris Leontopoulos

Superior Greece Tour by KimKim
Greece | Sep 4 - Sep 17, 2021

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Ron E.
Shaw, DC | Reviewed on Sep 19, 2021
I started working with Seetha on this trip before the pandemic shut us all down. We've communicated since the day we had to postpone it a whole year until we finally traveled to Athens, and then throughout the trip. Seetha was great to work with, and she was very flexible and patient with both us and the pandemic impact. Overall, the itinerary and the trip was superior. As with all trips, there were some hiccups that were not under either of our control. High winds postponed our Delos... Read more

I started working with Seetha on this trip before the pandemic shut us all down. We've communicated since the day we had to postpone it a whole year until we finally traveled to Athens, and then throughout the trip. Seetha was great to work with, and she was very flexible and patient with both us and the pandemic impact. Overall, the itinerary and the trip was superior. As with all trips, there were some hiccups that were not under either of our control. High winds postponed our Delos excursion, the bathrooms at the Santorini villa were sub-par, and the car rental in Crete didn't work out - despite those problems, the trip was still excellent.

One of the nice things about this trip were the drivers that were arranged for us. It made the trip low stress and the drivers were excellent and very accommodating, as well as safe. Michael, in particular, who drove us to Delphi and back was terrific. He was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of information and anecdotes on the drive that made the trip interesting and fun. It was nice to feel taken care of by the transport team. The other individuals that made this trip great were the private tour guides for the Acropolis (CiCi) and Delphi (Georgia). They were very informative and the way they presented the tour was worth the hikes that both required. Well paced, and a perspective that I don't believe we would have gotten if we did these tours by ourselves. Their education and individual work showed up on the tour and enhanced each venue.

The accommodations were in Athens, Mykonos and Crete were excellent. We're resort-y people to begin with, and starting the Island hop at Mykonian Imperial and ending it at the Blue Palace was perfect. Despite our disappointment with the bathrooms at the the villas in Santorini - I don't believe the bathrooms were safe, or well kept up for such a great location, as there was rust, loose moldings and water that could not be contained in the bath/shower areas, as well as mold - the view was spectacular and the location was perfect. The village of Megalachori was charming and we spent our free time there. A short walk, it had cafes and restaurants and shopping, and loved hanging out there. Overall, I can say that we were happy with the accommodations.

Seetha did an excellent job planning our activities. We loved everything we did. The cancelation of the Delos tour was sad, but not under any of our control. I highly recommend using Seetha to plan your trip. Other highlights besides the two big tours (Acropolis and Delphi) were the sunset cruises in Santorini and the Aegean Sea, and the food tour attached to the Acropolis tour. My personal favorite was the day at Delphi - the ruins were awesome, the views were spectacular, the tour guide (Georgia) was terrific, as well as the driver, making the tour very informative, and it was capped with lunch on the terrace overlooking the mountains and sea. Very magical way to end the trip.

Overall, this KimKim planned trip by Seetha was excellent, and I would highly recommend using her specifically for your planning. Very personable, patient and flexible. I can't have had a better experience with a travel agency or a better vacation. I hope to plan another trip with her to cover some parts of Greece that we were not able to do this trip - can't wait!

Local specialist: Seetha Ramanathan

Multi-site vacation in Greece
Greece | Sep 1 - Sep 13, 2021

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John D.
Madras, OR | Reviewed on Sep 19, 2021

Dimitris was great to work with in planning a multi-site vacation in Athens and the Cyclades (Santorini, Paros, and Mykonos). The resorts were attractive and near to the beaches and shopping areas. We especially enjoyed a mountain-biking activity on Santorini and the opportunity to explore the island in more depth. Mykonos was also very memorable as our hotel enabled pre-breakfast swims in the Aegean and nighttime dinners on the beach.

Local specialist: Dimitris Zografos
Dimitris
Dimitris Zografos
Local specialist in Athens Vouliagmeni Greece | Replied on Sep 20, 2021

John when I read such comments it makes my work so valuable, it proves my addiction to the perfection of the quality of the travelers’ holiday during which everyone experiences days that stay in the mind and heart forever and provide force for the future life which some times is difficult.

All the best for next year, be strong, be creative and I hope to see you in Greece again at some point whenever this makes sense for you and your beloved ones ;)

Dimitris Zografos

Dimitris was Great although he caused me to o...
Greece | Sep 7 - Sep 17, 2021

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REGINALD M.
Uniondale, NY | Reviewed on Sep 19, 2021

Dimitris was Great although he caused me to over pay for my ferry trip which should of been half the price for me and my Companion. He was more than Good. I would use and recommend. Thank you.

Local specialist: Dimitris Zografos
Dimitris
Dimitris Zografos
Local specialist in Athens Vouliagmeni Greece | Replied on Sep 19, 2021

Dear Reginald I am so happy to read this review I am so happy that my recommendations and planning and my partners’ work added to the success of your stay in Greece!

You’re absolutely right about the price of the ticket of the ferry trip! We always try to book the best quality instead of risking lower levels of services. You’re absolutely right and I keep this in my mind as an additional free spent just in case you decide to come to Greece again. I I hope you do so in the near future. Thank you again and I wish you a beautiful year ahead!

A Perfect Customized Vacation!
Greece | Aug 30 - Sep 16, 2021

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Tom B.
Kennewick, WA | Reviewed on Sep 17, 2021
We just returned yesterday (September 16, 2021) from a fantastic 18-day vacation in Greece (Athens and Naxos with day trips to Paros, Delos, and Mykonos). kimkim provided a great platform for planning this vacation and Tasos Mylonas and the Travel12 team in Greece provided 5-star expertise, advice, recommendations, itinerary planning, flexibility in details and so much more during the planning process. In the end we had a customized vacation package (except for the international travel and ... Read more

We just returned yesterday (September 16, 2021) from a fantastic 18-day vacation in Greece (Athens and Naxos with day trips to Paros, Delos, and Mykonos). kimkim provided a great platform for planning this vacation and Tasos Mylonas and the Travel12 team in Greece provided 5-star expertise, advice, recommendations, itinerary planning, flexibility in details and so much more during the planning process. In the end we had a customized vacation package (except for the international travel and travel insurance) precisely tuned to our desires and integrating Tasos' recommendations for a perfect vacation in Greece.

We approached kimkim in April 2021 to start planning this vacation after Greece announced that they would be opening up to tourism in May. They put us in contact with Tasos and he worked with us through the kimkim platform over the next few months listening to our interests, proposing itineraries, fine-tuning things, and (when all was settled) handling all the booking arrangements for our time in Greece. We really... really appreciate his patience, expertise, responsiveness, thoroughness, and friendliness.

The trip itself went spectacularly, without a hitch. One activity had to be rescheduled due to weather but we had enough flexibility in the itinerary that this presented no problem. The Travel12 team provided great support during our travels -- answering our occasional questions, providing updates, and the like.

One aspect of this trip that made it really special for us was that it included several (okay, seven!) guided tours ranging from a few hours to almost a full day. The guides were local experts who provided stories, information, and context that we would never have gotten if we had explored on our own. And, perhaps best of all, for all the tours but one, it was just the two of us and the guide! (The other tour had a total of five plus the guide.) We loved this! (We also participated in a day-long catamaran cruise on Naxos with about 20 other passengers -- this was a fun day!)

In addition to the tours, we had many full days to do our own thing (by design). Tasos provided excellent recommendations (e.g., neighborhoods of Athens, beaches of Naxos, and villages of Naxos), which we took advantage of (as time permitted) but we also did a few things completely on our own (or recommended to us by some of the people we met).

All in all, we would highly recommend kimkim and Travel12 if you are looking for a vacation customized to your interests, where you can be "on your own" but can also have the support of a great team when it's needed.

Hotel Reviews
Home and Poetry
Athens

We loved this hotel! It is centrally located in the Plaka District. Everything in central Athens is within easy walking distance. It is a remodeled residence and exhibits that charm. Every room is different and eclectic in its own way. Our room was not large but very comfortable and elegant. It served our needs perfectly. The rooftop restaurant provides the included breakfasts which were outstanding - from a buffet or a hot breakfast made-to-order (or both). And the view from the roof... spectacular! The staff was always very friendly and helpful.

Tips for future travelers

Let your host provide recommendations for dinner spots or help you with sightseeing recommendations. Visit the rooftop in the evening (we went up there to enjoy a "leftovers" dinner and had the patio and gorgeous view to ourselves.

Authenticity & Character
Unique rooms. Each one different. No "lobby" which we did not miss at all.
Location
A couple blocks from Hadrian's Arch and an easy walk to the Acropolis and Plaka's shops and restaurants, but on a quiet side street. Doesn't get any better than this.
Staff
Friendly and helpful host. Breakfast staff was very friendly and skilled.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and well-finished (especially for an older building).
Cyano Suites
Naxos

We stayed at this wonderful hotel for about 11 days in September 2021. We had a suite on the ground floor that was very convenient for comings and goings. Although it looked out on the parking lot, the view beyond -- the Agean Sea and the Potara -- was stunning. It was particularly gorgeous in the morning and at sundown. Cyano Suites is a short walk (maybe 10 minutes) from central Naxos Town -- away from the commotion but still close at hand. The suite was very modern and comfortable. The placement of the bathtub in the living room was a little "odd" (we used it only for cleaning our feet). The rest of the bathroom was behind the raised king bed (with a wonderful view out the front French doors) -- one half (the walk-in shower) on the left and the sink/toilet area on the right (we had to walk around the bed to get from one side to the other). A little funky, but we really liked it regardless. A really nice touch was the stocked refrigerator that was replenished every day (all gratis!). Highly recommended! The included breakfast was provided at the sister Adriani Hotel a few blocks away. The morning walk to breakfast wasn't as convenient as it would be if breakfast were in the same building, but the morning stroll to and from was always a nice start to the day. The breakfast itself was always spectacular! For such a small clientele the choices were overwhelming and everything was always delicious. We wanted to try some of everything, but there were always too many choices. The hot breakfast pies (both sweet and savory) were the highlight, but the breakfast desserts were a close second. The pies (and, I believe, the desserts) were all prepared on site! And there was so much more (e.g., drinks, fruit, cold cuts, cheese, cereal)! Our host (the gentleman behind the desk; sorry, I can't remember his name) was always so helpful and friendly and always anxious to serve us. After noticing that I had badly skinned my shin after climbing a rock on a catamaran sail he offered some much needed fatherly advice (I'm 68 years old and probably at least 20 years older than him) -- (paraphrasing) "We're not young anymore; we need to take care of ourselves." I needed that advice -- the fact that I was 68 and maybe shouldn't have been climbing on big rocks never crossed my mind at the time. I obviously remember his advice and won't soon, if ever, forget it. My new Dad. 😊 In its own way, the Cyano Suites was probably one of the most pleasant places we have ever stayed -- the room itself (funky or not), the view, and the included breakfast. All top notch.

Tips for future travelers

Consider an upstairs suite to possibly improve the view somewhat (albeit less convenient). If/when we return, we will choose a ground floor suite again. If you'd rather not walk a few blocks to and from breakfast, consider booking your room at the sister Adriani Hotel (where breakfast is served). The views from rooms at the Adriani Hotel may not be as spectacular as the Cyano Suites. Also, it is a short walk into town. If you want to be in the middle of the action, this is probably not the best choice, but I am sure it is quieter!

Authenticity & Character
Very modern and unique rooms. Stunning view. Wonderful breakfasts.
Location
For us, perfect. Quiet, but only a short walk into town. Others may prefer a location "inside" Naxos Town.
Staff
See my review above. Also, the kitchen staff was very friendly. The chef was often there so we could compliment her on her wonderful creations.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room was alway immaculate. The comfortable bed. The generously stocked (and restocked) refrigerator.
Vouliagmeni Suites Athens
Vouliagmeni

We stayed at this hotel for only one night (before our flight home). The Vouliagmeni Suites is a very pleasant hotel with a very helpful staff. Their Covid-19 precautions seemed to be exempliary. This included facilitating our pre-flight Covid-19 tests. Our room was very large, comfortable and had a very nice view. Unfortunately, we did not have lots of time to enjoy the hotel. We arrived early in the afternoon and had a nice afternoon snack out on the patio (we had dinner offsite), before going on an excursion down the coast and got back to the hotel quite late. Then we arose before 3 a.m. (😱) to catch our ride to the airport. We generally like to stay at more "boutique-y" hotels but this served our needs very nicely for our short stay.

Tips for future travelers

As mentioned in the review, we had a very early flight so we were not able to enjoy their complimentary breakfast. However, they offered a "box breakfast" which was ready for us when we checked out. The "breakfast" was not particularly notable (sandwich bread sandwich, fruit, and drink), but it was a nice gesture on their part.

Authenticity & Character
All was just fine (clean, modern, and comfortable), it's just that it was not out-of-the-ordinary enough to rate higher.
Location
Relatively easy access to the airport (still, though, a 15-30 minute drive). Easy walk to look at Vouliagmeni Lake (which was nice). Otherwise, we would probably need a car (or other transportation) to do much exploring beyond the nearby waterfront and the residential neighborhoods.
Staff
Very helpful desk staff. Pleasant waitress on the patio (where we had our afternoon snack).
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very large and well-appointed room. Extraordinary measures to ensure Covid-19 cleanliness. Much appreciated.
Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas
Tasos
Tasos Mylonas
Local specialist in Syros, Cyclades islands, Greece | Replied on Oct 21, 2021

Hello Tom,
Thank you so much for your kind words, and for taking the time to write such a detailed review and share your experience!
It has been a great pleasure for myself and the team to have you in Greece and we are really happy that you enjoyed the planning process and, most importantly, the trip itself. I have passed on your praise to the team, it means a lot to each one of us to know that we helped make this trip special and worry-free.
Thank you for trusting us and safe travels!
Best,
Tasos