Kimkim Trip Reviews for Greece

We had the most amazing first annual international trip with our children planned by Thanos. We went to Greece and even though we had some hiccups getting there (due to airline issues) Thanos was so communicative through the whole thing, ensuring that everything would go as smoothly as possible, even offering suggestions on different times for our rescheduled flight. All the activities that he recommended were so much fun for all of us. The hotels picked were lovely and worked well. This is definitely a trip that we will reminisce about!

I was very happy with the services we received with planning our trip to Greece. Our specialist, Aggeliki was in constant contact with us from start, and immediately responded to our concerns while we were on the trip. The guides were superb, especially Eddie in Mykonos! He was so friendly and attentive and was so knowledgeable about Mykonos.

We seemed to email with various Kimkim staff while we were on our trip. There were a couple of small hitches which were resolved very quickly. Great service! Overall we enjoyed ourselves and the accommodations, excursions and transfers went well.

Hotel Reviews

Asha Suites

Fira

A fabulous hotel with beautiful view of the Aegean. Nice balcony overlooking the sea where we watched the sunsets. In a central location for restaurants and shopping. The best of our hotels on the trip. Very helpful staff. Lots of steps to and from room (which allowed for a great view). Very quiet despite being in a noisy location. Lovely breakfast served on our balcony.

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very helpful.

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Sofitel Athens Airport

Athens

This is an international hotel chain very top of the line. You can literally walk across the street to the departure gates for the airport. Very top of the line fabulous breakfast. A long way from the city. Good only for arrival and departure from airport. Expensive.

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far from city and sites but near airport.

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Adriani Hotel

Naxos Town

Near shopping and attractions. Lovely breakfast spread each morning. Pleasant staff.

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Garifalakis Comfort Rooms

Milos

A lovely small hotel run by a very friendly woman who couldn't have been more helpful and pleasant. It is far from the Port and in a smallish village "Polonia". About a 15 min. walk to restaurants. Small beach nearby. Cab ride (20 euros each way) for nicer beaches. ). No shopping to speak of and other sites accessed by car. The only hotel that did not include breakfast.

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One should just know it is quite a long way from the larger city.

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Attalos Hotel

Athens

Adequate small room. Clean. Helpful staff. Central location with view of acropolis from rooftop bar.

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Activity Reviews

SouthSide E-Bike Tour

Santorini

This tour was the highlight of our whole trip. VERY knowledgeable, friendly and skilled guide - the owner, Katarina. We saw places and small villagers and even inside homes that we would never have seen otherwise. Tour included the guide taking photos of you and then giving you a video of your route along with the photos. Pretty much did the half of the island you dont' normally see by bike. Very doable. We were a group including a 14 year old, a 42 year old and a 77 year old. Katarina made it work for all of us. The bikes made the hills very manageable. Terrain was rough but she coached us how to approach it. Highly rec. this tour!!

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Morning Caldera Catamaran Cruise

Santorini

Unfortunately, we happened to do this tour on a very windy day with v very rough seas. People were getting seasick and you should know that it is not a sail. It is motoring on a catamaran - with not too many places to sit where you have back support. Boat anchored three different times for swimming - but most people did not swim as the water was so rough. Nice lunch prepared on the boat but so windy that food was literally flying off our plates. It is probably a good tour on a calm sea day.

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Self-Guided Beach Day by Boat

Naxos

We did not do this as it was very expensive and not included on our package. Roughly $359 to rent a boat plus $100 for fuel. Plus more of course if you hired a driver.

Private Day of Highlights

Milos

This was an amazing tour and very worthwhile. Our guide Ian's drove us around a good portion of the island explaining history and answering our questions. We saw the place where the Venus de Milo statue was disco verde, went into some catacombs, had a chance to jump/dive off small cliffs into the ocean at an amazing beach, with fabulous white stone landscape. We had time to swim and time to lunch on our own and shop. A highlight of our trip.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Planning and booking a trip on Kimkim gave us the personalized trip experience we were looking for, tailored to our exact needs. Our local specialist Eleni was amazing to work with, and we would recommend her to anyone looking to book a memorable vacation in Greece. Eleni was amazing to work with. She answered all our questions, provided excellent suggestions based on our likes/dislikes and all communications with her were prompt and professional.

We had an amazing trip with great recommendations from our planner!
Kimkim was very attentive to our asks and preferences and they were so helpful when certain things in our itinerary got canceled due to weather!

Hotel Reviews

Galaxy Hotel Naxos

Naxos

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Kastro Suites Santorini

Santorini

Absolutely the most perfect location.. amazing views .. the actual rooms were dated tho. The bathroom showers didn’t stay up (needed to hold the shower head w one hand while washing hair w the other). They have very limited staff. One guy practically did everything!

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Staff

They could have more staff. Only had one main guy!

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Athens Cypria Hotel

Athens

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Activity Reviews

Photo shoot in Santorini

Santorini

Great must do!!! They take you to the most amazing locations that you would never find on your own

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Santorini Highlights with Wine

Greece

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Everyone was very accommodating. We didn’t have to worry about anything. Best vacation we have had. Thank you so much !

Hotel Reviews

Petinos Beach Hotel

Mykonos Cyclades Islands

Everyone was amazing!!!

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Katikies Chromata Santorini - The Leading Hotels of the World

Santorini

The staff were amazing!!! Best vacation we have ever had. Thank you for your hospitality. It was impeccable.

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Activity Review

Sunset Caldera Catamaran Cruise

Santorini

The ride was fun and but scary very different terrain from the normal. You should be on good shape to do it.

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My wife and I were recommended to Kimkim by friends of ours who had used your services a few times. Chris, our agent, was very easy to work with. He laid out an entire itinerary for our trip to Greece based our on desires. It was the best vacation we have ever taken. The hotels we stayed in were perfect in terms of location and amenities.

Wow, this trip was an absolute dream full of fun and adventure. I am so thankful for KimKim/Travel 12 for doing the hard work and allowing me to sit back and relax. Although some excursions were not as expected all were very enjoyable with knowledgeable guides and fantastic scenery. I started my trip in Athens and was thankful for Travel 12's placement of lodging right in the city center as I was a bit overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of the city. I experienced a mythical and historical tour of the Acropolis and some other ancient remains and was able to sample the local fare. I have several food restrictions and Travel 12 was excellent at providing some recommendations throughout my trip. During my time in Athens I even met and had dinner and wine with my local specialist (shout out to wonderful IRENE LAPPA). After Athens I moved onto spectacular Naxos for some fun in the sand, waves, and mountain towns. It was amazing. Enough said. Crete was next on my list and I highly, highly, highly recommend visiting the Palace of Knossos, hiking the Samaria Gorge (if that is your jam) using the ELAFONISSOS TRAVEL company, kayaking from Stravos beach with CONTACT CRETE, and visiting Balos and Falassarna beaches using CHANIA AVENTURES. Travel 12 helped to establish my itinerary including lodging, transportation, and excursions based on my preferences. While in Greece they also provided me with a WhatsApp number to contact for assistance. This was very beneficial to me.

Thank you to Travel 12 and all of the guides I met while in Greece!

Activity Review

Samaria Gorge Guided Hiking (Group Tour)

Chania

This was such an amazing hike. The views alone made the next-day soreness well worth the effort. I am an experienced hiker so can certainly say that this trek is very doable, but you would be best served with the proper shoes and perhaps some experience and stamina due to the terrain and weather conditions (it gets hot out of the trees!). I took this trip with ELAFONISSOS TRAVEL and was so lucky I did as I experienced a sprain to my ankle two days prior and they were able to rent me a hiking stick for added stability over the loose and slippery rocks. The guide was knowledgeable about the conditions one would experience on the hike and there was no pressure to remain with the group, but pace the hike to your ability and comfort. Along the way there were rest stops and water to fill up if needed. At the end of the hike lay a beautiful beach for a dip to cool off and multiple restaurants to eat while waiting for the ferry to take you back.

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We loved the trip! It was designed to be a fast paced trip to see as many archeological sites as possible and I do wish we had more down time but we were designing the trip around my daughter's specific interests. Mariliza was great and with only one exception we had wonderful experiences with everyone she set us up with. Had a difficult interaction with one staff member at The Editor Hotel on day 1 but it only highlighted how amazing everyone else was that we dealt with. We had several small changes in times on ferry rides and the like but Mariliza kept in contact with us and we had no issues.

The trip could not have been more perfect. Tasos and the entire team really listened to what we wanted. He made recommendations and suggested revisions where appropriate based upon his knowledge. Their team was always easy to reach with any questions we had. I would definitely work with them again and will recommend them without hesitation

Hotel Reviews

Cyano Suites

Naxos

Beautiful view, clean and comfortable suite, and incredible breakfast. Cyano Suites are very close to the harbor

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Above Blue Suites Santorini

Santorini

Spectacular view and a great staff. Beautiful clean suite. The balcony was very nice but a bit dated. Overall, and amazing location and a great choice. We would love to return

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The Zillers Boutique Hotel

Athens

Beautiful and historic hotel with an amazing view of the Acropolis. Perfectly located to explore historic Athens. Small hotel with a great staff. The hotel felt very welcoming and the rooftop restaurant was perfect.

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Activity Reviews

The Athenian Democracy tour

Athens

Tina was wonderful. She was not only extremely knowledgeable but has a real love of the history of Athens. She’s a perfect guide you through historic Athens

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We walked the tour. You need to be up for a long walk but I can’t imagine a better way to experience it

Dinner in Athens with Acropolis View

Athens

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Incredible dinner

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Very friendly staff

SUMMARY:
One word: απίστευτος... or in english, INCREDIBLE! But even that one word doesn't do justice to the kind of trip we had in Greece and the amazing team at Be a Greek. We arrived in Athens for a couple of days to see the local sights, ferried to Mykonos for 3 more days and enjoyed some local farm-to-table and beach time, and then ferried to Santorini for 4 days for an opulent and relaxing close, before flying back to Athens for our flight home the next day.

PRE-TRIP PLANNING:
I don't know where to start with this review, so it's probably best where our trip started, when I first reached out to kimkim. The service looked straight forward enough to request an itinerary for our Greece trip, and immediately put me in touch with Effie from Be a Greek - local Greece travel experts. She titled our trip “Dream Vacation in Greece” and catered to every request - what our dates were, the type of vacation, budget, what's most important for the trip, where do you want to spend more/less money, more/less time, etc. Within only a day or two, Effie turned around a full 10-day itinerary that we iterated on a couple of minor tweaks, but within only a few days, our entire trip was finalized! And then we waited to see how it turned out...SO MUCH BETTER THAN EXPECTED!

ARRIVAL IN ATHENS:
From the moment we landed in Athens till the day we left home, we were met with white-glove service from start to finish. Effie had someone waiting at the airport holding a sign with my name to pick us up and take us to our hotel (Altar Suites Athens). The check-in process was seamless as they were waiting for us as well - our room was amazing with an incredible view of the Acropolis and the Parthenon . We had time that evening to roam around Monastiraki and enjoy dinner also with a view of the Acropolis and the Parthenon. The next morning Effie had arranged a Private Walking Tour of Athens including the Acropolis - once again, a driver was waiting for us outside our hotel to take us to the meeting point for our tour guide. Our tour guide was Natasha and my goodness Natasha was so well informed and shared really interesting stories about the rich history of Athens and also about the cultural ongoings of recent history. We had great conversations throughout the day. Natasha also took us out for a break and stopped by a local restaurant and offered us refreshments :). Thank you Natasha for an incredible tour - you made our day in Athens so memorable!

OFF TO MYKONOS:
The next day Effie once again arranged for a driver to take us to the seaport for our super ferry to Mykonos. Before I go on, I'll mention it now, but every form of transport, hotel, tour, was all arranged by Effie and her team from the moment we landed. I'll share a little more about the communication later :). The ferry was a little more than 3 hrs, and due to the slightly inclement weather (higher winds than usual), the ride made us a little nauseous, but we managed. As we arrived at port, once again rinse and repeat - driver, hotel (The George Hotel), simple check-in! Effie arranged a Farm and Wine Tour the next day at a local Mykonos farm where we got to experience a true “farm-to-table” meal with wine and met their farm animals! BTW, we didn’t have to figure out transport to/from, since that was also arranged :). Now here is a quick communication example of where Effie and the team at Be a Greek stood out - we decided on-the-fly to go out to a different hotel bar for some cocktails - we simply messaged Effie and team and they quickly responded on options on where to go and arranged with the driver for the change in plans, and not only that, but to be available when we are ready to go back to our hotel later that evening. The seamlessness and ease of making a quick change in plans in a foreign country where you don’t speak the language - it really felt as if we’re at home and messaging our friends with a new plan to meet up! After all that we spent the night back at The George in preparation for our ferry to Santorini the next day.

OFF TO SANTORINI:
Driver, ferry, arrival to port, driver, arrival to hotel – I can’t express how much this made our trip that much easier not having to navigate the local taxis or other transport options. As we arrived at our hotel in Santorini (Andronis Concept Wellness Resort) - I’m going to put this out there right now - the best hotel experience I’ve ever had! I am a Lifetime Platinum member at a leading hotel chain and have been traveling for my career for almost 20 years, and the Andronis Concept is by far the best! We had mentioned to Effie that we wanted to spend the most time in Santorini and also be able to enjoy the hotel as a relaxing end to our vacation - and Effie went beyond expectations - this hotel had a massive infinity pool, a heated pool under a cave, and our room had its own private heated infinity pool for ourselves with a postcard view of the caldera! I could not have imagined a better stay and relaxing end to our trip. This by far was the best part of our trip - each morning waking up to a billion dollar view and each night watching the glorious Santorini sunset from the privacy of our balcony and pool. We did go out and enjoy two excursions - one being the hike from Fira to Oia which we did one morning - (quick fact - there are a couple other Andronis properties in Oia, so we were able to take advantage of our included breakfast in those sister properties when we reached Oia which was nice). The other excursion arranged by Effie was the Sunset Dinner Cruise - this was a nice, easy and enjoyable (also a must-do) experience when visiting Santorini! Incredible view and the Aegean Sea is just so clear and magnificent! Our saddest day was when we were leaving Santorini - not only because the hotel was amazing, but we knew it was time to head back home as well.

LAST NIGHT IN ATHENS:
We received a pleasant surprise as we arrived back in Athens - Effie, our Be a Greek contact and master trip coordinator met us at the Arrival terminal in Athens herself! She had booked us a night at the Sofitel immediately across from the airport and walked us over to the hotel to settle us to check-in. We had a great final dinner at Jenny’s Rooftop at the Sofitel before another nice breakfast and walked over back to the terminal for our flight home.

COMMUNICATION:
Effie and her team created a WhatsApp Chat Group for our trip beginning the morning of our trip. We had constant communication with Effie and the entire Be a Greek team that became our 24x7 support throughout the trip. They used it to message us each evening of the plans for the following day, any e-tickets/boarding passes for transportation (ferries/flights), and timings for when our drivers would be at a pickup spot. From start to finish, the Be a Greek team was along with us and at no point did we feel lost, or unaware of plans, or even quick modifications to plans. It was also very helpful when our ferry to Mykonos was delayed - without asking, we got a message in the chat letting us know about the delay even before passengers were made aware at the port! Whether it was for any on the fly recommendations, or suggestions on things to do on our “free” days, Effie and the team at Be a Greek were always available and truly exemplified the meaning of white glove service.

IN CLOSING:
The experience we had on this trip from the initial planning on KimKim to getting in touch with Effie from Be a Greek to the actual execution of the trip, we could not have asked for a more memorable vacation. We’ve looked back in fondness on our trip each day since returning on how amazing each day turned out and how we wouldn’t change anything! We personally want to thank Effie and the entire Be a Greek team for all that they did and truly making our vacation a Dream Vacation! If you can’t tell by now, for those looking for a hassle-free, worry-free, all-inclusive planned vacation where all you need to do is enjoy, I could not ask for a better team than Kimkim and Be a Greek! We will absolutely use them for our next vacation! Effie - You were amazing and thanks again for going completely out of your way, and over and beyond our expectations to meet us before we left Athens. THANK YOU!!

Angela was sooo helpful throughout the 2 year process. W
She was patient and informative

Hotel Reviews

MELO Athens

Athens

Clean spacious hotel in the heart of the action. Friendly staff Was hoping for a rooftop but was under construction

Authenticity & Character

Unique layout. Very modern

Location

In the middle of it all. Close to eating and transactions

Staff

Helpful and kind

Cleanliness & Comfort

Overall clean

Dream House in the Venetian Castle

Amazing location. Authentic Greece layout. Close to Port and shopping. Wonderful host

Authenticity & Character

Updated few hundred year old apartment inside a castle!

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Our host was sooo helpful. Gave us a list of area spots and recommendations that were all perfect

Cleanliness & Comfort

Entire unit spotless. They also cleaned every day

Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites

Firostefani, Santorini

Nice hotel. Great staff. Close to most things

Authenticity & Character

Updated room and clean

Location

Close to most things

Staff

Very inviting and friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Was overall clean. Had a unusual aroma coming out of the drains

Activity Review

Athens Highlights Mythology Tour

Greece

Our tour guide was ingaging and knowledgeable

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Was great and friendly

Transport

We walked there and back. Explored

This was such an incredible trip! Elen did a fantastic job communicating timely & selecting the perfect accommodation & excursions.
Boat trip to Kelfitiko & meal on the boat was amazing!
Our guide Evie for the Mythology & wine tasting walking tour in Naxos was wonderful!
Thank you!

Hotel Reviews

NLH Monastiraki

Athens

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Eiriana Luxury Suites

Milos

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Friendly & helpful

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Kouros Art Hotel

Naxos

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Close to the beach & great views not too far from town

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Activity Reviews

Half day Kleftiko tour

Milos

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Naxos Town: Sunset Mythology Tour with Wine

Naxos

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Our experience with booking our honeymoon through kimkim was incredible! Such great communication with our guide and various others who were in on our itinerary throughout the trip. We felt so taken care of and loved not having to worry about planning the transportation in country, and taking local recommendations for where to eat, what to do, etc. Effie, our tour guide for the Acropolis was so knowledgeable and personable- she gave us ideas for things to do in and around Athens during the heatwave! For the island-hopping portion of our trip, we had an unbelievable week at sea with Kostas & Aggeliki celebrating our honeymoon! We loved the islands that we ended up visiting, as the itinerary changed based on weather. Lots of chances for swimming & snorkeling & relaxing, with a new island to explore each night. The food was great (mostly vegetarian ) and sleep conditions were comfortable (moreso when we used AC!) 10/10 would recommend this trip to any adventurous couple!

Hotel Reviews

Elia Ermou Athens Hotel

Athina

Wish it had a pool! Very comfortable rooms, with an amazing rooftop restaurant & bar with views of the Acropolis. Fabulous location for checking out hip restaurants & bars.

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Location

Walking distance to all the hip bars & restaurants

Staff

So personable and helpful! Cheery disposition.

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Everything!

Paros Bay Hotel

Paros, Cyclades

We were a bit disappointed that we had a room with two twin beds shoved together for our honeymoon... But other than that we loved this hotel. The continental breakfast was good with delicious Greek yogurt and honey. The pool and views were insanely beautiful, cool location on a cliff side, close to really great restaurant- Magaya Beach Bar. It was unfortunately not walking distance to town- waited forever in the HOT sun to take a bus to Parikia.

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Location

Liked that it was on a cliff side not as busy area, but a little far from Parikia - didn't like having to take the bus, and it was going to be €20 one way for a taxi..

Staff

So personable!

Cleanliness & Comfort

The bathroom wasn't as clean as it could have been. Bed situation wasn't great- wish we had a queen or king bed instead of two twins.

Activity Review

7-Day Small-Group Cruise at Cycladic Islands - Day 1 Paros

Greece

We had an unbelievable week at sea with Kostas & Aggeliki celebrating our honeymoon! We loved the islands that we ended up visiting, as the itinerary changed based on weather. Lots of chances for swimming & snorkeling & relaxing, with a new island to explore each night. The food was great (mostly vegetarian ) and sleep conditions were comfortable (moreso when we used AC!) 10/10 would recommend this trip to any adventurous couple!

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The trip went without a hitch. I will definitely use Kim Kim in future trips!

Hotel Reviews

Achilleas Hotel Athens

Athens

The hotel was clean and the staff were very friendly.

Authenticity & Character

Location

The hotel was in a great location to the square

Staff

We were always greeted with a smile

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean

Dreambox Mykonos Suites

Mykonos

The view was amazing

Authenticity & Character

Location

We could walk into town for a bite to eat. The beach was 10 minute walk.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Housekeeping was very good

Asha Suites

Fira

Breathtaking view

Authenticity & Character

We felt like we were in a cave. Very charming

Location

In the heart of the city

Staff

We didn’t see much of the staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Great housekeeping

Activity Reviews

E- Bike Tour Around Acropolis

Athens

George was a great guide. We traveled effortlessly for 7KM around the Acropolis and other historical neighborhoods. Saw the changing of the guard at the presidential palace. Unforgettable.

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Private Greek Cooking Class

Athens

Fun experience! Learned about the local cuisine and hope it would be prepared by the locals

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Morning or Sunset Cruise to Delos and Rhenia Islands

Mykonos

Beautiful scenery and a great crew. Highlight of the trip.

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Private Excursion to Santorini's Villages

Santorini

We did this tour on the first full day in Santorini and it gave us a great knowledge of the island and helped us plan the next several days.

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Sunset Caldera Catamaran Cruise

Santorini

What a great way to end our time in Santorini. The geology of the island OD without equal. And the sunset … Wow!

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Athens Mythology Walk

Athens

We really enjoyed our tour guide, Alex. He was informative about the history of Athens. He showed empathy towards our daughter. He took notice of her heat exhaustion and quickly responded to it by offering her water and a snack.

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Self-Guided Acropolis Visit

Athens

Horseback Riding Adventure in Mykonos

Mykonos

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We absolutely enjoyed our trip in Greece.
Aggeliki helped up create a fabulous itinerary. We did Athens-Crete- Santorini-Athens. He hiked and dined and had a memorable anniversary. Thank you Kim Kim team!

Hotel Reviews

Mystique, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Santorini

Romantic 🥰

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Perfect view 🥰

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Domes Zeen Resort Chania

Chania

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Grande Bretagne Hotel

Athens

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Activity Review

Τhe Hidden Gems of Santorini Hike!

Santorini

Best hike ever. Beautiful views.

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We had a fantastic trip. From the private transfer upon landing in Athens to every single excursion and restaurant recommendation, we had a wonderful time.
Athens - we stayed at the Athens Cypria Hotel right near the Plaka district. The rooms were nice and quiet, and breakfast was great. It was easy walking distance to explore Plaka, the Lycabettus Hill, and historical sites. Our private tour guide at the Acropolis was fantastic. We had a private driver to Sounio with dinner and see the sunset at the Temple of Poseidon. A private day trip to Delfi included an amazing tour guide (Electra) and lovely lunch at an olive grove.
Crete - we loved this island. We stayed at the Aquila Atlantis hotel, which was very nice and close to the culture of downtown Heraklion. We had dinner at Peskesi, and it was a highlight of our whole trip. One day of our trip started with an olive oil tasting and tour of an olive grove, which was lovely (Koronekes Olive Mill). THen we went to lunch in downtown Archanes (Bakailiko) where we had amazing service and food, then we went to the Palace of Knossos. On our free day, we spent the entire day at Sarantari beach. We rented two chairs for 10 Euro and had a lovely little lunch from the beach cafe. Then we took a high speed ferry to Santorini.
Santorini - we stayed at the Heliotopos Hotel. It was such a lovely experience in the family room, what a gem of a boutique hotel! Imerviglio was a perfect spot - 30 minute walk along the trail down to Fira for shopping and sightseeing. We enjoyed dinner at Pelican Kipos (one of the staff recommendations) and it was perfect. We enjoyed the boat trip with Santos to see the caldera, visit the crater, and swim in the hot springs. Finally, our full day tour of Santorini with Argyros Travel was fantastic, ending with lunch at Mario's right on Black Beach.

Hotel Reviews

Athens Cypria Hotel

Athens

We had a nice quiet stay here. We had two rooms adjoining by a private hallway, which was very nice. It is an older hotel but has nice updates. The breakfast was very good, and it is within a few minutes walk of Plaka and the historical sites. The view from the bar is quite nice! We did not have an Acropolis view from our room but it was quiet except on the one weekend night we stayed there.

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Aquila Atlantis Hotel

Heraklion – Crete

We had a nice time here! It is close to the downtown area for walking, and had free parking (we rented a car). The rooftop pool was a hit. Our room was nice and big, and had a balcony, so it worked very well for our family of 4. The breakfast is delicious!! Very nice help from the staff with parking.

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Heliotopos Hotel

Santorini

This is a gem of a hotel. Perfectly situated in Ivermiglio, which was a quiet village with nice restaurants, supermarkets and some shops. The family room had a double bed on the first floor, along with sitting room, kitchenette. The upper loft had two twin beds, so it was great for the family. Our room was right on the Fira to Oia trail, so we could easily get down to Fira. The staff here is so so so lovely. They helped direct us to things to do, were so kind, and offered us breakfast sandwiches for our early morning checkout (they even had someone come early to help us take our bags to the street). It is a boutique hotel experience that is not to be missed. The sunset views here are 100% phenomenal!!!

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Activity Reviews

Private Delphi Day-trip

Athens

This was our favorite day! We had a lovely driver and our tour guide at Delphi was wonderful. We learned so much about both modern and ancient Greece! The lunch at the olive grove was so delicious and a wonderful end to our day!

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Palace of Knossos Private Tour

Greece

The private tour of the palace was a really great event. Our tour guide was well-informed, took time to answer the kids questions, kept them engaged, and helped us take lovely family photos!

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Private Cape Sounio Sunset tour

Greece

We left our hotel around 5 PM and went to dinner at tavern near Sounio. The meal wasn't our favorite of the trip, but there aren't a lot of restaurant choices near Sounio. The cape and the Temple of Poseidon did not disappoint! We got there around 7:30 PM and had enough time to walk around and find a spot to watch the sunset.

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Caldera Cruise & Volcano Visit

Santorini

We were picked up by the Santos transfer on time and had a nice trip to the port where we waited for our boat to arrive. The group on our boat was mostly couples and one other family with young children. The trip included 1 hour at the volcano crater (which is just enough time to walk to the top and back down), then we sailed to an area where we could swim to hot springs. After that, we sailed to a second area for swimming followed by a delicious dinner, then back around to the port near Oia to watch the sunset. Overall it was a lovely day!

Quality of Experience

Food

They provide a really good dinner of chicken kebabs, bread, rice, meatballs, greek salad, and a glass of local wine (or juice). The snack options for purchase were pretty limited (pringles and pretzels) so I'd tell the travelers to bring snacks.

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Private Athens Mythology Family Tour

Athens

We had a wonderful tour guide who met us at the Acropolis Metro and then walked us to the top of the Acropolis and then the Agora, and gave us great insight into the history. Our guide was wonderful , incredibly knowledgeable and kind. She knew that our family already knew a lot of the Greek mythology history, and so she gave us some insider tips on other things to see in the area. She could also tell when our kids were getting bored and fading, and helped us find them some ice cream to cool off between our stops.

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Olive Farm Visit & Lunch in Archanes

Heraklion

The Koronekes Olive Mill is such a lovely experience! Our guide was really informative and we learned a lot about the olive oil process and the island of Crete. Also, the lunch at Bakaliko was so delicious. The servers were lovely, and they suggested some great dishes and wines for us.

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Food

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Santorini Family Tour & swimming

Santorini

This was a really nice day with Argyros Travel. Our driver Takis and guide Harry were great. We got to Oia for some pictures before the crowds, and then traveled down to Megalochori to see an older town and original cave house. Then we went to Akrotiri for a guided tour (it was very cool!!). After Akrotiri we did the Atlantis museum, then over to Black Beach for lunch at a restaurant Mario, which was wonderful and had a beautiful view. We learned a lot about Santorini's history, culture, and the tourism industry.

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Transport

Agelikli/Angela designed the perfect trip for us! She took into account all our interests and the needs of my young children. She checked in with us during the trip and was available when we had an issue with a hotel key after hours. Exceptional service.

We also loved our guides. Eleni and her acropolis tour were delightful and each of the guides respected and appreciated my son’s Greek myth fandom. Driver/guides to Delphi and around Rhodes were SO personable and helped us get to know Greece on a more personal level, and were great companions.

We would absolutely recommend all of these guides and Kim Kim/angela to friends!

Hotel Reviews

Kyria Boutique House

Plaka, Athens

Amazing location, lovely staff, breakfast on the roof with acropolis view!!! No bells and whistles in the room but who needs those?

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

A little close quarters. But lovely.

Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites

Firostefani, Santorini

Authenticity & Character

Amazing views!

Location

Architecture, parking lot was easy to get picked up/dropped off.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Breakfast in room!

Sunrise Luxury Apartments Rhodes

Rhodes

Good location, lovely staff, spacious rooms

Authenticity & Character

Fun to be in a modern room after more traditional spots. Good for kids to see variety.

Location

View of sea/sunset, near grocery store and many great restaurants.

Staff

Anna was particularly personable!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Young Heroes: a Family Mythology Tour

Athens

Eleni held the attention of my kids so well and was so friendly. Now we have a souvenir in the hero my son created.

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Transport

Butterfly Valley

Rhodes

AMAZING/BEAUTIFUL. The valley was lovely and the butterflies so fun to look for/see.

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Delphi Full-Day tour

Greece

Demetrius was amazing and so personable and knowledgeable. The trip was enjoyable even though it was so long (a feat in itself) and the tour was so fascinating. Our guide was patient and kind and flexible. Great restaurant stop as well!

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Greek Wedding Show

Santorini

A fun way to spend the evening. Show could have been 90 min instead of 120 I think. But delightful good natured and fun/funny. Kids really enjoyed.

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We guide you in the Past 2024

Greece

Very good storytelling from our guide! Easy transport, flexible and kind. A great chance to learn about the past civilization on Santorini and current research efforts.

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Sunset Volcano Cruise

Santorini

Absolutely great. Cool boat, great experience. Volcano hike was cool!

Quality of Experience

Food

Plentiful and enough to choose from. I also packed a sandwich for my picky eater and I was happy I was allowed to do that.

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Highlights of Rhodes

Rhodes

So cool! Nikos even stopped at an olive farm for us. We got a really good sense of Rhodes and Rhodes town from this tour! Highly recommend.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our trip went off FLAWLESSLY! I am so impressed with Angela- our KimKim contact in Greece. The tours she set up for us were perfect for me, my daughter and two grandsons, ages 5 and 9. She checked in with us regularly- which gave us an extra layer of comfort and security.

Our hotels in Athens, Santorini and Rhodes were just what we needed- comfortable, clean and in wonderful locations.

Our Driver to Delphi, Dimitris, was an absolute pleasure, The guide his company provided was very knowledgeable and especially attentive to our 9 year old- who is fascinated with Greek Mythology and requested a visit to Delphi. We stopped for lunch at a gorgeous restaurant on the way home.

Eleni, our guide at the Acropolis was equally fantastic. Her "Young Heroes Tour" was perfectly age appropriate.
The Sunset Cruise in Santorini included a wonderful hike on the volcano. Seeing Akroteri was excellent.

In Rhodes, we were taken care of by the most amazing driver- Nikos from Manos Tours. He was so informative, great with our little guys and so proud of his culture and country.

I will definitely use KimKim for future travel. It left us free to enjoy and learn while they took care of all the details. VERY well done- many thanks!

Hotel Reviews

Kyria Boutique House

Plaka, Athens

This hotel is not fancy- but it's comfortable, clean, has a wonderful staff and a great breakfast on the rooftop with a view of the Acropolis. The location is outstanding! However, not good for someone who can't do stairs.

Authenticity & Character

Cute "Shabby Chic" decor

Location

Right next to Acropolis, Plaka etc

Staff

Magda and Maria were great!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites

Firostefani, Santorini

Authenticity & Character

Great vibe, pretty decor

Location

In Firastefani- not in the thick of things, but plenty of good restaurants and shops. Gorgeous view.

Staff

Very helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Lots of stairs. No pool on site.

Sunrise Luxury Apartments Rhodes

Rhodes

Self catering- has a kitchenette, grocery store on the corner. This worked out very well for us, traveling with kids. Lots of restaurants nearby, a quick walk to beaches and old city. Anna at the front desk was fantastic. Overlooking the ocean- great view. On a busy street, but it quieted down by about 10pm. Not fancy, but served our purposes very well, Again- no elevator so not good if you can't do stairs

Authenticity & Character

Modern- doesn't feel Greek but that was not important to us.

Location

Easy walk to everything. Great view.

Staff

Anna is a lovely person who took great care of us.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Young Heroes: a Family Mythology Tour

Athens

Perfect for our 5 and 9 year old boys.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Delphi Full-Day tour

Greece

Driver Dimitris was wonderful. Our guide was very knowledgeable

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Greek Wedding Show

Santorini

Very fun- but lots of Greek dialog , so had some trouble following the plot. But I'd still recommend it, because it was very entertaining.

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We guide you in the Past 2024

Greece

Excellent information, guide and transportation

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Highlights of Rhodes

Rhodes

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Driver Nikos was outstanding

Transport

Friendly, knowledgeable, and a totally great human being!

Butterfly Valley

Rhodes

Gorgeous- but difficult if you can't do stairs

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Again- wonderful Nikos!

Sunset Volcano Cruise

Santorini

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Our trip planned by Tasos at KimKim Travel was the best vacation my Husband and I have ever taken! Tasos worked to organize our customized Greece trip by listening to what we wanted to do and not do. We flew from Tucson, AZ, to Atlanta, GA, then to Athens, Paros and Santorini Islands. We spent 4 days on the mainland of Athens while also traveling to Meteora and Delphi. The history is like none other in the world! The Plaka District is the place to stay for the history in all of Athens in my opinion and The AVA Boutique Hotel where we stayed had amazing breakfasts every morning and treated us superb. Very comfortable suite w/kitchen. They even gave us welcome and parting gifts! Totally unexpected. In Athens, we visited the Parthenon, Acropolis Hill, the Ancient Agora, National Archaeological Museum. Very historic and great history learned.
Michael was our Tour Guide for The Acropolis & Ancient Athens Mythology Tour, he was wonderful, funny and a great historian.
George was our Private Transfer Driver who drove us safely to Meteora, the oldest Olive Oil Producer in Greece with ancient olive Grove and Delphi and he was great too! He added stops along the way at no additional cost so we could get some beautiful pictures by the sea and history (battle of Thermopylae) that he provided himself. Meteora and Delphi were humbling. The history there and the stories of the Monks from the past to today we will never forget! By the end of the three travel days we were friends with George and he too gave us a parting gift of his very own harvested olive oil and oregano! We're enjoying both today as I write this:)!
George, delivered us to the Athens Airport and we flew to Paros Island. The plane was small and we were cramped. Husband is 6'5" and I'm 5'10" so hard to get around that. Fortunately, it wasn't a long flight.
We loved Paros, didn't want to leave. Don't recommend anywhere that we traveled in Greece to snorkel. Did bring our gear but no coral, sea floor is black rock or rock from volcano eruption and/or earthquakes. Did see lots of small fish though. Water is a beautiful turquoise and just the right temperature in June to swim and enjoy. Don't wear your smart watch in the salt water!
Paros is an amazing Island. Old authentic with new development just as Tasos mentioned. We wanted beaches and that's why Tasos recommended Paros. We spent 4 nights on Paros. Town of Naoussa (where we stayed) and Parikia were great to visit, dine, shop and just go around at our own pace. We had great meals and service everywhere we ate. Never had a bad meal. We stayed at the Contaratos Beach Hotel. Right on the water. Had an amazing balcony that looked right out on the gorgeous pool and then the Sea. The view was fantastic. Employees were awesome at hotel. Always smiling and willing to help whenever needed. Tasos recommended a full day boat trip that we met great people on and had a huge meal that was delicious. All the beer, wine, other beverages and food you wanted. We traveled to many islands, swam and snorkeled. Great day! Naoussa and Parikia were so much fun! We used Panos as a private transfer driver throughout our stay and he was very friendly and kind too.
We took a ferry from Paros to Santorini Island. Very crowded but moved well. We were comfortable on the ride. We arrived on Santorini along with 7 other "Cruise Ships" that day! Santorini is way too crowded at this time of year. Yes, the island is beautiful but don't recommend going here. Way too crowded and expensive. Everything here was more than double the price of Paros and other Greek Islands that are spectacular. Our hotel, Petit Palace Suites, was fantastic. Great view of the caldera, off the crowded track. Room and Employees were fantastic. We took a morning Catamaran Caldera Cruise and thoroughly enjoyed the cruise, ship crew and getting to know the people cruising with us. The town of Oia was beautiful but disappointing because it was way too crowded. Did come away with great pictures from the island though. Wasn't impressed with the sunset. We have prettier sunrises and sunsets in AZ;). We also attended a wine tasting that we were supposed to sip wine, learn about their old vines and the centuries long winemaking process that we would only find in Santorini, but, we were only entitled to sip 4 wines and didn't have any tour or learn about their winemaking process. I think that lasted for 30 minutes. There was no view that I recall either.
After two nights in Santorini, we started our return by flying to Athens late on day 3. However, our flight was cancelled due to weather in Athens. Tasos set us up with "Travel 12" Customer Service through Whatsapp to communicate from the beginning of our trip to the end. Travel 12 was with us all along the way, while Tasos left us to enjoy our trip but monitored the communication. Immediately, Travel 12 was there to support us by offering to find us a hotel with transfers. My Husband stood in line for over 2 hours with Aegean Airlines (partner of Delta) to determine what they were going to do with us. We had to catch a connection the next day at noon for the US out of Athens. We did have insurance and was assured the hotel and flight changes would probably be covered according to Travel 12 so that was a relief. Travel 12 consulted with Tasos and he advised to wait to see what Aegean would do for us because if they offered a hotel with transfers back to airport the next morning our insurance would not cover what Travel 12 was working on for us and that's exactly what happened. Aegean covered transfers and another night stay on Santorini. The hotel was decent and the transfers were timely and just as expected.
Once we finally arrived home in Tucson, AZ, our bags did not. However, Delta tracked them out of Athens and were delivered to our home 2 days later in tact with nothing damaged.

Hotel Reviews

AVA Boutique Hotel

Athens

Wonderful place to stay, great employees, fantastic breakfasts (best on the whole trip!) receive both welcome and parting gifts from them!

Authenticity & Character

Old world classy charm! Chandeliers everywhere!

Location

Historic old city with walking distance to Acropolis.

Staff

Staff was always smiling and exceptionally attentive! There were Employees who stood out but I'm sorry don't remember their names.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything was perfect regarding the cleanliness and comfort. Loved the bathroom! Very beautiful bathroom ceiling and chandelier in bedroom:)!!

Monastiri Guesthouse

Kalampaka - Meteora

Beautiful view. Old world charm. Didn't care for different levels in hotel room and bath. Breakfast was just okay. Staff very kind and attentive.

Authenticity & Character

Old world charm. Don't know the history but imagine the hotel is very old with renovations.

Location

Walking distance to town. Loved the town.

Staff

Very helpful and kind!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel was very clean, bed wasn't too comfortable though. Hard mattress.

Fedriades Hotel Delphi

Delphi

Smallest bathroom we've ever showered in. Bed and breakfast very nice though. Great location in town to stroll around in.

Authenticity & Character

Nice feel. Didn't get authentic or a character feel here. Small accomodations.

Location

Right in town you can stroll around in. Ate at great restaurant across the street for dinner.

Staff

Did their job. Was only a one night stay.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything was very clean and comfortable beside the small shower that sprayed the whole bathroom.

Contaratos Beach Hotel Paros

Naousa

Everything here was PERFECT! Didn't want to leave!!

Authenticity & Character

Everything here was PERFECT! Didn't want to leave!!

Location

Everything here was PERFECT! Didn't want to leave!!

Staff

Everything here was PERFECT! Didn't want to leave!!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything here was PERFECT! Didn't want to leave!!

Petit Palace Suites

Santorini

Everything here was PERFECT! Didn't want to leave!!

Authenticity & Character

Everything here was PERFECT! Didn't want to leave!!

Location

Everything here was PERFECT! Didn't want to leave!!

Staff

Everything here was PERFECT! Didn't want to leave!!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything here was PERFECT! Didn't want to leave!!

Avra Hotel Rafina

Rafina, Athens

Didn't stay here because our flight from Santorini was cancelled.

Authenticity & Character

Didn't stay here because our flight from Santorini was cancelled.

Location

Didn't stay here because our flight from Santorini was cancelled.

Staff

Didn't stay here because our flight from Santorini was cancelled.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Didn't stay here because our flight from Santorini was cancelled.

Activity Reviews

Acropolis & Athens Mythology Tour

Athens

Highly recommend it. Michael our tour guide was great!

Quality of Experience

Highly recommend.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Highly recommend.

Transport

Highly recommend.

Local Transfer in Athens

Greece

Great - Highly recommend!

Quality of Experience

The Driver - George!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Loved George!

Transport

Very safe, informative and helpful!

Meteora Sunset Tour

Meteora

Remarkable, will never forget this experience. One of a kind, breathtaking and amazing history.

Quality of Experience

Remarkable, will never forget this experience. One of a kind, breathtaking and amazing history.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Remarkable, will never forget this experience. One of a kind, breathtaking and amazing history.

Transport

Very safe and comfortable!

Private Tour of Delphi

Greece

Tour Guide was exceptional regarding the history information shared. She even extended the tour time because we were her last tour for the day and she wanted us to have all our questions answered.

Quality of Experience

The history and Tour Guide

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Perfect!

Transport

Perfect!

Lunch with Olive Grove View

Greece

Owners were very informative and lunch was delicious! View spectacular!!

Quality of Experience

Remarkable, will never forget this experience. One of a kind, breathtaking and amazing view!

Food

Meals were delicious at the Olive Grove and in Delphi!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

George was very kind, safe driver, shared great historic info, took us to stops that were on the way and even shared a parting gift of his own olive oil and oregano produced from his home! Loved George!

Transport

Very safe and great vehicle!

Local Transfer in Paros

Paros

Panos was very kind, safe and informative about the area.

Quality of Experience

Highly recommend!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Highly recommend!

Transport

Safe and convenient!

Antiparos Day-Trip

Paros

Highly recommend! Great Crew, food and beverages and people touring that we met!

Quality of Experience

Highly recommend! Great Crew, food and beverages and people touring that we met!

Food

Highly recommend! Great Crew, food and beverages and people touring that we met!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Highly recommend! Great Crew, food and beverages and people touring that we met!

Transport

Highly recommend! Great Crew, food and beverages and people touring that we met!

Santorini Highlights with Wine

Greece

Guide and tour was great - tired us out though in the heat. Wine tour was disappointing. Wasn't a tour and we had a sip from 4 wines (lasted about a half hour). Did end up having lunch at the winery and that was very good.

Morning Catamaran Caldera Cruise

Santorini

Highly recommend! Great Crew, food and beverages and people touring that we met!

Quality of Experience

Highly recommend! Great Crew, food and beverages and people touring that we met!

Food

Highly recommend! Great Crew, food and beverages and people touring that we met!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Highly recommend! Great Crew, food and beverages and people touring that we met!

Transport

Highly recommend! Great Crew, food and beverages and people touring that we met!

The Greek Wedding Show

Santorini

Cancelled because it was too late in the evening for show start and we were tired and sunburned.

Quality of Experience

Cancelled because it was too late in the evening for show start and we were tired and sunburned.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Cancelled because it was too late in the evening for show start and we were tired and sunburned.

Transport

Cancelled because it was too late in the evening for show start and we were tired and sunburned.