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Dimitris Zografos

I have organized my first adventure ski trip in mount Parnassos for my classmates at the age of 14. One year later, I was lucky enough to surf in Oahu Hawaii. Since then I have never stopped exploring the world, and have dedicated my life to discovering how travel shapes our personalities and our relationships. How we become better and transform ourselves and others through travel. This journey is an ongoing process during which my goal is to evolve together why all those who share similar values.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"We specialize in both yachting and land tours, in the best locations that Greece has to offer whether this is around Athens, Central and northern Greece, the Cyclades or the Ionian Islands, the Peloponnese and Crete. We like to dig deeper and explore the hidden treasures of each place even if it is a popular destination.

I have always been trying to combine my travels with certain activities that will allow me to experience the destination from a unique perspective. I found this so much rewarding since it allows me to connect easier and truly with local people. My favorite activities are walking, hiking, sailing, biking, sea-kayak, stand up paddle board (SUP), surfing, Yoga, ski/Snowboard and practically everything which extends the dimensions of the journey. In addition, I am very fond of history and culture, which is a prerequisite for a holistic experience."

How did you get involved in travel?

"Starting at the age of 18, I had the chance to work for several summer seasons at a small hotel business that belonged to my uncle. I was involved practically in everything, from being a receptionist and concierge to negotiating collaborations with travel agencies. I also had the chance to be in charge of several day tours around the coastal area the hotel was located. This experience, interacting with people and sharing my local knowledge, was the turning point that made me realize that this is what I would like to do for a living. "

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"It was in 2008 when I joined a group of 10 friends to Morocco surfing. We met a local surfer who we became friends with after the second day. Since it was Easter time in Greece, we came up with the idea of having a big BBQ at his place, a tiny house in the middle of nowhere. Some of us went to the woods to gather wood for the fireplace and others went to a big open market to buy the ingredients. We ended up spending the night at his place telling stories about us and our countries and gazing the stars of the clear Moroccan skies..."

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Recent trip reviews for Dimitris

Thank you Greece, Dimtiris, kimkim!
Greece | Oct 1 - Oct 14, 2023

Vincent
Vincent A.
Dumont, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2023
Our two week trip to Greece was absolutely incredible. I can’t give enough thanks and recognition to the service provided by Dimtiris and kimkim. They suggested activities, transportation, hotels, etc were all terrific and seem-less. We had guided tours for many different activities and I wish I could remember all there names because it seemed each one was better then the next. We hope to visit Greece again in the future and I can’t imagine using anyone else other than Dimtiris to set it up... Read more

Our two week trip to Greece was absolutely incredible. I can’t give enough thanks and recognition to the service provided by Dimtiris and kimkim. They suggested activities, transportation, hotels, etc were all terrific and seem-less. We had guided tours for many different activities and I wish I could remember all there names because it seemed each one was better then the next. We hope to visit Greece again in the future and I can’t imagine using anyone else other than Dimtiris to set it up again! I could spend hours writing and detailing our trip so I’ll end it this review with saying it exceeded all my expectations in every way! Thank you all those involved who made this trip one my wife and I will never forget!

Hotel Reviews
New Hotel Athens
Athens

Amazing location, staff, ameneities in the heart of Athens. Where I would stay again!

Authenticity & Character
Expierence it for yourself!
Location
Center location can walk to all main attractions in city.
Staff
Accommodationing, professional, kind.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Anax Resort & Spa

It’s beyond words. Spectacular in every way. Worth the money.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to the activities but far enough to be private!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
18 Grapes Hotel Naxos
Naxos
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kivotos Santorini
Santorini
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Vouliagmeni Suites Athens
Vouliagmeni
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Scuba Diving in Mykonos
Scuba Diving in Mykonos
Mykonos
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day Trip to Delos from Mykonos
Day Trip to Delos from Mykonos
Mykonos

The guide we had made this experience something special. Would recommend her over and over and over again.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Naxos Food Tasting Tour
Naxos Food Tasting Tour
Naxos
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Naxos Hiking _"Passage from ancient to modern History"
Naxos Hiking _"Passage from ancient to modern History"
Naxos

Guide was absolutely terrific so much knowledge and kind.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Hike along Santorini's Caldera
Guided Hike along Santorini's Caldera
Santorini

Thanos our guide was a very special individual he made this experience so much more than we expected made us feel like family.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Santorini Sunset Catamaran Cruise
Santorini Sunset Catamaran Cruise
Santorini
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Santorini horse riding
Santorini horse riding
Santorini
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Santorini Wine tasting
Santorini Wine tasting
Santorini
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Acropolis Guided Tour & Acropolis Museum (private tour booked)
Acropolis Guided Tour & Acropolis Museum (private tour booked)
Athens

The guide was a wealth of knowledge we really enjoyed how much she had to offer!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Experience the Sunset at the Temple of Poseidon
Experience the Sunset at the Temple of Poseidon
Athens
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Dimitris Zografos
Dimitris
Dimitris Zografos
Local specialist in Athens Vouliagmeni Greece | Replied on Oct 23, 2023

Vincent,

Thank you so much! I hope we see you again sometime in the future :)

Best,
Dimitris

Fun Couples Trip
Greece | Jun 29 - Jul 7, 2023

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Lisandra W.
Mableton, GA | Reviewed on Jul 26, 2023
We loved our trip and it was a once in a lifetime experience! However, I wish that communication would have been better before booking. We had to rush and choose new hotels after we paid our deposit because the ones we thought we were getting got booked. That was a damper on our experience. The secondary hotels did not meet our expectations 100%. The hotel in Athens was amazing and all of the hotels had great customer service. We enjoyed our excursions but some of the ground... Read more

We loved our trip and it was a once in a lifetime experience! However, I wish that communication would have been better before booking. We had to rush and choose new hotels after we paid our deposit because the ones we thought we were getting got booked. That was a damper on our experience.

The secondary hotels did not meet our expectations 100%. The hotel in Athens was amazing and all of the hotels had great customer service.

We enjoyed our excursions but some of the ground transportation was not properly setup.

Hotel Reviews
xenodocheio Milos 5*
Athens

Great hotel with wonderful customer service. I would stay here again.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Very walkable area.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Adonis Hotel
Mykonos

Excellent service and great location. The bathroom needs some renovations as it was very dated.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Impressiveone

Nice rooms, restaurant, and customer service. Poor location. It's on a busy road with no sidewalks. You should rent transportation if you stay here.

Authenticity & Character
Location
If your room is near the street you will hear cars all night. You will also hear this if you're lounging by the pool.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
 Cruise to Mykonos South Beaches (5 hours)
Cruise to Mykonos South Beaches (5 hours)
Mykonos

This was such a relaxing excursion. We truly enjoyed it. The staff on the boat were wonderful and the lunch the chef cooked was excellent.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Our ground transportation was not setup beforehand by Dimitris. We were told to walk 30 minutes to get there. He did setup the vehicle after we brought it up the day before.
Santorini cooking classes Miss Anna
Santorini cooking classes Miss Anna
Santorini

This is a must do. Miss Anna was amazing and she made us feel right at home. I would do her class again if I went back.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Again no transportation was setup by Dimitris we had to get there on our own.
Local specialist: Dimitris Zografos

My trip to Greece went smooth and was magical!
Greece | Jul 11 - Jul 22, 2023

Andreina
Andreina V.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Jul 23, 2023

My trip to Greece was amazing. Everything went very smooth. The guides where extremely knowledgeable, polite and friendly. I will definitely be using KimKim for my next trip.

Local specialist: Dimitris Zografos

Having a professional Team On The Ground is crucial for an Exceptional Experience.
Greece | Jun 13 - Jun 26, 2023

Jean
Jean S.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Jun 28, 2023
Dimitris and I planned my husband’s & my trip to Greece unlike most tourists. We had true concierge service to visit and experience the ancient cultures, including the Minoan, Mycenaean, as well as Classical Greece. We toured Athens, Delphi, Corinth, Mycenae, Delos, Naxos, the Akoritiri in Santorini, Heraculon, and of course the beauty of Chania, with the Venetian influence. What a timeline of Civilization! Our drivers could have been tour guides, and their knowledge and professionalism is... Read more

Dimitris and I planned my husband’s & my trip to Greece unlike most tourists. We had true concierge service to visit and experience the ancient cultures, including the Minoan, Mycenaean, as well as Classical Greece. We toured Athens, Delphi, Corinth, Mycenae, Delos, Naxos, the Akoritiri in Santorini, Heraculon, and of course the beauty of Chania, with the Venetian influence. What a timeline of Civilization! Our drivers could have been tour guides, and their knowledge and professionalism is superb. We probably should have started our trip late May instead of mid-June, and hit the high season after June 20th, but our guides made do. We couldn’t have managed this tour without the smooth transfers made possible by Dimitris’ team.

Hotel Reviews
The Saint Vlassis Hotel
Naxos

This boutique hotel was incredible. Location was a kilometer from town center, but the privacy with our personal rooftop spa was a joy. Great restaurants within 1/2 kilometer, beaches if you want them 1 kilometer. Staff is fun, smart.

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Staff
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Porto Veneziano hotel
Chania

Right on the port in Old Chania with incredible views. Food as well as nearby restaurants excellent. True luxury.

Activity Reviews
Acropolis Guided Tour & Acropolis Museum (private tour booked)
Acropolis Guided Tour & Acropolis Museum (private tour booked)
Athens
Quality of Experience
Guide was terrific!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Additional information and ability to navigate the crowds.
Transport
Exploring Cape Sounio  and the temple of Poseidon
Exploring Cape Sounio and the temple of Poseidon
Athens
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day Trip to Delphi
Day Trip to Delphi
Athens
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide/driver is an exceptional resource; we highly recommend him.
Transport
Mycenae & Ancient Corinth (optional)
Mycenae & Ancient Corinth (optional)
Athens
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Again, our driver and guide was exceptional. Our driver acted as guide for much of the trip and I highly recommend him for anyone who wants to know more about Ancient Greece
Transport
Group Trip to Delos from Mykonos
Group Trip to Delos from Mykonos
Mykonos
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The group guide was superb! And I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else!!
Transport
On our return, the boat from Delos was late, and we ran the 2 kilometers to get to the driver in time, but he’d already left. If the drivers would look to see when the boat pulled into the port, they could see when passengers would be coming. Taxis had to park that far from the boat dock, but could see the dock because the port was circular.
Naxos Hiking _"Passage from ancient to modern History"
Naxos Hiking _"Passage from ancient to modern History"
Naxos

It’s a hearty walk, but worth it!

Quality of Experience
The views
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide was informative and of great quality as a person
Transport
Private 7 Villages Of Apokoronas Excursion
Private 7 Villages Of Apokoronas Excursion
Chania
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Dimitris Zografos
Dimitris
Dimitris Zografos
Local specialist in Athens Vouliagmeni Greece | Replied on Jul 10, 2023

Dear Jean, thank you so much for your kind words!
So happy you had a great time in Greece, hope to see you again in the future!

Great Trip to Greece!
Greece | Jun 11 - Jun 25, 2022

Serena
Serena M.
Eagle, ID | Reviewed on Nov 29, 2022
I can not believe it has taken me so long to write this review! Two families with teenagers worked with Dimitris to plan a tour to Greece and it was amazing!! We did a mix of "must see items" and things that Dimitris recommended as a part of a local tour. We had an amazing time! Thank you! Read more

I can not believe it has taken me so long to write this review! Two families with teenagers worked with Dimitris to plan a tour to Greece and it was amazing!! We did a mix of "must see items" and things that Dimitris recommended as a part of a local tour. We had an amazing time! Thank you!

Hotel Reviews
Divani Hotel Meteora
Kalampaka

Loved this hotel - was so comfortable and nice! Food was great! Breakfast had a good variety and the pool was fantastic!

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Location
Staff
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Plaka Hotel Athens
Athens

THE VIEW FROM THE ROOFTOP!!! Ate dinner up on top 2 times in 2 days! Breakfast was great and the location was fantastic!

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Staff
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Hermes Hotel
Athens

Nice hotel, great location, clean and friendly

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Staff
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Adriani Hotel
Naxos Town

Locally owned and operated - you will not come across a better breakfast in all of Greece!!! The owner was so helpful and the location of the hotel was within walking distance of everything you would need. Naxos is amazing!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
4 stars for the comfort as it would have been nice to have had blankets in the rooms. There were only sheets and while it was summer with the air conditioner a light blanket would have been nice.
Petinaros Hotel Mykonos

Nice hotel but the location was a little far with kids in tow. The trip up/down the hill got a little tiring. The hotel rooms and accommodation were nice and the services like laundry were a life saver.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Far away from the center of town with a long uphill hike
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Dimitris Zografos
Dimitris
Dimitris Zografos
Local specialist in Athens Vouliagmeni Greece | Replied on Nov 30, 2022

Hello Serena thank you so much 😊! So happy to read your review!

An great overall experience on a wonderful trip with friends
Greece | Oct 8 - Oct 16, 2022

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Ravi K.
Chelmsford, MA | Reviewed on Oct 23, 2022

It was a great trip with top guides provided by Dimitris. The itinerary was very relaxing and met our need to spend time with old friends as well as get a good idea of the Greek life. The hotel pickups and drop off were all perfect and on time. There was just some confusion on the Athens Airport pickup but Dimitris corrected that immediately and made arrangements.
Overall a great experience

Local specialist: Dimitris Zografos

Fantastic Trip
Greece | Jul 11 - Jul 20, 2022

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

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

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

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

Greece: Naxos and Santorini, with a small taste of Athens
Greece | Jun 14 - Jun 23, 2022

shelly
shelly c.
Broad Ripple, IN | Reviewed on Jul 03, 2022
This was a combined high school and college graduation gift for my niece. Sadly, due to flight issues we missed the first 3 days so a 19 day trip turned into 7 so we missed all of Athens except the last night before we flew home. Kim Kim, specifically Dimitris, did. Great job with a few exceptions. You need to have transport already arranged when get to the Santorini port which we did not despite our hotel website saying it was available. The taxi companies aggressively jump on you. We were... Read more

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

Hotel Reviews
Ilioperato
Santorini

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

Tips for future travelers

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

Authenticity & Character
Adorable room!
Location
Easy to get to places and killer view
Staff
Thoughtful and friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean!
The Zillers Boutique Hotel
Athens

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

Tips for future travelers

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

Authenticity & Character
Tiny room but huge character and great designs.
Location
Superb!
Staff
Friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean.
Glaronissi Beach Naxos
Naxos

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

Tips for future travelers

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

Authenticity & Character
Breakfast was superb!
Location
Private, quiet
Staff
Friendly and accommodating
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean
Activity Reviews
Naxos Hiking _"Passage from ancient to modern History"
Naxos Hiking _"Passage from ancient to modern History"
Naxos

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

Quality of Experience
Great way to learn the culture with the sites.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide was superb!
Transport
Very good.
Self-Guided Beach Day by Boat
Self-Guided Beach Day by Boat
Naxos

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

Quality of Experience
Sailing Cruise from Naxos to Small Cyclades
Sailing Cruise from Naxos to Small Cyclades
Naxos

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

Quality of Experience
Great meal, the friendly staff, scenic views.
Food
So good!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Fantastic team!
Transport
Catamaran! Best transport!
Guided Hike along Santorini's Caldera
Guided Hike along Santorini's Caldera
Santorini

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

Quality of Experience
I’d give 10 stars if I could!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Thanos was the best!!!
Transport
Catamaran Cruise around Santorini
Catamaran Cruise around Santorini
Santorini

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

Quality of Experience
Highly recommend!
Food
Loved it!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Friendly and great food!
Transport
Superb!
Local specialist: Dimitris Zografos

A memorable trip to Greece
Greece | Apr 29 - May 17, 2022

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Don S.
Boulder, CO | Reviewed on May 24, 2022
Well, our trip to Greece this 2022 spring was excellent. We visited Athens and the islands Naxos, Milos, Santorini and Crete. We worked extensively with Dimitris and Tatialena to schedule a trip that reflected our interests. They had many suggestions and responded positively to our numerous travel and sightseeing requests. The ferry scheduling and local flight arrangements went off without a hitch. Dimitris kept in touch both before and during our trip via emails, which was much... Read more

Well, our trip to Greece this 2022 spring was excellent. We visited Athens and the islands Naxos, Milos, Santorini and Crete. We worked extensively with Dimitris and Tatialena to schedule a trip that reflected our interests. They had many suggestions and responded positively to our numerous travel and sightseeing requests. The ferry scheduling and local flight arrangements went off without a hitch. Dimitris kept in touch both before and during our trip via emails, which was much appreciated.

We had a few bumps in the planning, not the least being the pandemic caused us to reschedule twice and incur a larger fee once we finally committed to a date. We started planning in Nov, 2019 and finally made the trip in May, 2022. We also happened to schedule day tours during the Greek May Day holiday of May 1 and May 2 when most sightseeing opportunities and museums were shut down. This caused us to do some last-minute rescheduling.

We would recommend planning your trip with Kimkim. I would encourage the client to become an active partner in the trip planning to get the most out of their trip. Read up on your area of interest so you don't miss out on important / interesting sites, festivals, holidays, etc. We would also suggest giving yourself sufficient lead time (six months) in order to tailor the trip to your expectations.

Hotel Reviews
Plaka Hotel Athens
Athens

Very helpful staff. Excellent location - walking distance to everything we wanted to see in Athens. Great experience.

Tips for future travelers

Initially confusing walking around, but don't be intimidated. Pick a few landmarks from the hotel and you'll inevitably cross them on your walking about. Also, a guided walking tour of the neighborhood could include all the more important sites and give you an introduction to the neighborhood.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Walking distance to everything we wanted to see.
Staff
Very helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Glaronissi Beach Naxos
Naxos

Very nice and quiet location. Quiet beach right across the street. On the bus route to the Hora area (ferry port and main town).

Tips for future travelers

Water was too cool for much bathing in early May.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Access. Quiet.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Artemis Seaside Resort
Paleochori, Milos

This is a hard one. An upscale hotel with some pretentious aspirations. We had a very nice room, and the staff were very attentive, maybe overly so. I felt bad for the staff who were tasked with hovering about. Maybe this was more a result of being over-staffed during the early season? On the other hand, they were very helpful and courteous. They provided us a rental car. I would recommend them. Nice beach, but too early in the season for swimming - May 7 - May 9.

Tips for future travelers

Get a rental car as you're isolated from other interesting locations on the island

Authenticity & Character
Upscale by design. Not entirely desired by us as we didn't spend much time there during the day.
Location
Good location for swimming. Isolated for touring .
Staff
Very attentive
Cleanliness & Comfort
Dioskouri art Villas

Great location. Very pretty landscaping. Very helpful staff

Tips for future travelers

Bring sunscreen :-)

Authenticity & Character
Very pretty landscaping.
Location
Central to different locations on the island.
Staff
Very helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Dimitris Zografos

A first-class experience with friends!
Greece | Apr 25 - May 10, 2022

Renee
Renee M.
Wailuku, HI | Reviewed on May 17, 2022
A first-class experience! Our specialist, Dimitris, created an island-hopping trip to Paros, Naxos, and Santorini that more than met our expectations. After a long flight that arrived after midnight, the arranged transportation to the Electra Hotel was really appreciated. Dimitris’ selection of this first hotel was amazing - waking up to find the view of the Acropolis while enjoying breakfast on the balcony and the short walk to see the changing of the guards at the Greece Parliament were... Read more

A first-class experience! Our specialist, Dimitris, created an island-hopping trip to Paros, Naxos, and Santorini that more than met our expectations. After a long flight that arrived after midnight, the arranged transportation to the Electra Hotel was really appreciated. Dimitris’ selection of this first hotel was amazing - waking up to find the view of the Acropolis while enjoying breakfast on the balcony and the short walk to see the changing of the guards at the Greece Parliament were unexpected experiences since we were in Athens a brief time.
Having Dimitris organize the airline, ferry and transfer arrangements within Greece made an incredible stress-free difference from self-planning. He arranged the perfect combination of free days with suggested activities as well as planned experiences on each island. We hiked with Chris from Paros Hikes along the Byzantine Way, chatting about history and plant life. The hike with Thanos in Santorini took us along the caldera, getting amazing views, photos, and the best restaurant reservation. In Naxos, we wandered with Kyriaki thru the old town castle area, tasting wonderful local food. Kyriaki went out of her way to buy and deliver tomato jam to our hotel the following day! The wine tasting at modern Estate Argyros in Santorini was informative and paired with delicious bites. All of those were top-notch. Poor weather conditions prevented the all-day catamaran cruise in Naxos, which was disappointing. However, the cooler weather resulted in renting cars and exploring parts of the islands we may not have otherwise seen. Car rental was easily arranged through our hotels and reasonably priced.
A special note about our hotels: We requested hotels with a balcony for down time which all had. In addition to the Electra Hotel, we especially enjoyed the boutique Hotel Iris in Paros and the Saint Vlassis Hotel in Naxos. Both were in a walkable location to restaurants and shopping. We experienced the wonderful Greek hospitality and as we left, we felt we were leaving new friends behind. We would have enjoyed the Santo Miramare Resort on Santorini more if the weather had been warmer. Its location is close to the beach and numerous restaurants. Returning to Athens, the Vouliagmeni Athenian Riviera hotel was walkable to the beach. The receptionist arranged for necessary travel Covid tests at a nearby clinic, convenient and inexpensive.
A special note to Dimitris: we appreciated the phone calls when our catamaran cruise cancelled and when we misunderstood the winery location.
This 16-day Greek trip enriched with culture, history and food is one we will never forget. We highly recommend KimKim and Dimitris for your adventures in Greece!

Hotel Reviews
The Saint Vlassis Hotel
Naxos Town

Welcoming and helpful staff. Breakfast was amazing with local foods to try each morning.

Tips for future travelers

Location is a bit of a walk to the village center though we did it every day.

Authenticity & Character
Wonderful Greek hospitality!
Location
It was a bit outside of the main town but close enough to walk to restaurants and shopping.
Staff
Extremely helpful. They arranged car rental, laundry service, pizza delivery as well as great day trip recommendations.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very comfortable and clean.
Iris Boutique Hotel Paros
Naousa

Great location to walk (though lots of steps) to the town. Anastasia was an amazing host and soon felt as a friend. Comfortable accommodations and traditional breakfast.

Tips for future travelers

Need to be able to walk the stairs going down to the village.

Authenticity & Character
Hotel was passed down (enjoyed the family photos and beach touches).
Location
It worked for us though would be difficult for travelers with mobility issues.
Staff
Welcoming staff. Great restaurant recommendations.
Cleanliness & Comfort
No complaints! Comfortable and clean.
Santo Miramare Resort
Santorini

This is a resort and not a "hotel". Nice pools and close to the beach and restaurants. Good breakfast and pool bar. Reception poorly staffed with too few and inexperienced individuals. Too few pool chairs as they were claimed just after breakfast though not necessarily occupied.

Tips for future travelers

Stairs to most rooms. Don't expect to hang by the pool.

Athenian Riviera
Vouliagmeni

A rental car would be best if staying here as a tourist. Beach is very close as well as restaurants. In a more neighborhood area. Beautiful classic hotel.

Electra Metropolis Athens Hotel
Athens

Welcoming staff, great location, delicious breakfast with amazing view!

Tips for future travelers

Close to the Parliament and park. Late night restaurant/bar is close. Good shopping & wandering.

Authenticity & Character
Classic hotel
Location
View from breakfast. Walkable area. Food available nearby.
Staff
We were directed after midnight to a local "watering hole" that was open to wind down after our long flight.
Cleanliness & Comfort
It met our over-night needs.
Local specialist: Dimitris Zografos