GA Trips

Angela did an amazing job planning our trip and we had a great time! She listened to our preferences, made changes when necessary, and helpfully answered our many questions. We would definitely use this service again.

There are a couple of things that I think could use an adjustment.

-It would be helpful to communicate if there is a change in the tour. It isn't a huge big deal, but sometimes with children even a small change from what they are expecting can be disappointing. For example, the Cave of Zeus has been closed over 5 months and it is still listed in the itinerary for one of the Crete tours. Luckily our tour guide knew of another cave that we were able to see, but it would have been nice to know ahead of time.

-The timing of the Sea & Land tour in Santorini is not accurate. The Sea part is about 6 hours, but if you add in the Land part it brings it to 9 hours. This can make a big difference when you are planning meals, etc because we didn't pack a lunch or have time to grab something between the Land & Sea part. The meal on the boat was excellent, but we were all pretty hungry by the time it was served.

-The FAQ on our trip states that "ETIAS travel authorization is an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals traveling to any of these 30 European countries (https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/who-should-apply_en#ETIAS-countries) and is a requirement as of 2024." This is actually not a requirement yet. I had researched this before, but I still had some last minute panic when I read it on the KimKim website.

I would like to note that our tour guide in Santorini (Tonya) and our guide and driver in Crete (Alex and Stefanos) were excellent. They were patient with my kids and were flexible when we needed a little extra time to let them burn some energy.

Activity Reviews

Young Heroes: a Family Mythology Tour

Athens

This tour was fun and informative about Athens and the Acropolis. My oldest daughter is very interested in Greek Mythology so we anticipated it being perfect for her. I guess we didn't really think that through, because a large part of the tour is hearing the Greek stories and she already knew them all. I would have appreciated a more abbreviated version of the myths when the guide realized that one kid knew them all and the younger daughter was a little bored. The guide did a good job involving the kids in the tour, asking them questions and using props, etc.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

I feel like she could have read the room a little and realized some of the stories could be shortened.

Transport

I loved that our hotel was so close to the tour and we could walk the entire thing.

The Ultimate Delphi Day Trip from Athens

Greece

This was a very long tour/day. I don't know if it was worth it with our 11 & 7 year old. We saw some interesting things and the guide did a great job explaining the history, but the amount of driving was a little overwhelming.

Sea & Land Sunset Tour Winter 2025

Santorini

We loved this tour! Land: Tonya was amazing. She shared so many great facts and was patient with my kids. Sea: So great, so beautiful. The boat is very comfortable and did not feel crowded even with about 15 people on board. The meal was really delicious and there were drinks available all the time. Probably 80% of the ride was very smooth and pleasant. The last portion as you are coming into port was a little rough. Not extreme but if you are prone to motion sickness I recommend some dramamine or Zofran.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Cave of Zeus & Knossos Palace with Lassithi Plateau from East

Greece

This was a fun tour. Alex is full of facts and stories and great with kids. The roadside picnic (and Raki) was especially fun.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our vehicle was very nice and spacious. My daughter was able to lay down when her car sickness was really bad.

Crete Sightseeing: Rethymno - Argiroupolis - Kournas Lake - Chania from West & Her

Greece

Again, Alex and Stefanos make a great team. They were so kind and helpful to my daughter who had a stomach bug and stopped at a pharmacy to find us some medication. This was a fun way to travel from Heraklion to Chania with several great views and stops along the way.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We had a wonderful trip from start to finish and everywhere in between. Angela took care of everything! The accommodations, the tours, the transfers, the reservations were all made to our specifications and if something changed, Angela took care of it immediately. We had piece of mind every step of the way that we were and would be taken care of and that is priceless. Would recommend to anyone traveling abroad! Thank you again!

Hotel Reviews

Four Streets Athens

Athens

Great apartment! Great location! Safe! Would definitely recommend

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Azure Villa Santorini

Santorini

It is the off season and the villa was closed. The couple who met us. Had not opened it up prior and made sure everything was working. It seemed as they had actually never been there. They couldn’t even find the breaker to the lights. Once everything was in working order, we really enjoyed our stay. The views from the villa are amazing!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Olive Green

Heraklion

Great spot. About a block away from all the shopping and food you could ever want. Breakfast was fantastic for a hotel!

Authenticity & Character

Very modern. Not traditional

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Zoe Garden Home

Spata Athens

We were only here for a short time but it felt like home from the moment we got there. The host is so inviting and friendly. Providing many different touches to make us feel welcome!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

The Delicious Athens Food Tour

Greece

Elizabeth is amazing! Showed us and fed us so many many things!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Walking tour

Winter Panoramic Tour 24 - 25

Santorini

Great to see all the different sights of the island and hear some history.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Babas and Yanis are great!

Transport

Tailored Private tour

Santorini

Our travel advisor planned most of this but then we changed a couple of things along the way. We added the lighthouse and red sand beach. It was great to be able to have the basic tour and then add more things that we liked.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Babas and Yanis are great!

Transport

Crete Sightseeing: Rethymno - Argiroupolis - Kournas Lake - Chania from West & Her

Greece

Great guide and great information. We learned so much and saw so much.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

These guys were phenomenal! Watch out for the “evil” table at the end. 😂

Transport

Cave of Zeus & Knossos Palace with Lassithi Plateau from East

Greece

The mountains of Crete are a completely different world. We would have never known about. Beautiful views! Beautiful history! Beautiful people!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating! Great guides all together!

Transport

Athens Highlights Mythology Tour

Greece

Great tour. Wonderful explanation of the history and mythology.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Walking tour

Private round transfer anywhere in Santorini

Santorini

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

A Memorable Winter Getaway to Greece: A Vegetarian Family's Delight

Our family of four recently embarked on an unforgettable 10-day winter vacation to Greece, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. As vegetarians, we were thrilled with the diverse and delicious food options throughout our trip.

Traveling During Winter:
Visiting Greece in the off-season was a fantastic choice. While the weather was chilly with occasional rain, the festive atmosphere of Christmas made up for it. The lack of tourist crowds allowed us to explore iconic sites and picturesque towns at a relaxed pace. Some shops were closed, but this added to the charm of discovering hidden local gems.

Hotel Highlights:

Bohemian Suites, Athens: This boutique hotel was brimming with historical charm. Its central location made it easy to access local sights and restaurants, and the personalized service was exceptional.

Daydream Suites, Santorini: The name says it all! Luxurious and boasting a view that will forever be etched in our minds, this was a true highlight of the trip.

Dom Boutique, Heraklion: A comfortable stay with great accessibility to the city square. It struck a perfect balance between convenience and charm.

Casa Delfino, Chania: A luxurious hotel steeped in history and located right in the heart of the old town. The ambiance was unmatched, and the service impeccable.

All hotels served delightful breakfasts, tailored to our vegetarian preferences, setting the tone for each day.

Tours and Activities:
The guided tours were well-organized and insightful.

In Athens, the mythology tour was interesting but didn’t include the museum visit, something we realized later. Private museum tours are a must for a richer experience.

The private tour of Delphi was a standout, and having a knowledgeable guide elevated the visit significantly.

Our journey from Heraklion to Chania with Joanna was extraordinary. She is a treasure trove of historical knowledge and made the drive enjoyable with fascinating stories and insights. Crete’s hospitality, especially from its locals, left a lasting impression on us.

Travel Planning:
Angela from Kimkim deserves special mention for her meticulous planning. Every detail of our itinerary was thoughtfully crafted, including historical and cultural tours, transit arrangements, restaurant reservations, and free time for leisure. Her precision ensured our trip ran seamlessly, earning her our highest recommendation.

Overall Experience:
Greece in winter exceeded our expectations. The combination of festive vibes, historical wonders, luxurious accommodations, exceptional local cuisine, and heartfelt hospitality made this trip one for the books. Our overall rating: 4.7/5.0. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore Greece off-season!

This is very late in coming but as many of us make our decisions using other people's reviews, I think Angela should get the recognition that she deserves.

We had a great time in Greece. Angela took the hassle completely out of trip planning. She listened to our wishes and catered to us. With 3 kids, we didn't want the nightclubs of Mikonos or Santorini. Angela chose Milos and Naxos for us, planned our tours and excursions from Athens and arranged all accommodations, transportation and tickets. She even helped us check in for our ferries. She got it all right.

The drivers were wonderful. They were all prompt and ready with cold bottles of water. The accommodations also excellent. Erianna Suites in Milos was our favorite. We had the freedom to do what we liked and the structure to make it all work.

Thank you!

Angela organized an amazing trip for our family. We all enjoyed the tours, guides, hotels and culinary experiences during our stay in Athens, Naxos and Tinos.

Hotel Reviews

Sweet Home Hotel

Athens

Excellent location in the heart of Athens close to the Parthenon and "Old Athens". Very friendly and helpful staff with wonderful breakfast.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Easily walkable to central Athens sights, museums, restaurants and shops

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Panos Studios

Naxos Town

Wonderful for our family vacation. Two suites met our needs to relax and cook when we wanted to

Authenticity & Character

Location

Close to the beach and short walk to center of Naxos with lots of restaurants very close by

Staff

Always helpful to our requests

Cleanliness & Comfort

Coocono Villas

Tinos

Beautiful Villas with nice welcome gift basket.

Authenticity & Character

Very Chic new contemporary design with wonderful views of the bay and Mykonos

Location

Short walk to the beach and easy walk to old town Tinos to visit restaurants.

Staff

All were very attentive and responded to our requests immediately

Cleanliness & Comfort

Dolce by Wyndham Athens Attica Riviera

Vravrona

Very slow check in. Hotel was billed as updated but rooms and all facilities are very tired. Food was very mediocre

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

took forever to order a drink in the outdoor lounge

Cleanliness & Comfort

everything

Activity Reviews

Bike & Food Tasting tour - conventional bike or e-bike

Athens

Very good overview of old Athens.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Athens Coastal Bike tour - conventional bike

Athens

Wonderful way to see more of Athens than just the core.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide was very helpful explaining the areas that we visited

Transport

Once Upon A Time in Naxos (a kids family tour!)

Naxos

George was wonderful with the little girls

Quality of Experience

Enthusiastic George

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide for the day was extremely helpful explaining the areas that we visited

Transport

Very Comfortable transport van

Private Cook Service in Naxos

Naxos

Food was fantastic and Maria was excellent explaining all dishes

Quality of Experience

Maria included the little girls when making some of the dishes. She brought small aprons and Chef hats for them:)

Private Half Day Catamaran Cruise

Naxos

A wonderful tour over to Paros and great swimming in two bays.

Quality of Experience

The Catamaran was very clean and well kept by the Captain

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Both the Captain and his mate were very personable and helpful with everyone. Snacks and drinks were a very nice touch.

Transport

A wonderful calm transfer across and back from Naxos to Paros

Naxos Culinary Tour

Greece

The cook and her husband were very gracious hosts and we had a fun dinner with them, the guide and some unexpected friends of the cook

Quality of Experience

Very helpful explaining how we could help prepare the dishes

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Van was a bit tired but clean

Tinos Full Day Tour

Tinos

Excellent tour of the small island. A great way to learn about the history of Tinos

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful answering any questions we had at all of the stops.

Transport

Cooking Experience - Meet the Locals

Greece

A fantastic lunch in the countryside with a wonderful cook.

Quality of Experience

Everyone (including the little girls) helped make the various dishes. Great explanations of how to make everything

Food

To be able to taste wonderful Greek cuisine that everyone had a hand in preparing. Lunch with the host and her husband overlooking the sea was special

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The trip was okay ! I reached out to Kim Kim earlier this year with a friends suggestion . We had 3 options and were walked thru every possibility. Angela was amazing . We had a slight snafu and she was immediately there for us . The drivers and excursions were seamless . We visited the country of Greece and 3 islands 4 major cities … going forward I thought as a senior couple a little too much for us . We lost a few days due to transfers between islands that I was not prepared /told about. The excursions were interesting but took up a lot of our time . We have been to Europe 5 times and although this seemed easy in the future I will plan on our own

George and Maria in Naxos were awesome. Nicole in Santorini really knocked it out of park and a true local.

Hotel Reviews

Ava Hotel & Suites

Athens

Close to everything

Authenticity & Character

Sits in great area.

Location

Close to great restaurants. Acropolis was walking distance.

Staff

Very accommodating

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very comfortable

Antony Suites

Naxos

Walking distance to everything.

Authenticity & Character

Had everything we needed and made to order breakfast delivered

Location

Anna was very helpful and made great recommendations

Staff

Anna and the owner

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean

Elite Suites Oia

Santorini

Most amazing hotel I have ever stayed.

Authenticity & Character

Tucked in the cliff side and really represented Santorini.

Location

Location, view, pool, staff

Staff

They went out of their way to meet our needs.

Cleanliness & Comfort

I know I will be booking this place again in the future. I really want to bring kids and grandkids.

14 Reasons Why

Athens

This is located in a very trendy energy location.

Authenticity & Character

It is trendy, world concious and really relatable in today’s world. Affirmations in every room.

Location

Staffing was so amazing. We are in our sixties and this staff was so polite and always trying to make it better

Staff

Always jumping in to help. Very aware of what is happening around them and where they can make a difference.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean and comfortable.

Activity Reviews

Athens Highlights Mythology Tour

Greece

Christina is very knowledgeable and takes times to answer questions

Quality of Experience

Having a local giving his own life experience while showing the history of this area.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Opening our door. Always on time

Transport

I didn’t have to plan it.

Mount Zas Hike: the highest peak in the Cyclades!

Naxos

George was great. Funny, knowledgeable and nice looking. this was a great hike.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Naxos Town: Food, People & Heritage

Naxos

Maria was great - knew the area well and most of Greece.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

this tour has relationships to all the tasting locations so they are quick to feed us

Transport

we walked this tour

Reservation at Oia Gefsis (no meal included - only a reserved table)

Greece

Food, scenery and staff was amazing.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Restaurant staff were amazing and accommodating

Transport

walked again

Day Hike at Thirassia 2025

Santorini

Great hike and lots of history. Nicole has grown up on this island and know so much.

Quality of Experience

top notch

Food

meals prepared and served at the home of the guide

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Catamaran Sunset Cruise 2025

Santorini

Crew was great - other guests no so much.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Angela did an incredible job planning this trip with us. She really listened to our interests and developed a wonderful itinerary beginning in Athens with a mythological small group tour of Acropolis and other ancient sites with Kristina.We did a private half day walking food tour of neighborhoods in Athens with Elena. She was so knowledgeable about history, culture and of course food.
We moved on to Naxos and did a walking tour of old city with Katya. She had a wealth of information about architecture, history and cuisine of Naxos.
The following day we toured villages of Naxos. We sampled foods and climbed to ancient ruins, monasteries and other sites.
The last leg of trip was In Santorini. We spent a day away from caldera exploring other parts of Santorini and had a fabulous lunch with wine tasting in a garden. The final day was spent on a catamaran seeing the caldera from the water, swimming at different places along the caldera and ended with grilled dinner on the boat. Only 10 people and verycompetent crew.
It is hard to name each and every tour guide but I would say across the board, they were very knowledgeable, paced the day well and encouraged us to keep our steps up! There is a lot of walking and climbing. We are in our mid 70sand in good health. We felt challenged but not overwhelmed.

Hotel Reviews

Niche Hotel Athens

Athens

Well located near major visiting sites. Built with archeological excavations visible from lobby. Fabulous rooftop restaurant. Perfect view of Acropolis. Attentive staff. Excellent breakfast served at rooftop restaurant.

Authenticity & Character

Seeing excavation sites as you walk in.

Location

Close to major sites

Staff

Very friendly and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Immaculate

Antony Suites

Naxos

Lovely quiet apartment steps from Aegean Sea and main part of Old town.

Authenticity & Character

Minimalist decor, relaxing

Location

Quick walk to Old town. Steps from beach

Staff

Anna greeted us and helped orient us with directions, restaurants etc

Cleanliness & Comfort

Utterly spotless and very quiet

Above Blue Suites

Santorini

Highest point on caldera. Did not have to go anywhere to experience gorgeous sunsets. All could be seen from terrace.

Authenticity & Character

Rooms built into caldera itself.

Location

Top of caldera. Short walk to restaurants in town

Staff

Always there to help. They carried luggage up and down stairs, making easy check in and out

Cleanliness & Comfort

Well cared for.

Activity Reviews

Athens Highlights Mythology Tour

Greece

Excellent information. Well paced given lots of walking. Very knowledgeable guide

Quality of Experience

Excellent orientation to city

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very knowledgeable in terms of art, architecture and history

The City Streets & Great Eats of Athens Tour

Greece

Excellent way to explore Athens. Visited neighborhoods we might not have found.

Quality of Experience

Fun and informative

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide Elena knew so many of people we met along the food tour. This made it very personal

Naxos Old Town, Castle & Portara Walking Tour

Naxos

Katya helped us understand both ancient and contemporary history of Naxos.

Quality of Experience

Ended with wine and cheese tasting!!!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Katya made day so interesting. Easy to get lost in maze of Castle. She gave us useful landmarks

Villages of Naxos and Beyond!

Naxos

So good to get outside of Ild town and experience village life beyond.

Quality of Experience

Visiting different villages and getting feel for local people and culture

Guides, Drivers and Staff

our our guide was very warm and knew so many of people we visited.

Transport

Very comfortable way to get around

All time classic Santorini 2024

Greece

Excellent way to experience life in Santorini outside of caldera.

Quality of Experience

Variety of stops, red rock beach, museum, vineyard etc

Food

Great wine tasting with 3 course lunch in a beautiful garden setting

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very attentive to interests and pace of climbing

Transport

Comfortable and able to navigate impossibly narrow streets

HS Catamaran Sunset Cruise MD

Santorini

So special to see caldera from the water and get close up to volcanic rocks.

Quality of Experience

Extremely clean and comfortable vessel

Food

Well prepared food on board

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Crew members friendly and knowledgeable Cooked great dinner on board

Transport

Driver negotiated impossible roads. Comfortable vehicle

overall - everything was great. the few issues we encountered were minor in the overall picture but i wanted you to be aware of them as you plan more great trips for other travelers.
Athens
Sweet Home and tours were good.
Bike excursion with the kids worked out well - they did not have a bike small enough to fit the mom and attach kiddie bike to the back so the guide (Maria) took the 5 year old and all went well
Pick up van - it was an 8 person van which only allows for 7 passengers plus the driver so we were always short a seat - that is illegal in Canada but not sure of the details of the Greek laws

Naxos
Panos Studios were great - location near the beach, lovely proprietress. lots of inconsistency with the room cleaning but the proprietress was happy to correct.
Tours were good. I think we probably erred on the tipping re the farmhouse dinner when we gave it all to the "driver" and probably should have given most of it directly to the "cook". My apologies if that reflects on you.
We went to the same olive oil tasting on both the Once Upon a Time in Naxos and on the farmhouse dinner which was disappointing
2 nights of cooking with the private cook were excellent - they were so very good with the little girls
Catamaran cruise was a perfect length for us, nice snacks and staff

Tinos
Accommodation at Coocono Villas was amazing
Village tour was excellent and guide was very enjoyable and informative

Athens
Dolce accommodation was very disappointing - noone at reception when we arrived for ~5 minutes, the rooms are quite run down, one family member has issues with mold and their room had significant mold build on the floors around the bathroom, broken shelves and towel racks, the only option for dining was the noisy buffet as the restaurant was being used by a private party
You are aware of the challenges with the van driver on arrival however he was prompt on our trip to the airport although he did not know how to get to the airport from Dolce and was continually looking at his cell phone on his lap (he did not use the dash mounted hardware in the van)
We had a fabulous family vacation and appreciate all that you did it to make it what it was
Donna